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    Private Networking Evening for Rostrum at Lady of the Grapes, Covent Garden

    18 February 2026 · 1 min read · by Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite

    Private Networking Evening for Rostrum at Lady of the Grapes, Covent Garden

    I hosted a private networking evening for Rostrum at Lady of the Grapes, and what a night it was.

    Twenty-two guests, fully booked, surprising no on-the-day drop outs, and such a buzz that no one wanted to leave.

    The goal was simple: bring marketing leaders from law firms together, make introductions, and let conversation flow naturally over great wine and food.

    We tasted four standout wines:

    - Oxney English Sparkling: crafted by the brilliant Kristen, who swapped PR for winemaking (and what a result).

    - Mâcon-Igé by Domaine Leflaive: elegant and balanced.

    - Garage Wine Co. Cabernet Franc from Chile: bold, expressive and full of character.

    - Organic Malbec from Domaine Bousquet: smooth and generous, a perfect finish to the evening.

    Four wine bottles displayed on a wooden bar, including Garage Wine Co. Cabernet Franc and Domaine Bousquet Malbec

    The setting couldn’t have been better.

    Lady of the Grapes is one of those rare places that gets everything right: intimate atmosphere, outstanding food, and service that makes you feel instantly at home.

    An evening that reminded me what makes a great event: connection, conversation, and a few exceptional glasses of wine shared along the way.

    Huge thanks to Lady of the Grapes for their incredible hospitality, and to everyone who joined us for such a memorable night.

    Elizabeth x

    Red Lady of the Grapes wine bar frontage with outdoor tables and umbrellasWine tasting group gathered around tables as a man speaks in a busy restaurantWine tasting in a restaurant with a host speaking to guests around a bar lined with white wine glasses