London's original grand hotel, the Langham Hotel is a paragon of splendour. It houses several restaurants, of which the most luxurious is arguably Memories. Above ceiling fans whirr beneath a hand-painted ceiling, while outside wonderful views across Regent Street and All Souls Church beckon the eye. Calling the taste buds is a European menu with a continental twist created by the gifted David Collard, formerly of Fleur and Petrus.

Like the food, the menu's design is simple and honest - each dish is listed by the name of the main ingredient. For example, a ravioli starter of Cornish crab and salmon with ginger and coriander is called Ravioli. While a Devonshire best end with garlic flan, lamb sweetbread, butter beans and thyme jus is marked Lamb.

Memories is a highly luxurious venue for any sort of meal when you want the best of European cuisine. The restaurant itself can seat up to a hundred guests dining from a set, buffet or canapé menu.

Alternatively, parties of 40 seated, or 80 reception-style, can enjoy direct views of All Souls through the high bay windows of the King's Room. Pre-event drinks can be taken in the quintessentially English Chukka Bar where cocktails are particularly good. Meeting and event facilities are extensive. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Children are welcome.