Press Releases
Take a look at The Goring's press releases for the latest hotel news.
THE DINING ROOM AT THE GORING TO RELAUNCH ON 20 MAY FOLLOWING HISTORIC REFURBISHMENT April 2024
The Dining Room is set to relaunch on 20 May 2024, revealing a feast for the eyes and appetites of guests.
THE GORING CELEBRATES BELGRAVIA IN BLOOM WITH A “BLOOMIN’ LOVELY” AFTERNOON TEA March 2024
This Belgravia in Bloom, The Goring invites guests to indulge in a special afternoon tea amidst the elegance of The Goring Garden, one of London's finest and largest private gardens.
THE DINING ROOM AT THE GORING TO RELAUNCH IN SPRING 2024 January 2024
The Dining Room at The Goring is set to relaunch in Spring 2024, following a major refurbishment of both the restaurant and the kitchen at the five-star luxury hotel in Belgravia.
THE GORING AND VILLA LA MASSA BRING TUSCAN TRUFFLE SEASON TO LONDON October 2023
From 16th – 18th November 2023, The Goring will partner with leaders of luxury home-grown Italian hospitality, Villa La Massa and sister property Villa d’Este, to host three nights of indulgent truffle dinners.
THE GORING UNVEILS CRACKING CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS TO DELIGHT THIS FESTIVE SEASON October 2023
This festive season, The Goring will unveil a host of cracking Christmas activities bound to make a splash. Move over cliched Christmas tree collaborations - this Christmas, The Goring is going one step further with a giant walk-in snow globe, unveiled by legendary hotel mascot, Teddy the Shetland Pony.
THE GORING HOTEL APPOINTS JEET CHAUHAN DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE October 2023
The Goring is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeet Chauhan as Director of Food and Beverage. A proactive and guest centric individual with over 14 years of experience within Food and Beverage, Jeet will be in charge of culinary offerings and beverages served in The Dining Room, The Goring Cocktail Bar, The Veranda, Room Service and all Private Dining Rooms.
JOIN FELLOW ROYAL WARRANT HOLDERS, THE GORING AND FORTNUM & MASON FOR A SUPPER CLUB SERIES AT FORTNUM’S BRAND NEW FOOD & DRINK STUDIO July 2023
A food lover's dream, two iconic culinary powerhouses will come together this Summer to host three exclusive Supper Clubs in Fortnum & Mason’s recently opened Food & Drink Studio - an experiential hub dedicated to extraordinary food and drink.
THE GORING UNVEILS TIARA TREE BY ROYAL JEWELLER, GARRARD September 2022
The Goring, partners with fellow warrant holder and world renowned British jewellers, Garrard, on a tiara-themed tree inspired by Garrard’s historic tiara's worn by Her Majesty and The Royal Family
FORTNUM & MASON AND THE GORING LAUNCH THE ULTIMATE SLEEPING BEAUTY EXPERIENCE October 2022
Fortnum & Mason partners with fellow Royal Warrant holder, The Goring, on a Sleeping Beauty package fit for a princess, celebrating the return of Matthew Bourne’s bestselling ballet
THE GORING TO MARK HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE WITH A SERIES OF CELEBRATIONS February 2022
The Goring, the only hotel to have been granted a Royal Warrant for hospitality services by Her Majesty The Queen, will host an impeccable sequence of celebrations for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
THE GORING MARKS HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE WITH AN UNBEATABLE YEAR-LONG SERIES February 2022
The Goring will bring a Platinum touch to Belgravia with an unbeatable year-long series to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.
RICK STEIN IS BACK AT THE GORING THIS SUMMER FOR A WEEK OF SPECTACULAR SEAFOOD April 2021
The UK's best-loved chef will bring his dream team to The Goring from 14th - 20th June for a series of lunches and dinners.
A CORNISH SUMMER OF LOBSTER & FIZZ IN THE GORING GARDEN April 2021
The Goring brings a splash of the Cornish coast to Belgravia with an unbeatable line up including the Delevingne sisters’ fabulous new Fizz, Della Vite, and décor by LOVE Brand & Co
THE GORING'S NEW GARDEN-THEMED STAY MARKS THE RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW March 2021
A new garden-themed stay has been launched at The Goring to mark the postponed RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021.
TEDDY THE SHETLAND PONY COMES TO THE GORING GARDEN March 2021
Teddy The Shetland Pony will be trotting into The Goring Garden this summer for a two week stay.
THE GORING NAMED FIVE-STAR HOTEL IN FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE'S 2021 STAR AWARDS February 2021
The Goring has earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award in the 2021 Star Awards.
NATHAN OUTLAW LAUNCHES COOKBOOK DINNER SERIES AT SIREN January 2020
The Goring announces details of a cookbook dinner series to take place at Siren with Nathan Outlaw.
RICHARD GALLI APPOINTED EXECUTIVE CHEF IN THE DINING ROOM June 2019
The Goring is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Galli as Executive Chef in The Dining Room.
SIREN AND THE GORING BAR May 2019
The Goring announces details for the new seafood restaurant and bar launching this June.
THE GORING TO EXPAND CULINARY OFFERING December 2018
The Goring is building a seafood restaurant.
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF SNOW WHITE WITH THE GORING THIS CHRISTMAS October 2018
This Christmas discover the land of fairy tale at The Goring.
DAVID MORGAN-HEWITT, BRITISH AIRWAYS HIGH LIFE MAGAZINE April 2018
The Goring's Managing Director, David Morgan-Hewitt, featured in British Airways High Life Magazine - On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
STUART GEDDES PROMOTED TO GENERAL MANAGER April 2018
Stuart Geddes has been promoted to General Manger of The Goring.
THE DINING ROOM AT THE GORING March 2018
Impeccable English dining at London's most iconic hotel.
CELEBRATE LONDON THIS CHRISTMAS AT THE GORING October 2017
For Christmas 2017 The Goring will showcase a magnificent tree, richly decked with baubles of landmarks and icons that say London and England.
THE GORING IS NAMED AA HOTEL OF THE YEAR, LONDON September 2017
The Goring has been announced as the new AA Hotel of the Year in London 2017 - 2018 at the AA Hospitality Awards.
LONDON’S ONLY FAMILY-OWNED AND RUN LUXURY HOTEL UNVEILS A MAGICAL DRESSING UP BOX August 2017
A magical dressing up box has arrived at The Goring - the only 5* luxury hotel in London that is still owned and run by the family that built it.
A TASTE OF CORNWALL - NOW OPEN June 2017
The Cornish Riviera arrives at The Goring. A summer seafood celebration with a little help from Jack and Rick Stein - 'A Taste of Cornwall' is now open.
A TASTE OF CORNWALL April 2017
The Cornish Riviera is coming to The Goring. Launching on 2nd June, 'A Taste of Cornwall' will be bringing the best produce, the best fish, the best wines and the best lobsters to The Goring - especially for Londoners to enjoy.
THE GORING GIN GARDEN April 2016
This summer, a Hepple Gin Safari will be recreated in the heart of London. The Goring Gin Garden will bring the wildness of the North of England to a corner of Belgravia with a gin experience like no other, from June to September 2016.
YOUR MAJESTY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY March 2016
The Goring celebrates HM The Queen's 90th birthday with a special afternoon tea being served from April. A golden orb, choux crown and Her Majesty's favourite fruit cake...
THE GORING NAMED FIVE-STAR HOTEL BY FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE February 2016
Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its official 2016 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating list, naming The Goring - the only luxury hotel in London that is still owned and run by the family that built it - as a new Forbes Travel Guide ‘Five-Star’ hotel. The Goring joins an exclusive list of luxury hotels, the only London hotel to join the list this year.
ASPREY AT THE GORING October 2015
The Goring has turned to fellow Royal Warrant holder, Asprey, to ensure that every moment at The Goring is delightful. From this month, guests checking into the family-owned Belgravia hotel will find the elegant Asprey Purple Water collection in their bathrooms.
THE GORING RECEIVES ITS FIRST MICHELIN STAR September 2015
The Dining Room at The Goring has been awarded its first Michelin star. This brilliant accolade is a testament to the magic that Chef Shay Cooper, Restaurant Manager Mikko Jappinen and Head Sommelier Olivier Clausse, create on a daily basis.
ST MORITZ SKI BAR July 2015
Opening in November 2015, The Goring’s St. Moritz Ski Bar will bring old-school glamour with a contemporary twist to the only hotel in London that is still owned and run by the family that built it. Nothing has been left to chance, from the warming cocktails and Swiss canapés, to sheepskin rugs and, most importantly, heating!
THE GORING'S DOORMAN CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY June 2015
1965 was the year The Sound of Music was first released in cinemas, cartoon Tom & Jerry arrived on television screens and the world said goodbye to Sir Winston Churchill. However, in the summer of 1965 another important moment took place with the appointment of Peter Sweeney as Doorman at The Goring, who this June celebrates his 50th anniversary.
BOLLINGER SECRET GARDEN June 2015
This summer The Goring has invited that most British of Champagnes and fellow Royal Warrant Holder, Champagne Bollinger, into the garden. The Nook and The Cranny have been transformed into private rooms where the house’s legendary Champagne can be enjoyed in a peaceful sylvan setting, whilst toasting the start of the summer season.
CALL FOR OSCAR THE FOOTMAN! April 2015
The advent of the footmen at The Goring introduces a whole new level to the hotel’s already legendary service. Nothing is more emblematic of the new era at The Goring than the arrival of the hotel’s footmen in their scarlet tailcoats and immaculate gold-trimmed waistcoats.
BRING THE FAMILY April 2015
The Goring has been owned and run by one family since it opened, meaning it is rather good at looking after its younger guests. Children will find a famous Goring cuddly ‘Bar-baa-raa’ sheep of their own, as well as a ‘For Kids’ Eyes Only’ pack with their Goring Passport.
CHOCOLATE DELIGHT AT THE GORING April 2015
The Goring and Rococo Chocolates have come together, in the heart of Belgravia, to create a wonderful personal experience for The Goring guests. Just a short stroll from the hotel, guests will be able to take part in deliciously indulgent chocolate workshops at Rococo’s flagship store – home to its esteemed master chocolatiers.
THE GLOBE-TROTTER GORING HOTEL SECOND EDITION March 2015
Following the runaway success of the 2013 Globe-Trotter Goring Hotel Collection, Globe-Trotter and The Goring have come together once again, to create a second edition of luggage, due to launch on the 19 April 2015, and inspired by the impeccably English hotel.
THE GORING, WELCOME BACK – AND HAPPY 105TH! March 2015
The Goring has re-opened its impeccable doors to reveal the final flourish of a major refurbishment: a ravishingly transformed Front Hall, unveiled just in time for the hotel’s 105th birthday today.
