City O'Clock

Making ordinary
moments extraordinary

For Those Who Live Life by the Moment

Unlock a world of rare experiences in England, hand-picked and personally tested by City O’Clock and available to discover in real-time. From candlelit dinners behind unmarked doors to after-hours art salons and secret soirées, each is designed to make time feel richer, slower, and infinitely more memorable, moments you’ll want to share for years to come.

City O’Clock curates unforgettable experiences for those who appreciate the art of spontaneity.

As a digital luxury platform, we unite the country’s most exceptional hotels, restaurants, and cultural venues to offer invitation-only experiences, all handpicked to celebrate the beauty of living well.

Founder of City O’Clock Aekta Patel, has always believed that the most beautiful moments in life aren’t planned — they’re discovered. After more than 12 years working to showcase the UK’s culture and innovation to the world, she created City O’Clock to bring that same sense of discovery to others. Her mission is simple yet profound: to make the art of living beautifully accessible to all, without the barriers of membership fees or the need to plan months in advance.

Every City O’Clock moment is personally tested and crafted for those who value the rare over the routine, a celebration of timeless living, wherever time finds you.

Wander through England and you’ll feel history, artistry, and culture woven into every corner…

from storied cities alive with creativity to quiet villages where time seems to pause. Here, the grandeur of the past mingles effortlessly with the vibrancy of the present, from the cobbled streets of London to rolling hills and wild coastlines that offer a sanctuary of nature and stillness.

In Good Company

At City O’Clock, we believe the finest partnerships are built on trust and taste. Our invitation-only network spans the country’s most remarkable hotels, restaurants, and cultural venues, each chosen for their craft, character, and commitment to excellence.

Every experience is personally explored by the City O’Clock team, ensuring that what we share is authentic, memorable, and truly worthy of your time.

Through our consultancy services,
we help brands design tailor-made
experiences that elevate their story.

Seasonal, quintessentially
British, & unforgettable.

The Insider’s Key to Extraordinary Experiences

Curated
Access

Every experience is hand-selected and personally verified by our experts, ensuring authenticity, exclusivity, and ease at every step.

Refined
Spontaneity

Where sophistication meets surprise in real-time – discover what others can’t.

Trusted
Network

Invitation-only partnerships with the finest hotels, restaurants, galleries, cultural venues and more across the country.

Effortless
Access

City O’Clock opens the door to the extraordinary no memberships, no long waits, no plans made months ahead. Just exquisite experiences, discovered in the moment and remembered forever.

For those who don’t just visit a destination, they experience its heartbeat.

The Seasonal Edit

A changing calendar of once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Skate on a candlelit rink at Somerset House before anyone else. Step into a private Harrods Christmas gifting suite. Watch the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race from a hidden riverside terrace or experience the Chelsea Flower Show through an insider’s lens, complete with private floral ateliers and artist-led garden previews...

> Every season, a new chapter of London to discover.

Family Moments, Redefined

Because magic isn’t just for grown-ups.

Think after-dark tours of the Natural History Museum led by palaeontologists, a private Paddington-themed tea at Claridge’s for your little ones, or enchanting treasure trails for little explorers, winding through historic landmarks at Christmas time. We make family time feel cinematic, without the crowds.

> Memories measured not in hours, but in smiles.

The Collector’s Circle

For those who love the extraordinary.

From preview access to Mayfair galleries before exhibitions open, to whisky tastings with master distillers in secret cellars, these experiences connect you directly to the creators, curators, and connoisseurs shaping London’s luxury scene.

> Where passion meets provenance.

Elevated Escapes

Not a weekend away, a world within reach.

A helicopter to a private vineyard in Kent, a sunrise yoga retreat on an exclusive country estate, or a designer-led shopping experience inside a flagship boutique before opening hours. Or drift along the Thames on a private boat, champagne in hand, as the city skyline glows at dusk, one of our most-requested escapes.

> Moments that reset the rhythm of city life.

After-Hours Culture

When the doors close, we open them.

Imagine sipping champagne beneath the Rosetta Stone after the British Museum lights go out, or hearing a live quartet perform in the whispering galleries of St Paul’s. City O’Clock partners with iconic institutions and contemporary art spaces to reimagine how culture is experienced...

> Culture, uninterrupted.

Hidden Dining Tables

Step beyond reservations and into revelation.

Private dinners in candlelit crypts beneath Westminster, supper clubs in artists’ lofts, intimate cooking classes with renowned chefs, and secret supper clubs in artists’ lofts never listed online. Every plate tells a story, created exclusively for City O’Clock guests by London’s most celebrated culinary talents.

> Because true flavour is found behind closed doors.

City O’Clock favourites

The Wild Kitchen at Beaverbrook

2 December 2025

The Wild Kitchen at Beaverbrook is one of those dining experiences that you will remember for years to come…

Join the Inner Circle

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The art of living by the hour

Curated in England. Timed for the world.

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