You are invited to a series of in-conversation events taking place at the newly unveiled Penthouse at London City Island this summer. These free and intimate evenings will each revolve around a different topic, with advice and anecdotes from some of the country’s leading experts. From wine tasting to jazz piano recitals, Penthouse Conversations is a series of unmissable events and experiences in beautiful surroundings, just five minutes from Canning Town station and 20 minutes from central London. You can see highlights from the first Penthouse Conversations event, a talk with Dylan Jones OBE on the future of fashion, by clicking here. 

Spaces are strictly limited and invitation-only, so make sure to sign up via Eventbrite. Here’s what you can expect in the coming weeks: 

Dean Gomilsek-Cole of shirtmakers Thomas Pink

Creating a lifestyle brand and how to revive an existing one

Thursday 18 August 2022

6:30pm-9:30pm

Brummell magazine’s Peter Howarth sits down with Dean Gomilsek-Cole, creative director of Thomas Pink; Tilly Wood, founder of AJA Botanicals; and Toby Cox, CEO of Mulo shoes to talk about launching a lifestyle brand and the challenges of reinventing an existing one. 

Visit the Penthouse Conversations Eventbrite page to sign up for this event

Reuben James

Music Without Borders: Reuben James exclusive performance and in-conversation event

Thursday 25 August 2022

6:30pm-9:30pm 

Enjoy a one-off performance from one of Britain’s fastest rising musical stars, Reuben James, who will also talk about his career and influences with music journalist Rob Ryan, while breaking down misconceptions about jazz.

Visit the Penthouse Conversations Eventbrite page to sign up for this event

Join London City Island for a wine tasting with Wanderlust Wines

Wine tasting: The new modern classics of the wine world

Tuesday 30 August 2022

6:30pm-9:30pm 

Join a panel of industry experts for a fascinating insight into the modern world of wine, exploring rare and little-known vineyards, followed by an exclusive wine tasting experience. The panel will be held by Libby Zietsman-Brodie, wine writer for City AM, with guests including Richard Ellison, founder and CEO of Wanderlust Wine, and eminent wine writer and founder of Jukes Cordialities, Matthew Jukes. 

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Dr Federica Amati

Wellbeing in a post-pandemic world

Thursday 8 September 2022

6:30pm-9:30pm

Join journalists Peter Howarth and Toby Wiseman, editor of Men’s Health magazine, for an in-conversation event with model and actor Paul Sculfor, founder of addiction charity Stride Foundation, along with nutritionist Dr Federica Amati, for a discussion on mental and physical wellbeing and recovery in the wake of the pandemic. 

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Pom Harrington

Collecting cars, watches and rare books, an evening with the experts

Thursday 22 September 2022

6:30pm-9:30pm 

Thinking of starting a luxury collection? Don’t miss this exclusive in-conversation event with writer and former Top Gear presenter Jason Barlow, alongside watch journalist Simon de Burton and rare books dealer Pom Harrington, all about the art of collecting.  

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All Penthouse Conversations take place in the Southern Penthouse, 25th Floor, Corson Building, London City Island, Leamouth Peninsula, E14 0SY. Places at the events are free but limited; please sign up via our Eventbrite page. Plus ones are welcome but please add their details to the guestlist via the Eventbrite page.