Local Discounts
Here you will find companies that are local to various Imperial sites, which offer staff discounts.
Take a look at the following offers...
South Kensington
Accommodation
South Kensington Campus - Guest Accommodation - Imperial staff can save up to 20% on reservations at Prince’s Gardens, which opens as guest accommodation from July to September each year. Rated as 4* campus accommodation by Visit England, Prince’s Gardens offers staff rates for single (£97.00), twin (£125.00) or double (£111.00, sole occupancy) en suite bedrooms. There is the option to add breakfast at an additional cost of £14.00 per person, per day. To book, please contact the reservations team on: reservations@celestavenues.co.uk or 0207 594 3333.
Food and Drink
Roll Baby, located in South Kensington station, sells fresh, fast Summer Rolls, as well as coffee and cake, on the go. Imperial employees will receive 20% off (applies to the whole menu) by downloading the app and pre-ordering, and using the imperial20 discount code.
Launceston Place, located just 10 minutes from the South Kensington campus, offers Imperial staff 10% discount on their a la carte menu. The restaurant boasts wide acclaim for its intricately-crafted Modern European cuisine. One of London's most exciting chefs, Head Chef Ben Murphy, brings a visionary approach to the menu. Launceston Place has its own unique version of a chef’s table which seats up to 12 people – the ‘Chef’s Office’. This has been voted one of London’s best dining rooms, giving guests a unique insight into one of London’s most talked about kitchens.
Ognisko Restaurant , located at 55 Exhibition Road, just opposite the college. Exhibition Road Cultural Group members (including Imperial Staff) can now enjoy an exclusive 15% off a la carte and drinks (some items are not included in the discount, this should be checked on arrival). The offer is valid all week round - please mention you are a staff member of Imperial and present your ID. Please note, this cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Emerald Hospitality Group would like to offer Imperial staff and students a 15% discount at their various restaurants:
- Zuaya, located just off of South Kensington High Street, is a Latin American fusion restaurant, which has
quickly established itself as one of West London’s best dining experiences. The menu has a selection of dishes that draws influence from Brazil, Peru and Mexico, all of which are encouraged to be shared thanks to their tapas style dishes. To complement the food, Zuaya also boasts a top-notch cocktail and wine list. Zuaya’s mixologists are proud to curate a selection of much-loved classics such as espresso martinis and negronis, which sit alongside bespoke Latin-American alchemies including the London to Lima.
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Como Garden, located on Kensington High Street next door to Zuaya, takes its inspiration from the picturesque scenery of Italy’s Lake Como and the surrounding areas. The menu is an Italian feast of deliciousness, featuring classic antipasti tapas, fresh homemade pasta and grilled meats and seafood. The wine cellar is full to the brim with exquisite Italian wines, ranging from full bodied reds to fruity whites, alongside a list of prosecco straight from the rolling hills of Veneto.
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El Norte, located on Dover Street in the heart of Mayfair, serves up the most luxurious tapas. The restaurant celebrates the unique culinary heritage of Spain through its bold flavours and hand-picked wine list. Intent on creating an evolved Spanish dining experience, El Norte takes its cue from Spain’s rich culinary heritage but updated for the modern day. No flavour is forgotten but amplified and enjoyed in chic surroundings amongst London’s most prestigious neighbourhood. Having opened in November 2021, El Norte has quickly become one of Mayfair’s hotspots and is a most welcome addition to the London dining scene.
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Riviera, located on St James’s Street in Mayfair, is a new, high-end restaurant inspired by the South of France. Taking over the iconic old Sake no Hana site, the restaurant’s menu is based on sharing style dishes. Guests can expect the likes of Snails with Garlic Butter & Parsley Persillade, a decadent Caviar, Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon Sandwich, and Hamachi Carpaccio before moving onto top quality cuts of meat and freshly caught fish. The bar is undoubtedly one of the standout features of the restaurant, full of a carefully curated cocktail list and an extensive wine selection.
Please note, this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer or special event menu, for groups of 10 people plus, or any type of corporate or specially organised group event. The offer is not valid on Friday and Saturday evenings. Customers must present their college ID to benefit from the offer.
Prezzo, located just off of South Kensington High Street, offer award winning Italian food. They are offering Imperial staff 25% off of their whole menu. To use this discount inform them that you work at Imperial, and show your college ID.
The Rembrandt, in Knightsbridge, offer 10% off food and beverage items to staff on presentation of their ID lanyard. The 10% discount is not available for functions or meetings and is purely for social gatherings.
If you have an Aquilla paying membership subscription, you receive 20% off food and drink for a maximum of 4 people per membership card.
Health and Beauty
Toni & Guy, on Gloucester Road offers Imperial staff 15% off of all services. To use this discount, show your college staff ID.
STONE Fitness, at 10 Kendrick Mews are offering Imperial staff 1 :1 personal training sessions at their private and bespoke studio - the first session is complimentary, followed by 25% off your first pack and 10% off any pack after that.
- Red Spring Reformer Pilates Studio, (located at STONE Fitness studio) offers various Pilates reformer classes for all abilities and experience. The first class is free, followed by 25% off your first pack and 10% off any pack after that.
- The Chelsea Clinic, chiropodists and podiatrists (located at STONE Fitness studio) are offering Imperial staff 25% off of any chiropody appointments including bespoke nail and skin care treatments. All staff will be required to show their Imperial ID card when they arrive at the clinic to obtain the discount.
To enquire with STONE Fitness about Personal Training or Reformer Pilates please email – info@stonelondon.com using your Imperial College email. Please also make sure you bring your Imperial ID to any classes.
Local Museums
The Natural History Museum offer Imperial staff concession priced tickets for temporary exhibition tickets - you will need your staff pass with you on the day of the exhibition in order to obtain the discount.
The Royal Albert Hall offers Imperial staff (as Members of Exhibition Road Cultural Group) a 50% discount on Tours of the Royal Albert Hall. This offer is for members only. If you are interested in taking a tour at the Hall, please let the box office know when booking, and take your staff pass, business card or other form of work ID to the box office when you collect your tickets. The Tour Ticket also includes a 10% discount at the Cafe, Bar and at the shop.
The V&A offers Imperial staff a 50% discount for exhibition tickets, with the discount code 'IMCOLLSTAFF50'. Ensure that you bring.
The Science Museum offers Imperial staff a 10% discount at their shop - you can make use of this by showing your staff ID at the till. You can also access a 10% discount at the Benugo cafes at the museum.
Shopping
South Kensington books, located on Thurloe Street, offers Imperial staff 10% discount. To use this discount, show your Imperial ID.
White City
Food and Drink
The Athenian, located at Loverose Way offers Imperial staff 10% off their menu. Show your Imperial pass to use the discount.
Dear Grace, located at Loverose Way are offering Imperial staff 20% when dining. They will also offer staff an extended Happy Hour once a month for team gatherings. Show your Imperial pass to use the discount. They can also do catering for onsite meetings & events; from sandwich platters to canapes & bubbles.
Prairie Fire BBQ Kitchen, in the Wood Lane London Arches, are offering Imperial staff 10% discount. Show your pass to use this discount.
The Bluebird Cafe, located near the television centre, are offering Imperial staff 15% off of their whole bill. This is for a maximum party of eight, and the bill must be paid using just one payment method. It is helpful to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Ensure you bring your staff pass to use the discount.
Larger bookings (12+) need to go through the Bluebird Cafe Events team.
Kricket, located near the television centre, are offering Imperial staff 20% discount. Make sure to bring your staff discount in order to use the discount. Check directly with Kricket about their ability to cater for your group size.
Health and Beauty
Red's classic hair salon, located on Wood Lane (opposite the Imperial campus) offer Imperial staff 10% discount. In order to use the discount show your Imperial pass. (Booking via their Instagram account is preferred).
Shopping
URWconnect: app for Westfield London discount - College staff have been given access to URWconnect (subject to individual sign-up), the app used by Westfield to give discounts and offers on individual shops located within the Westfield London shopping centre in White City.
All staff are able to use the app, but it may be particularly useful to those who work at one of the College's West London campuses.
Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Sign up with your College email address, select Westfield London, then search and select ‘Imperial’ when asked to select your store.
Click 'staff discounts' on the screen once you have signed up and agreed to the terms and conditions. The VIP discounts section holds the majority of the discounts that are on offer.