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Inaccessibility and members' bars are, conversely, often the perfect marriage. It either implies that rare thing: a genuine private club, or a destination venue in the truest sense of the phrase. |
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Stop by the Somerset House fountain for a (stiff) drink & some African tunes. 6:30pm The Strand, WC2. Free. |
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Amy Lamé bingo, films and even a bit of art at tonight's Late at Tate Britain. 6-10pm. Millbank, SW1. Free. |
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| Late synth pop live set from Cut Copy @ Barfly. 10:30pm 49 Chalk Farm Road, NW1. £6. 08700 600 100 or online. | ||||
The Cobden was both - simultaneously selective and renowned for being one of the most unlikely locales for an establishment of its kind. But just like other once-roaring West London faves (192 RIP and look at what's happened to poor Woody's), in recent years it lost its bite. Like your favourite old aunt, it was still much loved and highly respected though looking a trifle worn. Which is why chairman Luke Johnson (owner of other little ventures such as Channel Four and Caprice Holdings) breathed new life into the venue, adding a new bar and revamping it throughout. Members enjoy dedicated film and wine-tasting evenings, a resident pianist (the capital's session musicians must be creaming their jeans at the current live revival) and Shopaholics Anonymous, a monthly evening of fashion, deejays and beauty bliss. |
Classy roots jazz double bill at the Barbican with Egberto Gismonti & Anouar Brahem. 7:30pm. Silk St, EC2. £12-25. 020 7638 8891 or online. |
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Escape Live8 & Pride chaos: Diana Ross & Rod@Blenheim Palace Music Festival. 6pm. Woodstock, OX20. £15-55. 0870 746 0004 or online. |
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Jade Jagger, Hugh Grant, Stella McCartney and Erin O'Connor are just a few of the celebrity members, and the originals are pouring back once more... So if you've been boycotting West London lately for lack of anywhere to go, it may be time to give it another chance. The Cobden Club reopens today |
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Get down and boogie to the funk, soul & hip hop at The Rub at T Bar. 9pm-2am. 56 Shoreditch High St, E1. Free. |
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Just in time for Pride: Bang returns to Heaven with camp & kitsch fun times. 10:30pm. Under the Arches, WC2. £6. |
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