Tue 10 Dec, 2013 BEYOND THE VELVET ROPE Navigating Entry to London's Exclusive Venues Clubs in London: you know the drill. There are the clubs for members, the clubs with queues, the clubs with guest lists, and the clubs you practically need a secret handshake to enter. Most of us know you need to be members at certain clubs (like Soho House), but there are more venues popping up every week where entry is less straightforward. With that in mind, and Christmas entertaining just around the corner, we've put together a list of how to get into London's members' clubs and exclusive venues, should you want to visit, join, or ask for a membership under the tree. THE CLASSIC CLUB Name: Annabel's, 8pm-3am Mon-Sat, 44 Berkeley Square, W1J 5QB In a sentence: London's grand dame of members' clubs, come here for a dose of old-school glamour- with a restaurant, bar, dance floor and private dining room, complete with a butler, it's a (prestigious) home away from home. The deal: To join, you need to be proposed and seconded by current members (young 'uns, you're in luck: those under 30 get a deal on fees). The regular joining fee is £1000, with an annual fee of £1000. THE ONE EVERYONE STILL TALKS ABOUT Name: The Box, 11pm-late Wed-Sat, 11-12 Walker's Court, W1F 0SD In a sentence: Hedonistic clubbing, NYC-style, with risqué burlesque shows and lashings of champagne. The deal: Queues are always insane here. Avoid the line by getting on the guest list (try friends or even friends of your friends!), book a table, or be prepared to wait… THE EAST LONDON MEMBERS' CLUB Name: The King's Head, 7am-3.30am daily, 257 Kingsland Road, E2 8AS In a sentence: East London's take on a members' club, this is a pub gone wild: there's a taxidermy tiger perched atop the bar, a Damien Hirst butterfly room, a disco den downstairs (great for live gigs), a random bedroom upstairs, and a Dalston crowd. The deal: Though committee and founding members must refer memberships -"thoughtful, interesting and interested people should apply"- The King's Head has lower fees (joining fee of £20, annual fee of £250) than most clubs. THE MEXICAN FUNHOUSE Name: The Playroom, 7pm-late Wed-Sat, 54-56 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3QR In a sentence: Casa Negra's subterranean club with a large dancefloor, cosy booths and flamboyant décor (intricate cardboard wall art, with piñatas and garish children's toys hanging from the ceiling). The deal: They say they let in "cool, understated, unexpected and fun" guests. We say either eat at the restaurant first or get on the guest list (reservations@casanegra.co.uk.). THE MEMBERS' CLUB WITH MASTER COCKTAILS Name: Quo Vadis, 8am-1am daily, 26-29 Dean Street, W1D 3LL In a sentence: This foodie favourite from the Hart brothers -the guys behind Barrafina, Fino and the restaurant downstairs- has arguably the best cocktails in town (UJ recommends the whisky sour), and a chic living room vibe. The deal: Join via recommendations from members. The joining fee is £150, annual fee £500, and discounts apply for under 30s. Want more? Click here for the UJ lowdown on how to get in to more of London's exclusive venues.   by NN Calendar Picks This Week's Picks PARTY DRINK EAT SHOP Dance, dance and dance at Resident Advisors Netil house Party. 1 Westgate Street, London Fields, E8 3RL Have a drink at Mark's Bar the worlds smallest roving cocktail bar. Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB Get your fill of locally sourced British fare at SOURCE Battersea. Unit 29, Ransome's Dock, 35-37 Parkgate Road, SW11 4NP Only see in black and white at the Monochrome pop up, by OTHER/shop and DARKROOM. 15 Fouberts Place,  W1F 7QB CLICK HERE FOR MORE LISTINGS LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2013 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. Reproductions of any portion of this website only with our express permission. Urban Junkies is a free daily mailer. All listings and features are editorial: We do not receive any payment from venues, artists or promoters. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information listed but we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions.