Nightlife
Originally published on Friday, 7th November 2008
Golden Handshake
I have become an arch-blagger. The doorman reckons he’s in with a chance. The maitre d’s seem to love the sexy wink my ex has dubbed my ‘spazzy eye’. And even the beauty counter b*tches load me up with endless free samples.
Members clubs therefore, are my Everest. And damnit, I want in. But without proposers, seconders, and a veritable portfolio of passport photographs, let alone the financial backup, I have had to learn to improvise.
Call before 6pm and Milk & Honey will let anyone book a table for up to 6 people, Monday to Thursday if they have space. The bowling alley at Shoreditch House is bookable by non-members and there's a bar right next to it, whilst The Hospital is delightfully easygoing and you're likely to land a table if you call in advance. Bungalow 8 and Maya both have guest-lists you can get on to, and the nice fellow at Black's told me that sometimes temporary membership is arranged for celebrities performing in nearby shows.
So there you have it. Get blagging, or alternatively become a rich West end star.
And if none of those are an option, here's a special offer to get you started.
Met Bar & UJ readers
Legendary late-night haunt and members club, The Met Bar, has traditionally only been open to the public until 9pm, leaving it to the members and hotel guests thereafter. However, an exclusive guest list for UJ subscribers can now be secured via Membership Secretary, Jamie Holloway by calling 020 7447 4757 or
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Get yourself down for DJ Lisa Moorish's new fortnightly residency, NIGHT PORTER for a mix of Bowie to Blondie, Stones to Modes and vintage Madonna to old skool house from 11pm.
The Met Bar: 19 Old Park Lane, London W1K 1LB
020 7447 1000
