Out & About in London: Around Town
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This is where the glossed come to let their coiffure hair down. Food -enjoyed in the restaurant and bar or served as you play- includes Louisiana crab cakes, lobster club sandwich and fillet steaks, and the cocktails are good, too.
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, WC1B 4DA Tel: 020 7025 2676
Tipple of choice: Try every cocktail, care of Henry Besant, founder of the Worldwide Cocktail Club.
Tenpin, beers and burgers in true kitsch style make for down to earth fun. Not since the Big Lebowski did bowling look this good. There’s also a private karaoke room, should you get the urge.
Basement of Tavistock HoTel:, Bedford Way, WC1 Tel: 020 7691 2610
Must do: Group humiliation in the private karaoke rooms
With a roster of celebrity board members, and a menu including Welsh Black Beef with winter truffles, it’s not surprising that the A-list continue to flock. It’s a member’s bar (of course) but if you book, you should get in. Expect live music, purple interior and 'paps' a plenty.
Swallow Street, W1 Tel: 020 7287 4300
Must Drink: Purple Lady
Collins designed, disco-tastic club that continues to draw a crowd. Small, but the surrounding 'LED electro' flashing lights and cocktails make up for the size. Guest list essential.
16-18
Beak St, W1 Guest list Tel: 020 7439 2229
Tunes: Ask for: Gangsta rap, Jay Z and Snoop Dogg
Vince Power’s 40s-esque supper club, hosts to oldie but goodies like Shirley Bassey and Marianne Faithful in smoky old school glamorous surroundings to which they are accustomed, to the more eclectic sounds of newcomers such as Julia Tempo. Call ahead to see who playing, as this club is best when it’s rocking.
215 Piccadilly, W1 Tel: 020 7734 8142
Cocktail of choice: An old fashioned
After a three month refurbishment the legendary venue re-opened its doors this summer, with a new sleek design and menu, but some things never change; the club always remains the hostess with the mostest to the world's finest jazz musicians. If you’re in the market for a membership, this is the membership of the year.
47 Frith Street, W1D 4HT Tel: 020 7439 0747
Must do: A late night session, as Scott’s stays open till 3am
Disco Heaven. Soho's drinking den for dance loving night creatures. It's billed as predominantly gay, but anyone who’s up for a bit of pole dancing will fit right in.
5 Brewer Street, W1 Tel: 020 7287 7988
Tunes: Ask for: Balaeric beats mixed with Kylie
A very 21st century vaudeville scene is the ultimate in Soho nightlife here at Too2Much. Camp waiters, cosy red booths, champers, a piano bar, and late night pop-biased dancing. Need we say more?
11-12 Walkers Court, Brewer Street, W1 Tel:08700 600 100
Who to take: Marilyn Manson
The VIP bar drips with uninhibited twenties opulence, deep leather banquettes and secret coves. This is the West End’s Bouji’s, and the prices truly are fit for a king. Members bar, but try booking in advance.
7-9 Swallow Street, W1 Tel: 020 7287 1056
Must Drink: A Root Julep
The most authentic Burlesque venue in town, a vision of tongue in cheek glamour, and sexy dark corners all highlighting a grand cabaret bar. Friday is peek-a-boo performance day and Saturday host the soon to be cult tea party.
9 Norwich Street, EC4 Tel: 020 7831 1622
Must Drink: Anything on the Rocks
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