Venue guide
Click the venues below to see photos and videos from previous Alpha Parties nights there.
Bars
Location: 21-22 Poland Street, Soho W1F 8QG (Just off Oxford Street between Tott Court Rd & Oxford Circus tubes, map)
Shortlisted as TimeOut’s Bar of the Year 2008, this champagne bar is ideal for hiring out for stand-up canape/champagne receptions.
Entry: Lenient, free.
Shortlisted as TimeOut’s Bar of the Year 2008, this champagne bar is ideal for hiring out for stand-up canape/champagne receptions.
Entry: Lenient, free.
Location: 59 Berkeley Square, Mayfair (The heart of Berkeley Square, map)
An ideal pre-drinks venue before Funky Buddha round the corner. Or decent in itself for a down-to-earth party, with a reasonable dancefloor downstairs, and a chic cocktail bar with strawberry-flavoured mojitos et al.
Entry: Lenient.
An ideal pre-drinks venue before Funky Buddha round the corner. Or decent in itself for a down-to-earth party, with a reasonable dancefloor downstairs, and a chic cocktail bar with strawberry-flavoured mojitos et al.
Entry: Lenient.
Location: 93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho (5 mins walk from Leicester Square & Covent Garden tubes, map)
A new restaurant and bar in the Shaftesbury Avenue tourist trap. Not exactly West End premiere class, but alright for a slightly more down-to-earth, unpretentious night, and good for organising events where your ratios aren't ideal.
Entry: Lenient.
A new restaurant and bar in the Shaftesbury Avenue tourist trap. Not exactly West End premiere class, but alright for a slightly more down-to-earth, unpretentious night, and good for organising events where your ratios aren't ideal.
Entry: Lenient.
Location: 18 Greek Street, Soho (Off Shaftesbury Avenue, near Tottenham Court Rd, map)
Cheap and cheerful - just £5 before and £10 after 10pm, the party rocking until 4am, at the venue where fashion meets fun.
Entry: Lenient - normally fine with male-heavy groups, therefore ideal to plan a hassle-free party.
Cheap and cheerful - just £5 before and £10 after 10pm, the party rocking until 4am, at the venue where fashion meets fun.
Entry: Lenient - normally fine with male-heavy groups, therefore ideal to plan a hassle-free party.
Food & Drink
Location: Basement of Tavistock Hotel, Bedford Way, WC1 (A short walk from Russell Square or Euston Square tubes, map)
- Click the link for 90+ pics from previous events. - 5 bowling lanes, a hot tub (yes, a hot tub), karaoke room, pinball, pool table and arcade games along with a bar serving food/drinks and a dancefloor. Need we say more?
Entry: Lenient.
- Click the link for 90+ pics from previous events. - 5 bowling lanes, a hot tub (yes, a hot tub), karaoke room, pinball, pool table and arcade games along with a bar serving food/drinks and a dancefloor. Need we say more?
Entry: Lenient.
Location: 33 North Audley Street, W1K 6ZQ (Off Oxford Street, map)
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- One of London's finest home-made Italian restaurants, providing wood-fired oven pizzas with a twist, along with a range of antipasti, salads, pastas and fish dishes.
Entry: Come in smart casual (no trainers etc), as all La Caricatura guests with Alpha Parties get free entry to A-list venue MAYA after dinner!
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- One of London's finest home-made Italian restaurants, providing wood-fired oven pizzas with a twist, along with a range of antipasti, salads, pastas and fish dishes.
Entry: Come in smart casual (no trainers etc), as all La Caricatura guests with Alpha Parties get free entry to A-list venue MAYA after dinner!
Location: 141 Park Lane, W1K 7AA (Opposite Marble Arch station, map)
Sculptured Buddhas warm decorate the lavish dining rooms boasting the best of Asian delicacies (soft shell crabs, tiger prawns, beef and foie gras, rock shrimp, sashimi etc), before transforming into a nightclub from 11pm, which has entertained the likes of Naomi Campbell, Sting and Samuel Jackson.
Entry: Unsurprisingly strict given the Park Lane location - come well-dressed in small, mixed groups if you're coming after dinner.
Sculptured Buddhas warm decorate the lavish dining rooms boasting the best of Asian delicacies (soft shell crabs, tiger prawns, beef and foie gras, rock shrimp, sashimi etc), before transforming into a nightclub from 11pm, which has entertained the likes of Naomi Campbell, Sting and Samuel Jackson.
Entry: Unsurprisingly strict given the Park Lane location - come well-dressed in small, mixed groups if you're coming after dinner.
Location: Russia Row, St Pauls (Off a narrow road off Cheapside, between Bank and St Pauls, map)
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In winter 2007, Tiffinbites restaurant showcased British Asian artists every Thursday evening - from the top end (Rishi Rich, Juggy D) to upcoming talent. Now continuing every Friday night.
Entry: Lenient.
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In winter 2007, Tiffinbites restaurant showcased British Asian artists every Thursday evening - from the top end (Rishi Rich, Juggy D) to upcoming talent. Now continuing every Friday night.
Entry: Lenient.
Live Music
Location: 150 Brick Lane, E1 6QL (Bang in the middle of Brick Lane, map)
A big step away from AlphaParties' traditional hangouts, venturing east into the heart of Brick Lane. We have access to 93 Feet East the first Saturday of each month, with live bands and DJs covering electro, ska, funk and everything in between in the Pink Bar and Live Room. Add to this live caricature artwork, face painting and magic for an eclectic night.
Entry: Lenient
A big step away from AlphaParties' traditional hangouts, venturing east into the heart of Brick Lane. We have access to 93 Feet East the first Saturday of each month, with live bands and DJs covering electro, ska, funk and everything in between in the Pink Bar and Live Room. Add to this live caricature artwork, face painting and magic for an eclectic night.
Entry: Lenient
Location: The Horse Hospital, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AH (Between Camden Town and Chalk Farm stations, map)
- Click the link for pics & video footage from previous events. - Live bands (several Top 40 acts coming in 2009), artwork, electro, indie, rock'n'roll, old skool hip-hop, motown and more in the heart of Camden.
Entry: Lenient.
- Click the link for pics & video footage from previous events. - Live bands (several Top 40 acts coming in 2009), artwork, electro, indie, rock'n'roll, old skool hip-hop, motown and more in the heart of Camden.
Entry: Lenient.
Location: 18-20 St John Street, EC1M 4AY (3 mins walk from Farringdon & Barbican, map)
- Click the link for 60 pics from the last event.
- In the heart of Farringdon, a relaxed stylish venue able to cater for live music, DJs, casino nights, karaoke and sporting events.
Entry: Lenient.
- Click the link for 60 pics from the last event.
- In the heart of Farringdon, a relaxed stylish venue able to cater for live music, DJs, casino nights, karaoke and sporting events.
Entry: Lenient.
Nightclubs
Location: 24 Kingly Street, Soho, W1B 5QP (5 mins walk from Oxford Circus, map)
- Click the link for 20+ pics from a previous event.
- A fairly small club, with fancy VIP seating areas opposite the bar, and a dancefloor on the side. Live bongos and a Latino edge to your favourite RnB, dance and world anthems. Lots of fancy tech gimmicks like interactive projections.
Entry: Quite picky, just like surrounding clubs Tantra and Umbaba - arrive in small mixed groups, smartly dressed.
- Click the link for 20+ pics from a previous event.
- A fairly small club, with fancy VIP seating areas opposite the bar, and a dancefloor on the side. Live bongos and a Latino edge to your favourite RnB, dance and world anthems. Lots of fancy tech gimmicks like interactive projections.
Entry: Quite picky, just like surrounding clubs Tantra and Umbaba - arrive in small mixed groups, smartly dressed.
Location: 63 Kensington High Street, W8 5SE (1 min walk from High St Kensington tube, map)
Amika is a notch above surrounding upmarket venues - much talked about with its 500-capacity quad rooms, a Moet champagne lounge and beautiful decor.
Entry: Fairly exclusive and looks-discriminatory - arrive in small mixed groups, ideally more girls than guys, well-dressed.
Amika is a notch above surrounding upmarket venues - much talked about with its 500-capacity quad rooms, a Moet champagne lounge and beautiful decor.
Entry: Fairly exclusive and looks-discriminatory - arrive in small mixed groups, ideally more girls than guys, well-dressed.
Location: 48-49 St James Street, Mayfair (1 minute walk from Green Park tube, map)
Across the road from The Ritz, this intimate underground haunt promises a great-looking, fun-loving crowd and brilliant soundsystem.
Entry: Can be pretty lenient given its Mayfair location when not so busy, but better to be on the safe side.>
Across the road from The Ritz, this intimate underground haunt promises a great-looking, fun-loving crowd and brilliant soundsystem.
Entry: Can be pretty lenient given its Mayfair location when not so busy, but better to be on the safe side.>
Location: 12 New Burlington Street, W1S 3BF (Off Regent Street, map)
- Click the link for 40+ pics from our launch night.
- Recently undergone a £1m transformation since the murky Burlington Club days (which attracted the likes of The Scissor Sisters, Gwen Stefani and Goldfrapp), Baroque offers two levels of fun with amazing intimate decor.
Entry: Relatively lenient.
- Click the link for 40+ pics from our launch night.
- Recently undergone a £1m transformation since the murky Burlington Club days (which attracted the likes of The Scissor Sisters, Gwen Stefani and Goldfrapp), Baroque offers two levels of fun with amazing intimate decor.
Entry: Relatively lenient.
Location: 43 Thurloe Street, SW7 2LQ (2 minutes from South Kensington tube, map)
"Tramp for English people", one of London's most exclusive venues is a favourite for Princes William and Harry with a fun, young South Kensington crowd
Entry: As hard as London entry gets - well dressed and looking the part of the young, rich and pretty crowd essential for entry.
"Tramp for English people", one of London's most exclusive venues is a favourite for Princes William and Harry with a fun, young South Kensington crowd
Entry: As hard as London entry gets - well dressed and looking the part of the young, rich and pretty crowd essential for entry.
Location: 4 Coventry Street, W1D 6BL (Between Piccadilly Circus & Leicester Square tube stations, map)
- Click the link for 80+ pics & 3 videos from previous events.
- VIP tables in a circle around the top, and a sizeable dancefloor below, CdP is good at getting live acts and minor celebrities in every week; the Blue Room is great for private parties.
Entry: Fairly lenient when not so busy, and a queue stretching down the street by 11pm when busy - so come dressed smart in small mixed groups just in case.
- Click the link for 80+ pics & 3 videos from previous events.
- VIP tables in a circle around the top, and a sizeable dancefloor below, CdP is good at getting live acts and minor celebrities in every week; the Blue Room is great for private parties.
Entry: Fairly lenient when not so busy, and a queue stretching down the street by 11pm when busy - so come dressed smart in small mixed groups just in case.
Location: 533 Kings Road, Chelsea (5 min walk from Fulham Broadway tube, map)
A Sloane paradise in the hear of Chelsea that's been running for over 25 years. Very young public-school vibe to the place, and pretty cheap and cheerful given its Kings Road.
Entry: Look the part of the South Ken demographic.
A Sloane paradise in the hear of Chelsea that's been running for over 25 years. Very young public-school vibe to the place, and pretty cheap and cheerful given its Kings Road.
Entry: Look the part of the South Ken demographic.
Location: 78 Wells Street (On Oxford Street, between Tott Court Rd & Ox Circus tubes, map)
- Click for 40 pics from a previous night and video footage.- A-list venue off Oxford Street best on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with an awesome Eurotrash / Ruski party vibe! Great colour scheme and bar lights spanning the ceiling make a great atmosphere.
Entry: Pretty strict - come in small mixed groups, as many girls as guys. May be harder for male groups to get in after 11pm.
- Click for 40 pics from a previous night and video footage.- A-list venue off Oxford Street best on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with an awesome Eurotrash / Ruski party vibe! Great colour scheme and bar lights spanning the ceiling make a great atmosphere.
Entry: Pretty strict - come in small mixed groups, as many girls as guys. May be harder for male groups to get in after 11pm.
Location: 29 Old Burlington Street, Mayfair (A bit tricky to find, 5 mins from Green Park and Piccadilly Circus, map)
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- Two floors of seating/bars, an intimate dancefloor and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Mayfair. Frequently in the press with visits from the likes of Princes William & Harry, and Girls Aloud.
Entry: Variable leniency, with face control during busier times. They don't like segregated groups, come in small mixed ones, as many girls as guys.
- Click the link for 40 pics from previous events.
- Two floors of seating/bars, an intimate dancefloor and a vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Mayfair. Frequently in the press with visits from the likes of Princes William & Harry, and Girls Aloud.
Entry: Variable leniency, with face control during busier times. They don't like segregated groups, come in small mixed ones, as many girls as guys.
Location: 15 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, W1J 8DY (3 min walk from Green Park station, just off Berkeley Square, map)
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- Fairly pricey but nice Mayfair venue with a packed dancefloor, large VIP room, and lots of Buddhist / far Eastern decor.
Entry: Pretty strict, not surprising for a Mayfair joint. Bouncers are looks-discriminatory so come in small, mixed groups and well dressed. Get there by 10.30pm as the queue can get massive on weekends.
- Click the link for 12 pics from a previous event.
- Fairly pricey but nice Mayfair venue with a packed dancefloor, large VIP room, and lots of Buddhist / far Eastern decor.
Entry: Pretty strict, not surprising for a Mayfair joint. Bouncers are looks-discriminatory so come in small, mixed groups and well dressed. Get there by 10.30pm as the queue can get massive on weekends.
Location: 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London W1F 9RD (Between Oxford & Piccadilly Circuses, map)
- Click the link for 45 pics from a previous event.
- Small (100 capacity) - ideal for private birthday parties. Very smart backlit electronic screens giving constantly morphing graphics to the music, with a central dancefloor and impressive architecture.
Entry: Decent - friendly doorstaff.
- Click the link for 45 pics from a previous event.
- Small (100 capacity) - ideal for private birthday parties. Very smart backlit electronic screens giving constantly morphing graphics to the music, with a central dancefloor and impressive architecture.
Entry: Decent - friendly doorstaff.
Location: 99 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA (Round the corner from High Street Kensington tube, map)
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- When the weather's mild I'd say this is the best club in all of London - a massive open arena at the top of an eight-story building, with live Spanish music outside, a buffet with large seating area, and so much to explore meaning this venue has an atmosphere second to none.
Entry: Can reach full capacity by 10.30pm during the summer season, so get there early in small mixed groups.
- Click the link for 50+ pics from previous events.
- When the weather's mild I'd say this is the best club in all of London - a massive open arena at the top of an eight-story building, with live Spanish music outside, a buffet with large seating area, and so much to explore meaning this venue has an atmosphere second to none.
Entry: Can reach full capacity by 10.30pm during the summer season, so get there early in small mixed groups.
Location: 4 Kingly Court, W1B 5PW, Soho (5 mins walk from Oxford Circus, map)
Has kept up 1st class service and atmosphere for half a century! Formerly the 1960s hot spot 'Pinstripe Club', Kingly has transformed itself into a favourite amongst many City revellers. Capacity ~150 so ideal for a private party.
Entry: Strict dresscode at this exclusive members club.
Has kept up 1st class service and atmosphere for half a century! Formerly the 1960s hot spot 'Pinstripe Club', Kingly has transformed itself into a favourite amongst many City revellers. Capacity ~150 so ideal for a private party.
Entry: Strict dresscode at this exclusive members club.
Location: 3-5 Mill Street, London W1S 2AU (5 min walk from Oxford Circus and Bond Street tubes, map)
The latest development from the guy behind Chinawhite and Aura. 350 capacity, Italian dishes before the club opens, and two bars. Has been well-received by revellers - considered one of London's best venues right now.
Entry: Pretty strict - come in small mixed groups, as many girls as guys.
The latest development from the guy behind Chinawhite and Aura. 350 capacity, Italian dishes before the club opens, and two bars. Has been well-received by revellers - considered one of London's best venues right now.
Entry: Pretty strict - come in small mixed groups, as many girls as guys.
Location: 1 Dover Street, Mayfair (1 block away from Green Park tube, map)
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- Hawaii meets Mayfair - expect unique cocktails served in pineapples and coconuts, surfgear-clad bar staff, a tropical atmosphere spanning two floors, and the frequent presence of young royalty.
Entry: Lenient when it is not busy, and immense "face control" and queuejumping of the beautiful people when rammed.
- Click the link for 40+ pics & 1 video from previous events.
- Hawaii meets Mayfair - expect unique cocktails served in pineapples and coconuts, surfgear-clad bar staff, a tropical atmosphere spanning two floors, and the frequent presence of young royalty.
Entry: Lenient when it is not busy, and immense "face control" and queuejumping of the beautiful people when rammed.
Location: Soho (1a Dean Street, Soho, W1D 3RB, map)
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- Nominated for London's Best New Club, Opium has been transformed into an A-list venue (winner: Best New Club - London Club & Bar Awards 2008) blending the best of St Tropez, Miami and Vegas, from the guys behind Amika, Movida and Cuckoo.
Entry: Strict - dress smart and fashionable, come in small mixed groups.
- Click the link for 150 pics and video footage from previous nights
- Nominated for London's Best New Club, Opium has been transformed into an A-list venue (winner: Best New Club - London Club & Bar Awards 2008) blending the best of St Tropez, Miami and Vegas, from the guys behind Amika, Movida and Cuckoo.
Entry: Strict - dress smart and fashionable, come in small mixed groups.
Location: 8 Argyll St (1 minute from Oxford Circus tube, map)
Voted by the London Bar & Club Awards as the best venue in the city two years running, a massive celeb-packed venue tucked away in Oxford Circus.
Entry: DIfficult if you're not known by the doorpeople. Come in a female-heavy group, looking the part and looking willing to splash cash to ensure entry.
Voted by the London Bar & Club Awards as the best venue in the city two years running, a massive celeb-packed venue tucked away in Oxford Circus.
Entry: DIfficult if you're not known by the doorpeople. Come in a female-heavy group, looking the part and looking willing to splash cash to ensure entry.
Location: 1 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA ( 2 mins walk from Leicester Square tube, map)
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- Opened in September 2006, this is part of the No.1 Leicester Square complex where MTV UK's studio is, with the three upper floors now comprising View Lounge, Loft Kitchen/Bar and The Suite - so you pretty much get access to three venues for the price of one!
Entry: Pretty friendly and lenient given the club's great reputation, but queues can get silly.
- Click the link for 24 pics from previous events.
- Opened in September 2006, this is part of the No.1 Leicester Square complex where MTV UK's studio is, with the three upper floors now comprising View Lounge, Loft Kitchen/Bar and The Suite - so you pretty much get access to three venues for the price of one!
Entry: Pretty friendly and lenient given the club's great reputation, but queues can get silly.
Location: No.5 Cavendish Square, W1G 0PG (5 mins walk from Oxford Circus, map)
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- A Grade II listed, converted Spanish embassy, with a restaurant, cigar lounge, bar and club spanning several floors, still retaining an Embassy-style atmosphere for a refreshing change. Three sections to underground dancefloor, including VIP area.
Entry: Variable on how busy it is - from lenience to requiring small female-heavy groups.
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- A Grade II listed, converted Spanish embassy, with a restaurant, cigar lounge, bar and club spanning several floors, still retaining an Embassy-style atmosphere for a refreshing change. Three sections to underground dancefloor, including VIP area.
Entry: Variable on how busy it is - from lenience to requiring small female-heavy groups.
Location: 14 Soho Street, Soho (2 mins from Tottenham Court Rd tube, map)
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- Not what it says on the tin - an electic mix of pop, rock, indie, old skool hip hop, dance classics and more from 9-4 in a whacky fun environment.
Entry: Lenient by West End standards, but avoid large male groups. Express yourself!
- Click the link for 140+ pics from previous events.
- Not what it says on the tin - an electic mix of pop, rock, indie, old skool hip hop, dance classics and more from 9-4 in a whacky fun environment.
Entry: Lenient by West End standards, but avoid large male groups. Express yourself!
Location: 62 Kingly Street, W1R 5LR (5 mins walk from Oxford Circus, map)
Excellent pink/purple lighting and shading at this favourite formerly known as Tantra, boasting 4 bars and 600 capacity.
Entry: Like other Kingly Street venues, come in small mixed groups - will be tough for male groups to get in.
Excellent pink/purple lighting and shading at this favourite formerly known as Tantra, boasting 4 bars and 600 capacity.
Entry: Like other Kingly Street venues, come in small mixed groups - will be tough for male groups to get in.
Location: Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 3PR (A short walk from Putney Bridge station, map)
Bordering the Thames in Fulham, West London and set in 42 acres of magnificent grounds, the Hurlingham Club is a gem of international renown. The striking Georgian Clubhouse mixes timeless elegance with up to date facilities and services. The excellent range of sporting and social opportunities ensure a constant hum of activity by the Members and their guests and there is much to enjoy.
Entry: Please contact fling@hftlondon.com to book your tickets/table. Tickets £80 per person.
Bordering the Thames in Fulham, West London and set in 42 acres of magnificent grounds, the Hurlingham Club is a gem of international renown. The striking Georgian Clubhouse mixes timeless elegance with up to date facilities and services. The excellent range of sporting and social opportunities ensure a constant hum of activity by the Members and their guests and there is much to enjoy.
Entry: Please contact fling@hftlondon.com to book your tickets/table. Tickets £80 per person.
Location: 10 Air Street (2 mins from Piccadilly Circus, map)
Quite a nice venue - a colourful venue with (fake) leopardskin rugs et al. Capacity ~250.
Entry: Fairly lenient.
Quite a nice venue - a colourful venue with (fake) leopardskin rugs et al. Capacity ~250.
Entry: Fairly lenient.
Location: Soho (4 Great Queen Street, WC2 (5 mins walk from Holborn), map)
Until recently Cougar Pinks, this red-velvet makeover gives the club a Moulin Rouge atmosphere over 3 floors, combining an eastern twist with West End RnB / funky house. Open till 5am!
Entry: Fairly lenient.
Until recently Cougar Pinks, this red-velvet makeover gives the club a Moulin Rouge atmosphere over 3 floors, combining an eastern twist with West End RnB / funky house. Open till 5am!
Entry: Fairly lenient.
Location: 266a Fulham Road, SW10 9EL (Minutes from Fulham Broadway & Chelsea FC, map)
- Click the link for pics from the launch party. - New to the Chelsea party set and getting great reviews - known for friendly door staff, a stylish interior with neon lighting, art decor features and statues, private booths, blending together eccentricity and grandeur in true Chelsea fashion.
Entry: More friendly and accommodating than the the West End, but keep guy/girl ratios mixed to be safe.
- Click the link for pics from the launch party. - New to the Chelsea party set and getting great reviews - known for friendly door staff, a stylish interior with neon lighting, art decor features and statues, private booths, blending together eccentricity and grandeur in true Chelsea fashion.
Entry: More friendly and accommodating than the the West End, but keep guy/girl ratios mixed to be safe.
Location: 201 Wardour Street, Soho (The heart of Soho, a short walk from Oxford Circus, map)
Peter Stringfellows latest venture, with lapdancing by day and clubbing by night; plenty of seating area
Entry: Varies on how busy the night is - look the part to avoid any problems.
Peter Stringfellows latest venture, with lapdancing by day and clubbing by night; plenty of seating area
Entry: Varies on how busy the night is - look the part to avoid any problems.
Location: 15-21 Ganton Street, Soho, W1F 7QZ ( 5 mins walk from Oxford Circus, map)
Still one of London's most sought-after clubs (had its fame in 2005-06 and has lost some mojo since) - a popular celebrity hangout packed with unique African decor can make this a venue for a night to remember.
Entry: If they like the look of you then in you go, if not then the excuses come through, in which case there's a range of other good bars and clubs in the vicinity.
Still one of London's most sought-after clubs (had its fame in 2005-06 and has lost some mojo since) - a popular celebrity hangout packed with unique African decor can make this a venue for a night to remember.
Entry: If they like the look of you then in you go, if not then the excuses come through, in which case there's a range of other good bars and clubs in the vicinity.
Location: 85 Piccadilly, W1J 7NB ( Across the road from Green Park station, map)
- Click the link for 230+ pics from numerous previous events under former name Pangaea.
- The legendary Pangaea was turned upside down in autumn 2008 into this mysterious Mayfair playground you'll either love or hate.
Entry: West End standard - come in small mixed groups.
- Click the link for 230+ pics from numerous previous events under former name Pangaea.
- The legendary Pangaea was turned upside down in autumn 2008 into this mysterious Mayfair playground you'll either love or hate.
Entry: West End standard - come in small mixed groups.
Location: 9 Swallow Street, W1B 4DF (2 mins from Piccadilly Circus, map)
A new venue with a 1920s retro vibe and all that jazz, rapidly gaining popularity with the A-list.
Entry: Fairly strict, come in mixed groups.
A new venue with a 1920s retro vibe and all that jazz, rapidly gaining popularity with the A-list.
Entry: Fairly strict, come in mixed groups.
RIP
Location: 50 Dover Street, Mayfair, W1S 4NY (1 min from Green Park tube, opposite Mahiki, map)
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- In similar fashion to Pangaea and Opium (RIP), 50 Dover Street (refurbished Isis) ravelled in North African decor, with dimly lit Moroccan lanterns et al, tied to a Lebanese restaurant.
Entry: Closed - became strip joint 'The Mayfair Club' in summer 2008...
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- In similar fashion to Pangaea and Opium (RIP), 50 Dover Street (refurbished Isis) ravelled in North African decor, with dimly lit Moroccan lanterns et al, tied to a Lebanese restaurant.
Entry: Closed - became strip joint 'The Mayfair Club' in summer 2008...
Location: 6 Air Street, W1B 5AA (3 mins from Piccadilly Circus, map)
Used to be one of London's A-list venues flooded with ex-public school boys, fashionistas and models. Lost its spark a bit recently, but still popular.
Entry: Strict - hard for male groups to get in after 11pm. Mixed ratios are essential, and they sometimes discriminate on looks.
Used to be one of London's A-list venues flooded with ex-public school boys, fashionistas and models. Lost its spark a bit recently, but still popular.
Entry: Strict - hard for male groups to get in after 11pm. Mixed ratios are essential, and they sometimes discriminate on looks.
Location: 1a Dean Street, Soho (Off Tottenham Court Rd, map)
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- A venue previously known for its unique decor - a blend of far eastern and modern influences.
Entry: Closed in September 2007 to be replaced by Maya - a great refurbishment.
- Click the link for 110+ pics from previous events.
- A venue previously known for its unique decor - a blend of far eastern and modern influences.
Entry: Closed in September 2007 to be replaced by Maya - a great refurbishment.
Location: 68 Regent Street, W1B 5EL ( 2 mins from Piccadilly Circus, map)
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Tables surrounding a large dancefloor, plus a sizeable bar and three VIP rooms in a club you'll either love or hate that attracted the likes of P Diddy, Rihanna, Paris Hilton and Prince in its short existence.
Entry: Closed in December 2008.
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Tables surrounding a large dancefloor, plus a sizeable bar and three VIP rooms in a club you'll either love or hate that attracted the likes of P Diddy, Rihanna, Paris Hilton and Prince in its short existence.
Entry: Closed in December 2008.
Location: 17 Hanover Square, W1S 1HU (Between Oxford Circus and Bond Street, map)
Movida's sister club Silver didn't last too long before going under - the difficult location and poorly received decor were a recipe for disaster.
Entry: Closed.
Movida's sister club Silver didn't last too long before going under - the difficult location and poorly received decor were a recipe for disaster.
Entry: Closed.