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6 Great Ways to Stag Party in London Friday, 02 September 2011 12:06 |   
Need to plan a great "goodbye to the bachelor life" for a friend? London is one of the best cities in the world for Stag Nights, and you want your mates to remember this one forever so come and see whats in offer on your London Stag Weekends. The amazing range of ideas and venues are stag-gering! To help you out, here is our list of 6 of the best ideas we've seen. Casino Night
The Empire's casino is one of London's poshest and friendliest. Just on the north side of Leicester Square, same building as the cinema, this casino is open round the clock, so you can easily party until dawn - or later! Gambling of all sorts, and great food abound - the Flame restaurant has prime steaks as well as other delicious entrees. You can dance and drink as well as gamble here - the dance floor is illuminated from below, with drinks nearby at the Swarovski crystal bar. Party on a Bus
Disco on a double decker! Travel all over London, fab music blaring, disco ball spinning and sparkling, and with amazing staff to cater to your needs. The bus stops off at many clubs and bars during the evening, but no fancy-dress; some of the bars have strict dress codes. Milroy's Whisky Sampling
Ever fancy tasting all those wonderful whiskeys you've seen for years, but never tried? Well, Milroy's of Soho is the place to go. They have huge bottles of a wide range of tipples, in a great atmosphere in their cellars. If you are curious about what you are drinking, then Milroy's experts are on hand to tell you all about them, from history to ingredients to maturing. Accompanying the fine whiskies are wonderful cheeses, terrines, charcuterie and breads from top producers. Sports Bars in London
A huge range of sports cafes are dotted all over London town, many open until very late. Some have dance floors - for example: The Sports Café. It has big screen and projection TVs all over its two floor area, plus a dance club open until 3am. Also try Bark Kick, an amazing place for table-football. Get your meal right at the table, drink up and compete in your own footie world table cup! The Sportsbar & Grill in Marylebone boasts sixteen 52-inch Sony Bravia Motionflow HD screens - the latest in TV technology. Camden Comedy Stag Night
What better way to send off your mate into the married life than a last night of laughs? Well, in Camden there is Monkey Business, a small but wonderful club that has a great reputation for hosting top comics such as Alan Carr, Harry Hill, Sean Lock, and others. Open Saturday nights. Also check out the Highlight club where you can book a table and have dinner, drinks and comedy, and then dance the night away with their great DJs. London Eye
Did you know you can book the famous London Eye's capsules for private parties? What better way to have a great evening, looking out over the West End and South Bank of London. You can book the capsule with a wine tasting or champagne, and an expert from Vinopolis can be on hand to guide you and your mates through the texture, "nose" and palette of each tipple, while also nibbling on a great selection of cheeses and more. Speed Boat Rides on the Thames River
Hot for action on the river? Remember the speedboat scenes of James Bond super-jetskiing along the Thames? If so, then Thames RIB Experience or London RIB Voyages will be happy to set up a Rigid-Inflatable-Boat ride and zoom you downriver at high speed, past the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Old Scotland Yard, and Tower Bridge. Truly an incredible rush of fun and excitement! |
NightclubsTuesday, 16 February 2010 16:53 |
Nightlife in London springs from its cozy pub culture, which has developed over hundreds of years of bad weather and the best draught beer. London pubs are easy to find and very atmospheric in an old school sort of way. The only drawback for the die hard night lifers is that they stop serving drinks at 11pm and the tubes close shortly thereafter at 12.00 forcing people to head back home ensconced in their identical These popular clubs often come from illicit beginnings. You'll find many of London's major clubs in converted warehouses and under railway arches. The space that warehouses afford is perfect for large raves. As a result of their former underground existences, you won't find these clubs by hitting a certain area and walking the high street. You need to know someone who knows about the tucked-away location, although you can pass through by handing over £20 instead of whispering a password to the bouncer. If you want to see how exclusive nightlife in London can really get, you'll have to fork out a bit more and visit a member's club (consult a nightlife guide for addresses) where you stand a chance of spotting celebs, like Kate Moss. There are certain general areas in London which have a good nightlife with west central being the most famous spot, especially the areas of theatreland and Soho, Mayfair and Notting Hill. If you're in North London head to Camden for the alternative scene and Brixton to the south is perfect if you prefer the larger club scene. To the north east near the famous city of London, which was bombed during the war, places such as Shoreditch are fast becoming a popular haunt for those who enjoy wine bars and minimalistic settings. Finding the best clubs and bars in London is no exact science and you probably won't ever see the inside of the best clubs if you're not both rich and famous. Nightlife in London does, however, offer plenty for the broke tourist and average Londoners who find more than enough enjoyment 'down the pub' and in your standard warehouse clubs. |
black coats pulled up against the late night air. However, clubs rapidly take over from where the pubs leave off after witching hour. All across London, there are a great variety of clubs available for people of all tastes from fifties cabaret clubs to chic rave clubs offering loud dance music and strobe lights.