The Pigalle Club

girlswear

Mix reaction 22nd August 2008

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I love the décor of this venue, it was in fact restored from the 1940s pretty much looked like the original. Love the setting of this venue.

I went on a 50s night earlier this summer. The DJ was playing some great tunes, a few joined the dance floor but you could tell they were hardcore since the girls had proper swing dresses and rolls in the hair, whilst the guys were quite smart dressed as well. Suit the themed.

Then a French band came on and they played like they were U2 and they played for 1.5 hours. Not cool. Didn't think they were bad (they were a bit like the Strokes meets the Stones but French) but got a bit predictable after a few songs.

Drinks were a bit expensive, selection of beer wasn't that great neither. The crowd was a very odd mix, you have your typical Central/Picadilly semi-naked (might as well) club goers, then there were some elderlies (who danced well) then there were many tourists with flip flops. The dressed up "cool" crowd (who's friends with the DJ) left when the band played. My friend and i then were left at the only 2 who dressed up 50s.

Anyway. to make my review short and sweet. Love the venue. Love the decor. Hate the crowd.

tomc

Incredible setting for jazz 21st August 2008

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I went to see Maceo Parker there and it was incredible. It really feels like an authentic jazz club lifted from the 60s (or at least what I imagine a jazz club from the 60s to look like).

Incredibly posh but not that expensive (though certainly not cheap) I'd say you definitely get value for money. The acoustics are amazing and the whole venue is geared towards music very well. There's a balcony upstairs so you can almost certainly get a good view of the action.

Highly recommended!

QueenB

Pig out in the Pigalle 11th March 2008

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A true delight in the middle of a tourist hell hole that is Piccadilly!

Vince Power and Co' have turned this old adult cinema into a gem of a cabaret club. With stars like Dita Von Tese, Prince, Immodesty Blaize, Van Morrison, Ruby Turner and Shirley Bassy all performering there - you know you can't go wrong.
There is a viewing balcony and bar, or a seated area downstairs with restaurant.

I went on a Monday night for Music box, which is a bit of a jam session with a selection of up and coming talented singers and musicians. Some of the voices were amazing! Very entertaining.

We sat downstairs and had a 3 course meal.
For starters we both had the Carpaccio of English beef fillet, with parmesan shavings, lemon oil and caper berries.
The combination worked very well and was well presented.

For mains I had the Barbary duck breast with creamed potatoes, braised baby onions and herbed mushrooms with a port wine jus.
The duck was cooked to perfection - still a little pink and juicy and the vegetables and jus complimented it, nicely.
My boyfriend had the roasted fillet of cod - which was delicate and light with celeriac, peppers, courgettes in a mussel broth.

For dessert I chose the Chocolate brownie and Whiskey choc' sauce and vanilla parfait - this was lovely and served more on a tray-style plate and was more like 3 different choclates than how it was decribed - very rich and lovely all the same.
My partners peat tart tatin with cinnamon parfait was - he assures me - yummy, as I didnt get a look in for a taster!

With a bottle of decent french red from the Limoge region and service charge, it was under £90 and that included both our show tickets!

The service was lovely and attentive without being too pushy, although they are VERY quick to top up your wine glass - speaking of which, was extremely light and flimsy that one of ours broke at the stem luckily no one was hurt - apart from my top with the red wine!

Although the meals were cooked well and thoroughly enjoyed, the portions were on the small size and the menu selection is limited to 3 per course.

I will definitely be back to The Pigalle!

amoneg

Bars/Restaurants in London 14th August 2006

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Stepping into this bar feels a bit like going back in time to the early 1900s. I've only been once - That night, they had 3 live acts: a jazz crooner with a wonderfully soulful voice, a 3-sister act singing the blues and a rather bizarre solo cabaret dancer. This place opened fairly recently and as a result, the staff are slick but really helpful. There is a small open dancefloor surrounded by dining tables. I felt a bit underdressed in jeans but I think that was all in my head. An outing here is what you make it. A bit pricey but great for a first date, anniversary or special birthday. Can't wait to go back.

sue at 23/05/07

This place sounds great! Have you been back since?

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