Latest reviews for Nightlife in Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom

Salsa! - by herb

herb — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:57:43 +0000

Review by herb

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7379 3277

salsa is a great place to escape from our busy lifes, on tuesday they have an amazing brazilian night, great music and good atmosphere, the beats from brazil with the mix of salsa. Dont miss out
salsa is a great place to escape from our busy lifes, on tuesday they have an amazing brazilian night, great music and good atmosphere, the beats from brazil with the mix of salsa. Dont miss out

Soho House 21 - OMG, it's so, like, cool! by josieloves

josieloves — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:44:44 +0000

Review by josieloves

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7734 5188

Website: http://www.sohohouse21.com

Tags: cool, young professionals, trendy

I haven't quite decided what the appeal is for a place like Soho House. For me, it's about seeing and being seen, being able to tell your friends and family that you've been somewhere cool and 'exclusive' and generally just feeling very fabulous and girl-about-town. I was taken to Soho House by a member for a business breakfast. It was desperately exciting not least because bumping into a very famous and very hungover celeb was a genuine possibility.

I arrived having no clue where the entrance was and once located, didn't quite know where to go once inside. It has that air about it that screams, "darling, if you have to ask where the toilets are, you don't belong". Once inside, the dark wood panelling and large leather armchairs were a welcome relief from the grey, drizzly london day.

The staff are as pretentious as the location (abrupt and nonchalent but at the same time discreetly attentive) but the food was tremendous. I was dying to have the eggs benedict but my manners prevailed once i remembered that it really is quite rude and most uncool to order the most expensive thing on the menu. The sausage sandwich was flavourful and you could tell that they buy posh sausages, probably from a farmers market and definitely not from the 2for1 counter at Tesco. Likewise for the bread. The tea came loose, again, another small touch which felt very decadent - and the juices were freshly squeezed.

All in all, a very satisfying place to spend a couple of hours escaping a very wet morning. Yes, it's overpriced and you have to be a member or be with a member just to get in but surely that's all part of the appeal, non?! If you like that kind of thing, you'll love Soho House.I haven't quite decided what the appeal is for a place like Soho House. For me, it's about seeing and being seen, being able to tell your friends and family that you've been somewhere cool and 'exclusive' and generally just feeling very fabulous and girl-about-town. I was taken to Soho House by a member for a business breakfast. It was desperately exciting not least because bumping into a very famous and very hungover celeb was a genuine possibility.

I arrived having no clue where the entrance was and once located, didn't quite know where to go once inside. It has that air about it that screams, "darling, if you have to ask where the toilets are, you don't belong". Once inside, the dark wood panelling and large leather armchairs were a welcome relief from the grey, drizzly london day.

The staff are as pretentious as the location (abrupt and nonchalent but at the same time discreetly attentive) but the food was tremendous. I was dying to have the eggs benedict but my manners prevailed once i remembered that it really is quite rude and most uncool to order the most expensive thing on the menu. The sausage sandwich was flavourful and you could tell that they buy posh sausages, probably from a farmers market and definitely not from the 2for1 counter at Tesco. Likewise for the bread. The tea came loose, again, another small touch which felt very decadent - and the juices were freshly squeezed.

All in all, a very satisfying place to spend a couple of hours escaping a very wet morning. Yes, it's overpriced and you have to be a member or be with a member just to get in but surely that's all part of the appeal, non?! If you like that kind of thing, you'll love Soho House.

Metra Club & Bar - metra by shunter

shunter — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 13:10:59 +0000

Review by shunter

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7734 8173

Website: http://www.metraclub.com

Tags: young and fun, reasonably priced

Good night out at the weekend, a bit quiet during the week. Free shot on entry and drinks deals. Good dance floor and dj playing mostly chart dance and r 'n b.Good night out at the weekend, a bit quiet during the week. Free shot on entry and drinks deals. Good dance floor and dj playing mostly chart dance and r 'n b.

Napoleons Casino - seedy by kathlane

kathlane — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:30:22 +0000

Review by kathlane

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7494 3126

Website: http://www.asleisure.co.uk

Ok so I am not a gambling fan so why review a casino! because I have been in here many time with my now ex, I wasnâ¬"t a member but could go in with him. Casinos are supposed to be classy swanky joints? Not this one, well ok so its ok and its central (under leicester square) and yes its well run and has lots of tables, but the essense of this place is kind of sad. It isnâ¬"t the posh victoria casino with the chandaliiers and the well dressed people out to be seen more than to gamble, the napolean is full of people who canâ¬"t afford to gamble, the woman who gambled her bus fair home, this is more a culture of gambling, it was just these regular people loosing money they couldnâ¬"t afford to and they didnâ¬"t seem to enjoy it either. This is more of a dive members casino.Ok so I am not a gambling fan so why review a casino! because I have been in here many time with my now ex, I wasnâ¬"t a member but could go in with him. Casinos are supposed to be classy swanky joints? Not this one, well ok so its ok and its central (under leicester square) and yes its well run and has lots of tables, but the essense of this place is kind of sad. It isnâ¬"t the posh victoria casino with the chandaliiers and the well dressed people out to be seen more than to gamble, the napolean is full of people who canâ¬"t afford to gamble, the woman who gambled her bus fair home, this is more a culture of gambling, it was just these regular people loosing money they couldnâ¬"t afford to and they didnâ¬"t seem to enjoy it either. This is more of a dive members casino.

Mean Fiddler - The Mean Fiddler by xaphania

xaphania — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:29:44 +0000

Review by xaphania

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7434 9592

Website: http://www.meanfiddler.com

Tags: live music, rock, friendly

This is a very nice venue for a gig as it is quite big but still intimate with an upstairs gallery and bar. I was quite surprised by the cost of the drinks but then i am always a optimist when it comes to this. I've also been to this club on a Friday- which is Rock night and Saturday- which is a more indie and alternative and had an enjoyable night.
The music was good on both nights although rock night did seem to attract a lot of more 'darker' people with black being the main colour of clothing but nothing too shocking.
Apart from the usual high prices of the bar, i found the Mean Fiddler to be a nice place to go- and i would definitely go and see your favourite band there if you get the chance!!!!!!This is a very nice venue for a gig as it is quite big but still intimate with an upstairs gallery and bar. I was quite surprised by the cost of the drinks but then i am always a optimist when it comes to this. I've also been to this club on a Friday- which is Rock night and Saturday- which is a more indie and alternative and had an enjoyable night.
The music was good on both nights although rock night did seem to attract a lot of more 'darker' people with black being the main colour of clothing but nothing too shocking.
Apart from the usual high prices of the bar, i found the Mean Fiddler to be a nice place to go- and i would definitely go and see your favourite band there if you get the chance!!!!!!

Oxygen Bar - lacking atmosphere by shopaholcleo

shopaholcleo — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:40:17 +0000

Review by shopaholcleo

Rating: 1.00

Tags: students, free to get in

I was very excited about coming here for a friend's birthday, due to my friend saying that you could get oxygen to inhale and it would make you more drunk. I came on a monday night, which was solely for students, but I think a few slipped through the net. It wasn't very bust when I got there, and their main dance floor wasn't open due to a lack of people. I feel the oxygen thing was a con, we paid Â£14 for a large one between four of us. The staff couldn't really give us an idea on how to use it and what it would do, and I don't feel like it made a lot of difference. A big con.I was very excited about coming here for a friend's birthday, due to my friend saying that you could get oxygen to inhale and it would make you more drunk. I came on a monday night, which was solely for students, but I think a few slipped through the net. It wasn't very bust when I got there, and their main dance floor wasn't open due to a lack of people. I feel the oxygen thing was a con, we paid Â£14 for a large one between four of us. The staff couldn't really give us an idea on how to use it and what it would do, and I don't feel like it made a lot of difference. A big con.

Sound London - Good fun by trinity

trinity — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:18:58 +0000

Review by trinity

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7287 1010

Website: http://www.soundlondon.com

Tags: dance, sexy, reasonably priced

Great for women the door men kinda steer you in with a discounted entry, or is it me and my girlfriends that are gullible? Anyway we had a great night altho as other people have commented that the drinks are expensive, I have a good tip, buy a Bottle of wine it will be cheaper all round. Music is great all types for all tastes, altho if you have a pink or blue rinse please avoid.Great for women the door men kinda steer you in with a discounted entry, or is it me and my girlfriends that are gullible? Anyway we had a great night altho as other people have commented that the drinks are expensive, I have a good tip, buy a Bottle of wine it will be cheaper all round. Music is great all types for all tastes, altho if you have a pink or blue rinse please avoid.

The Kingly Club - Souless Plastic Wonderland by rockie

rockie — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:27:38 +0000

Review by rockie

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7520 4353

Website: http://www.kinglyclub.co.uk

Tags: posh, hip-hop, dance

I could write a review about the elegant decor, heart pounding beats from the DJ, the vast variety of cocktails and other drinks. But, us Londoners expect that from every venue. That's the foundation of any nightout.

What I will review are the logistics in how our reservation was handled, the manner in which my guests and I were treated or lack there of, and the down right appauling attitude of the staff and clientele.

Our reservation was lost and we were forced to change tables twice, eventhough, we were on minimum spend. We had to go to the bar to get our soft drinks refilled and to get fresh limes for our table. To top it all of, she added service charge to our bill.

I could go on, but I advise all to check it out for comedic value if anything. I could write a review about the elegant decor, heart pounding beats from the DJ, the vast variety of cocktails and other drinks. But, us Londoners expect that from every venue. That's the foundation of any nightout.

What I will review are the logistics in how our reservation was handled, the manner in which my guests and I were treated or lack there of, and the down right appauling attitude of the staff and clientele.

Our reservation was lost and we were forced to change tables twice, eventhough, we were on minimum spend. We had to go to the bar to get our soft drinks refilled and to get fresh limes for our table. To top it all of, she added service charge to our bill.

I could go on, but I advise all to check it out for comedic value if anything.

G-A-Y Late - unfriendly... by lenalouise

lenalouise — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:46 +0000

Review by lenalouise

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7734 9858

Tags: trendy, young and fun, cheesy

Coming here was a bit more traumatic than I had ever expected. Don't get me wrong, I occasionally go clubbing in GAY Astoria and it's fine, I have plenty of fun but I've never been made to feel so insignificant in my life! We were all dancing in a group drinking but whenever anyone male went past, they barged into one of us without apologising. It was almost as if we were taking up precious space that might otherwise be occupied with a hot man...lol. Don't think I'll be rushing back here!Coming here was a bit more traumatic than I had ever expected. Don't get me wrong, I occasionally go clubbing in GAY Astoria and it's fine, I have plenty of fun but I've never been made to feel so insignificant in my life! We were all dancing in a group drinking but whenever anyone male went past, they barged into one of us without apologising. It was almost as if we were taking up precious space that might otherwise be occupied with a hot man...lol. Don't think I'll be rushing back here!