Latest reviews for Nightlife in Westminster, London, United Kingdom

The Comedy Store - The Comedy Store by monkeyslaper

monkeyslaper — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:38:03 +0000

Review by monkeyslaper

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7930 2949

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

Tags: friendly, reasonably priced, young and fun

I visited with a few friends on my birth day in June. What a line up, totally fantastic. Had many cocktails and had has such a fun time.

Must go !I visited with a few friends on my birth day in June. What a line up, totally fantastic. Had many cocktails and had has such a fun time.

Must go !

Cafe De Paris - Nice rooms but poor crowd/music/staff by hammerhead

hammerhead — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:17:09 +0000

Review by hammerhead

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7734 7700

Website: http://www.cafedeparis.com

Tags: dance, hole in pocket, french

Queue early here as if you don't it's a long queue and the stuck up staff are very picky on who they let in so you'll be lucky. I was on the guest list and I still had trouble getting in as it was already 10-11pm! Once you get past the pretentious door people there's a nice balcony bit to see the whole floor and the floor is fairly big. Drinks expensive and go into the inner room at the bottom floor for a chill out room to take a break rather than stand at the other packed bar in the main room. They are dancers for entertainment which are pretty good, but for the entry fee and the crowd (teeny boppers) it's not really worth the trouble getting in.Queue early here as if you don't it's a long queue and the stuck up staff are very picky on who they let in so you'll be lucky. I was on the guest list and I still had trouble getting in as it was already 10-11pm! Once you get past the pretentious door people there's a nice balcony bit to see the whole floor and the floor is fairly big. Drinks expensive and go into the inner room at the bottom floor for a chill out room to take a break rather than stand at the other packed bar in the main room. They are dancers for entertainment which are pretty good, but for the entry fee and the crowd (teeny boppers) it's not really worth the trouble getting in.

Moonlighting Night Club - all drinks at £1 on thursdays by volcom883

volcom883 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:28:23 +0000

Review by volcom883

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7437 5782

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

Tags: students, cool, friendly

ok, they dont serve jack daniels but then if you only have a tenner in your pocket and you wanna get drunk this is the only place in central london.

the entry is 6 pounds. however if you go on their website (www.candy-box.co.uk) you can print off the voucher and get cheaper entry

the only thing to bear in mind is the age group in this club. 16-22!

they got cheap drinks on monday, wednesday and thursdays.

over the weekend it becomes a posh club visited by black people. even eddy muphy visited this place!

do not come with chewing gums as they will be throws away at the entranceok, they dont serve jack daniels but then if you only have a tenner in your pocket and you wanna get drunk this is the only place in central london.

the entry is 6 pounds. however if you go on their website (www.candy-box.co.uk) you can print off the voucher and get cheaper entry

the only thing to bear in mind is the age group in this club. 16-22!

they got cheap drinks on monday, wednesday and thursdays.

over the weekend it becomes a posh club visited by black people. even eddy muphy visited this place!

do not come with chewing gums as they will be throws away at the entrance

Palm Beach Casino - Stylish by ocean0201

ocean0201 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:56:18 +0000

Review by ocean0201

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7493 6585

Tags: posh, reasonably priced

A small but stylish casino in the Mayfair area. You have to register to get in. The place is nicely decorated and there are plenty of games available to try. The best part is that while you are on the table, any food you order is on the house. The drinks are also reasonably priced. However, you end up playing more so be careful. The stakes are higher in Palm Beach. Roulette is minimum Â£2 and blackjack is Â£10 or over. Its not very crowded , the dealers are friendly and open till late. Recommended to those who want to enjoy a quiet environment while they gamble.A small but stylish casino in the Mayfair area. You have to register to get in. The place is nicely decorated and there are plenty of games available to try. The best part is that while you are on the table, any food you order is on the house. The drinks are also reasonably priced. However, you end up playing more so be careful. The stakes are higher in Palm Beach. Roulette is minimum Â£2 and blackjack is Â£10 or over. Its not very crowded , the dealers are friendly and open till late. Recommended to those who want to enjoy a quiet environment while they gamble.

Metra Club & Bar - Wonderful Night club by cheerfulkhan

cheerfulkhan — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:43:36 +0000

Review by cheerfulkhan

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7734 8173

Website: http://www.metraclub.com

Tags: reasonably priced, dance, friendly

I loved the place. It was awesome from the moment i stepped in. The bar served us very well with good value drinks. The service was of outstanding quality and the staff was friendly. I would love to go here again and will reccommend others to visit this club at the first instance.I loved the place. It was awesome from the moment i stepped in. The bar served us very well with good value drinks. The service was of outstanding quality and the staff was friendly. I would love to go here again and will reccommend others to visit this club at the first instance.

Babble - Absolutely disgusting service by baks162

baks162 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:19:16 +0000

Review by baks162

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7758 8255

Website: http://www.babble-bar.co.uk

Tags: free to get in

I went to Babble on 29th August for a friend's drinks and was absolutely disgusted by the service I received at the bar upstairs - borderline racist behaviour.

My friend had been waiting at the bar to be served infront of the barman who didnt serve him for 20 minutes. We're both of Indian origin. I then joined him at the bar to see what the delay was. 5 more customers came after me and were served - I complained to the barman then and he said that he would serve us next. As soon as he had served the customer, he looked at us for a moment, and promptly turned around and went to serve someone else. It had been 35 minutes at this stage of us waiting at the bar.

Suffice to say, I walked out and will never be returning again.I went to Babble on 29th August for a friend's drinks and was absolutely disgusted by the service I received at the bar upstairs - borderline racist behaviour.

My friend had been waiting at the bar to be served infront of the barman who didnt serve him for 20 minutes. We're both of Indian origin. I then joined him at the bar to see what the delay was. 5 more customers came after me and were served - I complained to the barman then and he said that he would serve us next. As soon as he had served the customer, he looked at us for a moment, and promptly turned around and went to serve someone else. It had been 35 minutes at this stage of us waiting at the bar.

Suffice to say, I walked out and will never be returning again.

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.

Ronnie Scott's - 4 stars for performers by jlonners

jlonners — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:53:18 +0000

Review by jlonners

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7439 0747

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

Tags: jazz, club, live music

ok so everyone has heard of ronnie scotts, but what is it actually like. well since it was done up a few years ago i rather like it. it still have the table lamps and dark underground feel to it and there is still a great selection of performers to be seen here. its not cheap of course, i have drinks but i always steer clear of the food. i remember by friend insisting on having some and what amounted to nothing more than cheese and crackers (2 slices of basic cheddar and 3 crakers) were brought to her for over 10 quid. aslo we often have to ask for our wine about 3 times before we get it. at the end of the day you come here because its ronnies and one of very few places you can see like jazz or bosa nova etc. i wish it were less expensive but have enjoyed it every time i have been.ok so everyone has heard of ronnie scotts, but what is it actually like. well since it was done up a few years ago i rather like it. it still have the table lamps and dark underground feel to it and there is still a great selection of performers to be seen here. its not cheap of course, i have drinks but i always steer clear of the food. i remember by friend insisting on having some and what amounted to nothing more than cheese and crackers (2 slices of basic cheddar and 3 crakers) were brought to her for over 10 quid. aslo we often have to ask for our wine about 3 times before we get it. at the end of the day you come here because its ronnies and one of very few places you can see like jazz or bosa nova etc. i wish it were less expensive but have enjoyed it every time i have been.

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.

Moonlighting Nightclub - Cheapskates by xaphania

xaphania — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:34:40 +0000

Review by xaphania

Rating: 3.00

Tags: dance, hip-hop, friendly

Well i have only ever been to this club on a Wednesday and Thursday so can only give it half a review but here goes.
Wednesday nights at Moonlighting are known as 'Cheapskates', which is a popular student night out. It is always filled every week which is no surprise seen as most single spirits and mixers are 80p each and a bottle of beer Â£1. Any other spirits are around Â£1 i think or maybe more and if you want anything as sophisticated as wine or a soft drink then i think its pretty expensive.
Generally, the music is Indie and alternative with a reasonable dance floor and quite a lot of seating but you have to be quick as the seats get filled pretty quickly.
It can take a long time to get served at the bar in cramped conditions and the 80p spirits dont exactly taste the best but thats not what the point of them are.
Thursdays is known as Candybox and is similar but the prices of the drinks go up buy 20p :0O There is often less people on Thursdays and the music is less Indie and more RnB. Being less people, the bar is less crowded and there is more space to sit which can make for a better night out.
One thing i must warn you about is the tables around the seating areas. They are conveniently at "foot-stool" height but i wouldnt put your feet up if you can resist or you will immediately be told off by the security and repeat offenders will be kicked out!!!
If your looking for a typical studenty night out with insanely cheap drinks of dubious quality in central London, this is your place!
( I'll just add that i've generally always had a good night out here!)
Well i have only ever been to this club on a Wednesday and Thursday so can only give it half a review but here goes.
Wednesday nights at Moonlighting are known as 'Cheapskates', which is a popular student night out. It is always filled every week which is no surprise seen as most single spirits and mixers are 80p each and a bottle of beer Â£1. Any other spirits are around Â£1 i think or maybe more and if you want anything as sophisticated as wine or a soft drink then i think its pretty expensive.
Generally, the music is Indie and alternative with a reasonable dance floor and quite a lot of seating but you have to be quick as the seats get filled pretty quickly.
It can take a long time to get served at the bar in cramped conditions and the 80p spirits dont exactly taste the best but thats not what the point of them are.
Thursdays is known as Candybox and is similar but the prices of the drinks go up buy 20p :0O There is often less people on Thursdays and the music is less Indie and more RnB. Being less people, the bar is less crowded and there is more space to sit which can make for a better night out.
One thing i must warn you about is the tables around the seating areas. They are conveniently at "foot-stool" height but i wouldnt put your feet up if you can resist or you will immediately be told off by the security and repeat offenders will be kicked out!!!
If your looking for a typical studenty night out with insanely cheap drinks of dubious quality in central London, this is your place!
( I'll just add that i've generally always had a good night out here!)

Bar Rumba - Come here for fun! by xxplosive636

xxplosive636 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:03:49 +0000

Review by xxplosive636

Rating: 5.00

Tags: young and fun, cool, relaxed

I really recommend this place for a fun night out at a cool, classy club.

Location is great - central London. There was enough people around outside to know it would be busy but it wasnâ¬"t too overcrowded and the queue to get in was quite reasonable.

I went on a Friday night and really liked the music â¬ great mix of R&B, house and hip hop.

There are tables where you can sit down and drink yet also a massive dance floor. It was a great idea to have a huge fan on the dance floor as it really cooled us down after a few hours dancing!

The people here seemed really down to earth and friendly.
I really recommend this place for a fun night out at a cool, classy club.

Location is great - central London. There was enough people around outside to know it would be busy but it wasnâ¬"t too overcrowded and the queue to get in was quite reasonable.

I went on a Friday night and really liked the music â¬ great mix of R&B, house and hip hop.

There are tables where you can sit down and drink yet also a massive dance floor. It was a great idea to have a huge fan on the dance floor as it really cooled us down after a few hours dancing!

The people here seemed really down to earth and friendly.

Trash Palace - trying to be trendy by boxinghefner

boxinghefner — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:36:19 +0000

Review by boxinghefner

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 77340522

Tags: trendy, indie, young and fun

Trash Palace is one of the newer gay 'alternative' venues within London, serving as the rendezvous point for a whole range of 'alternativeish' indie 20 somethings who would have perhaps otherwise gone to the park to drink over-priced stella. While usually busy on a weekend night, at other times the atmosphere can resemble that of an MFI warehouse. Too big to be friendly, too small to be epic: this place serves its purpose as a weekend 'club/pub' venue, otherwise it soon seems pointless.Trash Palace is one of the newer gay 'alternative' venues within London, serving as the rendezvous point for a whole range of 'alternativeish' indie 20 somethings who would have perhaps otherwise gone to the park to drink over-priced stella. While usually busy on a weekend night, at other times the atmosphere can resemble that of an MFI warehouse. Too big to be friendly, too small to be epic: this place serves its purpose as a weekend 'club/pub' venue, otherwise it soon seems pointless.

Madame Jojos - Good kitch style fun! by sparklepants

sparklepants — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:24:22 +0000

Review by sparklepants

Rating: 4.00

Tags: cool, friendly, sexy

Always a good laugh no matter what night you go! Great decor and atmosphere. If you're lucky you'll catch Paul Weller DJ'ing, as he's a friend of the in house DJ Keb :o)Always a good laugh no matter what night you go! Great decor and atmosphere. If you're lucky you'll catch Paul Weller DJ'ing, as he's a friend of the in house DJ Keb :o)

Gardening Club - A fun night out by lynds3000

lynds3000 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:11:19 +0000

Review by lynds3000

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 74973154

Tags: friendly, indie, cheesy

My first visit to The Gardening Club was for a friend's birthday two years ago, and since then, I go back whenever I can.

The Gardening Club is situated about a 5 minute walk from Covent Garden tube station, so you can easily stumble out at 3am in the morning and jump on a tube or bus (or if you're feeling brave, a tuc tuc) home!

It's not like your average London superclub, it's a cosy little club that isn't up it's own arse, it's not cool and it's certainly not pretentious, it's just somewhere really fun and laid back to go and have a dance, a laugh and some bloody good cocktails with your mates.

The music varies everytime I go, which is good, because I hate it when it's just the same songs over and over, week in, week out. It attracts a wide variety of people too, of all ages.

The only reason I wouldn't give this a 5/5, is that you have to pay Â£12 to get in after 10pm, before then, it's free.

My first visit to The Gardening Club was for a friend's birthday two years ago, and since then, I go back whenever I can.

The Gardening Club is situated about a 5 minute walk from Covent Garden tube station, so you can easily stumble out at 3am in the morning and jump on a tube or bus (or if you're feeling brave, a tuc tuc) home!

It's not like your average London superclub, it's a cosy little club that isn't up it's own arse, it's not cool and it's certainly not pretentious, it's just somewhere really fun and laid back to go and have a dance, a laugh and some bloody good cocktails with your mates.

The music varies everytime I go, which is good, because I hate it when it's just the same songs over and over, week in, week out. It attracts a wide variety of people too, of all ages.

The only reason I wouldn't give this a 5/5, is that you have to pay Â£12 to get in after 10pm, before then, it's free.

The Commonwealth Club - Entertaining events by gemmy

gemmy — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 22:41:31 +0000

Review by gemmy

Rating: 5.00

Tags: restaurant, events, friendly

I love this place, great character, lovely restaurand and you find all sorts of things going on. Last Friday there was a wine tasting, next Friday it's set aside for Women in Business by freshideasevents.com. The menu changes every week and there's also a lovely members area.I love this place, great character, lovely restaurand and you find all sorts of things going on. Last Friday there was a wine tasting, next Friday it's set aside for Women in Business by freshideasevents.com. The menu changes every week and there's also a lovely members area.

Pacha London - Perfect Pacha by traveladdict

traveladdict — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:00:19 +0000

Review by traveladdict

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7834 4440

Website: http://www.pachalondon.com

Tags: dance, trendy, friendly

Pacha is a world-famous 'chain' of nightclubs - the most famous one is probably in Ibiza.

The london club does not disappoint with a large downstairs dance area, an upstairs balcony plus a few side and VIP rooms.

Firday and Saturday nights are alwys banging with a mixture of dance and house music, however themed nights are often on the menu along with guest DJs.

Drinks are not cheap - but where are they anymore in London? Approx Â£5 for a spirit and mixer. But again offers are sometime run bt you do have to be lucky to get these - keep your eyes open.

Now we have the smoking ban Pacha is not the same club - The smoke used to hide all sorts of nasties! However it's my favourite night out and will continue to be.Pacha is a world-famous 'chain' of nightclubs - the most famous one is probably in Ibiza.

The london club does not disappoint with a large downstairs dance area, an upstairs balcony plus a few side and VIP rooms.

Firday and Saturday nights are alwys banging with a mixture of dance and house music, however themed nights are often on the menu along with guest DJs.

Drinks are not cheap - but where are they anymore in London? Approx Â£5 for a spirit and mixer. But again offers are sometime run bt you do have to be lucky to get these - keep your eyes open.

Now we have the smoking ban Pacha is not the same club - The smoke used to hide all sorts of nasties! However it's my favourite night out and will continue to be.

CC Club - great if you have loads of money by glenburg1

glenburg1 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:35:56 +0000

Review by glenburg1

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7297 3200

Website: http://www.cc-club.co.uk

Tags: dance, sexy, posh

great music, great atmosphere but sooooooooo expensive,2 drinks at the bar cost me over Â£15.00 (aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh)This shocked even me a londoner who is used to rip of prices,
The music and people in here make this a great night out but if i was going again id go and have a drink somewhere else first .
The majority of people in here have plenty of money (drinking champers and done up to the nines)and it can be quite hard to get in ,but one good thing about that is the fact that there dosent seem to any trouble
great music, great atmosphere but sooooooooo expensive,2 drinks at the bar cost me over Â£15.00 (aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh)This shocked even me a londoner who is used to rip of prices,
The music and people in here make this a great night out but if i was going again id go and have a drink somewhere else first .
The majority of people in here have plenty of money (drinking champers and done up to the nines)and it can be quite hard to get in ,but one good thing about that is the fact that there dosent seem to any trouble

Pangaea - hedonism by LukeG

LukeG — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:33:49 +0000

Review by LukeG

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7495 2595

Fantastic, yet a bit hedonistic! I had a great time here and loved the place!
If you enjoy living well, and rubbing shoulders with the beautiful, rich and famous then this is the place for you. However it can get a little pretentious at times and the door staff can be difficult, but then again if you have to deal with the door staff to get in then this is probably not the place for you anywayFantastic, yet a bit hedonistic! I had a great time here and loved the place!
If you enjoy living well, and rubbing shoulders with the beautiful, rich and famous then this is the place for you. However it can get a little pretentious at times and the door staff can be difficult, but then again if you have to deal with the door staff to get in then this is probably not the place for you anyway

Club 49 - sit or dance - its up to you by traveladdict

traveladdict — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:05:36 +0000

Review by traveladdict

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7439 4159

Website: http://www.club49soho.com/

Tags: dance, trendy, friendly

2 floors with plenty of room for dancing both on the ground and basement floors

There is also seating areas aound the outside.

The lighting for dancing is superb and music is a mix - house, garage, RnB with occasional dance cheese mixes.

It draws in a young crowd but not the pisshead or druggies lots of places do - young profesisonals I would say

Drinks are OK - reasonable and comparable with other clubs Â£7.80 for double smirnoff and coke
2 floors with plenty of room for dancing both on the ground and basement floors

There is also seating areas aound the outside.

The lighting for dancing is superb and music is a mix - house, garage, RnB with occasional dance cheese mixes.

It draws in a young crowd but not the pisshead or druggies lots of places do - young profesisonals I would say

Drinks are OK - reasonable and comparable with other clubs Â£7.80 for double smirnoff and coke