Latest reviews for Nightlife in Westminster, 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

Babble - Rabble Babble by QueenB

QueenB — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:46:06 +0000

Review by QueenB

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7758 8255

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

Tags: dance, cheesy, friendly

I wouldn't really go out of my way to go to Babble but it works well as an after works drinks spot.

It has an happy hour(s) from 5 - 7pm and is generally full of office workers from around the area.

The outside gets full of smokers and the door staff can be a bit stroppy later in the evening but I think thats more to do with the area/image they think they have.

It's quite typical of most the LateNightLondon group bars, looks all modern and trendy but is really done on the cheap "all that glitters is not gold" springs to mind again (Digress, Loop, Agenda...)

Drinks are average price for this area but below quality really.

Staff are OK if you know them but generally quite moody.

I do like the booths downstairs in the basemento fthe club but that smells stale since the smoking bana nd needs a good airing.
I wouldn't really go out of my way to go to Babble but it works well as an after works drinks spot.

It has an happy hour(s) from 5 - 7pm and is generally full of office workers from around the area.

The outside gets full of smokers and the door staff can be a bit stroppy later in the evening but I think thats more to do with the area/image they think they have.

It's quite typical of most the LateNightLondon group bars, looks all modern and trendy but is really done on the cheap "all that glitters is not gold" springs to mind again (Digress, Loop, Agenda...)

Drinks are average price for this area but below quality really.

Staff are OK if you know them but generally quite moody.

I do like the booths downstairs in the basemento fthe club but that smells stale since the smoking bana nd needs a good airing.

Tantra - by Ellisbells

Ellisbells — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:03:18 +0000

Review by Ellisbells

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7434 0888

Tantra is a fantastic club. Loved going here with all my friends. In soho. great music would definately reccommend if you are looking for a new place to try.Tantra is a fantastic club. Loved going here with all my friends. In soho. great music would definately reccommend if you are looking for a new place to try.

St. Moritz Club - Unusual antics by ben1982

ben1982 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:04:18 +0000

Review by ben1982

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7437 0525

Attracting hugely different types of people, from the leather-clad to the shiny suits of the soho media workforce and bemused tourists, this noisy basement can be a great place to head after bars have closed for a uninhibited dance! With nights ranging from indie to industrial metal, be careful as to the night you pick to visit. Drinks are also far from cheap, but the sheer variety of people usually found here guarantees a night of unusual anticsAttracting hugely different types of people, from the leather-clad to the shiny suits of the soho media workforce and bemused tourists, this noisy basement can be a great place to head after bars have closed for a uninhibited dance! With nights ranging from indie to industrial metal, be careful as to the night you pick to visit. Drinks are also far from cheap, but the sheer variety of people usually found here guarantees a night of unusual antics

Cafe De Paris - Cafe Rocks by VickieMac

VickieMac — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:48:24 +0000

Review by VickieMac

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7734 7700

Website: http://www.cafedeparis.com

Tags: hole in pocket, dance, live music

I've been to this spot a few times but Cafe Rocks was one of my best nights. They had four great bands on then some really great music into the early morning.

No problems on the door for me but we arrived around 9pm which isn't quite peak club time.

We had VIP so we had the pleasure of enjoying the balcony and when the bar closed we found ourselves ushered into a VIP room downstairs in the back with it's own bar and some really cool "beds". Very plush!

My biggest complaint with this place is the price of drinks - Â£27 for a bottle of "house" wine. I've paid this in other clubs so I guess it's normal by London club standards but that doesn't mean I have to like it!

I'd definitely hit it again.I've been to this spot a few times but Cafe Rocks was one of my best nights. They had four great bands on then some really great music into the early morning.

No problems on the door for me but we arrived around 9pm which isn't quite peak club time.

We had VIP so we had the pleasure of enjoying the balcony and when the bar closed we found ourselves ushered into a VIP room downstairs in the back with it's own bar and some really cool "beds". Very plush!

My biggest complaint with this place is the price of drinks - Â£27 for a bottle of "house" wine. I've paid this in other clubs so I guess it's normal by London club standards but that doesn't mean I have to like it!

I'd definitely hit it again.

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.

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 !

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 - 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.

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)

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