A Gentleman’s Guide To London Nightlife
Lights that pulsate with music, international flavours and tantalising sights, London offers a nightlife that will leave you coming back for more. With exclusive cocktail bars, opulent clubs and Michelin-starred restaurants, discerning gentlemen want to experience only the crème de la crème of London sophistication. And there is something for every kind of gentleman.
From soaking in rooftops with views of the city to getting hot and heavy underground clubs, our guide to London is a comprehensive look at the vibrant offering.
These venues span across a variety of north London neighbourhoods, but always catering to those gentlemen with refined tastes.
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Restaurants
Sketch
9 Conduit St, London W1S 2XG
Fall in love with the quirky artistic interiors, featuring a fairytale forest on the walls, ballet shoes on the chairs and hidden corridors to get to the best rooms. Of the five rooms, The Glade is the most opulent and most popular, offers a lunch menu and classic cocktails. Its international cuisine has even been awarded with a Michelin star.
At Sloane
At Sloane, 1 Sloane Gardens, London SW1W 8EA
Situated in a traditional 19th century townhouse, the French style decor screams luxury. And, though it is not necessary, it helps to know French to fully understand the menu. With only four small rooms, it sits a mere 48 but offers a very private space if you value discretion on your date. Marvel at the lacquered shelved walls, decorated with over 500 vases, enjoy the scenic lighting provided by antique chandeliers and take in views of the city from the top floor.
The Tent (at the End of the Universe)
17 Little Portland St, London W1W 8BP
Sadly, there is a no picture policy in this stunning restaurant. In a dark cosy space, sculptures of the moon and stars twinkle over dark red lighting. Enjoy a Middle-eastern-inspired menu including spiced lamb, tiger prawns, saganaki cheese. Only one item on the desert menu, though: baklava doused in honey.
Bars
Cahoots
13 Kingly Court, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW
This 1940s bar will transport you back to a vintage post-war era London; it even features old wooden escalators. With unique cocktails served in bust mugs among other interesting vessels, its menu is heavy on rum gin and London ale. It has three rooms to choose from - the Underground, Ticket Hall, and Signal Station. Enjoy sing-alongs and lively swing music.
St James Bar
Sofitel Hotel, 6 Waterloo Pl
A hotel bar that does not feel at all like a hotel bar. Given it’s exclusive culture, you will need to book ahead. A navy and gold palette for it art-deco decor antique mirror tables, velvet banquettes, sip on 18 unique cocktails with international ingredients,
Connaught Bar
The Connaught, Connaught, 16 Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL
This Mayfair hotspot, featuring 1920s inspired decor with cubist elements and plush green leather seating, is overflowing with elegance. Try the Dry Martini with homemade bitters, or sip from another of the bar’s ‘Masterpieces’ offered on the menu taken from the most popular drinks served over the last few years,
The Fitz Bar
1-8 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5BE
A gothic style greets you in this stylish venue. The bar has a huge mirrorball room, ostrich feathers, plush pink sofas, crocodile-skin wallpaper and roaring fireplace. Become a free spirit by sipping on ‘The Spy Princess’ made from Holy Grass Vodka and a rhubarb & ginger liqueur, inspired by the real life spy, Noor Inayat Khan. Or try one of the 14 original cocktails based on the ‘Theory of Colour’.
Clubs
Cirque Le Soir
15-21 Ganton St, Carnaby, London W1F 9BN​
High-profile guests pour into this circus-themed club giving it an exclusive and luxurious vibe. With eccentric performers like fire-eaters and burlesque dancers, you can also enjoy arcade games, popcorn machines and a hip-hop and R&B soundtrack.
Fabric
77A Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ
The ‘bodysonic’ vibrating dance floor in Room One is a must-see. This Farringdon club has a more casual attire than other places on this list and features the latest in electronic, drum and bass music. Its cutting-edge sound system is its main draw, including the Martin Audio system. And they welcome top-tier DJs and artists from across the globe.
Casinos
The Hippodrome Casino
Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JH
The most popular and largest casino in the UK, it has its own bars and restaurants and a 180 seat cabaret theatre. That’s not to mention the three gaming floors, Poker stars deck and slots room. The rooftop terrace offers a leafy and heated quiet space, a world away from the vibrant and buzzing gaming hall.
Ritz Club
150 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BS
The prestige of this private members’ club precedes it. It offers a luxurious setting for gambling for high-end clientele. Members can try their hand at many games including American Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco and Three Card Poker. Its award-winning restaurant provides an intimate dining experience with cuisine from all over the world.
Burlesque
House of Burlesque
Sway Bar, 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BZ
Underground speakeasy, accessed only with a password given upon booking, in the west end, uplifting live show, flirtatious and fun acrobatics, alluring tassel twirling, salsa, intimate solos, traditional cabaret club with stripteases performed in unique ways by each performer, in a glamorous, exclusive lair, splurge for a ringside seat to get the best views of the stage,
Stringfellows
16-19 Upper St Martin's Ln, London WC2H 9EF
A famous Gentleman’s club in the West End, with lively decor, its fine dining restaurant with only 24 seats and cocktail bar give off an exclusive air. Sit in the centre between the restaurant and live stages to soak in the atmosphere or go for a VIP booth or private red room.
