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The UK’s first ice bar [open]ed in the heart of the capital last summer, giving Londoners a chance to experience the icy cool of the Lappish winter in the centre of sticky London throughout the year. In an environment of -5C, everything—from the walls, bar and bar stools, to the artwork and the 'glass’ that holds your Absolut cocktail—is made from crystal-clear Nordic ice. Entrance is £12 and time is limited to 45 minutes when busy.
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Eclipse W11 has an excellent atmosphere at night, with regular DJ nights throughout the week and some of the best fresh fruit cocktails in town. Breakfast, lunch and dinner snacks are also on offer, including a wide selection of home-made burgers.
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One of Mayfair’s most popular hotspots, owned by former James Bond star Roger Moore’s son, this three-storey building houses a chic brasserie, an elegant lounge bar and Strictly Hush, a stunning room for private hire. Local bankers and Bond Street types love the place and it’s a networking nirvana.
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Located in the heart of Soho, Kabaret’s Prophecy is the ultimate deluxe play den. With a maximum capacity of 100, it’s certainly very intimate. The stunning monochromatic space was conceived by the renowned design and brand consultant David Collins. Make sure you put some puropse in your prowl at the door.
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Hip hangout for Notting Hill trustafarians and fashionistas with a space-age interior, award-winning cocktails, Modern European food and a vast range of wines.
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Classical columns, high decorated ceilings and towering windows point to its past as a bank, and the airy, dignified space makes it one of the most desirable spots for captains of industry to strike a deal. Mies van der Rohe chairs in the restaurant and a cool contemporary bar in the basement make for an elegant and modern take on a classic design.
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Secrets has venues all over London, but for a comprehensive list of all of London’s 63 listed strip clubs, visit www.ukstripclubs.com
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The downstairs bar of the Roka restaurant is a warm, opulent den decked out in dark teak wood that serves some mean cocktails with a thumping music system to get the party started. The menu shares dishes from the restaurant upstairs.
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The world’s highest grossing 'gentleman’s club’ chain was founded in 1989 and is set on global domination. The website has an option to check out the dancers featured in the club at that time—which seems rather sensible—and you can be sure that the entertainment will not disappoint.
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This temple to skilful athleticism boasts 120 TVs, three bars and a dance floor— and it’s even [open] until 3am! The menu features delights such as Foul Play, Souper Bowl and Power Play Satay.
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The Cuckoo Club (designed by Blacksheep architects) [open]ed last November and is already the hippest West End-style bar/ restaurant, with a stellar list of committee members including Jemma Kidd, Dougray Scott, Tom Hollander and many others from the arts and media. The venue isn’t exclusively members-only and they’ll let you in if they like the look of you. So dust down your finest togs and prepare for an evening of cut-glass calibre.
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Perched on the seventh floor at No 1 Leicester Square, you’re given the rare treat of a panoramic view of the London skyline. The cocktails are excellent, all created with a distinct Asian influence. Then saunter downstairs to the nightclub for dancing.
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For those looking for more informal dining, or just a pint at the end of a hard day, this pub is the business. The menu on the ground floor includes hearty single meals such as slow-roast pork belly sandwich with crackling, roast mackerel stuffed with walnuts and lamb shank with lemon and olives. Upstairs the pretty restaurant does serious grub, including Sunday roasts with the crispiest roast potatoes in town.
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This recently [open]ed modern take on the neighbourhood pub has already drummed up a loyal following with the surrounding businesses, including Google, all relieved to finally have a first rate establishment on their doorstep. Downstairs the bar menu offers quick and delicious lunchtime and evening meals including Apple and Pork sausages with mash. A cosy Regency house style makes this an ideal spot to wind down with a drink next to the roaring fire. There’s a Fine Dining room upstairs if you need to shift up a gear.
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