Out and about in London town - tips on where to go

[alfaspiderman2]

I'm organising part of a stag do next month in London. I wondered if anyone had any good tips for nightlife action as I'm not familiar with London at the weekend?

I'm thinking Friday night should be casual ish, few bars, maybe a bit of live music. Indie type music is our thing if anyone knows anywhere?

Saturday will be smarter, with a lap dancing bar (strictly for the groom you understand) such as Spearmint Rhino or FYEO and a club later. But where to go?

We're staying in the Covent Garden area so that'll be our base.

Any ideas would be really appreciated.

Cheers,
Dave

[jdw1234]

Stringfellows is right by Covent Garden.

[Timmy35]

The Gaucho Grill ( there's lots all over London ) is an excellent place to eat loads of lovely steak to give you a good beer lining for later evening antics.

Lapdance places come in all sorts of flavours from £2500 a night type places mentioning no names to more reasonable places like Metropolis in the East End.

For daytime non p*ssed activities a walk around HMS Belfast is interesting.

[davido140]

I like the Porter House, micro brewery type place.

http://www.porterhousebrewco.com/coventgarden.html

[eightseventhree]

What about belgos for some extra strong belgum beer !

one just off dean street i think just down from Cov garden

Edited by eightseventhree on Tuesday 19th August 11:09

[PhillT]

I am quite partial to Koko in Camden for some indie action.
http://www.koko.uk.com/

[Trommel]

Good luck getting fifteen st-faced blokes into anywhere ...

[ewenm]

The originality of these plans astounds me!

[XJSJohn]

Belgo's in covent garden make for a good starting place,

1 - close to your base
2 - good blotting paper food
3 - loads of beers
4 - lots of different schnapps, and they usually do 3 for the proce of 2 if you order the 2 meter stick.

Its not that classy, but hell, its kicking off a stag do

From there onwards, its all downhill.

[Rox]

PhillT said:

I am quite partial to Koko in Camden for some indie action.
http://www.koko.uk.com/

Good shout!!

[alfaspiderman2]

Some good shouts there - I know Belgos and that's a good call.

There's actually only going to be 8 of us but take the point about getting in to places.

In terms of lap dancing, I was hoping to find somewhere less mainstream. Not looking for a knocking shop but thought we might come up with something more original than the mainstream brands (Spearmints, FYEO etc). Any suggestions?

Also, like the look of KOKO. Is it only live music or is there a club there as well? Anyone know what the club NME night is all about?

[alfaspiderman2]

Trommel said:

Good luck getting fifteen st-faced blokes into anywhere ...

that'd be why I'm asking here rather than turning up on the door un-announced then

[Chris71]

PhillT said:

I am quite partial to Koko in Camden for some indie action.
http://www.koko.uk.com/

Yep. Anywhere in Camden really. Koko would be good, the other option is just to start at somewhere like the World's End and go from there. Neighbouring Kentish Town has quite a good music scene too.

Try googling the XFM website - they're a London-based indie station who are quite active with events and may have some good stuff.

[Deantdi]

Was at a stag do in london in April and used Belgos,great beers and 2m sticks of schnapps.

We had no problems getting 12+ blokes in and only booked 2 hours before meal,Good luck.

[alfaspiderman2]

Chris/Dean - thanks

[Lordbenny]

Get down to Croydon, It's famous for its incredible architecture, culture, superb resturants & incredible nightlife. The weekend party crowd will make you most welcome with their charming banter & delightfull manner.

[shirt]

+1 for koko. club nme is your typical indie night but with 2-3 bands performing during the night. sometimes good sometimes not.

trocadero can be an amusing diversion on a stag do. arcades, pool, bowling, dodgems etc.


also check out www.madamejojos.com .decent club that also does burlesque.

ps. don't bother dressing the groom up in a ridiculous outfit, you won't get in anywhere.

[Deantdi]

alfaspiderman2 said:

Chris/Dean - thanks

ps, we went to the belgos in chalk farm,which is good and 1 stop on tube from cambden town where loads of bars can be located.

[D14 AYS]

davido140 said:

I like the Porter House, micro brewery type place.

http://www.porterhousebrewco.com/coventgarden.html

Good place Also Roadhouse around the corner,and The Punch n Judy during the day on the balcony watching the street entertainers

[Hollywood Wheels]

Mate, why on earth would you have a stag do in London?!

• This little trip WILL cost a lot, London is stupidly expensive.
• EVERYWHRE is busy, so be prepared to wait a long time at bars and queue for everything.
• Be VERY careful if you go to Soho looking for 'strip' clubs. Many of the less desirable establishments will invite you in, then give you a glass of cola, then a bill for £180. I'm not kidding. If you refuse to pay you'll be carried to a cash machine by large 'cage fighter' types..
• On a weekend there will be various street gangs roaming around, particularly Leicester Square. You will be robbed before you know what's happened, so be careful. Don't get into arguments with these scumbags, you will come off worse.
• DO NOT chops-off or be sarcastic with the old bill! In town they will muller you, and you'll be on the floor in handcuffs, screaming, before you know it.
• Don't get split up.

Hope you have a good time, report back!!