This is a really fun night, and all things considered, they do a good job…read more There is a lovely deco-themed lounge that opens at 6:30pm. There is a cloak room for £2 item. Drinks are on special until 8pm. Seating for dinner isn't until 8:30ish. Cocktail list is extensive and fun, and come in lovely cut-crystal glassware. We did the dinner & show ticket. We were really hungry as food didnt start until 9pm. Starters were decent, but the main vegetarian course (risotto) was like a bowl of bland soupy rice. I didn't eat more than 3 bites of it. Dessert was cheesecake and good. There are performances throughout the night, and not a bad table in the house. If you just get the "show" ticket, you will be on tall stools in the back. There was a lot of great dancing, some arial acts, and a seriously impressive magician. There were also some drunken hen parties adding to the entertainment- it was impressive how the staff kept them from disrupting things. Afterward, there was a dj in the lounge to keep the party going. Despite the terrible main course, I still thought it was a really fun night out.

A wonderful experience and evening of great entertainment! We wanted to do something different…read morethat's not readily available to us in the US. This was the perfect choice of drinks, dinner and entertainment all in one. Arrive around 7 pm for pre-dinner drinks and entertainment. Then be shown to your table at 8. The entertainment troupe is outstanding. So glad we made this choice for a night out in London!

An incredibly fun night out filled with titillating burlesque, Cirque du Soleil style acrobatics,…read moreslapstick humor, and pretty decent food. Pro tip: The later the showing, the edgier the show. So, if you want to see more bared skin, I'd highly recommend showing up for the last seating. Even better, smake a reservation for the second to last seating and just stay for two rounds of performances. The acts are similar but they don't repeat exactly.

Fun experience for a group! Had dinner on à Wednesday night at Circus. We made reservations and…read morewere seated promptly. Dinner was served family style Asian fusion. They also had a series of acrobatic shows throughout the night. The dinner was about £80 and cocktails ran £10-16.

Central Station is not the classiest of establishments…read more I'm sure it has a very loyal, local clientèle, but I'm afraid I won't be back. In the area with a few hours to kill, The Mrs remembers - somewhere around here is one of the oldest gay bars. Central station. Not one to miss out on a dodgy gay bar, we Yelp it and start the trek. On the approach; our negative suspicions were proved right as we saw the well worn exterior of the pub. Taking a deep breath we ventured in. On first impressions it actually looked quite nice. Deep purple painted walls and trendy wall paper. A light and airy look. The Problems started when we ordered a drink at the bar. Drinks weren't cheap and I got what I believe to be the dirtiest pint ever had the displeasure of drinking. It just tasted foul, like the lines hadn't been cleaned, ever. Everywhere on the bar and tables seemed to already be wet. Even for 8pm on a Friday night the atmosphere was lifeless with just a scattering of lone men sitting around the place. Bar flies were a staple here. As standard, there was no lock on the ladies - which was another delight. Describing itself as a 'restaurant' even going so far as putting itself on TopTable I was sceptical. I'm afraid we didn't brave the food as the menu didn't look very appetising. Now there is a club downstairs, and a pool table lives out the back so I'm sure there are better nights to go there and when there are people I'm sure its a hoot. But. No. Just. No

This is a traditional old school gay bar, club ('Underground' in the basement) and budget hotel…read more Very welcoming, confident and uncompromising in its culture and identity. As a bar, it's not hip nor stylish but offers a welcome home to a variety of local community events embracing all aspects of queer and allied trade identities including regular socials for trans people, cross dressers and their admirers - if you're no comfortable with this then prepare to see your horses frightened! If you are then enjoy one of the warmest spaces in town. The hotel (perhaps more B&B) is clean but dated, with reasonable facilities and a can do attitude. They have a lovely little roof terrace and while hardly boutique, it does a great breakfast fry up and a proper cup of tea - a rare find in that big London these days.

Gentlemen's cabaret is what you'll get here. There's geisha's and burlesque and all sorts of other…read morehigh class cabaret acts. and of course the ubiquitous drag nights that come about now and again..

I enjoyed this bar during my visit, especially later in the evening when the upstairs club opened…read more There was a cover charge to head upstairs, where there was a central bar, a dance floor, and a DJ that really sets the mood. If you're looking for a fun spot to dance with friends and keep the night going, I would definitely recommend checking this place out. *We did wait in a line for 10-15 minutes and it seemed daunting however once we were in line it moved rather quickly.

Cute pub, the staff was helpful & kind. We didn't get food, but the drinks were good! Also filled…read moremy water bottle up which was nice. The bartender was so sweet - wish I could remember his name.

Awwww SNAP! Mama…read moreloves a dive bar, and Slim Jims Liquor Store is the best I've found here in London. Just the right amount of Los Angeles tack complied with minimal light and endless shelves of liquor. Plywood booths: check. Red vinyl bar stools: check. Buzzing glow of neon: check. Lots and lots and lots of whiskey: check. Juke Box: check. But the kicker? Two mounted boar heads "smoking" cigs and wearing sunglasses. Slim Jims is keepin' it classy like no other. And I can certainly appreciate that.

Boobies! Okay,…read morewell... not really. I mean... yes, really. Right, there -were- a lot of boobies here, but that's not what I'm talking about. I'm referring to the massive amounts of over-the-shoulder-boulder-holders that are strung up all across the ceiling at Slim Jim's. Oodles of them. All colours and shapes and sizes, you name it, it's there. Who doesn't appreciate a bit of brazier action? Between the three of four pints of pub-crawling beer I'd had before we landed at Slim Jim's, I was already feeling pretty good. One of their vaunted whiskey sours later and I was about done for the night. You know yellow people and alcohol, they don't tend to mix well. Friday night will find this joint rammed with folk. If they picked the correct tunes, I have a feeling it could be a right dance party in here. Don't expect to have much of a conversation over the blare of the sound system, but do expect to toss back a generous stiff drink or two. Then mosey your way down Upper Street for some late-night nosh. Slim Jim's has it going on; if I wore a bra, I could see shimmying out of it and hanging it up on their ceiling after a good night out, as well.

The Kings Head Theatre is one of the most famous theatres in London and it still produces excellent…read moreshows as well as a brilliant venue for live music. I used to come here every night when I was living in Angel. Its arty nonsense was a refreshing escape from social barriers of London life. Each night I would arrive about 9, alone with a sketchbook in hand, and within half an hour I would have made friends with artists, musicians, actors and television producers. Each night about 10pm, they have live music from regular bands, and jazz musicians singing their souls out. I felt completely comfortable being a girl on my own; I saw it as an education for life ;)

Five minutes walk from Angel tube station, the King's Head is a pub/theatre, and an ideal place to…read moredrink and enjoy a performance. Well recognised for a wide mix of classic and contemporary theatre it's famous for attracting an absorbing crowd to the admirable performances. We called to book tickets for a Wednesday evening, but we were told just to come along (I'd always ring to check though as popularity varies). So, after a drink in the bar area we headed upstairs to the theatre, wine glasses in hand. We watched 'The Rape of Lucrece', a narrative poem by Shakespeare. The acting was astonishingly good and I find it really remarkable to see a performance of such quality in such an intimate space. The theatre is the size of your living room and our seats were so close to the stage that I could see the sweat on the actor's face! After you can head back down to the bar to top up your wine and rave over what you just had the real pleasure of seeing. Often you're joined in the bar with the actors themselves which shows what a nice atmosphere this place has. For the love of theatre!

Terrible venue, awful hostess- she was mean and sour and not at all funny. The actual dances last…read moreabout 4 mins in total. The rest is pure jabber and scolds from the dragqueen

I've been to The Adonis Cabaret for a hen night in London and we liked it so much we even had my…read moresisters in Blackpool, these are such fun nights out, you have to be game for a laugh but for a night to remember your not going to get any better ! We got loads of free photos, loads of comedy and some of the fittest fitties I've ever seen ! I'm going again very soon ! x

As an American tourist, I'd give it 4 stars. I would give it 5 stars for my own personal reasons…read more The club overall is incredible. The atmosphere fits the emo/goth/punk aesthetic. It's something that I will always admire about that night. The music was obviously my taste and they played so many great songs. The karaoke was an incredible addition to a party like this. People were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The drinks were great too! However despite that, I give it 4 stars because I went alone, and that's my problem in itself. I'm personally dealing with loneliness and depression, and going to these places is my escape in a way. I've met a few new people which is great! Gives me a bit of a step closer out of my comfort zone. People ask me if I'm okay, I tell them I am, had a few drinks, but I need to stop going to these by myself. It's not the kind of party to go alone in. I just have a hard time meeting new people, especially from personal trauma

Extremely rude staff at the door speaking condescendingly. We were told their hours on google are…read more"office hours" not club hours... why is that even the case. Secondly, their website did not conspicuously state that there was no entry after 2am. We went all the way there just to be denied entry and spoken to extremely rudely.

Paesan translated is a friendly greeting for your friend, buddy, homeboy…read more Keeping that traditon, Paesan near to Exmouth Market, is a fun, easy pasta spot with exposed brick and filamented lightbulbs, run by a friendly crew of Italians who will make you feel right at home. The upstairs is a corner view onto a street with dark woods and leather booths, while inside an open kitchen and a low-key young crew is putting out some simple, tasty food. Mostly appetizers, pastas and some pesce and carne dishes. Not a destination, but a good spot and one of the few restaurants on the street open on a Sunday. The downstairs basement hosts a cocktail bar that was closed on the Sunday we visited. We enjoyed the feel of the place, along with a bit of montepulciano d'abruzzo, some olives, a green salad, pork belly and a toothsome risotto with zucchini and prawns. Not a bad meal, priced pretty well, and a nice setting with friendly staff. We had such a good time that we failed to notice the police inspectress inside talking to the Paesan crew. The white and red police tape line both inside and outside the restaurant were in our peripheral view the whole dinner, but once outside, we noticed that a gigantic police triangle of tape took up the entire street corner, a female inspector was stationed there, and that down on the cobblestone sidewalk, a streetful of dessicated lemon and lime wedges lay from the night before, leading us to ponder, what exactly had happened here?

This is my new favourite restaurant!…read more The restaurant used to be the Dollar burger restaurant, and has been revamped as an Italian artisan place with free bread and olive oil, big bottle of tap water and Arcoroc glasses for everything. The specials all sounded fantastic but I plumped for dandelion salad and the pumpkin and goats cheese pizza. Utterly yummy! Not excessive portions just packed with flavour. The waitress was helpful and calm and the red wine warm and fruity. I'll come again for definites. There is a cocktail bar in the basement and a choice of some interesting sharing options on the main menu for groups. Prices are very reasonable and if my meal was anything to go by, the rest will be as good. I am well impressed.