I was visiting London and I looked up Things to Do. One of them mentioned cabarets, and after doing some research I concluded that it looked like Moulin Rouge, so innocent me said, THIS WILL BE A GREAT IDEA. And it was! Except for some minor stripping. But that's okay because tassels count for something, right? Anyway, yes the show was actually pretty good. It features some acrobatics, dancing, fire hula hoops, you name it. I was impressed given that the actual stage was quite small. The actors used the mezzanine quite extensively. I think of it as a very light cirque du soleil that is slightly bawdy. But I repeat, it is not a gentleman's club. In fact, the audience was either couples or groups of women. The seating is kind of weird upstairs. The room is circular so you may happen to view the show from behind the actors, which is what we did. It was still good but there were certain scenes that took place behind pillars, and it was a bit harder to view those scenes. I bought tickets for only 15 pounds (that's around $22 USD as of this writing) so it was not a bad deal. read more

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Yelp Attorney Essentials: Clearly, Café de Paris completely depends on the situation and who is playing/performing/DJing the night you go. If you are bold enough to meet anyone anywhere, I would suggest it. However, I recommend going with Europeans who are either visiting or temporarily living in London, as they will be a good guide and hopefully know when a good DJ is playing. If you just happen to end up near Piccadilly Circus with your wife and are kinda lyke whatever, doing the touristy thing, you could have fun here for a hot minute but really I suggest going to a different club... read more

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I went out here for my 23rd birthday and I had the time of my LIFE. First off, I emailed CDP in advance asking about a Guestlist and they responded that it would be 10pounds. Perfect. So we get there and they told us it was 15, and I told them in my confirmation email it said 10. He flips to a page and he tells us that we were the only people getting in that day for 10 pounds! SWEEET!!! I have no idea why that happened, but I'm glad it did! =) +Super super super high ceilings, DOME LIKE venue actually - check out the pictures. +They serve Patron here.... threw back lots of shots of patron that night (the smaller bar in the back doesn't have it). +Got to hang out upstairs at the balcony, and they play REALLY REALLY good music. They even had a show and confetti falling out at some point in the night... all for my b-day.. JK! Great place though. read more

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Ooo la la! The one is for the books! If you are open to something a little naughty, lively entertainment and don't mind possibly being a small part of the show, I definitely recommend visiting Cafe de Paris! **if you are sitting directly in front of the stage you have a large possibility to be involved, otherwise don't let this detour you. I went with a large group of girls on a Saturday night and was not disappointed! If you are not interested in having dinner but just taking in the show and a glass of Champagne or cocktails, the standing tickets are great. *Tip: show up at 6 when the doors open and you will be able to snag a primo table on the mezzanine. We did and had a close up, fantastic view! The establishment itself has quite the history dating back to prohibition times- check out e website! This is great for large groups for dinner also- I saw several bachelorette (hen) groups, birthday groups and even couples groups. You can check this out solo or in a pair also- if you opt in for dinner you will be seated with others at a large table. Ladies- a fun opportunity to dress glamorously! (Nice dress required) My group decided to go in 1920's theme dress and it made the experience all the better! When you arrive there is a coat check. you can check a bag also with extra shoes- this place turns into a great dancing venue after the show! There are some of the ladies from the show in full dress like take pics with you when you arrive! The show is great with variety of shows- we had an acrobat, burlesque and a very humour out singing duo! (I do believe the acts change to stay fresh so I would do a little research if your looking for something in particular) An unexpected bonus for me was how fun Cafe de Paris was AFTER the show also. Immediately after the show you can ascend into the "VIP" club which is a smaller area with a bar, a small dance floor and a bedroom boudoir themed sitting area! It was a blast for the girls- we headed down quickly and snagged two large tasseled chaise/couches! We had a few cocktails and danced in both the main area near the stage and the smaller room. I was very happy to hear fun, throw back 2000's music along with new music. I don't dance often but when I do... Let's just say my heels stayed on for a few more hours dancing! I have a marvellous time I would definitely go back! read more

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Another night here and another great success! I did exactly the same as last time - cabaret, too much wine, reclining on a bed and dancing the night away! This time with some friends to celebrate a new promotion in their job. So we came here for a night of cabaret and debauchery, exactly what we got! We were wowed and impressed by a burlesque act, a devilish compere, a wonderful couple that showcased strength by balancing on each other. My favourite of all were two acts - the female a fire hoola hoop dancer who was poised, dangerous and incredibly sexy. The male was a hand-balancer who had incredible control and beautiful poise to manipulate into astonishing positions. Of course afterwards we were only too happy to dance the night away in the VIP area, complete with the performers, the bar and the beds - yes that's right the beds! Plush and red and velvety. and more than big enough for the three of us to drink wine, talk about the cabaret and then dance the night away. GOD I LOVE THIS PLACE read more

The place is very old and the service with staff is ages old. This place only for school and college boys & girls is totally not suitable for classy VIP guests. Also it not worth the money you going to spend to reserve a table. Totally not recommended read more

What an experience. I took my mom here to celebrate her birthday, she worked there MANY years ago when it was an afternoon tea dance. She traveled back in time and enjoyed every second of the cabaret. It was breathtaking and spectacular. We will be visiting again when we are back in London. I wasn't sure what to expect based on the mixed reviews but this was definitely a must see and I can't wait to go back again. The ending was truly remarkable and we all danced the night away! read more

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What a shithole! Dont waste your money. Terrible seating views in the balcony. The Emcee talked too much and i think was drunk. The only good performer was the fire eater. Pass this place up. read more

Pretty cool place with reasonable drink prices for being so central. Went on a Friday and they had some great performances. It doesn't start getting busy on the dance floor until about 11:30 pm. The nachos are off the hook--try them! read more

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This is a very peculiar place. On a Friday and Saturday night it looks and feels like many other clubs in the same area, it plays the same music, it charges the same extortionate fees for drinks, it generally spits in your face. Quite a popular place with celebs apparently, Lindsay Lohan has a party there this Saturday, woo...hoo... The rest of the week the place is transformed into a high-class coporate or party venue keeping the rest of the riff-raff out on the pavement. The whole thing just screams cheesy, with lots of velvet all over the place it feels like the foyer is some overtly swanky hotel. Not my scene, this place offers nothing new and exciting, it jsut looks quite posh and hollow. read more

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The Cafe de Paris, is one of the most famous and durable venues in the world. With a glittering history, spanning nine decades, the Cafe has consistently played host to a wide variety of powerful and absorbing performers and guests-members of the aristocracy, eminent political figures, royalty, dazzling pop stars, captains of industry, superstars from the silver screen. Opening its doors in 1924 the Cafe de Paris quickly established itself as one of Europe's premier nightspots. Much of the early success was due to a visit from the Prince of Wales, who became a regular guest bringing with him the crme de la crme of European society. Much of the early success was due to a visit from the Prince of Wales, who after an impromptu midweek visit became a regular guest bringing with him the crème de la crème of European society. In 1939 the Café was allowed to stay open even though theatres and cinemas were closed by order. People gossiped their way through the blackout and the Café was advertised as a safe haven by Martin Poulson, the maitre d', who argued that the four solid storeys of masonry above were ample protection. This tragically proved to be untrue. On March 8th 1941 when two 50K landmines came through the Rialto roof straight onto the Cafe dance floor; eighty people were killed, including Ken 'Snakehips' Johnston who was performing onstage at the time. Ballard Berkeley (who later played the Major in Fawlty Towers) was a PC constable first on the scene who was shocked by the bodies, many unmarked at their chairs, and looters cutting ring fingers off corpses. The Cafe De Paris re-opened in 1948. Frank Sinatra rubbed shoulders with Tony Hancock, Eartha Kitt with Spike Milligan, Grace Kelly with Noel Coward. Anyone who was anyone was seen at the Cafe. When Puff Daddy wished to celebrate the European release of his new album - when Sony wished to celebrate 20 years of the Walkman - Prince wanted to throw a secret gig for the elite few - he got on stage at the Cafe. From the James Bond party to the Vivienne Westwood catwalk show to the Spice Girls party to Lennox Lewis celebrating his world titles. The re-modelling of the VIP rooms in 2004 included decadent drapes, an Alice in Wonderland red velvet padded corridor and 7 huge red velvet beds. Stars such as Christian Slater, Kelis and the ubiquitous Calum Best were swift to test the bedsprings! You pretty much need to be on a guest list to get in but it isn't impossible. read more

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It seemed like everyone was having their Bachelorette party here, the ratio was like 10 girls to 1 guy! Nothing wrong with having a bunch of girls in the club..but a bit of variety would have been nice. Actually, there was some variety in the age of women (18-40 years..mostly 40 year olds). Drinks were very expensive for what they were - I ordered a double vodka soda and that came out to be USD $20 for a glass of soda water (super watered down). When I asked for a double, I didn't mean double up on the soda water :/ I read a lot about the strictness of the dress code (and even heard it from the promoter we were talking to)...but it's actually not that strict. My group of girls and I wore what we wore to lunch that day to the club - I was in a maxi dress and flip flops and I saw some other girls wearing the same. The DJ sucked and the music he played was all over the place. Someone in another review said it sounded like an ipod on shuffle and I'd say that's the best way to describe it lol. read more

Sad excuse for a club. Literally every one of the staff members here is completely and utterly inept. Not only did they attempt to steal my coat, they gave me an incredible amount of attitude when I rightfully tried to get it back. The drinks, the music, and the general atmosphere are indescribably sickening. Trust me when I say you would rather have your eyes gauged out of your face with a scorched spoon than attend this sad sad sad "club". read more

Like a footballer's wife has had sex with a hairdresser and this was their deamon child, Cafe De Paris fills me with fear. Shoot me so I don't have to go here please. If ever there was a symbol of out of town chavs who want to "do" London, this has to be it. Average drinks that will cost you £18, tourists in skin tight trousers and slicked back hair and a queue for everything, toilets, coat check, bar... argh! I won't one star this place though because out of the few times I have been some of there are for private parties, which actually are pretty awesome. The venue itself is so impressive and everything looks so beautiful - which is fortunate as they can't hide anything behind beer goggles as it's too expensive to get drunk. If you know the DJ, who has drink tickets, even more awesome. Just be warned, this place will suck up your money and leave you sober enough to know you don't want to go home with the dickheads who dance and drink here. read more

I had a great time here and would say it's better than most of the Mayfair type clubs I've been to! It was a weekend and the queue wasn't so bad.. but then again we were just 2 girls, which is never hard to manage. The music was great, just what I like as a west coast American - wild 94.9 type, lots of hip hop and r&b, with some house and techno here and there but not too much. I think we ended up dancing here until 3-4am or so. The coolest part and which I haven't seen at other clubs yet is the performers. There were scantily clad girls high up in stage-like areas doing fire breathing tricks with some mild strip-tease. Nothing too racey, just really entertaining in my opinion! It was very crowded and people DO push (as in any other club) so remember to get white wine instead of red. read more

We went there to see the Wam bam club. And we had a lovely evening! I would highly recommend this show. Very old school building, it definitively has a decadent cabaret feel to it :) A little naughty, loads of fun, dark and shabby -- but in a nice way. Play the game, and dress up fancy as if it was the 50' :) If you enjoyed "Cabaret" from Bob Fosse, then this is the place to go. The staff if joyful, and very relaxed; you feel part of 1 big family. Drinking, laughing and participating to the ambiant craziness. After the show, it turns into a club. We didn't stay a lot after, but it was nice dancing on old school disco music and not take it too seriously ;))) read more

Incredibly overpriced and not nearly worth it. The atmosphere and quality should match the cost, but unfortunately in this case you are just wasting your money. read more

Café de Paris - The place looks great, but incredibly overpriced and the atmosphere does not make up for the ridiculous overcharging - Dance Clubs Near Me - London, XGL

I've only been here once but had an amazing time! This was the location for my university's graduation ball and we had the VIP lounge to ourselves. For £10, we had entry and a drink to start us out. The staff at the door was very friendly and escorted us to the VIP area since we had never been there before. The lounge was really cool and we had our own bar and bar staff. Our 'free' drink was pretty weak, but they didn't complain when we went up and asked for another one. I guess 2 weak drinks = 1 regular drink! The back room of the VIP is a 'bedroom' where most of us ended up hanging out all night. We went out onto the main floor a few times but it was too hot and kept going back to the VIP area which not only had the bedroom, bar area/dance floor, but a small lounge and 2 semi-private rooms for more intimate conversations. read more

For all the hype and rep this place gets.... yeah, no. As part of a big night a friend was organizing, I managed to get in for £7. Great, I thought, I won't be paying the usual £15-20 that they charge at the door. I've also gotten a whole shpeal about how famous this place and how many celebs frequent the place and how classy it is. I've partied in a decent amount of cities globally, and I honestly don't think this place makes the top 30 considering the price they charge for the experience you get. I feel like I can easily pick much better clubs in LA or Paris if I were to drop the money on this kind of place. The music that night was mediocre, a strange mix (often repeated) of hip hop, techno and electro. The crowd was more pretentious than I personally prefer (what can you expect in Picadilly and a £20 cover). I had access to the VIP area upstairs, which is nice, but far from special. To be honest, I find the interior a bit tacky and not classy. Didn't buy any drinks so can't speak on that, but I am fairly confident that it is your typical overpriced Picadilly deal. Don't think I'd ever come back. Major tourist trap. read more

I attended a Cabaret Night at Cafe de Paris as a member of the press and I'll admit I was pretty skeptical at first. Something about a dinner show near Leicester Square screamed tourist trap to me, but as it turned out, my instincts were completely wrong. The theatre/cabaret area is dark and a bit grungy - but very 1920s Paris. I was seated at one of the tables on the ground floor. Things kicked off with a three course meal, which was better than expected. I had the foie gras and my partner had the lamb. Both were befitting of a nice restaurant. Drinks were free flowing and there were plenty of fun cocktails to choose from. As much as the meal impressed, the show put on by the Cabaret Society blew the whole audience away. I didn't know what to expect, and things kicked off with a bang with fire breathers, burlesque dancing, vaudeville-inspired song and dance acts, acrobatics, and more. The Society did a really good job of keeping us as an audience on our toes and even my boyfriend (who hates 'singing') really enjoyed himself. As I understand Cafe de Paris is also a night club and hosts all sorts of other events. I can't comment on those, but I can definitely recommend coming to see the London Cabaret Society. The full dinner and show package is, admittedly, a bit expensive. However, tickets are available for the show only and are a pretty good deal if you're looking for a fun night out. read more

Shithole. I'm not even going to waste my time giving them a lengthy review. The DJ might have well of been playing songs on shuffle on an iPod. He made me want to throw up, he was honestly that bad at mixing. I left after an hour of being in there. Major cringe. Very small dance area with a huge range of ages of people here. The 'booths' are barely tucked out of the way like booths are meant to be. Hated the place. The music is the worst DJing I've ever heard. read more

Cheese-tastic, in that (north) Vegas way. We held our company Xmas party here on a Thursday. At 500+ in attendance we packed the place wall to wall. Food wasn't fabulous, but the open bar was wildly popular as was the vodka ice louge. Waiters, bar staff and security were all very professional. Love the two-story circular theater layout. Great for seeing and to be seen. read more

Ok... I am completely biased with this review because it was a company event and the drinks were paid for me all night. The venue is pretty lush with a Moulin Rouge theme. At one point they had girls in corsets dancing around the stage and a cabaret show for entertainment. All the waitresses were corseted as well and they had pretty good fish and chip nibbles going around the venue. The DJ was fun, playing a mixture of top club hits and 80's classics. I wouldn't mind coming here again, although it wouldn't be my first choice of nightclub. read more

Fortunate enough to get free tickets to see John Newman thanks to Teresa C. for a hp promo event. AND in addition to the free drinks! This place is baroque, fin de siecle, ornate decadence. Huge with winding stairs and coves. not your typical London club. I'm told the burlesque shows are amazing by the lovely Ray C., who I dumbfounded by admitting I hadn't been to a burlesque show yet. ...consider that added to my to-do list. Looks like a great venue for it. Guess I'll have to revisit to find out. read more

Café de Paris is not as expensive as most would think, I recall paying £10 to get in, and this was once the most well known club in London. It still has a huge rep as its been around for years but doesn't have the status it once did. All that aside its stylish décor hits you from the entrance, with its massive ceilings and black and gold theme. The last time we went they play rnb and hip hop all night and a couple of girls we were with were chatted up by a couple of arsenal players. Me and my mates watched from distance and laughed our heads off because they were trying so hard but the girls weren't having it. We sat in the lounge section which is quite large and comfy, where you can rest your limbs if you have been dancing and want a break. read more

Amazing night out. Check your sarcasm, your eye-rolling & your wearied modern outlook with your coat. Just go with it! If you can do that you will have a great night. The host was definitely the best part for us. He was simply hilarious & could command the room with ease. The food was average but I expected that. And for the price it's not what you're really paying for. The drinks were tasty. And they'll do a little special treat if it's an occasion. If you want to stay on pay attention to dress code. They really will make you leave if you don't conform. For the ladies, if you're wondering what to wear then anything from "a bit fancy" to "glitter everywhere" goes! Not as touristy as I expected and definitely will bring guests there in future. Just do it! read more

Celebrity Saturdays are definitely the best! Bumping into London's famous celebrities and their friends in a club is an unforgettable experience. :) The guys from https://club-bookers.com booked us for free and took care of us with complimentary drinks!!! Definitely, a must try! read more

Although this is a really famous and lovely venue, it's looking a it shabby in places. It's a wonderful space and great events are put on here, the decor is wonderfully French and old school, but I just can't get the smell of toilets out of my head. The whole place smells of drains, they really need to sort it out! I love the decor but it needs a facelift somehow, without ruining its charm, if that's possible. Saw a great gig here - INXS (but with the new lead guy who was totally amazing!) Still I wouldn't choose to go here and especially being right in the middle of tourist heaven. It has a fun history though so worth checking out just for that and the velvet curtains. read more

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This is a large run-of-the-mill London nightclub in Picadilly. Relatively painless to get in, you can easily afford to get a VIP table/area if you feel like investing in a bottle (circa £100 for vodka bottle) as a group. Decor is interesting and the service is good. The whole place gives the atmosphere of a 19th C cabaret club. Waitresses are in suitable attire. Crowd is varied and the music is pretty chart like, but with a penchant towards R n' B. Has GoGo dancers also and smoke machines. Quite a few music videos have been filmed here for its unique decor. read more

Café De Paris is a fun night club in the centre of London's west end. I like this club, it has it mix of pretension and common party people looking for a good time. They have a nice little members only room at the end of the large bar which you can hire out. They have a great large dance floor and above the dance floor they have tables which you can book, though a table will set you back around £500.00. Also for the boys the very beautiful staff walk around in corsets and short skirts. I like this club and happily have spent a few good nights there. read more

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Great location, tucked away right off Leicester Square. Great decor and design, unlike most London places. Lots of tucked away rooms and great atmosphere. They have different events on here all the time and always a great night out. read more

Cafe De Paris is a well known restuarant and nightclub in the heart of the west end seconds from Leicester Square. Unlike other clubs it doesnt try too hard and hide behind an unmarked door, the welcoming sign invites you in but the velvet rope still marks its exclusivity. Another guestlist venue, with the best night being on a saturday night through londonparties. Expect the usual high entry prices and drinks but what you get in return is a HUGE , decadent nightclub that screams out old school glamour. With commercial music that is perfect or a night dancing away. The VIP balcony over looks the main club and is much less crowded than the dancefloor below. A good night out. read more

So this was our backup club, we weren't expecting that much. But then, it happened. It was my 21st birthday and we met a promoter and he gave us bottle service. And so the night began...Cafe de Paris is a night we will never forget. It was a lot of fun and the music was good, the poeple were GREAT. thank you for the experience. we will never forget this. read more

Such a fun night! We saw the Seven Sins cabaret show, which was great! If you aren't doing dinner, get there between 7:00/7:30 to get the best vantage point, though I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. The balcony had a great view and may have a better vantage point than a table on the ground floor toward the back. The service was kind of slow and the drinks were pricey, but the show was great. We were able to dance on the main floor afterwards and that was fun too! I'd go again for a bachelorette party/birthday/girl's night out. read more

Unprofessional bouncers, watered down alcohol, nasty bathrooms, overall cheap and unpleasant environment

I went for the 'Wam Bam' show, and although we had fun, I was generally disappointed. My main problem was that once the show ended, we were abruptly told we had to move from our table, and all our glasses were whisked away along with half a £22 bottle of wine. The show itself was ok, but it will depend who's on that night. The 'finale' to ours was an act resembling an uncle hastily standing in for a childrens' party clown. Buffoonery without any imagination. The comedienne was also dire, relying on taboos and vulgarity without including any jokes or punchlines (and I love plenty of crass comedy). We reserved a 'VIP table' - not for dinner, that supposedly fits 10, but consists of 2 sofas on the balcony with very restricted viewing. Only half of us could see the stage at any one time. So if you're not dining, I would recommend hanging around the stairs if you want to see the show. The drinks were expensive, but we expected this in Leicester sq. £3 for a soft drink, and £9 upward for spirits and mixers. A 15% service charge is also added on if you get table service, which can be avoided by going to the bar yourself (unbeknownst to us at the time). I don't know about the competition for burlesque in London, but I'm sure there must be better than this. read more

literally let stumbling drunks from other groups in while they rejected a friend who was one of the more sober in the group. severely dissapointed with the service and professionalism of this wannabe high end venue. Would recommend (not). read more

Good place for some old R&B and the odd pot luck cabaret night. Have had myself a few great random nights here! Well worth a visit if you're a Londoner! read more

this was the first ever club/bar i went to in london. and of course it was for a school party. i would not be able to afford to come here otherwise. student budget can only be stretched so far. this place was nice and had quite a few rooms where you can just sit and relax. drinks were ok and the crowd was mostly from my uni and the stray douch bag that would weasel his way into a club full of foreign girls and gay boys(only for that evening, i supose). so its alright to go to. read more

This place used to be one of my fav clubs back in the day. Went back recently to relive my old uni days, I wish I didn't! Despite booking a table I was made to wait outside the club for about ten minutes. Security was super tight, I'd have to get a stamp every time I came back from smoking even with the vip bracelet. The staff was super rude especially the dude in the toilet, who seemed pissed off with how his life is panning out. I found the bouncer who I sorted out with forty pounds to take care my jacket and booze while I went with my girl to dance was delightful, what a guy! Wonder why?! ;) in short this was a legendary club but not anymore. They lack customer care and the crowd was nothing short of awful! I'm feel really sad about the way the club has fallen, it was near and dear and with a heavy heart I have to inform you'll to stay well clear. read more