It was a great night for my first time visit to London. My friends and I got first class treatment. Obviously I couldn't take any photos. read more

Why any visiting overseas Politician would want to dine at a Gentleman's Club with a Political Journalist like me - a girl who has been called every name conceivable - except a lady - was a little beyond my comprehension at the time. But 'hell's bells' I thought, he either had amorous fantasies about titillating 'yours truly' for 'later' or else, he thought it might be a novel place to be interviewed. What did I care. My Editor picks up the tab on these events and besides, I gave up long ago trying to work out how Political figures think, act or behave when not giving moralising speeches. I'd heard of Stringfellows before - just like everyone else in London who has libidinous hormones that still function - so I was more than curious to see inside. Okay, so the place is plush. Ageing lothario-cum entrepreneur Peter seems to have two establishments and hasn't spared the loot on décor. One in Soho and this one in Covent Garden. I prefer any Covent Garden venue any day of the week to a Soho establishment, whether it be the theatre or merely a sleazy casino. I may never have been called a lady, but a snob...sure, many times! Two floors and a really nice eating area, with no fattening food that could do anything to alter the trim figure of this 102 Lb girl who can eat like a horse as well as ride a winning nag with the best of them. To discuss the cost of going to a Gentleman's Club and eating in the restaurant is totally irrelevant here. Others can do that. Let's just say, be sure to come LOADED, besides, as the chaps who venture down this alley mostly go to ogre scantily clad girls and more - and who can blame them - so dosh, bread, loot or moolah can hardly be an issue with the majority. Let's just say, the place simply exists to 'Sting-fellows' and they do that very admirably indeed. So, enough for me to say the food was more than excellent and I just couldn't complain in the slightest. Many choices of tasty European cuisine on offer - even for the most discerning gourmet. But, as for the dancers. Well, I'm not sure who auditions these gals, some certainly had 'it' and others were so scrawny they needed a damn good feed themselves from the kitchen - or those who already had far too many roast dinners at home - but, as one spirited young thing whispered to me, they actually have to pay Peter a fee to have the privilege of even being there. Getting it from both sides hey Pete, wow, not bad at all. So, whether entertaining a room full of 'oglers' or repairing to the private compartments with those willing to contribute to the 'worthy' cause for a more 'Private Routine' must mean there's a pretty decent lucrative side to it all, considering the countless girls who infested the joint. Clearly sliding up and down on Poles is okay (and there wasn't a Czech in sight) for just the very dexterous - or perhaps even ideal for Hookers way over in Warsaw, but g-stringed table dancers in the hallowed halls of Covent Garden should appear slightly more 'regal' being the home of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet - however, I am forgetting where I am. This place is certainly full of the three B's - Boobs, Bottoms and Bouncers! It's not a place for a young Lady to be taken, but as I didn't qualify for that label, but only as a hardened Journalist who has seen it all and maybe even dare I say, done it all, then I could be more than objective. Champagne, the most over-rated drink in the world, should never be sold for hundreds of pounds a bottle. But, clearly the girls flash certain parts of their anatomy while fluttering their elongated eye lashes and ask the guy if they would like a dance and to buy the libation, and as guys want to please their uninhibited companion - then the money flows...and Peter beams. A chap may not see this as a plush rip off joint till the next morning where he opens his decidedly vacant wallet with clearer eyes and a pounding head, but I saw it before my eyes and kudos to the visiting Politician who was with me. He agreed. 'Daylight Robbery' or perhaps, considering the hour 'Mid-night Robbery' he said salivating on that dimly lit night - inside and out. And, as I pondered - out of the mouth of an expert, wouldn't he know all about that! read more

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This place reached it's peak in the 90's, If you're an old timer like me then you will remember the gold and red interior once you walk in and the delight on customers faces especially if Mr Stringfellow himself made his presence known. I went to Stringfellows recently and the whole atmosphere has changed. The upstairs is completely unrecognisable as they've attempted to re-modernise the place but unfortunately ended up making it look smaller and distasteful. The smoke which gets let out at the side of the stage smells similar to women's body cream/perfume which is not the best for men who want a discreet night out at the strip club without their family knowing. The strippers are friendly but some of the staff are absolutely cold and unwelcoming. The same house mother that has been working in this establishment from the 90's isn't friendly unless you spend thousands of pounds in one night. I used to visit Stringfellows with a few of my wealthy businessmen friends and property investors, and let me tell you - When you're eating at the restaurant, spending thousands of pounds on food, over priced horrible drinks or champagne rooms THAT IS THE ONLY TIME YOU WILL BE TREATED WITH RESPECT! And yep, it's fake respect! They only love you when you're with a celebrity or if you're rich/with rich people. Don't think for a second that if you spend hundreds of pounds you will be treated with respect BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT! No matter how many drinks or dances you buy, if you're not spending thousands of pounds then you are practically invisible and run the chances of being kicked out for being drunk on their absolutely awful drinks. The champagne bottles are way too over priced for what they are too!!! I could understand if it was the best of the best but even the wine is disgusting. Only some of the food in the restaurant tasted nice (black cod, fillet steak and the tartar). I don't know how they can call it 'fine dining' more like a waste of money on mediocre food! This is not the type of strip club that you can let your hair down, dance or get tipsy/drunk inside... Nope!!! You will be seen as a nuisance even if you're just being friendly and talkative. The atmosphere is this: Spend thousands of pounds on food, drinks and dances to be treated with respect OR spend hundreds of pounds and get dirty looks by the house mother and certain staff members until you feel so uncomfortable and unwelcome that you leave. Even after spending a few hundred of pounds don't expect to get a "goodbye" from the staff or a "thank you for coming. I hope you enjoyed yourself" .... Just expect them to treat you as they see you (which is irrelevant). Money talks and if you're not a millionaire or someone who will spend thousands in a day then unfortunately you are just seen as a nuisance and the staffs cold presence will indicate to you that you need to leave. SUMMARY - PROS: *Dancers are not rude *Black cod, fillet steak and tuna tartar tastes good *They take away the £25/£20 entry fee if you eat at their restaurant *If you come on a stag do they will be nice to you because you've already paid a lot of money to be there CONS: *If you're not rich you're irrelevant *Not the type of establishment you can get drunk and let your hair down in *The new interior is a let down and it has lost all class *Bottles of alcohol are too expensive for what they are *Cocktails are £20 each and are disgusting *Most of the food isn't nice *Some staff, especially the house mother that has been there since the 90's is cold and horrible depending on how much £ you decide to spend *The smoke smells like women's body cream/perfume and it lingers on your clothes *You feel unwelcome and the vibe is off *The whole time you're there you feel like they just want you to leave *You won't get greeted or a good bye unless you're a regular who spends a lot of money *Apparently they scam people My advice? Visit some of the other strip clubs in central or east London because you will have a great time with memories that last a lifetime without spending a fortune! read more

Whenever I am working in London I always make sure I visit Stringfellows. The girls are all stunning and when the talk to you they actually listen to you . I Have been to many gentlemen's clubs both in England and abroad and I must admit I just love Stringfellows. I recommend eating in their restaurant, Peter is in charge of this part and makes sure the customers are happy. I thoroughly recommend Stringfellows 100% if you want a great night out. read more

Fabulous, gorgeous, erotic, sensual and breathtaking. Gorgeous decor. I love everything about this fascinating nightclub. Hot, hot, hot. read more

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Legendary club, legendary girls. And the food is really, really good too - fine dining quality.