You will see all sorts of places in London and party goers take their pick of venue from the authentic British, typical Irish, Trendy Arabic, Chic African, American or any of the stylish chains all competing for a piece of this enormous market ... The river Thames flows through the heart of London and the banks are strewed with ships and water-crafts converted in to eating houses, live theatres, bars and night-clubs all buzzing with entertainment, Some groups of revellers will choose to rent boats that will sail them up and down along the Thames while they dance the evening away on their sailing night-clubs:-).
A short trip East will bring you in to an older part of London that has up to now been more industrial than urban, long considered as the less affluent part of London, this culturally rich zone will give you a taste of olden London with a few attractions to be seen. The Geffrye Museum in Hackney is a great tourist attraction and on the banks of the river Thames you will have; "The Tower of London", "Tower Bridge", the ExCeL, The O2 (a world renowned concert venue), Canary Wharf (London's financial district), "The Canary wharf" one of Europe's tallest buildings, and so much more...
East London now is the fastest growing destination of London, it is a very active area and if you've ever been to east London, do not be shocked if you are not familiar with the place you see now. Stratford was home to the London Olympics 2012 and for 3 months it became the focus of world games, the Olympics village has now turned into the Olympic park, a fashionable satellite city with all the mods and cons of a modern city, there are new underground train and open air cable car networks linking Stratford to other neighbouring developed areas in East London.
Shoreditch, among the prospering regions in the east end is where popular bars stand alongside cut-price Indian restaurants, artists and trend setters make their very own clothing lines with fabrics from sari stores next door, and traditional cockney butchers share space with exclusive bakeries ... Shoreditch is proof that London does not have to cost a ton of money; Brick Lane is a mile of never-ending dining establishments from the Indian sub continent while the Spitalfield's market is a region with a modern assortment of markets, shops and dining places. East London communities are proud of their new image and whether you are a resident or visitor from afar you will appreciate the new fashionable East London.
West London on the other hand is home to the leafy up-market spots of London; Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Chelsea, are home to a few of the whole worlds most expensive hotels; The Dorchester, The Jumeirah, The Manderin, The Lanesborough, The Ritz and Claridges, are some of the high class hotels in west London that will probably have an international superstar staying the night on any day of the week. Many of these hotels will have bars, discos and gambling establishments that will be open to the public and although they are extremely pricey, they are trendy, inviting and very busy. Beefy bouncers will grace the door ways while sleek shiny limousines glide up and down the leafy roads.
West London is home to many up-market pubs and dining places that have a different feel from the glamorous East London and city venues, the revellers will tend to be a little older and reserved while the dress sense will be different too; trainers, mini skirts, sleeveless tops and cheap jewellery will be swapped for dinner suits, Polished shoes, cocktail dresses and plush jewellery. The places here will tend to be secluded behind Private looking entrances along quiet streets littered with the most expensive collection of cars you will see in one place.
A typical evening out in London could begin with a drink at the Trader Vics, a bar at the Hilton on park lane, Mayfair followed by food at Nobu a dining establishment at the metropolitan one of the various hotels on park lane two minutes walk from the Hilton, then before hitting the action, pop into one of London's meeting places like "The Long Bar" and "The Purple Bar", two stylish and cozy pubs at the trendy 5star Sanderson Hotel north of Soho, bars like these have turned into some of London's hottest gathering places for the starter drink before revellers hit Soho, the heart of London's nightlife filled with clubs, casinos, movie houses and theaters, outdoor performers and so much more.
Welcome to Nightlife in London!
