I remember the days when the exclusive club Boujis, situated near my old school in South Kensington, used to be a travel agent's.
These days, it's a popular and expensive club, which has hosted royals and celebrities alike. The entry fee is predictably high and the stairs leading down to the club perilous in high heels. The dance floor is small - but strangely never feels too packed - and the atmosphere sophisticated, yet jovial.
It goes without saying that the drinks are borderline extortionate, but Boujis is worth a visit if you have cash and steam to burn.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Moro - Very moreish
Moro, the Moorish restaurant in Exmouth Market, is the perfect place to go for something delicious, yet out of the ordinary.
The trendy eatery, complete with swanky tapas bar, is filled to the brim with stylish customers, reveling in the delicious aromas.
The Mansaf, an exquisite mix of lamb and yoghurt broth, is a must-try dish, managing to be both rich and light.
With such moreish food at such reasonable prices, Moro is definitely worth a visit. Even (admittedly minor) celebrities are keen - we spotted TV presenter George Lamb.
The trendy eatery, complete with swanky tapas bar, is filled to the brim with stylish customers, reveling in the delicious aromas.
The Mansaf, an exquisite mix of lamb and yoghurt broth, is a must-try dish, managing to be both rich and light.
With such moreish food at such reasonable prices, Moro is definitely worth a visit. Even (admittedly minor) celebrities are keen - we spotted TV presenter George Lamb.
Public
The buzz around Public in recent months has made this King's Road club notorious. Newspaper reports of Prince Harry frolicking inside may have something to do with this, I won't lie.
Public certainly has an exclusive reputation and, having forgotten to put ourselves on a guest list before arrival, we were scared of facing a humiliating dismissal in front of the entire queue.
As it turned out, the door-bitch was actually pretty friendly and the bouncer laughed amiably along with us as our ID's, complete with tragic photos of us aged 17, flashed up on the high-tech machine they use to weed-out the underage crowd.
Inside, the decor is predictably trendy and flash, the dance floor surprisingly spacious and the bathrooms well lit (imperative, as all female attendees would agree). The inside/outside smoking area is also a great touch, although more benches wouldn't go amiss to give high heel wearers some respite.
All in all, a stylish and fun venue that lives up to the hype.
Public certainly has an exclusive reputation and, having forgotten to put ourselves on a guest list before arrival, we were scared of facing a humiliating dismissal in front of the entire queue.
As it turned out, the door-bitch was actually pretty friendly and the bouncer laughed amiably along with us as our ID's, complete with tragic photos of us aged 17, flashed up on the high-tech machine they use to weed-out the underage crowd.
Inside, the decor is predictably trendy and flash, the dance floor surprisingly spacious and the bathrooms well lit (imperative, as all female attendees would agree). The inside/outside smoking area is also a great touch, although more benches wouldn't go amiss to give high heel wearers some respite.
All in all, a stylish and fun venue that lives up to the hype.
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Mare Moto - Chic yet cheap
It may hardly be a secret to frequenters of the King's Road but Mare Moto manages to do what, in London at least, is extremely rare: maintain an exclusive reputation without forcing people to pay a ridiculous entry fee.
Its Cinderella-esque late-night transformation from mere restaurant to bonafide Chelsea nightspot lends Mare Moto credibility and huge popularity.
Yes, it may be true that the upstairs bar is often rammed, and that the only tolerable position on the crowded and sweaty dancefloor is directly underneath the air-conditioning vent, but you are more than guaranteed to have a good night at Mare Moto. Especially if you are a new graduate, like my friends and I, mourning the days when a night out could cost under £10.
Despite never smoking myself, I somehow always end up in the outside area. It's lovely and toasty under the heaters - very handy now the cold weather is setting in.
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Its Cinderella-esque late-night transformation from mere restaurant to bonafide Chelsea nightspot lends Mare Moto credibility and huge popularity.
Yes, it may be true that the upstairs bar is often rammed, and that the only tolerable position on the crowded and sweaty dancefloor is directly underneath the air-conditioning vent, but you are more than guaranteed to have a good night at Mare Moto. Especially if you are a new graduate, like my friends and I, mourning the days when a night out could cost under £10.
Despite never smoking myself, I somehow always end up in the outside area. It's lovely and toasty under the heaters - very handy now the cold weather is setting in.
The Jam Tree Chelsea
Our brief spell of incredible late September weather may sadly have come to an end but that chilled-out summer feeling still reigns supreme in the garden of The Jam Tree.
An oasis of tranquility (well...of boozing, cigarettes and general merriment actually), set right in the heart of Chelsea on the King's Road, The Jam Tree is the perfect location for early evening drinks with friends, as we all desperately try to forget that summer's really over.
The cocktails are delicious and reasonably priced - for this area of London at least. You are also almost guaranteed to spot a minor cast member of Made in Chelsea to mock from afar (or from up close, depending on how confident alcohol makes you feel).
Ideally situated minutes away from a host of clubs, The Jam Tree is also the perfect location for pre-revelry drinks.
An oasis of tranquility (well...of boozing, cigarettes and general merriment actually), set right in the heart of Chelsea on the King's Road, The Jam Tree is the perfect location for early evening drinks with friends, as we all desperately try to forget that summer's really over.
The cocktails are delicious and reasonably priced - for this area of London at least. You are also almost guaranteed to spot a minor cast member of Made in Chelsea to mock from afar (or from up close, depending on how confident alcohol makes you feel).
Ideally situated minutes away from a host of clubs, The Jam Tree is also the perfect location for pre-revelry drinks.
I love the addition of jam jars along the bar - a cute touch.
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