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All Things Queenie

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

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The Queen’s Jubilee, to mark 60 years of the Queen’s Reign, will soon be upon us and we’ll all be waving our union jack flags, toasting corgis and enjoying the bonus day off work. Hardly a spare moment to think about dating!

If you’re not neck deep in bunting or queuing up for the egg and spoon race at your local street party, get out and about but remember Queen and country and try to keep it topical…

Old Queen’s Head

A famous Islington haunt, notorious for live music in the upstairs bar and for crowds streaming out onto Essex Road until the wee hours. They have an action packed line-up for Jubilee weekend, including their all day Jubilee party on Tuesday 5th June which kicks off at midday.

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Food, cocktails, impeccable service and beautiful people, located on the hazy line between the City and Shoreditch. Stylish front room décor in the upstairs bar, a beautiful restaurant annexed and a club downstairs. This Sunday, 3rd June, they are hosting the Paravana Project from 2pm till late. A night notorious for its feel good atmosphere and spot on dance music will be a great way to while away Sunday afternoon.

Queen of Hoxton

One of the East End’s most popular venues, famous for big name DJs, art and its park size roof terrace – to name a few. For her majesty’s pleasure they are hosting their JUBILEE JAMBOREEE! on Sunday 3rd June. BBQ and mojito anyone?

Queen’s Musical

“We Will Rock You” running for its 11th year in the Dominion Theatre in Soho, the musical dedicated to Queen in all their glory is a must see. There’s not much of a story line, but it’s pure entertainment start to finish. Cheers Freddy!

Drag Queens

If you want to mingle with guests including ‘boys girls and inbetweenies of every age, race, culture, sexuality and gender’ then head to the ‘The Way Out Club’ in the City (off the Minories) for London’s biggest transgender parties. For something more low key, Saturday nights in Beach Blanket Babylon in Shoreditch play host to some glam drag queens who float around amongst the crowds.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

To be renamed in 2013 after the Olympics, this 500-acre landscaped park in Stratford includes the showpiece Olympic Stadium, plus about four miles of waterways, extensive parkland and facilities that will be left from the Games, including the velodrome and the new landmark of the Anish Kapoor’s Orbit viewing platform and sculpture. Come on London, not long to get it all finished!

Queen Elizabeth II (better known as the QE2)

The QE2 was the flagship of the Cunard Line for nearly 40 years making her maiden voyage in 1969. At 70,327 tons and 963 feet long she is arguably the most famous liner in the world. Now permanently docked in Dubai, how about an elaborate bank holiday treat?

However you decide to spend that free day, enjoy and have a jolly Queen’s Jubilee!

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Opulence And A Taste Of The Exotic at Gilgamesh

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Oh Camden, you are such a strange and surreal place. A real mixture of bars, pubs and restaurants call this lockside area home and the nightlife is so so active. You might even find a few late night revellers crowding around Amy Winehouse’s doorstep. Venture into the Stables Market and you discover live music venues, some quirky watering holes and you might even locate Gilgamesh.

Gilgamesh Camden, Clicktonight.com Date IdeasYou could be forgiven for thinking you had been transported to the West End – red carpet, ropes, tall intimidating girl with clipboard and angry looking bouncer. Though this is very un-Camden like and might not be totally in sync with the local vibe, up the escalator (yes the escalator) and you’ll soon forgive the unnecessary door antics. Inside, it’s huge. Gilgamesh is glamourous and is a taste of uber luxury in the heart of Camden.

Restaurant/bar/club combos are so rarely enjoyable. They often play host to a strange crowd dynamic when no one really feels like they are getting the full experience. Gilgamesh has been smart to separate its drinkers and diners from its party goers.

Set menus are awful. I hate them. A selection of things you don’t really want to eat and make your choice based on “what is the thing I can deal with eating”. The set menu at Gilgamesh is brilliant. I was stubborn enough to stick to a la carte and was left with a serious case of food envy when my date’s food arrived. I did manage to steal some of their Scallop Sui Mai and Hobo Miso Chilean Seabass. The food is not the cheapest but the value for money for the £60 set menu is very good. If you decide to stick to a la carte however, you won’t go wrong. The restaurant is headed up by maestro Head Chef Ian Pengelley.

If dinner has gone well, head upstairs to the 9000 sq ft club where you’ll find VIP booths and plenty of dark corners. Gilgamesh is extravagant, sultry and sexy. A great date venue if you’re willing to splash the $$$$. You won’t fail to impress and if the date doesn’t go as well as you might have hoped, at least the venue wouldn’t be to blame!

Tickets! Tickets! Tickets! We have them. You want them. Our F**K Valentine – Just Party event at Kanaloa is getting closer.

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The (Four Day) Hangover

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

So last Thursday we partied like it was 1999, only it was 2011 and Prince wasn’t there. I think he would have liked to have been though. We celebrated our 4th birthday with our beloved members and toasted to another great year of People, Parties and Places.

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Smile, you're on Polaroid!

Throwing parties, soirees and bashes over the years has been extremely fun work indeed but we can safely say that this was one party we won’t be forgetting in a hurry. It was truly stand-out. In fact, this blog is only being written now as it’s taken a weekend of rest and a few Bloody Mary’s just to get me through the aftermath.

It all began with cocktails…then we had shots at the bar. Then the Belvedere. Next came the dancing and there was lot’s of it. We even threw in a few comedy moves for good measure. The entertainment was great as always. I adored the body-painted beauties who were taking Polaroid snaps of us and guests (I have three of them on my mirror) and the music was a great mix of classic floor-fillers and new favourites.

Cinderellas stayed at home as midnight passed us by and we were still going into the small hours. A limbo pole made a debut Click Party appearance. But why am I telling you when I can show you?? Have a look at our video slideshow and see for yourself! Thanks to all who came and for those who missed out (and you really did), make sure you come along next time.

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Always Wanted A Table At Dorsia?

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Cast your minds back to Patrick Bateman’s dilemma of never being able to get the ultimate reservation. Sitting at NYC’s top table with a dish of sea urchin ceviche was something to kill for. If you find yourself seeking perfection in your nightlife social scene (hopefully not as our American Psycho friend did), you will be happy to know that the crew from Boujis are set to open a Dorsia – not fictional, but real – in South Kensington on May 25th.

Fraser Carruthers (of Boujis) will open doors to the London party scene who can drink the night away in stylish settings – a £2.4 million refit by Interior Designer George Rose, thank you very much – sipping cocktails chosen by leading mixologists Thomas Gillgren (Sketch) and Fredrik Olsson (Kosmopol).

Contemporary art provided by Whisper Art Gallery will deck the walls of the three venue club. Three? Well, Dorsia couldn’t call itself Dorsia if it didn’t have a private members’ club…

London used to know Dorsia as the Hudson Club – a classic Georgian town house famous for hedonism of days gone by (Jimi Hendrix played his first UK gig there, Tom Jones celebrated his first number 1 and a young Reggie  Dwight (aka Elton) played the keyboard). Now refitted to both preserve heritage and flourish in contemporary, Dorsia’s private members club is appropriately in the basement whilst the bar upstairs is open to both members and the public.  Though they might not actually serve sea urchin ceviche, the standalone restaurant @ Dorsia is headed up by culinary guru, Alexander Baillieu. Serving up a menu of “Modern European dishes”, Dorsia is next on the hitlist of London restaurants.

Excited about the opening? We are.

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A New Strutting Ground?

Friday, March 18th, 2011

I’ve always enjoyed falling out of Proud Gallery in Camden, it’s particularly tempting as my office is situated within 500m of it. Located in The Stables, the former horse hospital is now a 10,000 sq ft photography art gallery by day and when it gets a little darker and we all come out to play, it becomes a music institution, hosting some of London’s best live acts. It’s the perfect scene to be seen and there you will always find a cool crowd of part culture vultures part die-hard party people. So it makes me oh so happy to hear that the crowd from Proud have started a new night scene at the O2 Arena, aptly named Proud2.

Proud2 @ O2

My new strutting ground

It’s all about the performance at Proud2 (formerly Matter) and the weekend line ups are filled with the best live music, celebrity DJs and you can even expect a bit of circus inspired performance. It’s fairly safe to say that you won’t be bored. Last weekend I went down there with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday and it was one of my favourite nights out in London to date. One of the best parts…there is a shuttle service from the Tube to the O2 so the girls needn’t worry about staggering about in skyscraper heels, like I was trying to do! The drinks menu is deep, especially if you’re a vodka drinker and they can cater to most champagne tastes (it’s also interesting how many places are adding the increasingly en vogue Prosecco to their lists).

Tonight you can go and see Chicane and throw yourself back into Ibiza Summers, Tom Middleton is also billed for this evening’s line up. If you’ve got takeaway planned for tonight, don’t fret as Saturday night looks just as promising with Sara Cox taking the turntables for most of the evening. She will also be joined by live act Morning Parade. Saturday’s night (named Bacchus after the Greek god of all things hedonistic and debaucherous) focuses on a Studio 54 style party in London’s newest super club.

Hours: 20:45PM – 07:00AM

Here’s to the weekend!

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A Royale Soiree @ Maya

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

This is what you are going to do. Step 1, grab your diary. Step 2, find the 7th April. Step 3, cancel whatever you had planned. Why? Because you are coming to our next party. We are heading to exclusive club Maya for a charming evening of sophistication, glamour and royal behaviour.

In the light of all things royal family, (think The King’s Speech, two royal weddings on the horizon, not to mention the reunion of Harry and Chelsy!) we are throwing a little soiree of our own just in case you were missed off the invitation list. We’ve also decided to mix things up a little bit and we are taking our next party to a new venue.

Maya - only for those with blue blood

Maya - only for those with blue blood

Maya is a stunning members only club and lounge in the heart of the West End. Channelling influences from opulent locations like St. Tropez and party scene destinations like Miami and Las Vegas whilst boasting one of London’s most decadent dance floors, Maya is the perfect venue for our Thursday night knees up.

We are going to let you access the guestlist to see check out who’s going, you can chat to them online before the party and make plans to meet them there.

Come join us for a night of majestic revels and you never know, you might find your own prince/princess and your very own happy ever after!

For more information you know where to go…

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Are you On The Guestlist?

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
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Now that we’ve hit February (good riddance January!) it’s the perfect time to come out of hibernation and start making some plans. On the run up to Valentines’ Day, I’ll be telling you about the best/worst romantic restaurants, the most fun things to do and see, ideas for presents (don’t moan!) and also what you should/ should not be doing.

Firstly, you don’t HAVE to have a boyfriend/ girlfriend or even a date for that matter. If this year you’re protesting and saying “to hell with it” and refusing to go down the traditional date route, do not fret. Come and join the frolics at Funky Buddha on the 10th Feb for our “F*** Valentines” Party. Even better than that, we’ve put together a guestlist so you can check out who’s going. Maybe someone will catch your eye… Arrange to meet them in Mayfair and toast a glass of champagne to St Valentine!

Get tickets here or for table reservations email theparty@clicktonight.com

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Killing Cupid

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Killing Cupid

Cupid has left the building

It’s getting to that time of year again…the era of Valentines’ Day. And what would the lovers’ season be without a ‘F*** Valentines’ Click party?

Well I suppose you could either be on an awkwardly romantic date in a “cosy” restaurant filled with red balloons, rose petals and not forgetting chocolate cakes baked in the shape of a hearts. Or, sat on your sofa clutching tragically at the one mandatory V.day card sent from Mum/Dad. Sigh…

If the above sounds like your idea of hell, come join us instead. Holding our annual bash @ Funky Buddha (you know where it is!), we are shunning all things romantically lame and we are going to, well, just party! Come out and play, it’s definitely not to be missed and it’s on a Thursday night…why? Because we can. It’s going to be the most fun we’ve had since laying down our Christmas gauntlet.

If you don’t believe me, have a perusal at last year’s video & snaps and for those of you who don’t already know the scoop, go here.

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A Year in Parties!

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

As we tipple over into the early days of 2011, we find ourselves revisiting the ghosts of 2010 past – dates, nights out, holidays etc. all of them each with their pleasantly (or unpleasantly) haunting presence in our memories. After all, it’s only natural to reminisce at this time of year whilst we battle out the first few days of pointless resolutions. We’ve spent many a night out in London’s hottest clubs, so we’ve decided to look back at a year in parties as we limit our resolutions to only one – to have more of them!

F*** Valentine – Just Party @ Funky Buddha
Shunning traditional Valentines’ Day fare, our most fabulous members gathered to celebrate the annual lovefest in an anti-ritual of drinking, dancing and partying! Daring and dateless was the name of the game.

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3 Is a Magic Number
Happy Birthday to us! Happy Birthday to us…you all received an invitation to the Click social event of the year. Commemorating three years of people, parties and places, we drank champagne like we were only one again!
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Early Summer Fun Party
After what seemed like the longest Winter ever, we were more than happy to mark the beginning of Summer with our Early Summer Fun Party at Embassy. Turning up the heat until the early hours, there was no better way to welcome the season.

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Black & White Party
No room for grey areas here as we applied a black & white dress code back in July. Mixing it up zebra style or staying at one end of the polar opposite, it was clear that this was a night not to be forgotten!

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Viva Las Vegas
We turned London’s slickest venue, Funky Buddha into the City of Sin for one night only. We came prepared with our best pokerfaces to gamble our chances all night long.

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Cocktails & Mistletoe
It was soon Christmas time and in all that was festive we celebrated with our Cocktails & Mistletoe Party. As another year came to a close, Click members partied in true style and saw out the end of 2010.

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Currently planning our next bash, here’s to another year! Will you join us next time?

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City of Sin For One Night Only!

Friday, September 17th, 2010

The dice was rolled and the cards were dealt. I rocked up to Funky Buddha in Mayfair with the usual suspects around 10 p.m, had my arm stamped with the Click Tonight logo and descended the stairs into the club and into a night full of madness!

Viva Las Vegas Party

Champagne, what else?!

Poker table, check. Champagne, check. Brilliant music, check – we were ready to rock and roll. The party was already in full swing and the place was packed. It was brilliant to see so many of our members out having a good time.

The stilt-walking beauties and body-painted hotties were milling around and I was in my element on the the dance floor, showing off my best moves. Switching between champagne, vodka and the occasional beer I could sneak (accepting a drink offer on the condition that I wasn’t allowed to drink beer!), midnight came and went and before we knew it, we were well into the early hours.

Viva Las Vegas Party

Going all in!

Spending most of the night chatting away to fellow partiers, I didn’t want the night to end. A little subtle espionage from my vantage point proved worthwhile as I spied some flirting and a few matches being made. Yes, I was watching! It was about this point, that I lost track of time and suddenly it was all over. We were some of the last men standing (standard practice for us) and after that…well, it was a champagne-fuelled blur. Even though I spent the day nursing my hangover, I’ve already pencilled in the next party on my calendar. See you next time!

Viva Las Vegas party

Viva Las Vegas!

Were you in Las Vegas with us? Check out the photos from last night’s revelry!

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