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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.

McQueen

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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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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Latest Obsession: The Book Club

Monday, October 18th, 2010

It gives me great pleasure to announce that I’ve found a new haunt. The Book Club in Shoreditch has lately been catering to all my weekend needs. I first went when my flatmate’s friend celebrated her birthday there and even though we didn’t rock up until after midnight, the party was in full swing and both upper and lower levels were packed wall to wall.

Most of the crowd are West End regulars so a night at The Book Club was something that was delightfully different. Cocktails are fun and they lightly jest at East London stereotypes: names like “Don’t go to Dalston” and “Shoreditch t**t” remind us that whilst at TBC, not to take things too seriously. Drink at the bar upstairs where things a little bit more chilled or venture downstairs where the decor is dark wood furniture, exposed brick and lots of dark corners….TBC

You could almost be at a youth club with a pool table, Pac Man and other old arcade games and if that’s not enough there are opportunities to demonstrate your prowess in table tennis (they also hold tournaments!). This weekend, some friends of mine were heading to The Book Club for their Electro Swing night (also a new obsession) and also to see the live music set so I decided to join in on the fun and games. Arriving much earlier this week, we were in time to grab some food and the chicken fajitas sharing plates were a hit with the whole group!

A few hours later and we had ditched our table in favour of the dancefloor and were soon enjoying the live music. Electro Swing is now exploding on the UK dance scene with its frivolous vintage melodies matched with lively house beats, it keeps things fun. Leaving around closing time, we were back there again for Sunday morning breakfast (seriously hoping that the staff wouldn’t recognise us). Nursing hangovers over bacon and eggs, I also realised the place’s potential as a great breakfast venue – Sunday papers, magazines and Bloody Mary’s was the perfect combination for chilled end of weekend activities. If you’re a bit of a culture vulture, they also host talks with guest speakers and live debates, poetry readings, film screenings during the week.  Saturday night dinner+drinks+club and Sunday breakfast, a weekend at The Book Club is a perfect option for a date weekend. Trust me, you couldn’t go wrong!

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A Suggestion For A Random Tuesday!

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Having arranged to go on a casual double date, a colleague and I found ourselves stumbling around Soho trying to find somewhere that was fun, not too crazy, but more importantly where we could find a drink! We had been walking around trying to locate Milk and Honey and had failed miserably. We also couldn’t leave it up to the boys as they had originally met us at a bar that had rainbow lights beaming through the windows…

Barrio Central

One Tequila, two Tequila, three Tequila, Floor!

Exasperated with being lost, we decided to be pro-active, embrace the situation and fall into the next bar we came across. That bar happened to be Barrio Central on Poland Street. Mixing up Latin influences, you might feel like you’ve just walked into a Mexican tequila bar – in Spain! I felt like it was Summer again and in true Summer style, opted for a Mojito (or two, it was happy hour after all). The cocktail menu extends to different corners of the globe and if the Caipirinha’s don’t do it for you, their collection of rums and specialty tequilas is deep enough.

Head downstairs where things get lively. DJ’s play an eclectic mix of everything from salsa, indie to 90’s rock. If you’re lucky enough to get into one of the booths (we weren’t, so it’s best to book), try the food. Expect the usual in terms of pinchos, sharing plates, nachos etc with a few casual departures to the Carribean. Though it’s not exactly fine dining, it partners perfectly with the booze and keeps things fun and relaxed.

The last hour was a total blur and as sure as we fell into the bar, we also fell out of it and despite having to nurse a terrible hangover the next day at work, a random Tuesday was just what the doctor ordered.

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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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One Of Our Favourite Temples: Funky Buddha, Mayfair

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

The Funky Buddha in oh so swanky Mayfair is one of London’s hottest clubs. Averting the expected Eastern kitsch, the club’s zen vibe is subtle, sophisticated and after a half a million pound refurb, it’s looking pretty good…
Click Tonight at Funky Buddha, London

A host of celebrity faces often come to worship their night’s out at Funky Buddha – the relaunch was hosted by Timbaland and Ja Rule and Tinie Tempah has also made appearances. We’re certainly no strangers to the Funky Buddha opulent nightlife experience either! It’s one of our favourite party places and come tomorrow evening, we will be hosting our Viva Las Vegas party in the Berkeley Square hotspot.

The last couple of parties (Early Summer Fun, Black & White Party) were so much fun, we just couldn’t hold out any longer. Our Vegas themed party will feature all the usual tricks and tomfoolery with a city of sin twist. Make sure you come and play as this is one night you don’t want to miss! You have until tomorrow to perfect your poker face…

To see what all the fuss is about, check out Clicktonight.com/parties for more info and email “theparty@clicktonight.com” for guestlist and table bookings.

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Something for The Weekend!

Friday, July 30th, 2010

The weekend is finally here and if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to start making plans! Tempted to try something different? The clubs seem to be enjoying considerable success in time twisting themed nights and if you’re weary of West-end clubbers and city boys in suits, why not venture back in time…The Last Days of Decadence

Head down to Love Strike at the All Star Lanes for Friday night bowling! Drink, bowl and be merry sipping cocktails whilst Dj’s spin tunes your grandparents would have jived to!

If 50’s Americana doesn’t do it for you, but pre-1984 beauties like The Cure and Roy Orbison get you in the mood, White Light at The Lexington is where you need to be tonight. Live music in the Islington venue and an annexed club for when the night is in full swing, make this a great choice for Fridays.

What to do on Saturday? Pop in to The Last Days of Decadence in Shoreditch for a true throwback glamour session. Art Deco and cabaret with the splendidly aristocratic Marquis of Gray ensure you’ll not be snoozing in your Shirley Temple. This Saturday is a particularly special night as The Last Days of Decadence as popular house band Beth & The Black Cats play their farewell gig. Not to be missed!

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Something New! Gin Club at Graphic Bar, London

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Think you know your gin? Why not put your knowledge to the test at Soho Graphic Bar’s latest offering, The Gin Club. The bar boasts the UK’s largest gin collection and forget your usual G&T, because the boys at Graphic serve it up in massive paint cans.

From July onwards, Graphic Bar presents the Gin Club where free weekly master classes will be held with Gin connoisseurs showing us how to shake up a cocktail or two, providing tasting notes and lessons in mixers.

Sign us up for the School of Gin every Monday from 7-10 p.m. and we’ll be sure to always do our homework!

Link to http://www.graphicbar.com/gin-club.php

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