London has provided the setting for many memorable Hollywood films down the years and has a nightlife to rival any of the major cities around the world.
Canary Wharf hotels, Paddington hotels, West End hotels and hotels right throughout the English capital are busy all year around as people head to London from near and far to enjoy nights out in the various different boroughs, all of which offer something different.
Here, Premium Hollywood selects three of the best boroughs that get pretty lively when darkness falls in London.
London’s West End
Let’s start with London’s theatre district, or the West End as its better known. With a plethora of different theatres showing everything from Shrek to Les Miserables every night of the week, there’s bound to be a show to suit everybody’s tastes. Ticket prices can range from dirt cheap to dead expensive so be sure to be savvy when the time comes to part with your hard-earned money. There are several kiosks dotted around that sell discounted tickets and the box-office at the actual theatres may also be able to do you a good deal. Head to nearby Covent Garden to enjoy a few drinks before or after your show away from the huge crowds that descend on the West End or Leicester Square at night.
Soho
Another area near to the West End ideal for a drink or a bite to eat either before or after catching a show or staying in for an entire night is Soho. The labyrinth of streets that make up Soho are lined with an array of interesting pubs, bars, restaurants and boutique shops. Soho is an all-out assault on the senses and is a riot of colour and noise. It’s also home to the city’s gay village and a real cross section of different people hang out there, making it an even more appealing place to chill out and enjoy a few beers. The excellent Duke of Argyll pub is one establishment well worth venturing to as it has a fantastic ambiance and is also reasonably priced for a round or two, which is not always the case in pricey London.
Camden
If you like live music then make sure you go out of your way to visit Camden because it’s a thriving place to hang out in by day or by night. Again, revellers have plenty of choice available to them and venues such as Barfly, Electric Ballroom, Underworld and The World’s End all regularly stage gigs and are worth checking out. Fancy a bit of celeb spotting? Then head to The Hawley Arms, which is considered to be one of London’s most fashionable pubs. Also check the gig listings at the Camden Roundhouse and Koko as attract some of the biggest acts in the music industry.
