Out and About in London

[Celtic_fan]

I'm going to London with my girlfriend for a weekend in a couple of weeks. Any ideas of good places to go out in at night , pubs , clubs etc . In around Central London would be best as Its my first time in London I don't know the city at all

[raysparx]

Hi, I was brought up in London it is a great place,but for a visitor I would stick to all the well lit areas there are plenty of good shows on in the west end,but be aware at all times there are plenty of pickpockets and sneak thieves,muggers etc Apart from that if you are out late at night get a black cab back to your hotel,, you could try and get into stringfellows, and you will be spoilt for choice with restaurants, take it easy and you should have a great time, I am not trying to put you off with first bit GOOD LUCK

[ecoman]

Are you serious raysparx? it sounds more like Baghdad than London

[raysparx]

No it is no more dangerous than any other big city or town just use common sense.

[Lonnie]

I was born and brought up in London, and unfortunately, raysparx is right, However, its still a great place to visit, google 'London Entertainment', and take your pick. Have a good time.

[Celtic_fan]

Thanks for the advice , I know to use common sense when I'm out at night, I'm not just talking about London but any city . Has anyone any names of good nite clubs ?

[noxlumos]

Leicester Square area is the place for clubs but they aren't cheap.Metra is ok where I used to go most when I lived in Covent Garden as is China White ( not as good as it's cracked up to be but worth it just to say you've been), plus you'll see some legless celebrity so if you've got your cameraphone with you you might be able to flog a shot to the News of the World and get your holiday paid for:)

If you fancy a hilarious night, but the club is dead rough, try the Astoria on Tottenham Court Rd, but they do hiold GAY night there as well so be aware:) I never went there and didn't have a blast of a time,really good crowd and atmosphere if a bit weird, but if it's sophisticated you're after definately China White or Metra, but they are strict on dress code etc.

[Celtic_fan]

Thats great , thanks , plenty to think about there

[sense4all]

To get an idea of different eateries look at toptable.co.uk

an idea of what the different hotels have as a standard rack charge look through laterooms.com destination London.

going to do touristy things : visitlondon.co.uk or trawl through the referals. on ask .co.uk. Chinatown is fun for an informal buffet lunch. If the place is crammed with tourists ie Easter, avoid Covent Garden tube station walk in the 'fresh air' from Leicester Square.

If you can't get one before , buy a pocket a to z from Smiths at the train stations.