London Nightlife Tips by Tripack

A Pub Church?

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Nightlife Spot: O'Neills Church Pub Muswell Hill

An original place as the pub is located in a big converted Church at Muswell Hill in North London. It is worth to have a look for the architecture and have a drink in this cathedral of the Beer ;)

I used to go there during my English course in London in 1997, but almost 10 years after the place seems to be the same but with younger people ;-) At the time of my come back here, there was the WC 2006 game Australia-Croatia, a great chilled out atmosphere! It is always a great place for watching football on one of the big screen.

Cheers!

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Theme: Eating and Drinking
Address: 87, Muswell Hill Broadway, London, N10 3HA
Directions: Good bus connections from Tube stops Highgate (0.9 miles) or East Finchley (1 mile).

Barracuda Bar: All Sports Bar

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on Jul 4, 2006

Enough TV and beer for everyone

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Nightlife Spot: Barracuda Bar

I was looking for a nice bar to watch the World Cup 2006 and support my Swiss Soccer team for the match against South Korea. I find The Barracuda bar, a sport theme bar set close to Liverpool Street/Aldgate Station.

You could watch your favorite sport on some 15 plasma screens and 2 big screens. A VIP area can be booked for up to 150 people. The evening was great, I met also some French fans supporting les Bleus against the Togo. A cheerful athmosphere.

To drink a large choice of beers and pub food with a South African orientation. For wine I would recommend a nice Tempranillo Fortius from Spain. So what an international mix for a big night. I even discover and taste Savanna Cider (with a surprising sweet lemon taste) thanks to the local VTer's ambassador JO ;-)

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Theme: Eating and Drinking
Dress Code: Relax
Address: 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX
Directions: 5min from Aldgate Tube Station
Website: www.barracudagroup.co.uk

Fabric Nightclub: For a vibrating night...

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on Aug 22, 2006

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Nightlife Spot: Fabric Nightclub

Many people said to me that this place is probably one of the best club in London. So I had a great night there but nothing transcending except the incredible sound system. The music literally go trough you thanks to a unique bodysonic dance floor which pumps out bass frequencies through the floor, giving a sublime and surprising sensation through the feet and up to your head...

This underground venue has of course an underground music policy playing breaks, drum n bass, house, techno and electro. Live music show on stage were great. The athmosphere was relax and people friendly. Check the music style which could change depending on the night choosen (FRI, SAT or SUN) and live group presented.

Air conditionning, bars service and security staff very efficient. The decor around the three rooms is mainly brick walls, high ceilings, leather sofas and heavy steel trimmings, Fabric�s interior is industrial cool. Unisex toilet is surprising and fun, the only place with the stairs areas where you could discuss without shooting I think.

Opening Hours: Fri 22:00-05:00, Sat 22:00-07:00, Sun 22:00-05:00
Capacity 1700, you could feel like a sardine in some dancing area... even more with smoke producer system... hard to seat except in the stairs where you feel like on an industrial beach...
Nearest Transport: Farringdon Tube.
Price: Prebook your ticket (GBP 12 or 15 at door) is a must do to avoid long queue. Take you ear plug to save your audition the next day ;-) According to my credit card statement beer (Stella) is around GBP 4... explaining why many people were carring plastic bottles and refueling endless in the loo.

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Theme: Nightclub
Dress Code: Relax + earplug is not a luxury if you are sensitive...
Address: 77a Charterhouse Street, Smithfield, London EC1M
Website: http://www.fabriclondon.com/

Babalou: Go South... London

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Written by Tripack

on Jun 29, 2006

Tripack at the Babalou Bar

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Nightlife Spot: Babalou

I have discovered the Babalou on a Saturday (Night Fever) for a House music session.

Situated in the heart of Brixton, Babalou set in a Crypt of a converted church. Funny as I went the previous day in a Pub Church, see my O'Neills tip above... So in that crypt architecture, you will find North African style lamps, sturdy wooden tables and sumptuous velvet booths. You could also have dinner to the restaurant before partying.

Babalou Bar has a capacity of 500 with a 5am licence - South Londons premier and newest club/restaurant and bar all in one.

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Theme: Nightclub
Dress Code: Smart casual as usual...
Phone: 020-7738-3366
Address: The Crypt, St Matthews Church, Brixton Hill SW2 1J
Directions: 2 minute walk from Brixton Tube station.
St. Matthews Church is in the Peace Garden.
Website: http://www.babalou.net/
Other Contact: lesley@babalou.net

Lost Society: Get lost in South London...

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on Oct 23, 2007

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