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Another Trip Around London

2026-10-12T17:00:59.481-07:00

Hello again. This archive has spent a long time remembering London's nights out while the city has carried on changing.

I'm James WJ Wilson. After time in Budapest and a long break, I'm back in London and returning to these pages.

Much of the older material follows clubs and celebrity nightlife. I'd like the next chapter to focus on practical outings: a route through a neighbourhood, a current exhibition or performance, and useful timing and transport details.

The old articles will remain dated and credited. New guides will stand on their own, with the practical information checked before publication.

Thanks for travelling with us. Ready for another look?

Jesse Metcalfe Desperate To Win Ex-Love Back at Boujis

2009-04-08T11:07:00.000-07:00

Since arriving in London, Jesse has been out partying on several occasions, including one wild evening at top nightspot Boujis.

Forbidden London can help arrange guestlist and table bookings for the most exclusive clubs in London's West End, how about a night with the stars at Boujis or a table at No 5 Cavendish Square?

Party with the stars at other famous West End clubs like Funky Buddha or check out the luxury decor of Embassy club London.

Hugh Grant at Boujis

2009-04-04T11:05:00.000-07:00

Celeb Hugh Grant enjoyed a wild night of partying with three different women.

The "Love Actually" star - who recently split from long-term love Jemima Khan - was seen out in London's West End with the trio of attractive ladies on Tuesday night.

An onlooker said, "Hugh was with at least three different women when he arrived at Boujis nightclub at 2.30am. He didn't want to be seen so one of the girls tried to cover his face, but it was obvious it was him."

The 47-year-old actor then carried on partying at nearby private members club Mamalanji, where he reportedly enjoyed several table dances from women.

To arrange guestlist or table bookings for the most beautiful clubs in London's West End get in touch with Forbidden London. Spend a night in the exquisite Punk club, or how about partying at Movida London?

Forbidden London can help get you and your friends into exclusive clubs like Volstead and Café de Paris London, get in touch now.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 4 - Wardour Street

2009-03-24T12:28:00.000-07:00

Wardour Street has existed, by one name or another, almost since the beginning of mapping in London. The current name, as applied to the whole length of the street from Leicester Square to Oxford Street only derives from the 1900's.

Previous to that only a portion of the current street was named Wardour Street. Sir Archibald Wardour was the designer of several of the buildings on the street and it derives its name from him.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 3 - Air Street

2009-03-22T12:27:00.000-07:00

Air Street is only a short street, but don't be fooled by the length of this street situated just off Regent Street. It is a haven for the young and wealthy in London. Here you will find the two most exclusive private clubs and nightspots. Funky Buddha is a six star nightclub.

You have to register on their guestlist to enjoy admission which is through a keypad entry door and by invitation only. Music styles include R&B, Hip-Hop, Funky House and Electro.

An entry charge is payable and you will need to budget at least 500 UK Pounds or book a table of seven. Another club is Chinawhite, a Chinese themed club with day beds and many opulent features. Chinawhite is a popular venue for celebrities on Wednesday nights.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 2 - Berkley Street

2009-03-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

Just to the north of Green Park, and situated in exclusive Mayfair, you will find Berkeley Street leading to Berkeley Square. This is an area where you will find a mix of interests for the young and wealthy.

The visitor will find several notable restaurants and bars including The Mayfair Club, Nobu Berkeley, another celebrity haunt where the likes of Lindsey Lohan have been spotted., Rosie's Bar, Zen Garden, and Funky Buddha nightclub in Berkeley Square.

Expect a number of celebrities, socialites and models at Funky Budda. Like many of the clubs which are favored by celebrities Funky Budda is a private club and admission is by guest list only.

Guide to London - Dining Out

2009-03-20T12:24:00.000-07:00

Most London hotels have excellent restaurants if a hard day's retail therapy or trekking around the tourist trail has left you flummoxed. Eating out anywhere in London is quite an entertaining experience in itself.

If you are not in central London, then eating out locally can usually be decided after a quick chat with the hotel staff. Most areas have the usual Italian, Indian, Chinese and English restaurants/bistros.

Many areas also tend to cater for the local residents; in Bayswater for instance you will find a few good Middle East style restaurants.

Guide to London - Shopping

2009-03-17T12:21:00.000-07:00

In London this is known as 'retail therapy' and is mainly a female ailment! However, London being the friendly city it is we provide plenty of outlets for sufferers. No matter what part of town your London hotel is situated, all the major brand names, designer boutiques and unique shops will generally be within walking distance, or a few stops on the tube.

Knightsbridge and Kensington hotels are within a short walk of such legends as Harrods and Harvey Nichols to name a few.

Guide to London - Transport

2009-03-13T12:20:00.000-07:00

All London hotels are near to a tube station, and the London underground's the oldest in Europe. The system is constantly being improved with some 8 million journeys a day made to all parts of London from the centre to the surrounding counties.

It is a simple to understand system that uses colours to differentiate the lines, so getting around is easy and you don`t even have to speak English to do it.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 1 - Jermyn Street

2009-03-11T11:33:00.000-07:00

A true magnet for the young and wealthy in London, Jermyn Street has very exclusive shops originally catered mainly to the male clientele.

Jermyn Street dates back to the mid 1600's and was the place of residence for many well known people such as Sir Isaac Newton, William Plunkett, and The Duke of Marlborough. Louis Napoleon lived there at the Brunswick Hotel under a pseudonym during his exile.

Jermyn Street has a central location in London's West End and is served by London Underground through it's Piccadilly Circus and Green Park stations. Jermyn Street offers some of the most exclusive hotels in London including the famous boutique hotel 22 Jermyn Street and The Cavandish.

After a few drinks why not get in touch with Forbidden London and get exclusive 5 Cavendish Square guestlist entry on 0845 0945 195.

London is one of the best night spots in the world, get in touch for more information on No. 5 Cavendish Square London entry, guestlist and table bookings.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 11 - Regent Street

2009-03-08T09:22:00.000-07:00

One of the most famous shopping streets in London, Regent Street is named after the Prince Regent, who later became King George IV, and is a wonderful, wide, sweeping street with outstanding architectural facades reaching from Piccadilly Circus to Wigmore Street, crossing Oxford Street.

Every building on Regent Street is under Grade 2 protected status to prevent them being torn down for redevelopment.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 10 - Piccadilly Circus

2009-03-08T09:21:00.000-07:00

Piccadilly Circus is possibly the best internationally known area in central London, and about as close as Londoners get to having a City Center not centrally located within the Metropolitan area, but nevertheless, a central London landmark.

Piccadilly Circus dates from 1819 and features the world known aluminum EROS statue in the centre. Known in tourist folklore as the God of Love because of the Cupid like bow and arrow part of the statue, EROS is sometimes refered to as the Angel of Christian Charity, erected in tribute to the Earl of Shaftesbury, a Bible carrying reformer best known for his objections to child labour.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 9 - Piccadilly

2009-03-07T09:20:00.000-08:00

Piccadilly is another major London street popluar with the young and wealthy. Piccadilly runs from Hyde Park Cornern to Piccadilly Circus.

Piccadilly is just south of the Mayfair area and is within the City of Westminster. A section of Piccadilly overlooks Green Park. The name is derived from the name of the stiff collars for shirts, known as Piccadills.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 8 - Oxford Street

2009-03-05T09:19:00.000-08:00

One of the better known streets in London, Oxford Street, is located in the city of Westminster and is one of the centerpoints of the "West End". The original street location dates back to the Roman times as do so many in the UK.

The current name of Oxford Street was adopted in the 18th century as The Duke of Oxford had purchased much of the surrounding land.

On the present day Oxford Street you will find stores with famous household names such as Selfridges, John Lewis, Debenhams, HMV, Marks and Spencer, Disney Store, and many more. Midway down Oxford Street, close to the intersection with Regent Street, are the more "trendy" stores favored by the young and wealthy, including H&M, United Colours of Benetton, and Niketown.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 7 - Leicester Square

2009-03-03T09:16:00.000-08:00

Named after the 2nd Earl of Leicester who purchased four acres of land in 1630, the area has been subject to numerous disputes over land ownership and control, all of which are now resolved.

Leicester Square has the reputation of being THE place to be for entertainment at night, but also has a peaceful park area during the daytime. Here you will find a statue of William Shakespeare standing above a fountain which features a dolphin theme.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 6 - Dean Street

2009-03-01T09:15:00.000-08:00

Dean Street runs parallel with Wardour Street between Oxford Street and Shaftesbury Avenue and is another prime eating location for the young and wealthy who are fancying a slightly less opulent atmosphere for a change.

Here you will find a number of internationally themed restaurants, many of which are award holders. The restaurants include Red Fort, Chowki, Pierre Victoire, Akbar, Hamburger Union, Blues Bistro and Bar, Red Veg, Caf Med, Quo Vadis, and many more.

The visitor will also find several comedy clubs on Dean Street including The Bath House and SoHoHo. Also on Dean Street there is the popular Soho Theatre. One notable club here is the Groucho Club, frequented by several well known people.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 4 - Wardour Street

2009-02-27T09:13:00.000-08:00

Wardour Street has existed, by one name or another, almost since the beginning of mapping in London.

The current name, as applied to the whole length of the street from Leicester Square to Oxford Street only derives from the 1900's. Previous to that only a portion of the current street was named Wardour Street.

Sir Archibald Wardour was the designer of several of the buildings on the street and it derives its name from him.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 3 - Air Street

2009-02-26T09:12:00.000-08:00

Air Street is only a short street, but don't be fooled by the length of this street situated just off Regent Street.

It is a haven for the young and wealthy in London. Here you will find the two most exclusive private clubs and nightspots. funkybuddha is a six star nightclub. You have to register on their guestlist to enjoy admission which is through a keypad entry door and by invitation only.

Music styles include R&B, Hip-Hop, Funky House and Electro. An entry charge is payable and you will need to budget at least 500 UK Pounds or book a table of seven. Another club is Chinawhite, a Chinese themed club with day beds and many opulent features.

Chinawhite is a popular venue for celebrities on Wednesday nights.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 2 - Berkley Street

2009-02-24T09:11:00.000-08:00

Just to the north of Green Park, and situated in the exclusive Mayfair district, you will find Berkeley Street leading to Berkeley Square.

This is an area where you will find a mix of interests for the young and wealthy. The visitor will find several notable restaurants and bars including The Mayfair Club, Nobu Berkeley, another celebrity haunt where the likes of Lindsy Lohan have been spotted., Rosie's Bar, Zen Garden, and Funky Buddha nightclub in Berkeley Square.

Expect a number of celebrities, socialites and models at Funky Budda. Like many of the clubs which are favored by celebrities Funky Budda is a private club and admission is by guest list only.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 1 - Jermyn Street

2009-02-22T09:07:00.000-08:00

A true magnet for the young and wealthy in London, Jermyn Street has very exclusive shops originally catered mainly to the male clientele.

Guide to London - Unknown London

2009-02-19T09:05:00.000-08:00

Big Ben is one of the most famous bells in the world as is the Liberty Bell, and both were cast in the same foundry in East London, you can visit the foundry and see bells being cast as they have been for many hundreds of years in this long established factory.

The Whitechapel foundry is where you will find more information. London also has a `not too well kept` secret waterway system with regular boat trips around the London countryside, bookings are available online.

London walks are something most people don`t even think about, the explorer who wants to wander off the beaten track.

Best Streets in London for the Fun & Wealthy Part 5 - Soho Street

2009-02-17T09:14:00.000-08:00

Only a short street between Oxford Street and Soho Square, yet a magnet for the young and wealthy for it's bars, restaurants and clubs.

On the perimeter of the Soho area, an area once known for the seedier side of life with strip clubs, brothels, clip joints and prostitution.

Now largely cleaned up as an area from it's seedy heydays in the 1960's to 1980's, the sex industry is now very limited in scope, thus allowing areas such as Soho Street to become reborn as popular and cosmopolitan destinations.

Guide to London - Dining Out

2009-02-17T08:27:00.000-08:00

Many areas also tend to cater for the local residents; in Bayswater for instance you will find a few good Middle East style restaurants.

If you're looking for great and varied restaurants, soho london is an excellent choice. If you're interested in high-end restaurants, Mayfair would be a delightful choice too, Forbidden London can help make suggestions and bookings for the best restaurants in London.

Guide to London - Shopping

2009-02-09T07:48:00.000-08:00

London guide - Shopping

In London this is known as 'retail therapy' and is mainly a female ailment! However, London being the friendly city it is we provide plenty of outlets for sufferers. It's a great time for London vacations too.

No matter what part of town your London hotel is situated, all the major brand names, designer boutiques and unique shops will generally be within walking distance, or a few stops on the tube.

Knightsbridge and Kensington hotels are within a short walk of such legends as Harrods and Harvey Nichols to name a few.

Get guestlist to the best London clubs or for advice on finding a London bar with Forbidden London on 0845 0945 195.

Guide to London - Transport

2009-02-06T07:44:00.000-08:00

Guide to London - Transport

All London hotels are near to a tube station, and the London underground's the oldest in Europe. The system is constantly being improved with some 8 million journeys a day made to all parts of London from the centre to the surrounding counties. So if you're planning any trips to London then don't worry about transport, the tube is excellent!

It is a simple to understand system that uses colours to differentiate the lines, so getting around is easy and you don`t even have to speak English to do it. Enjoy the best London Vacations with Forbidden London, or get guestlist entry to London Clubs on 0845 0945 195.