Museums

Museum of London
London Wall
London EC2Y 5HN
Tel: +44 (0)20 7600 3699
+44 (0)870 444 3852
info@museumoflondon.org.uk
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/

Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9PA (Bethnal Green Tube)
Tel: 020 8980 2415
http://www.vam.ac.uk/

British Museum
Great Russell St, London, WC1
Tel: +44 (0)20 7323 8000
information@thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
http://www.british-museum.ac.uk/

Design Museum
Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YD
Tel: 0870 909 9009
information@designmuseum.org
http://www.designmuseum.org/

Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road, London
Tel: +44 (0)20 7416 5320
Fax: +44 (0)20 7416 5374
mailto:mail@iwm.org.ukhttp://www.iwm.org.uk/

Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5011
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/

Science Museum
Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London
Tel: +44 (0)870 870 4868
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/

Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 2RL
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 2000
http://www.vam.ac.uk/
vanda@vam.ac.uk

Florence Nightingale Museum
St Thomas's Hospital, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1
Tel: +44 (0)20 7620 0374
info@florence-nightingale.co.uk
http://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/

Theatres

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Apollo Victoria
17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LL
Box Office 0171 416 6070

Adelphi Theatre
The Strand
London, WC2
Tube: Charing Cross Road
Box Office: 0870 403 0303

Aldwych Theatre
Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DF
Tel: 0870 4000 805

Dominion Theatre
Tottenham Court Road, W1P OAG
Tel: 0870 169 0116

Her Majesty’s Theatre
Haymarket, SW1Y 4QL
Tel: 020 7494 5400

London Palladium
Argyll Street , W1A 3AB
Tel: 020 7494 5570

Lyceum Theatre
Wellington St, London, WC2E 7DA
Tel: 0870 243 9000

Prince of Wales Theatre
Old Compton Street, W1V 6HS
Tube Leicester sq / Tottenham Ct Rd
Tel: 0870 850 9191

Queen’s Theatre
Shaftesbury Ave, W1V 8BA
Tel: 020 7494 5040

Shaftesbury Theatre
Shaftesbury Ave, London, WC2
Tel: 020 7379 5399

Football Clubs

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Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal Stadium
Avenell Road
Highbury
London N5 1BU
Tel: 020 7704 4000
info@arsenal.co.uk
http://www.arsenal.com/

CHARLTON ATHLETIC
The Valley, Floyd Road, Charlton, SE7 8BL
Tel: 020 8333 4000
info@cafc.co.uk
http://www.charlton-athletic.co.uk/

CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB
Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS
Tel: 0870 300 1212
mailto:www.chelseafc.com

FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB
Motspur Park, New Malden, Surrey. KT3 6PT.
Tel: 0870 442 1222
enquiries@fulhamfc.com
http://www.fulhamfc.com/

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOOTBALL CLUB
Bill Nicholson Way, 748 High Road, Tottenham, London N17 0AP
Tel: 0870 420 5000
email@spurs.co.uk
http://www.spurs.co.uk/

WEST HAM UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Boleyn Ground
Green Street
Upton Park
London E13 9AZ
Tel: 020 8548 2748
yourcomments@westhamunited.co.uk
http://www.whufc.com/

Shops

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Debenhams
334-348 Oxford Street
London W1
Tel: +44 (0)20 7580 3000
http://www.debenhams.com/

Fenwick
63 New Bond Street
London W1A 3BS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 9161
http://www.fenwick.co.uk/

Fortnum and Mason
181 Piccadilly
London W1
Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 8040

Hamleys
188-196 Regent Street
London
Tel: +44 (0)20 7494 2000
http://www.hamleys.co.uk/

Harrods
87-135 Brompton Road
London SW1 7XL
Tel: +44 (0)20 7730 1234
http://www.harrods.com/

Harvey Nichols
109 Knightsbridge
London SW1
Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 5000
http://www.harveynicols.com/

John Lewis
Oxford Street
London W1A 1EX
Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 7711
http://www.johnlewis.com/

Liberty
210 Regent Street
London W1R 6AH
Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 1234
http://www.liberty.co.uk/

Selfridges
Oxford Street
London W1A 1AB
Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 1234
http://www.selfridges.co.uk/

Restaurants

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Hard Rock Café
150 Old Park Lane
London W1Y 3LJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7629 0382
http://www.hardrockcafe.com/

Rainforest Café
20 Shaftesbury Avenue
Piccadilly Circus
London W1V 7DB
Tel: +44 (0)20 7434 3111
http://www.therainforestcafe.co.uk/

Simpsons in The Strand
100 Strand
London WC2R 0EW
Tel: +44 (0)20 7836 9112
http://www.simpsons-in-the-strand.co.uk/

Oxo Tower Restaurant
Oxo Tower Wharf
Barge House Street
South Bank
London SE1 9PH
Tel: +44 (0)20 7803 3888
http://www.oxotower.co.uk/

The Fifth Floor Restaurant
Harvey Nichols
109 - 125 Knightsbridge
London SW1X 7RJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 5250
http://www.harveynicols.com/

Planet Hollywood
Trocadero
13 Coventry Street
London W1V 7FE
Tel: +44 (0)20 7287 1000
http://www.planethollywood.com/

Sports Café
80 Haymarket
London SW1Y 4TE
Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 8300
http://www.thesportscafe.com/

TGI Fridays
6 Bedford Street
London WC2E 9HZ
Tel: 020 7379 0585
http://www.tgifridays.co.uk/

Cheers
72 Regent Street
London W1B 5RJ
Tel: 020 7494 3322

Tourist Attractions

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Buckingham Palace
London
SW1A 1AA
Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 4832
Tel: +44 (0)891 505 452
http://www.royal.gov.uk/

Madame Tussauds
Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5LR
Tel: +44 (0)20 7935 6861
http://www.madame-tussauds.com/

St Paul's Cathedral
London
EC4M 8AD
Tel: +44 (0)20 7236 4128
http://www.stpauls.co.uk/

Tower Bridge
London
SE1 2UP
Tel: +44 (0)20 7403 3761
http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/

Kew Gardens
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 3AB
Tel: +44 (0)20 8940 1171
http://www.kew.org/

Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens
London
W8 4PX
Tel: +44 (0)20 7937 9561
http://www.hrp.org.uk/

Tate Modern
Sumner Street
Bankside
London
SE1 9TG
Tel: +44 (0)20 7887 8000
http://www.tate.org.uk/

British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3QQ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7636 1555
http://www.britishmuseum.co.uk/

HMS Belfast
Morgan's Lane
Tooley Street
London, SE1 2JH
Tel: +44 (0)20 7940 6300
http://www.iwm.org.uk/

Westminster Abbey
Dean’s Yard
London
SW1P 3PA
Tel: +44 (0)20 722 5152
http://www.westminster-abbey.org/

MOST POPULAR PLACES TO SEE AND BE SEEN

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MOST POPULAR

Eclipse, Notting Hill, Wimbledon, Parsons Green, Gloucester Road and South Kensington – chain of “cosy and posy” bars, packed with “eye candy”.

Blue Bar, Knightsbridge – nestled beneath the Berkeley Hotel, this “sublimely swanky” hot spot is apparently where the “hip go to sip”.

Chinawhite, Piccadilly – if you can get in, this is the place of choice for socialites and the clubbing elite – cynics warn of “snotty” staff and “pretentious” guests.

Zuma, Knightsbridge – this “exotic yet relaxed” bar and restaurant has survived the initial hype and remains “so hip it hurts”.

All Bar One, various locations – “bright, clean and minimal”, with an over-21 age limit to “keep the kids out”. Critics say they are “boring”, the “Milton Keynes of the chain pubs”.

MEAT MARKETS

Chinawhite – (see above)

Player, Soho – funky and friendly secluded basement but it can become something of a “trendy-boy paradise”.

Eclipse - (see above).

Scala, King’s Cross – “fantastic venue” apparently hosts hot bands, friendly DJs and three well-stocked bars on multiple levels, each with a different style. Its location guarantees a “colourful” crowd.

Prince Bonaparte, Notting Hill – “happening joint”, a hit with those who want a low-key, midweek catch up. But the vibe changes at the weekend when it is taken over by “pre-clubbing power drinkers”.

AFTER WORK

Ling Ling @ Hakkasan, Bloomsbury – “beautiful” bar oozes class. Bring some bling, as prices – which “seem to put off the hoi polloi” – are high.

Jerusalem Tavern, Clerkenwell – “the “opposite of chic”, snug, rustic and popular with nearby office workers for unusual ales. Only open on weekdays and usually crowded.

Baltic, South Bank – pricey but fashionable vodka venue, this minimalist establishment serves creative concoctions to a “moneyed” crowd. It is slightly out of the way but deemed to be “worth the trip”.

Gordon’s, Embankment – visiting this “little wine dungeon” is like stepping back in time with its “brick-lined walls” and “candles stuck in old bottles”. Ideal setting for “a smoky rendezvous”.

Lamb, Bloomsbury – hailed as “possibly the perfect pub”, this old-fashioned watering hole boasts original décor, good ales and a “charming, chatty” atmosphere. Popular with the artistic set.

LATE LICENCE

Library, Hyde Park Corner – A “perfect backdrop for a leisurely drink”, the Lanesborough Hotel bar is favoured by “posh” patrons supping cocktails in sumptuous surroundings. Not suitable for the unrefined.

Plan B, Brixton – “awesome” den is said to be “where the party is at” for a multicultural crowd who appreciate “da best” dance venue south of the river. Located on Brixton’s main drag.

Ling Ling @ Hakkasan (see earlier).

Zuma – (see earlier).

Blue Bar – (see earlier)

TRENDY

Plan B – (see earlier)

Ling Ling @ Hakkasan – (see earlier).

Milk & Honey, Soho – in an area known for “personality-free watering holes”, this is an “oasis” where you don’t have to shout to be heard.

Dragon, Shoreditch – hidden away down a back alley, this “grubby, vibrant, loud” bar is a “fantastic place to chill” with its battered sofas. But it can get “wild”.

Cargo, Shoreditch – nuzzled between railway arches, this “deservedly busy” bar and restaurant attracts a mixed crowd for its eclectic music and “interesting “menu.

COMMUTER

Jerusalem Tavern – (see earlier).

Gordon’s – (see earlier).

Smiths of Smithfield, Smithfield Market – this four-floor former warehouse offers plenty of choice, from a “plush” martini-and-champagne bar to a more basic ground level bar with loud music and fish finger sandwiches.

Market Porter, Borough Market – a little “gem” of a boozer that is “always crowded” and offers “an inspiring range” of beer. With a 6am opening, it is handy for breakfast for traders and others who like to start the day with a pint.

Lamb Tavern, Leadenhall Market – this “lively” boozer is a convenient lunchtime or after-work option with its “traditional” setting and good selection of bottled beers. Closes at about 9.30pm.

GASTRO-PUBS

The Well, Clerkenwell – “well worth the trip” for its constantly changing menu, “large international selection of beers”, and an eccentric crowd of regulars.

Draper’s Arms, Islington – offering “inventive twists on classic British fare”, this backstreet haven is for “well-heeled Islington families”. More suitable for a pint and a chat than a wild night out.

The Westbourne, Notting Hill – despite being condemned as “so full of itself it’s almost unbearable” and “tragically hip”, this place remains popular with a mix of “rockers, artists and American bankers”.

Bull’s Head, Barnes Bridge – “the best jazz at the best price in London” can be allegedly found at this riverside pub, which is commended for being big enough for punters to “hide away from the awful locals”.

Approach Tavern, Bethnal Green – an “old-style East End” pub that sports modern food and staff who appear to be “waiting for Alexander McQueen to hire them”. Attracts an arty crowd who drop in before checking out the gallery upstairs.

SUITS

Milk and Honey – (see earlier).

Annabel’s, Mayfair – private club for “royalty and celebs” that is “oozing old money, confidence and good manners from every pore”. But a younger, more eclectic crowd is said to be revitalising the scene.

Baltic – (see earlier).

Gordon’s – (see earlier).

American Bar, Savoy Hotel – “forever cool” bar that invites guests to “live the dream in the 1930s”. Grown-ups only.

ROMANCE

Bartok, Chalk Farm – “a civilised respite” in a busy area that is perhaps the only live classical music venue in London. Lots of “comfy old sofas and chairs” especially suited to a Sunday chill-out.

Claridge’s Bar, Mayfair – “one of the swankiest bars in all London” where patrons often partake of vintages from the Champagne Library or cigars in the fumoir. Some find it “stuffy”.

Dove, Hammersmith – this “olde worlde” pub offers riverside views, a wide choice of Belgian beers and “tasty fare”. Named as the smallest public bar in the Guinness Book of Records, it once attracted the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Graham Greene.

Gordon’s – (see earlier).

Library – (see earlier).

London Out of Hours

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BRITISH MUSEUM
Great Russell Street WC1 (020-7323 8299)
Thur-Fri 10am-8.30pm
Great Court open Thur-Sat 9am-11pm

Not all of the British Museum’s galleries stay open till late, but you can usually see areas such as the major exhibitions and the Greek, Roman and Egyptian galleries.  Its Great Court bar and restaurant facilities stay open even later
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/

MUSEUM IN DOCKLANDS
No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, E14 (0870 444 3957)
Weds 6pm-8pm

This offshoot of The Museum of London is housed in a Georgian warehouse.  Interactive galleries take you on a journey from Roman times to its ‘Sailor Town’ heyday and late-night opening sees the bar stay open until 11pm.
www.museumindocklands.org.uk

NATIONAL GALLERY
Trafalgar Square, WC2 (020-7747 2885)
Weds 10am-9pm

View European works from 1250 to 1900.  There is also music from Royal College of Music students until 7.30pm and a cash bar in the Sainsbury Wing.  There are usually free talks and tours beginning at 6.30pm.
www.nationalgallery.org.uk

SAATCHI GALLERY
County Hall, South Bank, London SE1 (020-7928 8195)
Sun-Thur 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm

Media celeb artists, including Tracey Emin, the Chapman Brothers and Damien Hirst, jostle for position with new talent.  Open late every night of the week, with last entry at 9,15pm on Friday and Saturday.
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk

SIR JOHN SOANE’S MUSEUM
13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WCW (020-7405 2107)
First Tues of every month 6pm-9pm

An eclectic collection of antiquities, from medieval stained glass to 19^th-century nails.  Highlights include three Canalettos and fragments from the 13^th-century Palace of Westminster.  Once a month, the museum stays open until 9pm, with the next dates Tues 2 Nov, Tues 7 Dec and Jan 4.  The absence of electricity in some rooms means atmospheric candlelit viewings.
www.soane.org

TATE BRITAIN
Millbank, SW1 (020-7887 8888)
First Fri of every month 10am-9pm

The first Friday of the month is designated Late At Tate, with live entertainment, talks and tours.  The next event (Tues 5 Nov) includes entertainment from Diesel New Music Awards winners, the Hordes, plus a panel discussion by contemporary artists on the theme “What does it mean to be young and British?”.  There’s also half-price combined entry (£4) to the Turner Prize and Gwen and Augustus John exhibitions.
www.tate.org.uk

TATE MODERN
Bankside, SE1 (020-7887 8000)
Fri and Sat 10am-10pm
This vast gallery in a former power station is open late at weekends – so you can do a culture stop on the way to a pub or club.  On-site bars and restaurants have late hours too.  Head here in a group (minimum 15 people) and you can book a private evening tour of the permanent collection and gallery architecture plus dinner at Café 2 overlooking the Thames for £33.50 a head.
www.tate.org.uk

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Cromwell Road, SW7 (020-7942 2000)
Wed and last Fri of the month 10am-10pm, Runway Rocks Fri 26 Nov, last fashion show 8.30pm (020-7942 2211)
Midweek late-opening is a good way to beat the crowds to popular exhibitions such as Black British Style, while its monthly event Friday Late is a chance to enjoy performance art, music and fashion.  This month’s event is Runway Rocks, a fashion show featuring Swarovski jewels created by designers such as Johnny Rocket and Elizabeth Galton.  Free entry.
http://www.vam.ac.uk/

Late Night Libraries

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BRITISH LIBRARY
St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, NW1 (020-7412-7332).
Tues 9.30am-8pm, free.

Home of the UK’s literary outpourings with a permanent exhibition of 200 of the nation’s most treasured works in the John Ritblat Gallery, literary talks in the bookshop and conference centre and changing displays in the Pearson Gallery.  Writer in The Garden – tracing the place of Eden and other gardens in our imagination – begins Fri 5 Nov
www.bl.uk

THE WOMEN’S LIBRARY
London Metropolitan University, Old Castle Street, E1 (020-7320 2222)
Thurs 9.30am-8pm

More than 60,000 books and pamphlets, plus photographs, posters, postcards and recordings.  The current exhibition is Iron Ladies:  Women in Thatcher’s Britain, with related evening tours, films and talks.
http://www.thewomenslibrary.ac.uk/

Cinemas

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THE GATE
87 Notting Hill Gate, W11 (020-7727 4043)
Late shows Friday and Saturday
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/

ODEON MARBLE ARCH
Edgware Road, W2
ODEON LEICESTER SQUARE, WC2
ODEON KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, W8 (0871 224 4007)
Late shows usually start just before midnight Friday and Saturday, with a choice of two films.
www.odeon.co.uk

FELTHAM CINEWORLD
Leisure West, Air Park Way, Feltham, Middx (0871 220 8000)
Friday and Saturday late-night shows start around 12.15am.  There is a good selection of Bollywood films alongside Hollywood staples.  Saturday morning screenings for children at 10am, plus lunchtime ‘classic’ on Mondays.
http://www.cineworld.co.uk/

Thrills & Spills

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COLONY CLUB
24 Hertford Street, W1 (020-7495 5000).
Casino Sun-Fri 2pm-6am, Sat 1pm-4am.

Colony Club’s proximity to the Hilton and Metropolitan hotels ensures it gets a steady stream of high-rollers among guests.  A sale privée for the serious punters, and the usual tables, plasma screens and lively bar for the rest of us.
www.stanleycasinos.com

THE SPORTSMAN CASINO
Old Quebec Street, W1 (020-7518 0000)

The Sportsman Casino is the oldest London Clubs venue.  When it first opened in 1969 it was a destination that attracted real sporting heroes – Muhammed Ali, Bobby Moore and Bobby Charlton among them.  When it re-opens, later this winter, it will boast a new location and plus refurbishment, with a comfortable sports lounge where you can watch all the major fixtures.  Upstairs they’re adding a dice table alongside blackjack, punto banco, slots and roulette.  Brasserie-style and ‘comfort’ dishes will be served until 3am under the watchful eye of ex-Landmark Hotel chef, Sascha Mueller.  For opening and membership details, visit its website.
www.thesportsmancasino.com

GOLDEN NUGGETT
23-32 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1 (020-7439 0099)
Casino Sun-Fri 2pm-6am, Sat 2pm-4am.

This ‘Vegas-style’ casino close to Chinatown lacks Monte Carlo’s style, but does boast acres of slot machines.  All the usual table games, plus electronic roulette.
www.london-clubs.co.uk

LES AMBASSADEURS
5 Hamilton Place, W1 (020-7495 5555)
Casino Sun-Fri 2pm-6am, Sat 2pm-4am (dinner until 3am, Sun 2.30am).

Les Ambassadeurs has views across Hyde Park and an excellent restaurant.  It costs £1,000 for lifetime membership. Get in with an existing member and you’ll pay a very reasonable £55 for three courses and wine.
www.london-clubs.co.uk

THE MINT CASINO
43-45 Cromwell Road, SW7 (020-7589 4041)
Sun-Fri 1.45pm-6am, Sat 1.45pm-4am.

This Kensington casino has two large gaming areas and offers three-card poker alongside the usual games.  Punters can also take advantage of its complimentary buffet and the extensive bar.
www.stanleycasinos.com

PALM BEACH
30 Berkeley Street, W1 (020-7493 6585).
Sun-Fri 12.30pm-6am, Sat 12.30pm-4am

A good glamour choice because of its stunning Art Deco setting in a former Mayfair hotel.  Progressive stud poker alongside the usual games.  A smarter-than-usual dress code (collared shirt and jacket) means you must dress up.
www.stanleycasinos.com

THE RENDEZVOUS
14 Old Park Lane, W1 (020-7491 8586).
Mon-Fri 2pm-6am, Sat 2pm-4am.

Another London Clubs venue with good sports coverage, online sports betting, dinner and mezze menus, plus high-stakes gaming area.
www.london-clubs.co.uk

RITZ CLUB
150 Piccadilly, W1 (020-7499 1818)
Mon-Fri noon-6am, Sat noon-4am

The place for serious James Bond action.  The £1,000 membership is high, and so are the stakes.  But the menu is the most lavish of any of the London casinos with full-on Chinese, Lebanese, Thai and Indian options in addition to extensive European choices.  Contact membership secretary, Tracey Keymer, for details.
http://www.theritzclub.com/

Greyhound Tracks

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ROMFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM
Coral Romford Stadioum
London Road, Romford, Essex (01708 762 345)
Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 6.30pm-10.40pm
Admission from £1.50 weekdays, £4 weekends

Journey to the fringes of Essex for a night at this Coral stadium.  Until Mon 29 Nov, groups of six get admission and racecard, fast food, £1 better voucher, two drinks and return admission voucher for £10 (Mon & Wed) and £14 (Fri & Sat) via Lastminute.com
www.lastminute.com

WALTHAMSTOW STADIUM
Chingford Road, E4 (020 -498 3300).
Tues, Thurs & Sat 6.30pm-10.30pm, admission £6 (includes race card).

This classic Thirties track attracted Amy Johnson to its opening night and has featured in countless fashion shoots and films.  It also pulls in around £50 million in on-site bets a year (six times that in betting shop stakes) and the restaurant gets booked up weeks in advance.  Groups of six get a saver deal (food, two drinks, two bets) for £14.50 a head.
www.wsgreyhound.so.uk

WIMBLEDON STADIUM
GRA Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane, SW17, (0870 840 8905)
Tues, Fri & Sat 7.30pm-10.30pm, admission £5.50, child £2.75, under sixes free.
This South London track attracts a cross section of punters and hosts regular special events.  If you go in a group of six, you can get entry and racecard, two free drink, fast-food meal and £1 bet for £9 a head.
http://www.wimbledonstadium.co.uk/

Bangers & Crash

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GRA Wimbledon Stadium,
Plough Lane,
SW17
(01252 322 920)
£15, concs £8.

Wimbledon circuit is Britain’s premier stock-car venue and you can watch after-dark race meetings on Sunday afternoons throughout the winter.  On Sun 14 Nov, it hosts the National Bangers 2004 Championship of the World – the perfect antidote to seamless Formula 1 racing with smoking engines, shredded metal and dodgem-car tactics.  Action begins at 5pm and goes on late into the evening.  The event is for cars over 1800cc and attracts leading UK drivers.  Expect extreme fender-bending as they attempt to bash the title from current champion Dave Vincent.  For tickets and other race meetings, including Mini & Metro Madness on Sun 12 Dec, visit its website.

http://www.stockcar.co.uk/

Speed Demons

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The Raceway,
Central Warehouse,
North London Freight Terminal,
York Way, N1 (020-7833 1000).

Feel the need for Formula 1 style action at cocoa time? Then head to London’s best indoor karting circuit equipped with 270cc Bowman Storm Karts for the Red Eye Special beginning at 10pm.  You’ll need a minimum of 15 people and the session costs £45 a head.  That includes race kits and safety briefing, 10-minute warm up then two 25-min race sessions.  There’s a proper prize winner at the trackside bar.  For online bookings and information on other deals, visit its website.
http://www.theraceway.net/

Sport & Leisure

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DAVID LLOYD LEISURE
Typical opening times Mon-Fri 6am-10.30pm,
Sat & Sun 7am-11pm (0870 888 3015).

Fifteen clubs in and around London.
www.davidlloydleisure.co.uk

ESPORTA
Typical opening hours Mon-Fri 6.30am-11pm
(0870 739 0039)

Sixteen clubs in and around London
www.esporta.com

THE HARBOUR CLUB
Watermeadow Lane, SW6 (020 7371 7700).
Mon-Fri 6.30am-11.30pm, Sat & Sun 8am-11pm

Exclusive health club.
www.harbourclub.co.uk


HOGARTH HEALTH CLUB
Airedale Avenue, W4 (020 8995 4600).
Mon-Fri 6am-11pm (pool closes 10.45pm),
Sat & Sun 8am-9pm

Membership from £65 per month with no joining fee
www.hogarthgroup.co.uk


HOLMES PLACE
Typical opening hours
6.30am-10.30pm.

More than 30 clubs in and around London.
www.holmesplace.com


LAMBTON PLACE HEALTH CLUB
Lambton Place, Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 7229 2291)
Mon-Fri 6.15am-11pm, Sat & Sun 8.30am-9pm

Membership from £65 a month with no joining fee.
www.hogarthgroup.co.uk


SLIM JIM’S HEALTH CLUB
1 Finsbury Avenue, Broadgate, EC2 (020 7247 9982)
Mon 6.45pm-Fri 8pm.

The City’s only 24-hour gym.
www.slim-jims.co.uk


SPRING HEALTH CLUB
81 Belsize Park Gardens,
NW3 (020 7483 6800).
Mon-Fri 6.30am-10pm,
Sat & Sun 9am-8pm.

Hampstead branch of this small chain.
www.springhealth.net


SOUTH BANK CLUB
124-30 Wandsworth Road, SW8 (020-7622 6866)
Mon-Fri 6.30am-11pm, Sat & Sun 9am-8pm

Squash a speciality.
www.southbankclub.co.uk


THE THIRD SPACE
13 Sherwood Street,
W1 (020 7439 6333).
Mon-Fri 6.30am-11pm,
Sat & Sun 8.30am-8.30pm

GP and alternative health therapists on site.
www.thethirdspace.com


URBAN GOLF
33 Great Pulteney Street, W1 (020 7434 4300).
Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun noon-10.30pm.

You can play some of the best courses in the world in the heart of Soho at Urban Golf.  The 6,000 sq.ft. venue has state-of-the-art golf simulators featuring 50 golf courses, including St. Andrews and Pebble Beach.  You can turn up alone or in a group and get coaching from resident golf pros.  There’s no membership or dress code and, unlike the stuffier clubs, women can both play and have a drink at the bar.  It’s £30 per simulator for an hour (for two people) or £35 for a half-hour lesson from a pro.
http://www.urbangolf.co.uk/

Tenpin Bowling

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ACTON MEGABOWL
Royale Leisure Park, Western Avenue,
Park Royal, W3 (0871 550 1010).
Mon-Thurs noon-11.30pm, Fri noon-1am,
Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-11.30pm,
£9.45 two games £3 third game, child £6.45/£2.

With 28 bowling lanes, US pool tables, FX simulator, arcade games and bar.
www.megabowl.co.uk


AIRPORT BOWL
Bath Road, Harlington,
Middx (0870 062 8888)
Mon-Thurs 10am-midnight,
Fri 10am-3am, Sat 8am-3am,
Sun 8am-midnight.

Shoe hire £1, bowling £2.20-£3.75, child £1.95
More than 30 leagues play at this centre and there’s an on-site pro shop.
www.airport-bowl.co.uk


HOLLYWOOD BOWL FINCHLEY
Great Northern Leisure Park,
Finchley High Road, N12 (020 8446 6667)
10am-11.30pm. 
Bowling £3-£4.20, child £2.25-£3.30,
(inc admission/shoe hire).

With 26 lanes, this is a popular group destination.
www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk


ROWANS BOWL
10 Stroud Green Road, N4 (020 8800 1950).
Sun-Thurs 10.30am-12.30am,
Fri-Sat 10.30am-2.30am.
Admission £1-3, shoe hire £1. 
Bowling £2.50-£3.50, child £2-3.

Snacks and buffet meals, plus pool tables and DJs.
http://www.rowans.co.uk/

Pool & Snooker

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POOL AND SNOOKER