Young For Livin'

You don’t have to max the credit card to have a great time in London!

easmgr — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:32:22 +0000

London is a great city to be young in! Night life, music, film, culture, you name it and London has got more of it than just about anywhere else. There’s just one problem and we all know what it is, it is just soooo…expensive. Rent, food, transport for God’s sake, and so much of that wonderful entertainment. Most of us are looking at finishing our uni lives with massive debts anyway and that’s just from the fees, but living in London can only help that debt grow big time. Lets face it once we’ve committed to those fees by signing up for our course a lot of us just decide to forget how much debt we are storing up and have a good time and oh that student credit card becomes just so tempting on a Saturday night.

So it is a good idea to remember that there are some things you can do in the city that don’t cost an arm and a leg. There are cheap tickets to be found during the day in cinemas and the National Film Theatre charges £5 for every film on a Tuesday. You can also get excellent value tickets from the Theatre Box Office in Leicester square and in the morning from the National Theatre Box office. Bargains like these can be found with a bit of effort for most things. I’ve also found that there are some great free comedy nights around especially at the Camden Head on Upper Street Islington. The deal is that the gig is free but if you like what you have seen you put some money into a bucket at the end of the night.

The key to finding the bargains that the city offers is to do a lot of research and a little leg work. Student life should be fun but it is a good idea to save where you can while still having the best time you can, after all those debts will have to be paid off one day.

London transforms into a party haven at night

easmgr — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:00:45 +0000

Often wondered how London has become much more than just the Royal Capital? The cool nightlife has turned London into ‘The Vegas of England’!

Indie, Pop, Rock, whatever music you enjoy, London has engraved the fabric of clubbing in the night as an extravaganza patented to the party lovers of London that turn into the hippest hot spots throughout London and fire up the huge spaces occupied by many shamelessly ultra- glamorous clubs like Pacha, KOKO, Corsica Studios, Ministry of Sound and many more!

All licensed clubs offer utmost security and safe environment to venture out in the night along with the opportunity to taste some great food and exquisite liquor. So what are you waiting for? Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the glamorous night clubs of London!

Top Five Manchester Nightspots

easmgr — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 05:00:21 +0000

Say what you will about Manchester (what exactly?) but there is simply no denying the fact that this gritty city in the north plays host to some of the most banging nightlife to be found anywhere in the UK. It wouldn’t be fair to call any of the below examples hidden gems as they’re anything other than shy and retiring, but chances are if you’ve never tried them out for yourself, you’ve no idea what you’re missing!The Mint Lounge – Occupying a prime location on Manchester’s Oldham Street, thousands of clubbers confidently claim that the Mint Lounge offers the best packages of any in the city. It certainly serves up a few rare surprises anyway, not to mention the longest-running weekly event in Manchester and some amazing disco nights to boot.

Pure – If bigger is better then Pure is simply the best. Each and every weekend you’ll find at least 2,000 throbbing clubbers with their designer clothes and silver jewellery descending on Pure’s huge dance floors and sumptuous lounges. Most of the events held are aimed at an over 25s clientele, which serve as a welcome break from the teen-filled haunts occupying most of the city. The Factory – One of the most eclectic and entertaining clubs you’ll find in the UK today, The Factory is run by Peter Hook of New Order fame and delivers amazingly varied clubbing over three very different floors. From old-school Hacienda nostalgia to mind-scrambling dubstep and all else besides, you name it and it’s on the menu here.

Star and Garter – Blink and you’ll miss it…most have no idea that the less than impressive and nondescript exterior of the Star and Garter hides the longest running and perhaps most highly revered indie night in all of Manchester. This is a good place to try out if you’re trying to avoid everything making waves in the mainstream charts – you won’t hear anything of the sort. Tiger Lounge – Last but not least, the Tiger Lounge manages to capture a wonderful 60s vibe without ever crossing over into cliché cheesiness. Also one of the best if you’re adamant on having a very late one.

Get out of town

easmgr — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:39:06 +0000

OK, so we all know that London is the best city in the world and that everyone is insanely jealous that we get to live in the cultural and especially musical centre of the universe. Even hip New Yorkers want to come and live in London; that’s why so many American rock bands are making their home here. But even though London is fantastic, we all need to take a holiday now and then- so where’s the best place for a Londoner to take a break?

After all, there’s no point in going to a city which tries to compete with ours, somewhere like Barcelona or Rome. We might as well go somewhere which has a completely different vibe and atmosphere. Somewhere that knows exactly where it stands in the sliding scale of top European cities, and doesn’t care that it only just scrapes into the Top Ten. Somewhere like Amsterdam.

I know what you’re thinking; and no, I’m not just suggesting Amsterdam for a holiday because of their ȁCcoffee shopsȁD and relaxed attitude towards the sex trade (although any tourist really should take a walk through the red light district just to be amazed at how brazen the whole place is), the city is one of those rare cities that manages to feel like a small town. With its canals, bridges and picturesque squares crammed with tulips, the city feels like it hasn’t changed much in years, perhaps even generations.

And all that’s before I even get started on the night life, which almost rivals fair London for variety. As a student, I once spent a crazy long-weekend in an auberge de jeunesse Amsterdam and never even used my bed. A couple of times I slept on the sofas of locals I had met in bars and clubs, and the other night I passed out in the corner of a revolving gay bar where, rather creepily, someone covered me with a blanket!

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There is magic in the air

easmgr — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:36:20 +0000

Yes you live in London. And yes there are plenty of amazing and unusual quirky little clubs that you could mooch on down to, and there are heaps of cool bars that you could hang at. But… Have you ever considered magician hire london? I said it! Magician hire, maybe it sounds like the most uncool thing you have ever had suggested to you, but hold up… You are wrong. There are magicians for hire in london that can literally blow you away.

Magicians are not just for children anymore. If you have a special occasion that you want to make extra special or liven up in a way that no one would ever expect, or maybe you just want to splash out on something a little different for your Friday night. Well, magicians are the new Nandos, basically they rock!

Close up magicians can be hired for private parties and gatherings are perfect for impressing the adults. These magicians are not your normal kids play party act, they are complete professional illusionist and they are a pleasure to watch work.

If you are feeling a little magic is just what is needed to spice up your Friday night then start looking online. There are literally loads of magicians for hire but watch out as the really great ones are booked up a long time in advance so you will need to get in there early, or look out for cancellations. You want a magician that is truly going to leave your friends amazed.

Try to find a magician who has got good reviews and recommendations from other pleased customers as this way you can be assured you are receiving quality. The last thing you want is a magician that is a flop! That is most certainly going to be a party killer and your friends will be left wishing they hit the town instead…

Try something different

easmgr — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:34:57 +0000

Sometimes, going out on the weekend, having a few drinks and dancing the night away can get a bit boring. Only sometimes, mind you. Every now and then, me and my mates like to try something a bit different. Nothing too weird, mind you; ever since that ill-advised trip to a slightly seedy burlesque club that was actually more of a fetish night, we’ve steered clear of anything that describes itself as “risqué”. After all, we’re teachers, nurses or work in biomedical jobs – we don’t really do risqué! I’ll never forget Mark’s face when he got persuaded onto the stage to assist with one of the musical numbers…

Viva Cake is one of my personal favourites, a 50s tea dance with a difference; waitresses on roller skates, a knitting circle and sexy outfits that would have had my Grandma tutting and rolling her eyes. The music is a mix of everything from genuine waltzes and quicksteps to punk and cheesy disco tunes. OK, the might not sound much different from your regular nights out of drinks and dancing, but the chance to dress up in some ludicrous 50s-with-a-twist outfits definitely elevates Viva Cake above the run of the mill Saturday night.

If you’re one of those people who think romance is dead and that we all die alone, then Down with Dating is the night for you. A monthly get-together, based around the concept of speed-dating but with the eventual aim being to put off as many people as possible, some of the questions I’ve faced on previous occasions have been “Which tropical disease are you most like?” and “Do you mind that I still share a bed with my mother?” Don’t forget it’s all good fun – no-one takes themselves too seriously here. And bizarrely one of my friends actually met her current boyfriend at the Down with Dating Christmas party…

Swanning it in Stockwell

easmgr — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:03:36 +0000

Those of us night-lovers south of the river have long been aware of a really rocking venue for fun club nights on both Fridays and Saturdays – the Swan at Stockwell. Literally across the road from Stockwell tube station, and with several bus routes heading north, south, west and east, this lively pub with a club on top has been a local favourite for years, but is also easy to get to for clubbers from across the city.

Admission to the club is through a door at the side, on the Stockwell Road entrance. Every weekend, long queues of young people testify to the club’s popularity. Originally an Irish pub playing Irish music in the upstairs club, the Swan soon branched out to offer all types of music, but especially folk and pop.

In recent years the club has also joined the circuit for ‘look-alike'and, perhaps more importantly, ‘sound-alike'bands who dress up and play great hits from groups such as Abba, Queen, the Rolling Stones, and AC/DC.

The Swan begins to fill up from about 7 pm, and, as I indicated, queues for admission begin to form from about 10 pm. The queue is always good natured, with the doormen or bouncers joking and laughing with the crowd.

Once inside, it is quite common for the pub to include one free drink with the admission price. Usually this is a beer that is on promotion, a particular wine, or an alcopop. Since I quite like to drink Johnnie Walker blue label when I am out, I usually give my free drink voucher to whatever clubber catches my eye. I hope that this goodwill engendered will improve my evening in other ways later on!

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London Loves Everyone

easmgr — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:34:59 +0000

London as a city caters to all and sundry. The nightlife beckons to everyone for fun and frolic. The best thing about this city is no one can head home disappointed because London has ensured that it will provide for everyone. It is the variation and the variety that wins everybody’s heart out here. There will never be a dearth of entertainment in London.

If eating is your main concern, it hardly suffices to say you are in the right city. In fact you are in the best city if world cuisine is your passion. From Malay to Jamaican food to fusions of every kind, if a kind of food in not found here, then probably it doesn’t exist. For the culturally inclined there are a variety of operas, theatricals, jazz clubs and comedy nights everyday.

For the hip-hop and happening, there is such a diverse mix of nightclubs to choose from. London takes care to cater to everyone according to personal styles and preferences. For example, if you want a Bollywood night, then there will be a club specifically designed to provide that kind of atmosphere, or if you and your peer group are into gothic style, then you can head to a club which will make you feel the beat. But it’s important to be careful while dancing as it can cause neck injury. Apart from dancing and boozing, there are casinos and gaming arcades open till late night, not to mention the shopping areas. On weekends these places can be quite crowded as everyone heads out to feel the humdrum of this great city.

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Night Out On Brick Lane

easmgr — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:34:38 +0000

We all love it when the weekend comes. But for us young people most of which live in London on a very small wages to begin with we find it hard to find options for what to do that fits in with our time and financial constraints. I find myself quite often dressing up a night in with my girlfriend to make spending a cheap night with a DVD and a microwave meal really special. She seems to be getting wind of it now so I need to start finding other things to do that doesn’t cost very much money.

When me an my friend who get a free pass for the night – free pass meaning our girlfriends are off doing something else and we can get up to whatever we like – we find the cheapest and best way to get as drunk as possible in the shortest amount of time for the least amount of money.

What we did the other night after finishing work is pop along to the East End of London to Brick Lane where you will be inundated with people touting you to go to their establishment. The good thing about this is it gives you the opportunity to haggle and get the best offer when it comes to the price of the meal. The other good thing is you can also drink quite cheaply as most places along there are bring your own. Not only do you get a nice meal but you can also get absolutely hammered for under £30. Beware through that after a lot of curry and beer you might want to look up an adult Underjams Review online before commencing on such an occasion!

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Spending London Night Life in Trafalgar Square

easmgr — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:34:24 +0000

Whenever tourists visit London, a place that they surely visit is Trafalgar Square. It is a very popular tourist attraction for tourists who come from around the world. But most people visit Trafalgar Square during the day and see the pigeons. However, the night life in Trafalgar Square is also quite exciting. It is a very popular hot spot for party goers and stuffed with plenty of restaurants which offer world class cuisines, bars which offer drinks from all over the world and clubs which are always stuffed with clubbers.

In Trafalgar Square, the Rockwell Hotel bar is very popular. The design of the hotel bar is very unique. It is so made that there are no barriers within the hotel bar and which makes it look larger and more open than it actually is. The interior decoration is awe inspiring as well. The decorator has used a lot of glass and leather to give it a very classy look. The people who visit this hotel bar are mainly the business men from London who seek a relaxing break from their hectic and busy schedule.

The Playroom is another bar near Trafalgar Square which is quite well decorated and polished. It is decorated with Art Deco lighting and zebra skin leather. It has a large piano. It is famous for holding Burlesque performances which are responsible for bringing famous celebrity singers and which will also inspire you to join pole dancing courses!

You can also visit The End, a hand where many popular DJs have played. Another very popular bar near Trafalgar square is Akbar. What is unique about Akbar is its Indian decoration. The architecture of the bar is inspired from Mogul architecture. It keeps a collection of drinks from all over the world. You can also look forward to the Indian snacks that this bar has to offer. They are mouth watering.

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