How to party in London: a new generation of hedonism
From the free-love of baby-boomers, via the alcopop debauchery of the 90s, we've entered an age of abstemiousness. Or have we? It may seem that Millennials are too caught up in mindfulness and juicing to really let loose – but this new generation is re-defining and refining hedonism.
Gone are the nights of grungy all-night raves, glow-sticks and binge drinking, making room for more sophisticated and sexier hedonism to sweep in. The 'it' crowd are now raising glasses in the plushest of cocktail bars and pilgrimaging to the exclusive members' clubs deemed uncool five years ago.
In short, aesthetics is now of the uppermost importance in the London party scene, hand in hand with sharing your night on social media . If the loo isn't Instagramable, and your party-shoes can't be Kira Kira'd (we'll explain later) ditch 'em. Here's where London comes alive at night:
If you want to go and shake your tail-feather:
Loulous, 5 Hertford Street: Instagramable as hell and with a returning celebrity clientele, Loulous is always a good idea.
The Arts Club, Mayfair: Its home was founded by creatives in 1863, and hidden away on the lower-ground floor is the hottest new nightclub, Leo's, designed by Dinmore Studio.
The Scotch of St James: Has been the playground of every major rock'n'roll name since 1965, and still never disappoints. An age old hero.
The Box, Soho: It may have dropped the ball for a moment, but we can assure you that Soho's most debaucherous-yet-reputable spot is back on top form, and frequented by the best of the best.
