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:
Stock up at: Gerry's Wines and Spirits, Soho, which boasts the UK's largest selection of exotic and rare spirits to impress your guests with, as well as a great wall of fame.
Sip with: Meri Meri's metallic straws, because a little sparkle is always a good idea.
Last minute drinks and snacks: Your drink of choice, delivered to your door by Bevy - the service that offers a choice of spirits, wines, cigarettes and snacks to your door. Not bad.
Listen to: The Disco Fever playlist on Spotify, which has everything from CHIC to Candi Statton. People are saying disco is back, but we think it's timeless – it was never really gone.
