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:
For a morning filled with regrets;
Sweat it out: At KXU, London's new 'it' gym in Chelsea. Alternatively, go for one of their relaxing treatments instead.
Drink: Press London's Charcoal Lemonade with lavender and activated charcoal. Hydration is key, after all.
Get brunch at: Parlour, Kensal Rise. While they serve energising juices and avocado toast for the health-conscious, we'd rather go for their home-style hash brown with eggs (any style) and a big glass of Bucks Fizz.
Or just do it all over again.
