Best Party in the World

I have traveled around the world doing business and have done my share of clubbing but I have to say that the best city to party in is London, England. The party always starts early and lasts all night long. The locals are very friendly and treat tourists as if they have known them all their life.

I had the extreme pleasure to be in London for New Year’s. There were so many New Year’s Eve parties in London it was hard to choose which one to go to. So I decided to go to as many as I could to get a good taste of the town and how they celebrated the turning of a brand new year. I started out at a restaurant for dinner and festivities were already in progress. It was such a friendly atmosphere; customers and staff were enjoying each other a great deal.

After dinner I moved on to a New Year party at a local pub. The place was packed as a band played live music and people danced and drank and everybody was having a great time. What I noticed most was how everybody was getting along so well. It didn’t matter where anybody was from; on this night everybody was from London. It seemed strange to not see a fight break out as people had too much to drink. There were no fights that I witnessed the whole night.

I moved on to the clubbing scene and hit a few nightclubs that were offering party specials. Every club I went into was packed to capacity and everybody was enjoying the night. London is a special place to be on New Years because it seems like every resident of the city is out celebrating; young and old all seeing the year in together. I liked how that felt and made a mental note to make sure I came back to London for next New Year’s Eve.

When there were fifteen minutes left until the official start of the new year, everybody flooded into the streets. The entire city was out in the streets of London waiting for midnight. The London nightlife was alive and well and the feeling was intoxicating. There was so much energy among the people. When the clock hit midnight fireworks went off, people were toasting each other, hugging and kissing each other, and it seemed to be no shortage of love. This was a party I would not soon forget.

Another Year, Another City

Fifteen years ago I decided that I would bring in each New Year at a different city. I’ve been to New York, Vegas, Los Angeles, and several smaller cities in between. This year I have decided to cross the pond and experience some New Year's Eve parties in London. I have some friends that live there so I’ll be spending an exciting two weeks in England.

I have heard that the nightlife in London is very exciting; I can’t wait to experience for myself. I’ll fly into London on December 30 and spend my first night with my friends. I’ve booked a room at a hotel that is hosting a New Year party and will take advantage of that as well as several parties up and down the main drag in London. It should be an interesting way to bring in the New Year as this is the first time I’ve been out of the United States during the turn of the year.

I was told to be sure to check out some R & B clubs in the west end of London; they say the jazz is unbelievable. I’ve never been much into clubbing but for the sake of the experience I’ll have to do a bit of that as well I suppose. The travel agency I booked my vacation with gave me a book full of places I should check out while I am in town. It should be a lot of fun and I’m really looking forward to my trip.

The literature I have read explains that the nightlife is far different than what it is in the states. The violence we might see inside and outside the big clubs in the US doesn’t exist in London. People take care of one another and it’s a very friendly atmosphere.

I actually did some research and inquired about the biggest New Year's Eve parties in London and ordered tickets for two of them. I want to be able to say I was at the hottest party in London on New Years; bragging rights are everything. I would guess I’ll be sleeping most of January 1 because I plan to stay up most of the night getting my fill of what London has to offer. Seeing that jet lag will probably kick in about that time, I might be sleeping through till the third, but it will be well worth every second.

Working at the Carwash, Yeah! 70s Nights at London Nightclub, a Prep Guide

Who doesn’t love a bit of 70s cheese? Only the people that were around in the decade and have the embarrassing photos to prove it. Whether you go a little red in the cheeks thinking about the decade or not, there's no more wholesome fun than a Carwash night at London nightclubs. These are more common than you might think -- we have a look at hair, makeup and fashion tips for that authentic post-hippy look.

What to wear

Bellbottoms and lime green are part of the memory of any 70s kid. However, there was a lot more to 70s fashion than just these base iconic looks. The caftan was big in the 70s, and while it certainly isn’t seen as sexy, it is authentic! Ethnic fashions were big in the decade as well, so look for pieces like kimonos, djellaba and jalabiyas (loose Eastern robes) for your London nightclub jaunt. Cheesecloth, trouser suits, and platform soles are some of the well-known 70s looks that you can copy.

Putting your face on

Go for glam when you’re doing your 70s night makeup for London nightclubs. Think silver eyeshadow, bright red lipstick, smoky colors and blood-red nail polish. Pencil-thin eyebrows were the order of the day, if you’re dedicated enough to the cause! Another phenomenon of the decade was blush -- much more often used than it is now.

Get ready to dance to…

You'll be grooving along to artists like the Carpenters, Jimi Hendrix, John Denver, the Eagles, Wings, Steely Dan, the Beegees, Led Zeppelin, the Who, the Ramones, Sex Pistols, Pink Floyd … the list goes on! Practice your air guitar for when the DJ starts playing Zep or Black Sabbath, and your shuffle bop for when the Jackson 5 comes on the speakers.

You can get into the spirit of the 70s nights at your fave London nightclub by hiring DVDs of the Brady Bunch or Doctor Who, and checking out old episodes of the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Be ready to talk about Frank Lloyd Wright and cognitive psychology … and you’re set for one heck of a party!

London Nightclub Soul Fridays and Saturdays -- What You'll Be Hearing

Not every nightclub is into playing hardcore electronica or the Billboard Top 40. You'll find that as more nightclubs spring up around London, there is also a lot more specialization in the sound and personality of the clubs. There are also a lot more clubs doing specialty nights for different audiences, and a popular theme at the moment is Soul Nights. We're looking at some of the classic artists that you can expect to hear, as well as some new stuff in soul that nightclubs in London are playing. Grab a glass of wine and put on your best crooning face!

The Blackbyrds

They were hot in the late 70s and early 80s, and The Blackbyrds will be flying high at Soul Fridays and Saturdays again in London! They are still getting heaps of listens and reviews on the top Soul sites -- you can expect to hear classic singles like Walking in Rhythm, Don't Know What to Say, Happy Music and Rock Creek Park.

Rodney Franklin

He's had a huge career, spanning nearly 30 years from 1970 to 1999. The Groove and Stay on in The Groove are some of his all time favorites.

Ozone

The Strut My Thang single by Ozone used to be hot back when your hair was permed, and you'll probably hear it dragged out to a few hoots at your London nightclub on Soul Fridays.

All4One

These guys were popular back in the 90s but are still releasing some heart-stirring soul tunes. You might have heard the new single My Child on the radio, from their recent album release "No Regrets". You'll definitely remember I Swear, which was certified by ASCAP as one of the greatest love songs of the century for the 1900s.

Independent Soul Divas 2: Tokyo Rush

This album pulls together a heap of hot female vocal soul, and you'll hear plenty at London nightclubs on Soul Saturdays! Lenora Jaye's songTimes are Hard, as well as You're All I Need by Lenore Jaye and Kelli Sae will be hot; soul's rhyming divas have gotten quite a bit of airplay on soul programs on the radio. You Keep Trippin' by Rena Scott and Can't Call by Razzberry are more contemporary style soul tunes.

Dance Styles for London Nightclub Chic

If you haven't been clubbing in a while … or perhaps haven't yet been initiated into the joy of anonymous sweaty bodies, belly-shaking bass and tinglingly delicious drinks … then the thing that probably makes you most nervous about going to a night club in London is the dancing. It comes naturally to some, but is a constant battle for others. Here we look at several dance styles that you can take formal lessons in to bring a whole new personality to your dancing in London nightclubs.

Breakdancing

Usually aimed at guys (heels, makeup and headspins don’t mix). Even if you don’t actually breakdance in a London nightclub, learning the style can impart some unique flavour on your contemporary dance moves. It began in the 70s and still doesn't seem to have peaked in popularity. You'll mostly use the toprock moves you learn in breakdancing classes in your fave night club in London, leaving the footwork, freezes and power moves for places where there's nobody to injure. But dang they look good!

Ribbon dancing

True Chinese ribbon dancing takes a lot of space, but the style is adaptable and very seductive in a nightclub atmosphere. Besides, having that prop handy is just the thing to allow some shyer girls to let loose. You'll focus mostly on twirls in ribbon dancing in London nightclubs, because tosses will quickly get your stick lost and trampled on! Incorporate the ribbon into the dances of people around you … as long as they know you’re doing it!

Swing dancing

This will be more for theme or retro nights, but since most people wouldn't have a clue about the Lindy Hop, the Nightclub Two Step, the East Coast Swing or the jitterbug, you'll wipe the floor with them if you do! Once you have some training you can start checking out different dance moves online to incorporate into your set.

Rave dancing

This will be great for regular Saturday nights at your ordinary nightclub in London. Learn steps like the Melbourne shuffle, crossing moonwalking and the running man from hip hop dancing. Practice the forms of liquid dancing, and use glow sticks and glow strings as props to help you loosen up into it!

Cool Club Wear for Hot Night Clubs in London

Especially in a city like London (freezing and very conservative), the nightclubs of the city are on the only places that most of us can let loose with our dress sense … and show off all those hard, boring hours at the gym! If you're hanging to flash some flesh, we check out the sorts of outfits that you can get away with wearing to your fave night club in London. Just put a coat on for the taxi home!

Bikini sets

Any bikini that looks extremely cool, but you couldn’t go swimming in, belongs in a nightclub. The fluffier, more decorated and themed your bikini is for an evening at your favorite London nightlife spot, the better. Leopard print is not too tacky for the dance floor, and even bunny ears can still be fun! Then again, why not just wear your swimmers? They're sweat absorbent, dry easily and will keep you cool. A most practical choice!

Open front tops and dresses

When you buy those tops that have two hanging panels of fabric draped from either one of your breasts, looking like they could swing open like a curtain in strong breeze at any second, you are actually buying two items of clothing. The top, and the Hollywood tape to hold it in place. I do believe even London nightclubs have dress decency rules that might get you put in a much colder places if the girls let themselves free…

Catsuits and bodysuits

They don’t actually have to have the cat theme of Michelle Pfeiffer's Batman getup, but catsuits in their various incarnations are big in the London nightclub fashion scene right now. Leotards with cutaways in various places look hot, hot, hot … they let you show off body glitter and they can be worn under a skirt or jeans as well as by themselves.

Long evening dresses

In a room full of exposed bits of skin, straps, bellybuttons and Hollywood tape, sometimes it is what people can't see that excites them the most. You can actually be the stand-out, sexiest girl in the night club in London by choosing a long gown instead of a Playboy bunny outfit. Latex and cutaways here look smoking, and even the matching trenchcoat and thong look isn't too creepy!

Party in London

After a stressful week at work, my friends and I love getting together on Saturday night and going clubbing. One of our all time favorite nightclubs in London to party at is the Prohibition Bar & Club. The club is one of the largest in the London area so we know that they have enough seating for me and my mates.

The interior of the Prohibition Bar & Club is as cool and funky as the music they play. There is nothing like hitting the large dance floor with my girls and dancing to the fantastic mix of music pumping through the room. It is hard to sit still once the music starts.

The first time I was ever at the Prohibition Bar & Club was for a New Year's party. The bartenders were great and it was nice to go into a club that had a dress code. As a single gal, I think it is great to see men dressed in trendy clothes and not in baggy jeans. That is a total turn on to me and my gal pals. That has made this club one of our favorites.

My friends and I have been clubbing all over London for the past few years and have found that the West end of London seems to be one hottest places to go. The nightlife here is always hopping. The drink specials are always great and it is close to home for us. We also like the fact that it is easier to catch a minicab home from the club, because they have a contract with a taxi company. This is a big plus when throwing back a few drinks with your mates!

We now can’t wait until Saturday night rolls around. My gal pals and I know that when we go clubbing in London that Prohibition is going to be at the top of our lists to party in. Hot guys, hot music and the hottest drink prices anywhere in the West end of London club scene.

Prohibition Bar & Club is now becoming a favorite club to party at with all of my mates. This club is one of our top picks for London nightlife. My friends and I have now decided on going to the Prohibition Bar & Club for one of the hottest New Year's Eve parties in London. We can’t wait to usher in 2010 here!