Nightlife
The nightlife in London is second to none with something for everyone and for just about every kind of occasion, from the pulsating dance floors of some of the world's most famous clubs to the more chilled out and intimate music lounges and bars. Hardcore party animals wanting to strut their stuff will love the clubbing scene, complete with well known local and international DJs, while the countless bars and cosy independent theaters featuring live music acts will blow your mind. On any given night there will be an international or local band playing in at least one of the
venues around this pulsating metropolis. The West End in particular is home to many bars, clubs and restaurants and Soho is one of the trendiest and coolest places to drink. This is also where most of London's gay bars and clubs can be found. The perpetually cool Notting Hill and Portobello Road areas still draw large crowds and local areas, such as Camden and Angel up north and Clapham and Brixton down south, boast some fantastic pubs and bars, all with their own unique flavor. Those in the mood for a quiet drink and some conversation should head down to one of the many tradition English pubs scattered around this cosmopolitan city, where they can enjoy some of the finest ales, stouts, ciders, and malt whiskies in the world. Although, many of London's bars these days have clubs and dance floors inside them, transforming them into miniature nightclubs and ushering in a new era of the phrase 'heading down to the pub'. The West End is also known as 'Theaterland' and those in the mood for a Broadway-style theater shows should head down to the Lyceum Theater or the Queen's Theater to catch a show or musical. And while you're in the area, culture lovers can enjoy an evening at Covent Garden watching the Royal Opera or the Royal Ballet, while lovers of classical music can head to the Albert Hall. There is also plenty of fringe theater outside of the West End with young professionals and amateurs performing anything from classic plays to cabaret. Common fringe venues include fully kitted cosy theaters to cramped rooms above some of the city's local pubs. Other non-commercial theaters include the world-renowned National Theater, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Globe Theater and the Old Vic.
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