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London : Bars & Nightclubs

Churchill Arms

Filled with intriguing bric-à-brac and Churchill memorabilia, this is a large, friendly Victorian pub. Inexpensive Thai food is served in the conservatory at lunchtime and for dinner until 9:30pm.
Cork and Bottle

A range of champagnes and wines are available at this basement bar near Leicester Square. Open until midnight, Monday to Saturday.
Dog and Duck

This small, tiled premises is like a cosy front room in the heart of Soho. The Dog and Duck has a tiny bar, where you might bump into art students and designers, and a blackboard with the latest selection of beers from all corners of England.
EAT

One of an excellent chain of sandwich bars with a selection of sandwiches, soups, sushi and salads.
Electric Ballroom

Disco funk on Saturdays, rock on Fridays.
Fabric

The best dance venue in town, arranged in three rooms filled with sound: 24-hour music licence.
Fifth Floor Café

Open all day for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.
Frank’s Café

Run by the Ruocco family since the 1960s, this is one of few good, cheap cafés in central London. English breakfasts, pasta, veal, and sandwiches are served.
French House

A small, one-bar establishment where conversation flows freely among strangers, this Soho pub was once the haunt of the artist Francis Bacon (1909–92).
Freuds

This small basement attracts a designer crowd in the evenings. Huge choice of coffees (some with liqueurs), cocktails and bottled beers.