Thursday is the new Friday: 8 of the best spots in London
Words: Holly
Thursday is the new Friday, or so they say. In actual fact, for years now, Thursdays have signalled the start of the weekend, empty streets fill with open collared shirts and the clicking of heels on pavements, bottles start popping, music gets louder and morals become looser – who cares if you have to nurse your head through work on a Friday when Thursdays are just so damn fun?
Actually, ask most people and they’ll tell you how we are all now wonderfully adept at ducking into doorways to avoid our bosses and lurking by the water-cooler as we tellingly devour glass after glass of ice-cold water in a desperate bid to replenish our parched mouths. But don’t let your Friday be ruined for the sake of a below par night, instead take a look at 8 of our favourite Thursday night destinations, just don’t blame the hangover on us tomorrow!
Glorious 12 Whisky & Game Bar
The British game season is off with a bang and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has teamed up with The Wild Game Co. to pair seasonal wild game with its rare single cask whiskies and it all kicks off tonight at the Glorious 12 pop-up at Studio 2, New Inn Yard in Shoreditch, London in from 11-13 September. smws.co.uk
Carnaby Style Night, Thursday 11th September
, For all you dapper gents who would rather spend an evening sussing out the latest trends than drinking your selves silly in a local pub then this is defintely the event for you. You can get involved in table football, try out the F1 simulator and find out the latest on this season’s trends from a series of masterclasses, trend talks, fashion guides and expert advice. carnaby.co.uk
‘Plus Minus’ Design Exhibition Launch, The Book Club Shoreditch
They say: ‘Bringing together wit, wisdom and enough food and drink to see you through from early breakfast to a nightcap at last orders at the bar, The Book Club offers a cultural revolution to the East End’s social scene.’ We say: If you’re into culture over cocktails (or maybe a bit of both) then tonight is the opening night you need to be at. wearetbc.com
Discount Suit Company
, Originally a storeroom for the old suit company above – hence the name – think old fashioned cocktail recipes and gentlemanly atmospheere, this place is just as good a date venue as it is for a night with the boys. Just make sure you get down early enough to secure a seat. discountsuitcompany.co.uk
Battersea Park – Django Unchained, The Luna Cinema
, We know, we know! ‘Not another open-air cinema’t we hear you cry. But you know what, gents? This is tipped to be the last week of sunshine and balmy evenings. So, grab a thick knit jumper, a rug and a bottle of red and settle in to Django Unchained. helunacinema.com
The King Of Ladies Man, Battersea
, Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year, you’ll know that ‘South of the river’ (namely Battersea) is now cool and this speakeasy style watering-hole is one of the best options about. After entering through a secret sliding wall in the Breakfast Club’s launderette, you’ll be straight in the heart of a 1970s style bachelor pad. Complete with pink flamingos, grilled-cheese sandwiches a seriously impressive drinks list – this is the perfect port-of-call for a bachelors night out. thekingofladiesman.com
The Mayor Of Scaredy Cat Town, Spitalfields
, Looking to impress a lucky woman this evening? Then take her by the hand and lead her through the pastel blue SMEG fridge in the Spitalfields Breakfast Club to our latest favourite ‘secret’ speakeasy. If you like candlelight, exposed brick and feeling smug about your bar of choise then this is for you. themayorofscaredycattown.com
The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar, Fitzrovia
, Small, but perfectly formed if you’re looking for craft beers, preseco-based cocktails and great music then call off the search – you’ve found your Thursday night hang out or indeed, a perfectly decadent date-night venue – we hear all manner of mischief-making goes on after dark! theluckypig.co.uk
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