The Coburg Bar
Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place, W1K 2AL
http://www.the-connaught.co.uk/the_coburg_bar.aspx

The Coburg Bar is an indispensable part of Connaught Hotel. The bar is recently gentrified by Parisian-based designer, India Mahdavi with a modern touch of Julian Opie’s art works. It was featured on Condé Nast Traveler: Hot List Nights 2009 voted the 'Best Bar in London' by Time Out in 2008. The ambiance is sophisticated, elegant and discreet with the traditional grace of Mayfair. Perfect venue for a quiet evening of engaging conversation, certainly with a glass of an apple Martini with its three centuries history.

Fabric
77A Charterhouse Street, EC1M 6DR
http://www.fabriclondon.com/

Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to guard its place as London's original super club for funky and edgy crowd. Its global reputation is founded on its diversity and willingness to showcase new talent alongside established residents DJs. Fridays are for hip hop, drum'n' bass and electro while Saturdays are more glamorised and heated by the world finest DJs. Sunday is theoretically for polysexuals. Be reminded that the edge of Fabric is perhaps not for a more traditional type of club-goers.

Floridita
100 Wardour Street, W1F 0TN
http://www.floridita.co.uk/london/

Florida is saluted London's greatest tribute to Havanan style and culture. The bar and restaurant is devoted to Cuban theme with Daiquiri cocktails as the house’s must-have. Live music is played with Cuban bands taking centre stage and ensuring the dance floor fills up faster and more energetically than in most London style bars. Floritida is a quintessentially international with branches in Madrid, Moscow and Havana.

Institute of Contemporary Art Bar & Cafe
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, SW1Y 5AH
http://www.ica.org.uk/?lid=65

The ICA Bar has established its appeals among the arty bourgeois-bohemian types. After the consumption of modern art at the institute, a trendy drink at the bar is an uplifting treat and an opportunity to mingle with the art savvy crowd. The café/bar is run by a renowned restaurateur, Oliver Peyton so the quality and the creativity are ensured. The bar, with its eclectic sets of gigs and DJs, stays open until 1am.

Mahiki
1 Dover Street, W1S 4LD
http://www.mahiki.com/

Referred to as London’s most popular club, the hype of Mahiki has been fuelled by young royals and then the A-list celebrities. In spite of its fame, celebrity clientele and incessant publicity, it is not impossible to enjoy Mahiki and the Tahiti-inspired tropical cocktails especially during the weekdays’ evenings, with an exception of the themed Thursday nights. The décor and ambiance have the feel of the tropical island paradise and the music is rather retro.

Written by: Arpaporn Sumrit (Ta)