London » Leicester Square

The heart of London's West End, Leicester Square's bars do a roaring trade in catering to the hordes of theatre-lovers. This area of London really shows the city at its liveliest and is well-worth a visit to soak up the vibrant atmosphere, particularly at weekends and on occasions such as London Pride when the bars from neighbouring Soho overflow onto the streets and there is live music in the Square. This is truly an area for those with a night out in their sights, and the great choice in bars reflects this; from pubs to classy wine bars, Privatebarhire will find the perfect venue to match your night on the town. Leicester Square is also a great choice for large-capacity venues, and you should be able to find staff with experience of dealing with large groups of people if you're planning on putting on a party.

Chinatown exerts a strong influence on Leicester Square's bar culture, and you'll find it easy to track down Chinese beers such as Tsingtao as well as some of the best Chinese cuisine in Britain. To get there, take the tube to Leicester Square or Piccadilly, but be aware that this area often suffers from congestion.