Soho is bordered by Oxford Street, Regent Street, Coventry Street and Charing Cross Road. Touted as the liveliest square mile in London, Soho had a bit of a sleazy image in the late 20th century as a centre of sex, taboo and debauchery. Since this time Soho has shed its old image like a butterfly shedding its flaky brown cocoon.
There about 5000 permanent residents in Soho, mixing with media workers, artists, writers, actors and tailors from different backgrounds and cultures. Soho also has a late night atmosphere that rivals New York, when the late night cafes and coffee bars really come into their own whilst the rest of London is asleep.
A favourite hang out of London’s fashionable bohemian scene, regulars are the likes of Rhys Ifans, Kate Moss and the most talented Fleet Street editors, hacks and PR guru’s. Although some would argue that the original characters such as the Dylan Thomas’s or Jeffrey Bernard’s have long since passed, Soho retains a constantly replenished sense of life that stays true to its legacy but stops it from falling into just legend.
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008
On The Rocks Review
On The Rocks, described fantastically as a ‘scuffed up diamond found via a doorway on Kingsland road.’ Is a perfect opposite of the Movida’s and Chinawhite’s of London city.
The old Shoreditch crowd are reported to be steadily moving further into Dalston and Bethnal Green in search of grimier and cooler venues to throw shapes in and it seems On The Rocks has captured many migrating revellers.
Disappearing down uneven stairs into what is best described as a sparsely decorated room with a stage-and that’s it. The unpretentiousness of the venue is its strength. What On The Rocks lack’s in sparkle though, the customers certainly make up for.
American Apparel catsuits and sequined hotpants galore, the crowd is a pretty mix of twenty something eccentrics enjoying the shiny disco ball. Air conditioning seems to be a rare commodity that can only be found if stood under a small grate in the centre of the dance floor but that doesn’t stop everyone dancing.
Most people would rather gyrate on the dance floor than get caught up at the bar but when they do, tins of Red Stripe and spirit mixers seem to be the most popular drinks of choice.
Anyone looking for an alternative London night out where they can really let go of their hair and shake loose inhibitions should visit On The Rocks. In the words of one reveller, ‘pop along under the pink neon sign but go with old shoes and an open mind.’
Check out the local reviews at We Love Local for some great Bars and Pubs near you.
The old Shoreditch crowd are reported to be steadily moving further into Dalston and Bethnal Green in search of grimier and cooler venues to throw shapes in and it seems On The Rocks has captured many migrating revellers.
Disappearing down uneven stairs into what is best described as a sparsely decorated room with a stage-and that’s it. The unpretentiousness of the venue is its strength. What On The Rocks lack’s in sparkle though, the customers certainly make up for.
American Apparel catsuits and sequined hotpants galore, the crowd is a pretty mix of twenty something eccentrics enjoying the shiny disco ball. Air conditioning seems to be a rare commodity that can only be found if stood under a small grate in the centre of the dance floor but that doesn’t stop everyone dancing.
Most people would rather gyrate on the dance floor than get caught up at the bar but when they do, tins of Red Stripe and spirit mixers seem to be the most popular drinks of choice.
Anyone looking for an alternative London night out where they can really let go of their hair and shake loose inhibitions should visit On The Rocks. In the words of one reveller, ‘pop along under the pink neon sign but go with old shoes and an open mind.’
Check out the local reviews at We Love Local for some great Bars and Pubs near you.
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