Pubs with party action
From a stylish venue with DJ-driven music to a long-established Fulham stamping ground with an eclectic mix of salsa, funk, merengue and Latin grooves, we've found the best bars to find some party action. Plus, where to eat in High Street Kensington...
THREE GREAT PARTY BARS
Market Place
11 Market Place, W1
Market Place offers an all-day, café-style menu of international street foods. In the evenings, it turns into a stylish venue with DJ-driven music entertaining young office workers from fashion and media houses. (020 7079 2020)
The Tattersall Castle
King's Reach, Embankment, SW1
Following a recent refurbishment - including having her hull unbarnacled - The Tattersall Castle is now back on Victoria Embankment, looking shipshape and ready for party action. (020 7839 6548)
Fiesta Havana
490 Fulham Broadway, SW6
Long-established stamping ground for young Fulham folk out on the pull, the Fiesta Havana is a celebration of all things Latin. Expect strong cocktails, and an eclectic mix of salsa, funk, merengue and Latin grooves. (020 7381 5005)
WHERE TO EAT IN HIGH STREET KEN
Timo
343 Kensington High Street, W8
This is a comfortable and elegant designery Italian restaurant with cheerful staff and a good standard of cooking. The wine list has some bargains. £30pp ex-drinks (020 7603 3888)
Sticky Fingers
1a Philimore Gardens, W8
This very reliable burger joint was set up by one of the Rolling Stones, which explains the surfeit of rock memorabilia. Good Tex Mex food, lively atmosphere. £25pp ex-drinks (020 7938 5338
11 Abingdon Road
11 Abingdon Road, W8
A bright newcomer from the neighbourhood specialists who brought you Sonny's, in Barnes. Elegant room, good Modern British cooking, accessible prices. £30pp ex-drinks (020 7937 0120)
