Feb 24, 2010

Going out near canary wharf

I am stuck in Canary Wharf and looking for a good bar club to hang out on a Wednesday evening. I am looking for a casual, stylish place...Any suggestions to cheer up my life in this dead end?

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awp

16y

Well there are not too many options. Obviously there is "matter" in the o2. but that might be more a friday night thing since it is a real club and its not stylish :)

otherwise u got: Play On Sports which is pretty annoying and Brodie's Waterside Restaurant & Bar which has a live band on wednsdays

regarding ur stylish comment u should probably try All Bar One.

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wharfmonkey

16y

So the situation is really as bad as I think. I know all those places already except matter...oh my god...those are like extendend workplaces...also nothing nearby?...I do not expect Chinawhite or stuff but a LITTLE bit in that direction...any ideas??? Help much appreciated!!!

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awp

16y

CW =/ fun. But luckily its not too difficult to go into the city

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SecretCinema

16y

Well would you be willing to go to Mayfair or do you want to stay close to Canary Wharf?

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wharfmonkey

16y

Mayfair would be fine!

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SecretCinema

16y

Well there loads of places there.. not exactly sure what you're looking for.

I can recommend Sketch, geat atmosphere and ladies, a bit on the expensive side though.

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