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One night in London

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I'm heading to the big smoke in November, to present at a conference

Is been a while since I was last there and I've only one night to enjoy myself, so what would you kind folks recommend I do ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Take me with you

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

But what would we do ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"But what would we do ?

Oh I am sure we can see some sights

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm heading to the big smoke in November, to present at a conference

Is been a while since I was last there and I've only one night to enjoy myself, so what would you kind folks recommend I do ?

Theatre, dinner, dancing, shopping.

Exquisite choice of hotels!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm heading to the big smoke in November, to present at a conference

Is been a while since I was last there and I've only one night to enjoy myself, so what would you kind folks recommend I do ?

Theatre, dinner, dancing, shopping.

Exquisite choice of hotels!

Can I do all of that in one evening ?

I think I could manage one hotel

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm heading to the big smoke in November, to present at a conference

Is been a while since I was last there and I've only one night to enjoy myself, so what would you kind folks recommend I do ?

Theatre, dinner, dancing, shopping.

Exquisite choice of hotels!

Can I do all of that in one evening ?

I think I could manage one hotel

Of course!

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By *olgateMan over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Party at your hotel

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Aside from the obvious of having an orgy

Come on fabbers, suggestions please, what's hot and whats not at the moment

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Are you going to be there during the day, or are you only free during the night hours?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What time in November? Some of the Christmas events will be up and running in the parks, or possibly ice skating at Somerset House or Greenwich etc.

It's our Capital city, what do you like? If you like it, there's probably somewhere to do it in London!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Are you going to be there during the day, or are you only free during the night hours?"
travelling up in the afternoon, so it'll be the evening, followed by the conference the next day

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"What time in November? Some of the Christmas events will be up and running in the parks, or possibly ice skating at Somerset House or Greenwich etc.

It's our Capital city, what do you like? If you like it, there's probably somewhere to do it in London!"

Mid November 16th/17th

When are the lights switched on in Oxford Street ?

Are there Christmas markets (to avoid lol)

I'm going to be at LSE, so hopefully staying central

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By *lovisMan over a year ago

Twickenham

Radio Rooftop Bar at ME hotel just down the road from LSE on Aldwych.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Are you going to be there during the day, or are you only free during the night hours?travelling up in the afternoon, so it'll be the evening, followed by the conference the next day

That's hard, being a weekday and all. I'll leave it to the non-tourists to answer. Sorry!

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By *icky999Man over a year ago

warrington

warringtons just down the road, 1hr48 on train

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"warringtons just down the road, 1hr48 on train

Yeah thanks, but to leave from Chester, travel to London and then back to Warrington and back to London.

I'll pass

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

Go to the American Bar at the Savoy for a cocktail

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

Hit Gordon's wine bar on Villiers St, round the corner

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

Walk along the Hungerford footbridge to the Southbank, grab a bite to eat there or along The Cut

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

And then finish up in a sauna.

Waterloo Pleasuredrome's pretty good.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Thanks Joe, sounds like a plan, apart from the sauna

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Thanks Joe, sounds like a plan, apart from the sauna

But seriously, what are you after/where are you staying?

I can recommend all over town, if you want.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Thanks Joe, sounds like a plan, apart from the sauna

But seriously, what are you after/where are you staying?

I can recommend all over town, if you want. "

No hotel booked as yet, as I'm still tbc on the speaker list

Generally looking for somewhere to get out and have some entertainment rather than stare at hotel bedroom walls.

Just looking to be inspired

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Just looking to be inspired

Well, as I always say, if you can't find what yr looking for in London you're not trying hard enough.

But a location for you is important - you don;t want to waste half your night on public transport or rushing to find a Tube before it closes or forking out for a cab &c &c...

Work out where you're staying and it gets much easier.

What's your time frame, ie how long have you got, what times of day/night?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Just looking to be inspired

Well, as I always say, if you can't find what yr looking for in London you're not trying hard enough.

But a location for you is important - you don;t want to waste half your night on public transport or rushing to find a Tube before it closes or forking out for a cab &c &c...

Work out where you're staying and it gets much easier.

What's your time frame, ie how long have you got, what times of day/night?"

thanks Joe

Probably going to try and stay South Bank/ Waterloo area.

Get in around 6pm and up til midnight at latest (I do have to think a bit about work !)

Rather not do the usual Piccadily/ Leicester Sq/ Covent Garden/ China Town stuff

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

You are exactly on my old patch

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

Are you going with anyone/meeting anyone/looking to pull... or just out on yr own to see what happens?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Just out to see what's out there

No plans, no expectations

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

This is an advert for a date yes?

Won't work, we hate tourists.

plus, midweek? Not a chance, unless you do that time out thing.

Mind you, I don't even know if that's still around

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

"This is an advert for a date yes?

Won't work, we hate tourists.

plus, midweek? Not a chance, unless you do that time out thing.

Mind you, I don't even know if that's still around"

Lol - pay no attention to this one...

Sorry was distracted there...

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"This is an advert for a date yes?

Won't work, we hate tourists.

plus, midweek? Not a chance, unless you do that time out thing.

Mind you, I don't even know if that's still around"

Que ?

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I'm heading to the big smoke in November, to present at a conference

Is been a while since I was last there and I've only one night to enjoy myself, so what would you kind folks recommend I do ?

Take me out!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm heading to the big smoke in November, to present at a conference

Is been a while since I was last there and I've only one night to enjoy myself, so what would you kind folks recommend I do ?

Take me out!

Only if you bring your big ball with you

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I'm heading to the big smoke in November, to present at a conference

Is been a while since I was last there and I've only one night to enjoy myself, so what would you kind folks recommend I do ?

Take me out!

Only if you bring your big ball with you

Most people want me to leave the ball behind....

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

It's gonna be heaving when you get in. Dump yr bags and see if there's anywhere along the way you fancy to eat, if not head for Southbank and eat there. Plent of restaurants - Wagamama's is ok if you like noshing Japanese food in a canteen style atmosphere.

You could get the water ferry from W'loo to Bankside and start with the Tate Modern (open 'till 10pm Fri&Sat)...

Then walk your way back...

All depends...

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Thanks Joe

Lots of good ideas

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm heading to the big smoke in November, to present at a conference

Is been a while since I was last there and I've only one night to enjoy myself, so what would you kind folks recommend I do ?

Take me out!

Only if you bring your big ball with you

Most people want me to leave the ball behind....

I don't know why

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

A big thank you to Joe and others.

Just bumping this up to see what the evening shift might have to recommend

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Dirty Martini - Covent Garden .,.. Fantastic Cocktails

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Go see a band bud

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Go see a band bud

Thanks Miss B

And off to google up Time Out

probably avoiding dodgy venues

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By *inky-MinxWoman over a year ago

Grantham

If it's evening it will be dark so get on the London Eye

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"It's gonna be heaving when you get in. Dump yr bags and see if there's anywhere along the way you fancy to eat, if not head for Southbank and eat there. Plent of restaurants - Wagamama's is ok if you like noshing Japanese food in a canteen style atmosphere.

You could get the water ferry from W'loo to Bankside and start with the Tate Modern (open 'till 10pm Fri&Sat)...

Then walk your way back...

All depends..."

C'mon we can do much better than a chain restaurant!

OP, when you know where you're staying drop me a line and I'll give you a bespoke guide for your short stay.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"If it's evening it will be dark so get on the London Eye

It's permanently dark at that time of year

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

You could get the water ferry from W'loo to Bankside and start with the Tate Modern (open 'till 10pm Fri&Sat)...

Then walk your way back...

All depends...

C'mon we can do much better than a chain restaurant!

OP, when you know where you're staying drop me a line and I'll give you a bespoke guide for your short stay.

Thanks Lickety

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