Austin Scott
Film taste: Horror movies and musicals
Music taste: Bjork, Rufus Wainwright, Remixes of trashy pop songs
Hangout: The Retro Bar
Most likes (about London): People watching
Least likes: Commuting, Mayonnaise
Me in 10 words: Trying way too hard to be a proper British bloke
Reviews
event Popstarz
Thursday, 04 December
Gay, sraight, bi, who gives a sh*t? Popstarz doesn't. A truly egalitarian club with various dance floors (indie, electro, R&B, and more) Popstarz has something for everyone. There are at least three bars to order from, which makes fighting the inevitable bar crush much easier. Perhaps most surprisingly, there are actual places to sit and chill, a rarity in a London club. The drinks aren't overpriced, and the venue is big enough to supply a constant stream of new faces (and allow you to avoid old ones, if you so choose). Q-jumps from the associated Trash Palace can even reduce the already cheap entry, make Popstarz a fantastic Friday night out.
event Turner Prize 2008
Monday, 20 October
This reviewer likes modern art, art installations, contemporary art, etc. However, there is relatively little to like about Turner '08. It doesn't even fall under the guise of 'so bad it's good'. Photography, sculpture, and cinema are all displayed to relatively tragic effect. The best bit is the comment wall, which is probably worth the 5 quid entry.
venue G-A-Y Bar
Monday, 01 September
Love it or hate it, you've probably been. Sure, the music's loud, the crowd can be heaving, and there's the occasional pseudo-queue designed to make it look popular from the outside...but it's G-A-Y Bar, which is simply enough for some people.
There's a lovely downstairs bit predominately occupied by G-A-Y ladies, a nice enough ground floor, and a slightly more crowded upstairs. The drink offers are usually tied in with whatever music's playing on the T.V., and the prices can be quite good. It seems to attract a steady stream of people even on less popular nights, so there's almost always someone worth talking to, or at least looking at.
There's a lovely downstairs bit predominately occupied by G-A-Y ladies, a nice enough ground floor, and a slightly more crowded upstairs. The drink offers are usually tied in with whatever music's playing on the T.V., and the prices can be quite good. It seems to attract a steady stream of people even on less popular nights, so there's almost always someone worth talking to, or at least looking at.
venue Village Soho
Monday, 01 September
You've heard the saying, "It takes a village"? Well, feel free to take (or leave) this Village as you choose. The bar's prime location in Soho makes it easy to stop in for a quick drink. However, the clientele and bar staff make it just as easy to leave. The drinks are comparably priced to surrounding areas, and the space itself affords much in the way of shiny, glowy-like objects to stare at. If you fancy watching moving images instead of talking, take your date to The Village.
Tuesday nights are karaoke nights in the downstairs section of the bar. You already know what you're getting into with this appealing (or unappetizing) bar spectacle , so take it or leave it as you choose.
The best bet would be to stop by during happy hour (it's until 8pm every day) with a few mates, then continue merrily on your way. The Village isn't terribly offensive, but like many of its patrons, its rather unremarkable.
Tuesday nights are karaoke nights in the downstairs section of the bar. You already know what you're getting into with this appealing (or unappetizing) bar spectacle , so take it or leave it as you choose.
The best bet would be to stop by during happy hour (it's until 8pm every day) with a few mates, then continue merrily on your way. The Village isn't terribly offensive, but like many of its patrons, its rather unremarkable.
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