Mayfair clubs

Occupying a prominent spot on Soho’s fringes, this large LGBT venue is regularly voted London’s best. Ku is a little classier than local rival G-A-Y, but it attracts a broadly similar crowd and the young, up-for-it vibe is just as much fun. The ground floor offers a bright and modern bar space with video screens playing chart hits; downstairs is a clubbier room where fresh-faced types of all genders cut a rug to pop and dance remixes.

A nightclub, recording studio and private members lounge in Hanover Square.

Karaoke Box Mayfair has seven rooms available for hire, including the 'Lady Gaga Padded Cell' and the Elvis-inspired 'Gold Room'. Accommodating between four and 12 people, the rooms have English, Japanese and Arabic karaoke systems and offer room service from the cocktail bar. Prices vary depending on the time of each hour-long session; cheaper sessions are available in the afternoon and early evening. Accompanied children are welcome until 6pm. Booking is essential.  

There's not a lot you can't play at this Leicester Square gaming complex. You can roll the dice on everything from three card poker, American roulette, blackjack and punto banco to electric gaming, slots and pai gow tiles – a Chinese gambling game played with a set of 32 dominoes. There are restaurants and bars on site too, as well as the Dragon Lounge – a special room for the VIPs to go for the big bucks. Special events and offers feature regularly, too.