Feature: Partying with the Princes
Like other twenty-somethings their age when the day is done, the two princes, William and Harry like to party at London’s trendiest nightspots. Whether it’s knocking back Crackbaby shots at Boujis, Harry chatting to Madonna about her upcoming tour, Chelsy Davy and Kate Middleton tearing up the dance floor at the Cuckoo Club or Prince William flexing his muscles in a Superman suit at Mahiki, let’s take a tour of London’s hot spots for the young royals…
Mahiki - www.mahiki.com
Based over two floors - upstairs the elegant Lanai Lounge, and downstairs the chilled-out, tiki-themed Aloha Room. The Aloha Room features a retro vibe with glassed in gardens and aloha prints adorning the walls. On the menu at this trendy Mayfair hangout are pina coladas (Kate’s favourites..) served in real pineapples! Don’t miss the coconut grenades served in, you guessed it, real coconuts.
There’s no guestlist so next time you’re in London stop by for your chance to rub shoulders with royalty. Seen in Mahiki’s - Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Madonna, Sting, Tommy Hilfiger.
Related: Harry told to give up nightclubs
Archipelago - archipelago-restaurant.co.uk
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been spotted at this exotic restaurant in the heart of London. Start the evening with a selection of unique cocktails in the Peacock Lounge, then on to the restaurant. On the menu are African Crocodile Patties (delicious..), Jamaican Mountain Chicken (wok-seared frog legs) and Mediaeval Swine (wild boar fillet). Finish the evening with a Baby Bee Bruleé desert.
In 2006, Archipelago’s was voted one of the top five London Restaurants in its price bracket. Who will you see there? Adventurous diners…
The Cuckoo Club - www.thecuckooclub.com
Appealing to the descerning nightclubber, The Cuckoo Club features two levels - restaurant on the ground floor, bar/dancefloor in the basement. Decor is comfortable leather seats and chandeliers with purple lighting to give it an upmarket rockstar’s home vibe. The music is a mix of rock and club-classics.
Entry: £500 per year membership, be prepared to spend a minimum of £800-£2000 for a table. Friday and Saturday are the best nights to bump into - Orlando Bloom, Kimberly Stewart, Christina Aquilera, Natalie Portman, Prince Harry & Chesly Davy.
Related: Prince Harry Skips March for Chelsy, What Cost to Protect the Young Royals?
Boujis - www.boujis.com
Situated in South Kensington and famously frequented by the young royals and Hollywood A-listers. This members only club is popular with smart, young party goers. The club’s centrepiece is a giant waterbed which makes for an intimate and entertaining evening out. It was here that Prince William was set upon by a young admirer who wasted no time planting one on his lips.
Described by one reviewer as “Full of toffs and lardy dar types spening their trust funds.” Spotted at Boujis - Prince Harry & Chesly Davy, Prince William & Kate Middleton, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Sienna Miller.
Related: My twirl with Wills
The Pig’s Ear - The Pig’s Ear
The Pig’s Ear was given the royal seal of approval in 2005 when Kate and Wills popped in with friends for a meal. The ‘Gastropub’ serves up meals which would best be described as upmarket - Sevruga Caviar served with Classic Garnish & Warm Blinis, Roast Wood Pigeon Stuffed with Portobello Mushrooms & Garlic with Pancetta and Quince, Salchichon Iberico with Paprika, Almonds & Luque Noir Olives.
Situated just off the river in Chelsea it’s the perfect place for dinner then an evening stroll, with your charming prince. Be careful not to knock a pint over - according to the owner you could bump into two types of customers “The young, nifty, well-dressed, groovy type who knows a bit about wine, and the ghastly Hooray Henry, who just drinks lager and cheap wine, and watches rugby.”
