Night Life
Tooting Tram and Social
Set in a dramatic Victorian Industrial warehouse space with 50 foot ceilings, Tooting Tram and Social is an incredible space accessed via a small passage between two shops. Both its occluded entryway and South London location lend the bar an in-the-know ambiance as locals sip wine, pints, and cocktails in quirky antique shop settings. Highly recommend is the extensive bottled beer list and just gawping at the décor. On the weekends there are occasional DJs, bands, art exhibitions and the odd burlesque show, but overall this old tram shop is great getaway for a drink.
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Hummingbird, Style Bar
Winner of the 'Style Bar of the Year' Award, Hummingbird is an avant-garde bar, restaurant, and eclectic club that aims to be Glasgow's ultimate fantasy nightlife escape. It's 4 floors of bohemian design madness, including a Balearic basement bar, private karaoke party pods, a hot tub, chairs suspended from the ceiling, African art, religious artefacts, fresco ceilings, dressing up kits, Wii rooms, and massage tables. And oh, there's a bar or two somewhere in the mix.
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On the Tiles
One type of clubbing venue that is particularly British, is the pubclub. The result of many fine, historic public houses finding themselves with a somewhat...dwlindling clientele as the old ale drinking, flatcap wearing regulars die off, some have given themselves a revamp to appeal to a new, younger (albeit still flatcap wearing) crowd. The Macbeth in Hoxton is a great example of a beautiful old pub that has now been turned into a great club/gig venue, and there is even an art gallery upstairs. The fact that Vice magazine now has its own boozer - The Old Blue Last - shows that these days, there is so much more to pubs than darts, pork scratchings and dubiously named local ales.
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Party like its 1499 (and the whisky is free!)
For less then the cost of a fancy hotel, you and your friends can play 'lord of the manor' and party in your very own 15th century hall - where Shakespeare once stayed! Brecon Beacons cottages rents a range of properties from a 15th century hall, to a 17th century manor, or even a sizeable farmhouse or Welsh cottage. Depending on your budget and tastes, you'll have over 300 unique properties to choose from. They are also offering the first 10 Transatlantic readers who book with Brecon Beacons a bottle of the famous Welsh Penderyn Whisky (mention "Transatlanticism" when booking).
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Matter Nightclub at The 02
Matter is recent project from the creators of the popular Fabric nightclub. Housed in the O2, the club was designed to be an immersive visual and auditory sensation. DJs and acts can use the club's state of the art AV system to project onto any surface in the club's main auditorium. Music lovers can also check out the British Music Experience, a brand new state-of-the-art exhibition which tells you all you need to know about British music history. Be sure to check out the Michael Jackson tribute exhibition during daylight hours.
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The Arches
Voted amongst the top ten clubs in the world by DJ magazine, The Arches is the place to go for an unforgettable night in Scotland. Located in the arches underneath Glasgow's Central Station, the unusual venue plays host to some of Britain's coolest club nights, live music, comedy events, new theatre and visual art exhibits. Not to be missed are club nights, especially the Death Disco, Colours, Pressure and Inside Out series.
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Under the Thatch
From a Romany Carnival Caravan to a traditional Mongolian Yurt to a converted train car parked on the edge of the sea, Under the Thatch provides vacation rentals in unique and sometimes dramatic and isolated settings. All of the properties are restored with sustainability in mind, and profits used to rescue historic buildings at risk.
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Lounge Lover
For a calm relaxing evening of exquisite cocktails, Loungelover by Les Trois Garcons in Shoreditch has an award filled wall of fame to testify to the fact that it is the place to be. The décor can be described as anywhere from sumptuous to baroque to kitsch and the audience mix can be as eclectic as the space, going from bohemian to celebrity fashionistas. Word to the wise - reservations necessary.
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A Tale of Two Cities
Edinburgh is a tale of two cities - the Old Town and the New Town - and you'll find different nightlife experiences in both. For those who want to see and be seen, George Street in the heart of the New Town is full of trendy, upscale bars and clubs like Lulu, Opal Lounge and Indigo Yard. But venture into the medieval Old Town and you'll discover Edinburgh's dark underbelly of live music (The Jazz Bar), traditional pubs with a twist (The Three Sisters in Cowgate) and underground night clubs (Cabaret Voltaire). An area favored by Edinburgh's students, there's always something going on.
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Finding the Dark Side of the Moose
The Purple Moose Brewery is a micro-brewery in the historic harbor town of Porthmadog, North Wales, close to the mountains of Snowdonia. Their award winning brew, The Dark Side of the Moose is a delicious dark ale that boasts a deep malt taste, smooth notes of roasted barley, and a distinctive Bramling Cross hops. Wales' pubs are renowned for friendliness and the unique humor of their regulars, so searching out your pint of Purple Moose is bound to make an interesting night out. Hint: One place to search is the resident's bar at the Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel, close to Snowdon.
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A Hard Days Night
Liverpool's status as a music hotspot is strong as ever! With so much music, you'll want know where to spend your limited time. The best way is to hob-nob with local music industry experts at 3345, a bar and social club hidden in an unmarked stairway next to the Parr Street Studios. Though you might do best to discover Liverpool beyond the Beatles, it's still cool to check out the Hard Days Night Hotel and the Cavern Club.
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May Fair Hotel
There are 5 star luxury hotels, and then there is The May Fair: an icon of expressive contemporary design, bringing together boutique attention to detail with grand hotel service. A legendary luxury hotel with a glamorous past, The May Fair was first opened by King George V in 1927 offers luxury hotel bedrooms, including 12 of the capital's most memorable hotel suites, a discreet spa, a fine-dining restaurant and the quintessential London Casino. The spirit of surrounding Mayfair is captured beautifully, especially in the May Fair Bar, the breathtaking Crystal Room and the opulent Danziger Suite, which between them have played host to some of fashion's most extravagant events.
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The Rare Bit of Wales
Wales is a foodie paradise, but to many Americans, national dishes with names like "Welsh Rarebit" conjure obscure images of medieval dishes. Quite the contrary, Welsh Rarebit is somewhat like a richer, yummier one-sided grilled cheese. Not only is it comfort food, but it's also the name of a unique collection of Wales's top hotels-Welsh Rarebits. Ranging from country mansions like Llansantffraed Court near Abergavenny to chic boutique properties like the Harbourmaster in Aberaeron, many of these hotels have won food awards, including Tyddyn Llan, in Llandrillo and The Crown at Whitebrook, the latter which holds a Michelin Star.
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