Top Club
I told you a few weeks ago about a great party for Karen Millen at Automat Club. The club is pretty hard to get into but I headed there for the top secret (whoops, cat out of the bag now…) soft launch of their new bar. The dramatic dark wood panelling and funky ‘50s vibe make this place so much fun to be in, and the staff would do anything to make sure you have a good night. If you can’t get into the club, check out the food in the equally enticing Automat restaurant instead. I was treated to a few trade secrets about their menu by one of the head honchos behind the venue, and all I can say is you haven’t tried steak until you sample their incredible New York Striploin. The club’s where you want to be though, so if you can pull the right strings, go now! I’ll bring you all the gossip on this venue’s ambitious future plans as soon as my man in the know down there lets me!

Top Bar
Green Carnation on Greek Street has flourished in its first few months, attracting Pat Field for a private party on the night of the Sex and the City premiere and winning Best Gay Venue at the recent Club Awards. As well as the coolest parties every week, they run a great weekly film extravaganza on Sunday afternoons from 4pm, called Sinna Ma. It’s a great idea, and what better way to work off the hangover from a heavy weekend than with some retro films and a cocktail?

Top 5
These are the places I’m rating right now.
1. Mint Leaf
Even hardcore clubbers have to eat sometimes, but it’s nice if you can accompany it with some lovely cocktails. Check this place out for the gorgeous baby lamb shanks. I’ll bring you all the gossip about their new opening in the City next time too.
2. Dolce London
These guys keep pulling it out of the bag. Usher’s there on Friday.
3. Studio Valbonne 
There will be a pre-party for Nelson Mandela’s shindig here tonight, hosted by JayLa, with all the big performers showing up for a boogie and a pre-gig relaxing drink. It's going to be full of A-listers with Jennifer Aniston, John Mayer, Will Smith, Fern Cotton, Trevor Nelson and Normski all confirmed.
4. Opal Bar
This South Kensington venue looks like a monochrome cave and serves their shots in extra-large glasses. My head is still pounding from my last night there!
5. No 5 Cavendish Square
This venue and I don’t have the happiest history, I fell down the stairs there once and have had bad memories ever since. Their Friday nights are so tempting though that even I’m heading back!