You’re sure to have heard of SW7’s most talked about boutique members club – the strictly exclusive and elusive Boujis. This is the place where Princes William and Harry and their respective dates rub shoulders with the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christina Aguilera and Kylie (who held her birthday party here). There’s just the small matter of that velvet rope.

The Venue
Situated by South Kensington tube station (though Boujis revellers certainly don’t make any use of it), its black exterior, four bouncers and steely-eyed model types with blackberry and clipboard are intimidating, especially if you’re not on the guestlist and are about to try your luck. Especially so if you’ve heard the rumours about the manager’s two-way-mirror queue vetting process. But act like you belong, and persevere (this means accept being ignored and looked up and down for as long as it takes) and you might just hear those immortal words whispered into the walkie-talkie – “Two for the club.”

The Atmosphere
Once inside, staff are surprisingly friendly – you’re now part of a privileged elite. Head downstairs to the main room, which is dark, small and surprisingly simple, and immerse yourself in a sea of beautiful people - think chaps in blazers and girls with long, tanned limbs, impossibly shiny hair and the most exquisite designer outfits. Regulars claim this place isn’t really for ‘ordinary people,’ and if you aren’t part of the Chelsea set, don’t expect them to notice you. But Sloane or no-Sloane, if you’re in the mood for posing and partying you’re sure to enjoy it.

The Music
The music at Boujis is by no means edgy, but a cool fusion of contemporary tunes, classic RnB and DJs every night of the week make for a heaving dancefloor. Tuesday night is ‘The’ night, although it’s even harder to get in – one has to make room for a certain Miss Middleton after all.

The Drink
Expensive, of course, but you will have certainly paid more for drinks in the West End. And you never know, one of those premiership footballers might even offer you a vodka martini or a splash of their jeroboam.

The Last Word
If you’re up for dancing the night away with fabulously wealthy socialites fresh from the pages of Tatler, Boujis can be great fun. Go on, you might just like it.

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