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09 February 2010
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Recommended Celebrity Spotting Bars

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Celebrity Spotting Bars

The best celebrity spotting bars in London are more diverse than you may think. Not every celebrity wants to be recognised although several celebrities do tend to frequent the same haunts. With our pick to the best celebrity spotting bars you'll be making small talk with famous folk into the early hours.
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61 Turnmill Street, Farringdon, EC1M 5PT
  • Great party venue with various options available
  • Suitable for corporate events - midweek deals available
  • Perfect for wedding receptions or birthday parties
  • Food also available
  • Visit website below, quote ViewLondon when booking
Chelsea fans will be interested to know that Ashley Cole has been seen here. But not Cheryl. She must have been getting the dinner on.
68-70 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UL
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Aura
(British, Modern European, Pan Asian)
Aura's more celebrated guests include Christina Aguilera, U2, Janet Jackson, Flavio Briatore, Billy Zane, Naomi Campbell, Kelis and Leon Jackson. (Okay not Leon Jackson.)
48-49 St James's Street,
Mayfair,
London,
SW1A 1JT
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Bloated Mallard
(British, Pub Food)
It isn’t clear whether Daniel Radcliffe, Joely Richardson and Johnny Depp have actually visited the Bloated Mallard but this is the impression it gives and with Teddington studios being located nearby, it’s quite possible.
3 Victoria Road,
Teddington,
Middlesex,
TW11 0BB
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The Collection
(Pan Asian)
Ashley Cole has been spotted here too. But not Cheryl. She must be at home watching Eastenders with the ginger one.
264 Brompton Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 2AS
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Embassy London
This is fast becoming the celebrity hang-out to be seen in - so book ahead unless the shoulders you want to rub are the doorman's as he bundles you out onto the street.
29 Old Burlington Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 3AN
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The Golden Heart
Reportedly Tracey Emin's local and Kate Moss often fell through the doors here with her grubby ex-beau Pete Doherty.
110 Commercial Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6LZ
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Half Moon
(Lebanese)
With performances dating back as far as the 1920s, this venue has played host to legends from the Rolling Stones and Van Morrison to modern-day musical bigwigs U2, Kasabian and Kate Bush.
93 Lower Richmond Road,
Putney,
London,
SW15 1EU
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The Hawley Arms
(Pub Food)
The men behind the Mighty Boosh frequent this legendary venue in Camden and very often you'll find Peaches and her gang huddled into a corner, drinking the place dry.
2 Castlehaven Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8QU
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The Heights
No, this isn't as obscure as you may think. This is where you will catch celebrities off-guard as they grab a bite after visiting BBC Broadcasting House nearby. Perfect for all you annoying autograph hunters out there.
Saint Georges Hotel,
14 Langham Place,
Marylebone,
London,
W1B 2QS
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Celebrities frequenting this sophisticated cocktail lounge include singer Andrea Corr, comedian Stephen Merchant, sportsman Martin Offiah and...er, charity motorcyclist Charlie Boorman.
316–318 Kings Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 5UH
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Julies Restaurant and Bar
(British)
Robbie Williams often lets Julie's Restaurant and Bar entertain him and U2 had a beautiful day here too (etc, etc).
135 Portland Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 4LW
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The Lock Tavern
(Gastro Pub Food)
Never mind your glamour girls and your Big Brother non-entities, this is where you can meet the cream of the crop from the British music scene. Buy them a pint after a successful set and chat anally about rare recordings and favourite riffs.
35 Chalk Farm Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AJ
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Mahiki
(Snacks)
Popular with the Royals and their chums, Mahiki is a major celebrity stomping ground.
1 Dover Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 4LD
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Mo*vida
At Mo*vida, they tend to cater for the soap set, those who appear on the front page of the Red Tops and sports stars with a penchant for ladies with tight skirts and loose morals.
8-9 Argyll Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 7TF
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No 5
(International)
Serious A-Listers swan this reputable venue including Charlize Theron (Monster) and Samuel L Jackson (National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1).
5 Cavendish Square,
Marylebone,
London,
W1G 0PG
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Nobu Berkeley
(Japanese)
Posh and Madge and their ensuing entourages have filled out this uber-trendy celeb-haunt on Berkeley Street.
15 Berkeley Street,
London,
W1J 8DY
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Punch Bowl
The second oldest pub in Mayfair is owned by Madonna and Guy Ritchie due to its already high turnover of celebrity clientele.
41 Farm Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1J 5RP
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Sir Richard Steele
Like the Hawley Arms this is another unassuming haunt for North West London's famous locals.
97 Haverstock Hill,
London,
NW3 4RL
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Danny Dyer, Tamer Hussain, Brian and Liam from Big Brother...they're all here. Unfortunately.
62 Kingly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1B 5QN
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Sugar Hut
It's not uncommon to find Wills and Harry in here along with other people who are essentially better than us like Nicole Kidman and Kate Moss. Go down there and start worshipping tonight.
374 North End Road,
Fulham,
London,
SW6 1LY
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Taman Gang
Kate Moss, Samuel L Jackson and Naomi Campbell have all been spied at this gorgeous, top quality restaurant, bar and club.
141 Park Lane,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 7AA
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Windmill Tavern
(Thai)
Close to both Vics, old and new, this is a popular watering hole for thesps.
86 The Cut,
Southwark,
London,
SE1 8LW
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