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The London Pavillion,
Piccadilly Circus,
London,
W1V 9LA

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Reviewer Vampiregirl4
02/10/2008
Nothing too amasing.
Bouncers still let me in even though I forgot my ID.
Cheap drinks however could use a better crowd but toilet lady was lovely and gave us free stuff.
Music's rubbish tho.
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Reviewer Anonymous
27/09/2008
This place is rubbish. I hired a room for my 30th here and it was a total disaster. The barman couldn't keep up with the demand for drinks so people had to get drinks from downstairs, they refused to put another barman on and they were downright rude.

All the staff are rude (not just one or two which could be tolerated) and many of the promises that were made to me when hiring this room were never fulfilled.

The place is a hole, NEVER go there, unless you want to be insulted by the rude staff who are on an ego trip.
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Reviewer Anonymous
19/09/2008
do not go on anon! agree with majority of people here about it being rubbish! the bouncers are on a ego trip and refused me and my friend entry for being 'drunk', even though we were not at all. they told us to come back in 30 mins, came back with some more of our friends, and then they refused the whole group of us entry for being too 'drunk' even though the majority of the group had not drunk at all. we were shouted at to move away from the barriers, told if we tried to get in we would be barred, and apparently even inside the club the security guards kept shouting at people to move. at the smoking area, the bouncers kept shouting at people to move down, and generally not being very nice. when i called up to tell my complaint to on anon the next day, i was basically accused of lying.
definitely DO NOT COME HERE! ruined what was meant to be the last night with my friends before uni and all because the staff were so rude!
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Reviewer Anonymous
15/09/2008
At first tought could be a nice place as the managers were so helpeful with my booking but afterwards itwas just a horrible night as the security guards were so rude. No one could try to deal with them. I paid to have my birthday party there and my friends were being refused at the door just coz there were so many guys. It is so strange why they do not do it with girls too or even why they do it with people that are in the guest list.

They even made one of my friends show how much money he had in his wallet! Such a beautiful place with horrible and rude staff. I manage a bar and would never let it happen especially if someone paid to have their birthday party. Well, perhaps those people don't have a birthday! My advice is for you never to go there. Even Wetherspoons is 1000000 times better.
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Reviewer SamSter
28/08/2008
If you go out to have a sh*t night, go to Onanon. I have never been to a club where the managers dress like bums, what manager would think about wearing jeans in a top nigth club and seriously think people will take him seriously?No one seemed to have a clue what they were doing, the bartender didnt know what beers the club serves and when I finally got to speak to a female manager about beeing groped by a gross guy (aftetr 35 minutes) she told me that there was nothing she could do and just left me standing on the dancefloor.I willl never ever go back to this place, it is filthy, their club smells like someone has pooed all over the place and to be honest, I do go out to have fun, not for such a rubbish night as I had at this place.NO STARS!!!
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Reviewer Anonymous
27/08/2008
I'v been to On Anon a few times and always had a great night. The drinks are top quality and service was always pretty speedy. The club is really big with loads of rooms to choose from so you don't get bored standing in the same place. We booked a friends birthday there last month and really enjoyed ourselves. The music starts off with some commercial stuff and some cool remixes and then later on heads in to some bangin dance tunes! Top night out i'd say! 10/10
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Reviewer sukhmeet
27/07/2008
*DO NOT GO ON ANON* *DO NOT GO ON ANON*Im with the last person who reviewed this....if only there was a 0....that would suffice, or maybe even -5!!! my friend booked his bday there a month in advance for a friday night, with table reservations and everything, and just to prove they were big and boost their inflatable ego's, the bouncers didnt let him in for being 'tipsy' when he was distinctively out to have a good time with friends (he was merely laughing and joking with friends). even if u book beforehand, DO NOT TRUST ON ANON...they are an establishment of waste....from the bouncers to the promoters to the management. it is really trashy inside anyway, no air-con, u can hardly breathe and the place just has a bad odour about it. music is mediocre at best, they have no up-to-date music...its all late 90's and early 00's.it may look good on the outside, with a good location and cool decor externally, but DO NOT LET THIS FOOL U.
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07/07/2008
This place is OK, but certainly nothing to write home about. The music is typical 'wedding reception music', a mix of modern and old cheesy classics except for the club at the top which actually plays some half decent dance tunes. There isn't really much atmosphere, it seems to attract either tourists or people who want to go out in London but aren't really sure where to go - there doesn't seem to be a feeling of any regulars or affectionados. To be blunt, it is a cattle market and any half decent looking girl can excpect attention from some rather dubious and slightly odd guys who don't really have much idea about how to approach girls. The lack of air con made this club very uncomfortable, but I'd say what really goes against it, is its size. More time seems to be spent wandering up and downstairs to the different bars rather than really settling anywhere. It wasn't a bad night per se, I had a laugh with the group I was with, took the strange men with a pinch of salt, however I don't think I'd be induced to go back. I'd have liked to have given this a 2.5 rather than a 3 because there wasn't really anything wrong with the place as such, staff were friendly, we didn't have any problems or anything to complain about, it's just nothing remarkable.
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Reviewer Anonymous
03/07/2008
If there was a choice for zero stars i would put this.this place is one of the worst places i have been to in my life. I think the bouncers pick on innocent people to make themselves feel big.I had booked a 25th birthday for my boyfriend and the attitude and arrogance of the bouncers and manager in the pink shirt spoilt the whole evening.i will never set foot in this place again.i know everyone has different experiences, but when it comes down to attitudes of staff- this will never change!!!Do not chance your night being spoiltDo not go here!!!Spread the word!!
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Reviewer Anonymous
21/06/2008
Went to on anon for my 18th and it was a total DISASTER! Full of old men, and the few young ones in the crowd did eventually run for cover elsewhere. Lost my reservation for my table (well, my fault really) and the drinks are pretty expensive.
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Reviewer little_madz
26/04/2008
I went to On Anon with 11 friends. It was proper packed.. Full of sweaty men. I agree with the other comment...If you're on the pull and not fussy, it's perfect. Won't be rushing back there.
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Reviewer Anonymous
08/04/2008
I visited Onanon for the first time last night, for a quiet drink with a friend. I was impressed by the decor and range of bars to choose from. However, I found one particular member of the bar staff (or perhaps she was the bar manager) to be abrupt and rude, and we received a fierce telling off for sitting in the 'wrong bar' which was apparently closed. (The reason we moved seats is because the bar we were in was rowdy due to a birthday party), but she didn't seem to appreciate this. If she is that stressed out on a quiet Monday evening at 7pm, I dread to think what she is like on a busy Friday night when there are more than 5 people there!While Onanon is a great venue, I think the behaviour of its staff really lets it down. They could benefit from some training in being more customer focused. I will not be visiting this bar again.
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Reviewer soviet
18/03/2008
music is danceable, clientele friendly and unpretentious, staff helpful, security always good.
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Reviewer emma123
12/03/2008
I went to Onanon on a Friday and had a blast. It was busy but with all the bars it was easy to get served, especially the Mojitos was worth visiting all of the different bars for;)
We tried to find a large area enough for 20 people, and even though it was so busy the fantastic host girls put us in a great area. I'll definately book before I come next time though to make things even easier and more enjoyable!



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Reviewer monty_a2
27/02/2008
We read that An Anon was the place to go on a Monday night. We sat in a bar opposite around 12pm waiting for it to open. There was a bouncer outside but no one showed up. When we went over at 1am it was locked. So much for the "Monday Nights Place to Be"
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Reviewer Anonymous
12/02/2008
On Anon would have to be one of the best places for a night out. I booked an area for a friday night, and they offered me a free bar platter, which started the night off well. The music was funky the atmosphere was brilliant, and the service was really great.
I would highly recommend going to this busy place. I think i might become a regular.
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Reviewer Viva
06/02/2008
If you're on the pull and you ain't fussy, then this is a good place for you. Otherwise I wouldn't bother.
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19/11/2007
If you like excessively hot, packed venues where you have to que for the toilets,coats and even to get up the stairs,this is the place.
Having said that, the music was quite varied and not bad at all but the wine..?? I just prefer to spend money in a slightly classier place.
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Reviewer Anonymous
23/10/2007
On anon provided an excellent night for us with the rugby and all the music, I though it was great. One comment I would like to make is that it was very complicated outside with all the smokers and new people wanting to come in, it would be good if you had a special area for them instead of just outside in the street.
I really enjoyed myself - you should try it!!!
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Reviewer Anonymous
15/10/2007
Five of us to On Anon on Friday night whilst in London on a Hen weekend. All I can say is DON'T BOTHER. It is awful, far too many people squashed into what appears to be quite a big club but isn't! Full of letcherous blokes trying to pull. It was like a meat market, blokes were just grabbing at us from the minute we walked in, hence to say we stayed a short while & left! If you're friendly & smiley they think you're game, just avoid at all costs unless thats the sort of thing you like.
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Reviewer Anonymous
09/06/2007
Went to On Anon on a Friday night. A very big club but far too packed. A few good looking girls but generally full of guys. Okay but nothing special!
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02/03/2007
I stopped in at On Anon this evening and ordered a dry Martini, with olive. The bartender expressed regret that they didn't have olives for drinks, they were only to sell. I've always been of the mind that olives are somewhat of a standard item at a bar, and mentioned this to her. She asked me to wait for a moment, presumably so she could speak to her manager.



When she returned, she told me that she could make me a martini with an olive, but it would be very expensive. If an olive can knock a bar off the rails, there's something terribly wrong. Needless to say, I didn't stay.


I get the impression that On Anon will please the mass market crowd. I suspect that most of the clientele have no need for olives, and are therefore happy with what they get. Understand?
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Reviewer Anonymous
18/02/2007
On Anon has got to be the worse club I have ever been to. My god (please forgive me), it was bad! I have never been to a club and had such a crap time. The place is just heaving with idiots. I'd rather eat my own testicles than go to On Anon again.
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Reviewer Anonymous
14/02/2007
I went to On Anon for their Friday Night Live last week and it was absolutely wicked! The live band was so good and my friends and I were able to book an area for free right by the stage! Definitely check out On Anon. The Booth Bar is my favorite!
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Reviewer Lisa-Marie325
26/01/2007
We went to On Anon for New Years Eve and had a fabulous time! Although after the second bottle of champagne who knows how the night went, but all my memories were great!
Definitly going back to On Anon soon!
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Reviewer Anonymous
28/12/2006
I dont know what these people are on, but I had an awesome time at On Anon on a Friday night. There was no queue when we arrived before 11pm. The top deck had my favourite house music, some from Ministry of Sound tracks. Yes, it does get crowded, but it is a club! We managed to find some seats at the back of the middle floor where we could chat, drink and relax.


I didn't have any problem with unwanted attention from men. The drinks are not too bad but this is central london so don't expect it to be cheap. I thoroughly recommend On Anon to anyone who wants good variety of music. Don't be fooled by what the others have said, they must have had a bad night.
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Reviewer holly jenkins
04/12/2006
I booked On Anon bar for pre drinks and food for my sister's hen party. I had read mixed reviews but went with an open mind. When booking the food I did have a bit of trouble that they had forgotten to order the food and thought that we were just coming for drinks, but this was quickly sorted out.


When arriving the staff knew exactly who we were showed us to our reserved tables and had the champange waiting. One of the managers introduced himself to me and was extremley nice and helpful. We had a buffet and every dish was very tasty. The whole atmosphere at On Anon was very relaxed and the music started getting louder as we drank more which was what we wanted.


I would definitely recomend On Anon for a party, as everyone was so helpful and the atmosphere was perfect.
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Reviewer Anonymous
17/11/2006
I was at On Anon on Saturday for a friend's birthday and was completely amazed by the overcrowding of the place. It was very uncomfortable and men were using it as an opportunity for a sly grope whilst moving through the crowds of people!



Although the music was pretty good at On Anon, it was packed. It was £10.00 to get in, but I would have far sooner paid more if it had meant there would have been less people in there. Never again...
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Reviewer Anonymous
07/11/2006
I went to On Anon last week for Halloween and was slightly disappointed. I had put down several names on the guestlist and was told that we would be allowed in free before 11pm. When we got to the club we were made to pay a fiver, which isn't bad, but is a bit annoying.


Anyway, On Anon was good. Not great, but good. The DJ played decent RnB and hip hop, though he did repeat a couple of tunes. Overall, it's a good club, with a nice crowd, and a nice-ish venue. I would probably go back to On Anon on a Tuesday if I was stuck for choice.
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Reviewer Anonymous
18/09/2006
I'm not one to add reviews but the only comment listed for On Anon seemed wrong. Been twice now both times on a Saturday, its spread over three floors, great atmosphere, free before 10pm, good mix of people. Only downside is that On Anon is too busy, they let way to many people in!
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Reviewer Anonymous
01/08/2006
Do not spend time and money on On Anon. Me and my friend left after half an hour when we were there. The people in On Anon are generally sleezy and you can expect to be groped by a middle aged man at any point.
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Reviewer Anonymous
01/08/2006
Bouncers with bad attitude at On Anon. This is a club to watch your back in. Be very aware of your personal safety at On Anon.
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Reviewer Anonymous
22/05/2006
Everyone should avoid On Anon at all costs. It is an absolutely awful meat market, full of sleazy men and the usual Leicester Square crowd. It was overcrowded, you literally could not move. On Anon could have made so much more of it with the space they have. Don't waste your time.
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Reviewer James Shah
01/03/2006
I dont know what night the other user's went on but on Saturday night On Anon is great fun, with 7 floors of music of all different genres from RnB to classical (joke - they dont do classical) to pop. The bouncers are very friendly, it depends on how you approach them I guess, stop being typical lads and giving it the large to the bouncers...Overall I loved the night at On Anon, plenty of women to choose from too!
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Reviewer Anonymous
16/01/2006
The music at On Anon was good but there was no space to dance!
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Reviewer Anonymous
11/01/2006
On Anon was fantastic!


The best kept secret in london! Not only were we happy with our booth booking overlooking Piccadilly Circus, but they threw in a free bottle of champagne!


Some of the bar staff at On Anon aren't bad looking either!

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Reviewer Anonymous
20/11/2005
What a terrible club! Went to On Anon with a few stunning girls on Friday night. I couldn't believe the amount of guys in the place. The poorest girls:guys ratio ever. They should have let me in for free.


I wondered if it was actually some gay club. Probably would have been better. But hey, it would have been fine if those animals at least had some manners. I doubt that being wasted and touching girls with no permission is the way forward. Had to chuck few guys away, one who was so wasted who had spilled half his drink on me.


And lets not go into the music at On Anon. It's terrible. It's not right to mix in Cheese with House and La Bamba. And the time to get a damn drink when the bar was not really that busy!


Final score is a 2, because On Anon does actually have potential and the guy in the toilets is really friendly. It has got a few floors and is in the West End and maybe I just went on the wrong night. However, next time I will definitely go to Tiger Tiger instead, which is so much better.

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Reviewer Souhila853
19/11/2005
On Anon is the worst place to party in London!


Three nights in London and one wasted in this awful club where there were not enough places to dance, overcrowded floors, and it was impossible to chat with people. Urgh! On Anon has no human dimension, as we say in French.

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Reviewer Anonymous
19/11/2005
On Anon is full of middle-aged, sleazy types trying to cop a quick feel off young girls. The music's alright and some of the seats are pretty cushy, but be warned!
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Reviewer Anonymous
18/11/2005
Eight of us were on the On Anon guestlist last saturday and we arrived at 11.30 and didn't have to queue at all. It's a busy club like many others so don't be pissed off with it being busy. It's well worth it.


There are seven different rooms playing different music, the bars were great and there was no waiting for drinks. All the staff at On Anon were friendly as.


I've been to many other London clubs but this one is now winning in my rating lead.

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Reviewer Anonymous
28/10/2005
On Anon was brilliant! I organised my cousin's birthday at this club and we all had a fantastic time.


I booked an area for us to sit in but as we arrived very late it was gone. However the manager was really helpful and organised another area for us.


You didn't have to sit in one place, On Anon is massive and you can just walk or dance around! The music is good and the drinks must be priced ok as I was totally hammered!

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Reviewer Anonymous
14/09/2005
I have had some of my best nights partying in On Anon. There is so much variation from floor to floor, On Anon is adventurous and airy and I loved it! Seems like "mr Anonymous" has had a few bad nights in quite a number of pubs. Ignore his posts.
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Reviewer Anonymous
07/03/2005
On Anon is the worst club in London. Don't go there unless you want to have the worst, crappest night of your life. Too packed, too boiling hot, bouncers that do nothing, a manager that is still a school boy and doesn't have a clue. And be prepared to get whacked by a jubba.
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Reviewer BB
14/10/2004
I never used to be a great fan of the West End. I had this view that everyone was nasty, it was over priced and that there was little in terms of quality. One thing I know is that it is very rare to go to a night out where you're going to have a great night.



Contrary to other views of On Anon I had a great night.



On this particular night, the guest list lady whose name escapes me was very funny, funky and sexy I might add.



The drinks were reaonably priced. One room played all the cheese classics we wanted to hear. And the DJ also took requests for the ones that he didn't play.

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Reviewer Anonymous
20/09/2004
This place is way overcrowded and the bouncers are more interested in pushing you around for their amusement then actually doing their job.



I'd never go back to this hell hole

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Reviewer Anonymous
03/09/2004
On Anon is over-crowded, hot and moody. There are many people from different nationalities so conversation is difficult! Music; no rhythm just seems DJ sticks on whatever record he pulls out of his bag first.
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Reviewer Anonymous
11/03/2004
This place is a dive. Full of young boys and ugly women looking for sex or fights. Snotty doorstaff and big queues to make you feel like the place in worth entering. Will only disappoint.
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Reviewer Anonymous
12/02/2004
On Anon is over crowded, it’s like going out to fight and not to have a good time...
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Reviewer Anonymous
30/12/2003
On Anon rocks! It has a different bar, each with its own style and music, to suit everyone's ideal. As well as this, it has a nice mix of people - fit girls & hot guys, but it's not just about the beautiful people, with casual dressers right along side the 'I-got-somewhere-to-go' dressers.

The bar staff might need to improve their customer service skills and the prices may be a little on the higher side, but overall a great night out.

Forget bar hopping - you have all you need in the one place!

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