Obama Inauguration Parties London
When
On and around 20th January 2009
Where
Venues across London
Say goodbye to the Bush years and welcome a brand new American president with a host of Obama inauguration parties in London during January 2009. From live screenings of the inauguration as it happens in Washington DC to free coffee, an Obama waxwork and performing cheerleaders, many London venues are pulling out all the stops to help you celebrate the swearing in of America's first black president.
Obama inauguration parties London
For better or worse, the president of the USA has a huge influence over the whole planet. People across the world closely followed the protracted presidential campaign that eventually lead to electoral victory for Barack Obama. The new president will be sworn in on Tuesday 20th January 2009, and you can join in with all the celebrations in a series of Obama inauguration parties in London bars, restaurants, and venues across the city.
Free entry for Americans at Madame Tussauds
Not to be left out of all the Obama inauguration parties in London this January, Madame Tussauds is unveiling an impressive new statue of Barack Obama in a detailed recreation of the Oval Office. Admission is free to Americans with valid ID on Tuesday 20th January, and footage of the inauguration ceremony will be shown live in the World Leaders zone.
Free Entry for Americans at Madame Tussauds
Obama party at Tricycle Cinema
Cheerleaders? Check. Pretzels and American beer? Check. The Tricycle Cinema are putting on a fun filled night which includes the inauguration ceremony shown live on the big screen.
Obama Inauguration Party at Tricycle Cinema
Chicago Rib Shack
With live music, party food and free beer, the Quinessentially Barack Obama Inauguration Party at Chicago Rib Shack aims to be a cut above the rest on the 20th January.
Quintessentially Barack Obama Inauguration Party
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays across London will be toasting the new president en masse at 9pm on Tuesday 20th January. The popular chain with venues across the city, including Haymarket and Covent Garden, will be screening all the inauguration celebrations taking place in Washington DC, and doing some celebrating of their own with some famous American cocktails.
TGI Fridays Venue Information.
20109 Change at O2
With live music from Lemar, YolanDa Brown and Ava Leigh amongst others, this Obama party at the O2 looks set to be one of the biggest inauguration parties in London.
Obama Party at O2
44/21 vodka cocktail
If you want toast the new president in style, then try the 44/21 Akvinta vodka cocktail at the bar in St James's Hotel. With fresh strawberries and raspberries, blue Curacao and lychees, this red white and blue drink will get you feeling all patriotic for the inauguration.
44/21 Obama Inauguration Cocktail
Democrats Abroad Inaugural Ball
U.S citizens and their non-American guests can party away inauguration night with dinner, cocktails and a live band.
Democrats Abroad London Inaugural Ball
Hard Rock Cafe
The Hard Rock Cafe will be celebrating the inauguration with a live screening of the event, an Obama lookalike, and plenty of red, white and blue decorations. Tables for this event are already fully booked, but you can join friends at the bar for some all American drinks.
Hard Rock Cafe Venue Information
Prohibition
Both Prohibition London venues are halving prices on many American cocktails and giving discounts on Chicago ribs throughout the day on the 20th January. The Bishopsgate venue will also be screening inauguration footage.
Prohibition St Katharine Docks Venue Information
Prohibition St Bishopsgate Venue Information
Whisky Mist
For an Obama inauguration party with all the red, white and blue trimmings, try Whisky Mist off Park Lane, Mayfair. Star spangled top hats are optional.
Whisky Mist Venue Information
Yates at Leicester Square
The Yates Wine Lodge at Leicester Square will be hosting a party by the Progressive Vision think tank, which will include screenings from Washington DC and pub quizzes and prizes. Tickets cost £15.00 and can be bought from the link below.
Progressive Vision Official Site
Obama inauguration parties in London take place on and around Tuesday 20th January 2009.
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