 What can be better than dining out and having fun? Rosalie Garrett uncovers the restaurants to amaze, amuse and guarantee a good giggle.
Spoilt for Fun
Most sporting fans scattered throughout London know of the 'Sports Cafe'. This is where sporting enthusiasts gather to drink, eat, debate, watch and play. The restaurant is immersed in sporting activities, including a mini basketball court, pool lounge and several games machines. This is a serious place to go if you want to watch live games and classical games from their colossal archive in a vivacious, fun environment. Food served is of an international selection, including a separate light lunch menu and a 'Happy Hour' from 3pm weekdays. And, if that's not enough, at night their resident DJ comes alive pouring out tune after tune of sporting and classic hits. Great for parties, great for corporate entertainment and great for a good some sporting fun!
Sports Cafe, New Zealand house, 80 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4TQ
Tel: 020 7839 8300
Rock around the Clock
Furious fun is to be had at 'The Rock Garden' in Covent Garden. This is a music lover's paradise and since it opened in 1976 over 30,000 bands have played here including U2, The Police, Talking Heads and dire straits. With an ideal location combined with good Modern European menu and gorgeous people, fun and frolics are assured! The interior is modern and stylish and to ensure your comfort they even have a heated terrace. After dinner their nightclub and bars come alive and heave with exultant punters effortlessly having a great time and some serious fun!
The Rock garden, 4 The Piazza, London, WC2E 8HA
Tel: 020 7836 4052
There are several river-faring vessels on The River Thames. One that offers something a little different to the norm is the captivating 'Lightship10'. Fun and fascination lie in its history and any dining experience here is an awe-inspiring occasion. In brief Lightship10 is the oldest existing Lightship in the world, built in Copenhagen in 1877, according to plans from Trinity House, London. The vessel oozes historical charm. It was the only lightship to be seized by the Germans in 1943 thus experiencing several air raids and to protect the crew from machine gun fire; the deck was covered with cobbled stones. In 1946 Lightship10 was restored to the Danish state by the British and subsequently served under the Danish Marine until her decommissioning in 1972. today the vessel possesses incomparable charm and is positively a unique and fun place to dine in. Since its facelift in January 2002, Lightship10 now has a trendy Scandinavian interior with an original oak timber structure, creating an incredible experience. There is a superb menu offering exceptional value at £14.50 for three courses and also an A La Carte menu is available and vegetarian options, plus a sturdy wine wine list. Fun and fascination is assured!
Lightship10, 5A, St. Katherine's Way, St. Katherine's Dock, London, E1W 1LP
Tel: 020 7481 3123
There are numerous restaurants throughout the capital that ooze fun! Greek restaurant and Taverna 'Apollonia' entices diners into a belly dancing frenzy, 'Casa Nostra' offers modern Italian cuisine and the opportunity to sing at their karaoke bar and Chelsea's oldest wine bar and brasserie 'Charcos' provides card nights for those who like a little light hearted competition. There are many to choose from, so why not go and get a feastful of fun in the city yourself, you've nothing to loose and only giggles to gain!
By Rosalie Garrett
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