Movida

If you're planning to pay Movida a visit, you better have your finest clothing and accessories ready. Even though this swanky club attracts the city's wealthy socialites and quite a few celebrities, you'll still have a lot of fun. a 20 pound cover charge isn't too bad, but drinks can get a little pricey. Table service is a whole other ballgame. As a group of students, we racked up a pretty impressive bill, so next time we will probably pre-drink elsewhere to save our bank accounts the stress! Movida is totally worth it though. Most of the music is either remixed Top 40, hip hop, or electronic. There's definitely a classy, posh, exclusive vibe given off by the grand wooden decor, the mirrors, and the romantically-dim lighting. Watch your step when you enter/leave! I definitely saw multiple people taking spills on the stairs.

If you’re the kind of person that thinks you're Louboutins were made for dancing, Movida is the spot for you. While it's among the ranks of London´s ultra-posh and ridiculously exclusive nightclubs, the atmosphere there is anything but pretentious. Dress to impress, but be ready to party. Wednesday nights at Movida are legendary. They host some of the best DJs in London that will play either electro or house music, sometimes with a little hip-hop thrown in just for spice. No matter what’s blasting through the speakers, the combination of great music and heavy-handed bartenders will keep you dancing all night. If you happen to be one of London´s more elite party-goers, you may receive an invitation to their pre-club dinner via whatever promoter(s) you’ve got tucked snugly in your back pocket. My advice: GO. You will be treated to a fabulous three-course meal in their Mood Lounge before being led off to your table within the main section where no fewer than two bottles of Belvedere will be awaiting you and your party. Overall this place is consistently one of my favorite nights out in London. Beautiful people in a beautiful club all down to have a good time. Doesn’t get much better than that.

Tucked around the corner from Oxford Street tube station and a few miles west of Soho and Covent Garden is an ultra-swank club known to have frequent celebrity sightings and the most proper weeknight party. Standing in line for Movida can be a bit of a drag, however every minute spent in line just ensures you that it is one of the best places to go out in the West End. Once inside, expect to pay 20 quid (pounds) for entry, unless you have been put on the guest list or made mates with someone who knows the staff. After walking down the steps into the central space, you will be quickly overtaken by the dark lighting mostly coming from the dance floor for atmospheric ambience; dark wooden features and mirrored rooms separating the common area from the VIP space also add to the posh atmosphere. VIP in Movida can be a bit pricey, however while 2000 pounds can be enough for several Eurotrips, it can also buy you and your mates a table in VIP, allowing you to sit fairly close to A-list celebrities that frequent the place, such as the Kardashians and Trey Songz. The bar is appropriately sized for the establishment, tucked in the front right corner; expect to pay 9 quid for a cocktail. As far as the dance scene, Movida is it- allowing posh party princesses and American and European tourists to dance to some of the best hip-hop and electronic mixes. Expect to hear top international hits, from Kanye and Jay-Z to Skrillex, which makes the swanky club accessible and international friendly. Movida is the place to visit during the week for a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street, sip champagne with the stars, and dance the night away on the unreasonably intimate dance floor. 20 quid is definitely worth a night out with the prettiest people in London at Movida.