Studio Valbonne

62 Kingly Street, W1B 5QN.
W: www.studiovalbonne.co.uk
E: info@studiovalbonne.co.uk
T: 020 7434 0888

One of London's wildest clubs!

Review

Where is it?

Studio Valbonne stands in the legendary venue that housed the legendary 1970s venue of the same name, on Kingly Street between Carnaby and Regent Streets. It's near to Piccadilly or Oxford Circus tube stations.

What's it like?

Rich reds and golds in the decor are a stark contrast to more modern venues such as 24 (a few doors down on the same street). It gets ridiculously busy, particularly on Saturdays, and being on a promoter's guest list is a must here. No walk-ups! Though they make claims at sophistication, the crowd is actually pretty hedonistic and comprises hardcore drinkers, reality TV contestants and the WAG crowd. Musically, the club plays a pretty commercial blend but it seems almost superfluous to its punters, who are just here for a damn good time! Downing shots, flirting with strangers and dancing with total abandon are all part of the Studio Valbonne experience.

Why does Johnny Ikon love it?

This venue has history - Madonna partied here in the 80s alongside Boy George and George Michael, and the same decandence, abandon and hedonism of that decade is recaptured perfectly here. One for those wild Saturday nights!

Johnny recommends somewhere to eat before

	L'Atelier de Joel Rubuchon 13-15 West Street, WC2H 9NE. You can't call yourself a foodie till you've eaten here!
	Tom Aikens 43 Elystan Street, SW3 3NT. Chi-chi, smart and exclusive. More than the froth!
	The Ivy 1-5 West Street, WC2H 9NQ. London's best-known restaurant, you'll spot every star here from reality z-listers to the cream of the crop
	The Wolseley 160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB. Grand, glam, gorgeous!