GOOD BUSINESS BARS The Groucho Club 45 Dean Street, W1 Tel 439 4685 The media club that everyone claims to have joined years ago Harry's Bar 26 South Audley Street, Mayfair, W1 Tel 408 0844 You have to be a member, or go with one Hyatt Carlton Tower 2 Cadogan Place, SW1 Tel 235 5411 Good view of the capital with tranquil ambience Inn on the Park Hamilton Place, W1 Tel 499 0888 Quiet, serious, business-like London Hilton 22 Park Lane, W1 Tel 493 8000 Trader Vic's in the basement, fine views from the top bar Zeldas Charlotte Street, W1 Tel 636 7556 Twenties-style decor, laid back and refreshing
FUN BARS
Atlantic Bar (also a restaurant) Glass House Street, W1 Tel 439 2349 Converted ballroom full of face and open late
Po Na Na 316 Kings Road Fulham SW3 Tel 352 7127 Draped material hanging from the ceiling, leave your camel outside!
Albero & Grana Sloane Avenue Chelsea SW10 Tel 225 1048 Original design, late bar and restaurant
Jim Thompsons 617 Kings Road SW6 Tel 731 0999 An unusual pub that serves brilliant Thai food and has original Thai artifacts and decor
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Clubs tend to be transient, so check listings before you go Icini Shepherds Market W1. Wednesday 22.00-15.00 The Ministry of Sound 16 Gaunt Street, Elephant and Castle, SE1 All night, teetotal dance club Ronnie Scotts 47 Frith Street, W1 Tel 439 0747 Famous jazz nite-spot for the cognescenti Stringfellows 16 St Martins Lane, WC2 Tel 240 5534 70s ''trash'' disco for the brash crowd, fun Subterrania 12 Acklam Road (under the Westway), W10 Dance club for groove merchants The Gardening Club Covent Garden WC2 Thursday 22.00-3.00
THE X FILES TIPPING
10% of the bill is standard; more if you feel the service and food has been exceptional.