If you're slick, hip or well connected, A-list or similar then you'll have no trouble breezing into this club. They operate a New York style velvet rope door policy, so if you don't turn the doorman's discerning eye, you'll be on your way. If you enjoy the buzz of fashionista-high wire walking, where you might get warmly greeted or turned away with your tail drooping between your legs, this is the best way to kick-off your night. Expect to see high-rollers and celebs and don't moan about the prices, you weren't seriously expecting a cheap night here. The music is again populist, rather than cutting-edge trendy and the atmosphere friendly and warm. If you like exclusivity, being seen and being a cut above the hoi polloi, then you'll have a great night. If you're a member of the huge subgroup of individuals who are neither, famous, wealthy or fashionable, nor particularly want to be: find another club - you'll have a much better time.

At first glance, Mahiki appears to be a tacky, Polynesian themed Tiki bar, serving intentionally tacky cocktails and some Asian influenced food. The music is not attempting to be cutting-edge, in fact the intention is retro and populist rather than trendy and exclusive. Most people have heard of Mahiki because of its clientele. A favourite haunt of Prince William and Harry, Paris Hilton, Scarlett Johansson; there'll be a few paps floating around outside, hoping to catch somebody noteworthy falling over in the small hours. They have an inclusive door policy, but get there early and expect to queue - as there will be a guest list with 'beautiful people' on it. That is after all, how it became so well known. Expensive.

Open: 5:30pm-3:30am Mon-Fri, 7:30pm-3:30am Sat.