Pubs and bars
Pubs
are one of England's most enduring social institutions, and have outlived the church and marketplace as the focal points of communities, with London's fringe theatre, alternative comedy and live-music scenes still largely pub-based. At their...
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Live music and clubs
Don't believe the Cool Britannia hype; London has had a bewilderingly large range of places to go after dark for the last twenty years. The
live music
scene remains extremely diverse, encompassing all variations of rock, blues, roots and world...
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Classical music, opera and dance
With the South Bank, the Barbican and the Wigmore Hall offering year-round appearances by generally first-rank musicians and numerous smaller venues providing a stage for less established or more specialized performers, the capital should satisfy most...
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Theatre, comedy and cinema
London has enjoyed a reputation for quality
theatre
since the time of Shakespeare, and despite the continuing prevalence of fail-safe blockbuster musicals and revenue-spinning star vehicles, the city still provides a platform for innovation....
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