24-hour London
There's so much to see and do in London, sometimes there isn't time to sleep! London is full of 24-hour bars and restaurants for those of you who want to party around the clock - unfortunately for the shy and retiring, there's no excuse for going home early. Savour every minute of your time in the capital with our guide to 24-hour London.
24-hour bars
If you just don't want the party to stop, head to one of these great 24-hour bars, where you don't have to worry about last orders.
Departure
Where: 2 Crutched Friars, London, EC3N This stylish bar in East London has a 24-hour licence. Expect a friendly and vibrant crowd, great club nights, and a drinks menu to keep you going till dawn.
Web:Departure (www.departurebar.co.uk/)
The Swan Tavern
Where: 77-80 Gracechurch Street, EC3V The Swan Tavern is perfect if you're not quite ready to go home and just want a quiet drink. With a 24-hour licence and a range of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails on offer, this cosy, intimate pub is a great choice for a late-night drink.
Zeta Bar
Where: Hilton Hotel, 35 Hertford Street, W1J In the heart of Mayfair, Zeta Bar is a stylish boutique bar with a 24-hour licence. Famous for its Feny Shui décor, funky DJs and delicious fresh fruit cocktails, Zeta Bar is the perfect place for any all-night party animal.
Web:Zeta Bar (www.zetabar.com/)
24-hour restaurants
When you just can't dance anymore, head to one of these great 24-hour restaurants to refuel. Whether you fancy scrambled eggs and caviar or a simple bagel, you'll find it at one of our favourite 24-hour restaurants.
Vingt-QuatreWhere: 325 Fulham Road, SW10
If you've got expensive tastes, make sure you stop at Vingt-Quatre for a late-night meal. Why not splash out on the scrambled eggs with sevruga caviar for £55, with a quarter bottle of Laurent Perrier to wash it down? Don't worry, if you're after something less decadent, there's plenty to choose from.
Web:Vingt-Quatre (www.vingtquatre.co.uk/)1997
Where: 19 Wardour Street, W1
Named after the date of the British handover of Hong Kong, this Chinatown favourite serves up inexpensive Chinese food, and buzzes with a young, lively, after-club crowd.
Bar Italia
Where: 22 Frith Street, W1
Bar Italia, known for its proper Italian coffee, has been a fixture in Soho for more than half a century. It's only small, but you'll find a cosmopolitan crowd of Soho regulars sampling the coffee and paninis into the small hours.
Web:Bar Italia (www.baritaliasoho.co.uk/)
Tinseltown
Where: 44-46 St John Street, EC1 (open 24 hours) and 104 Heath St, NW3 (open till 03:00)
If a burger and fries is exactly what you need after a long night, look no further than Tinseltown for a classic American diner experience. Don't miss the delicious milkshakes to wash down your delicious burger.
Web:Tinseltown (www.tinseltown.co.uk/)
Brick Lane Beigel Bake
Where: 159 Brick Lane, E1
Brick Lane Beigel Bake is an East End institution. It has been open for 30 years, and is famous for its delicious, fresh bagels. Both the meaty salt beef bagel, and cream cheese bagel (which costs just 80p), have a reputation second to none.
Somine
Where: 131 Kingsland High Street, E8
This tiny Turkish café is always brimming with peckish partygoers, thanks to the lovely family atmosphere and comforting home-cooked meals. The menu changes every day, but think traditional Turkish food: plenty of lamb, rich tomato sauces and delicious hummus.