12/12/2007A sophisticated cafe-bar, cocktail lounge and nightclub combined, which is mostly peopled by pop-loving gay twinks and their girly friends. Ku is more of a social whirl than a pick-up joint, which makes it a great place to hang out with your mates.

The Venue
On the corner of Lisle Street and Newport Place sits this multi-purpose venue. Spread over three levels, Ku is decked out in expensive-looking designer wallpaper and muted browns with wooden floors and soft lighting. The large ground floor cafe and bar has plenty of candlelit tables to accommodate you and your friends with a comfy leatherette banquette that runs the length of one wall. Upstairs is another small bar room for those intimate chats, while downstairs in the basement you'll find the Ku Klub.

The Atmosphere
The clientele at Ku tend to be young and pretty and the bar staff even more so. Despite the young demographic, the atmosphere is actually pretty laid-back with subdued lighting and music that's not cranked up too loud.

The Music
In the cafe-bar, pop and RnB videos rule the roost on large plasma screens. Expect the likes of Kylie, Madonna and Gwen Stefani on heavy rotation. Downstairs, the basement Ku Klub is open from 9pm until late every night with a range of musical flavours. Everything is included, from Ku Live - an open mic and karaoke session featuring live bands and singers to Boogaloo Stu's Shinky Shonky (electro, rock and silly cabaret) or an uplifting house night at Funk You! There's also the ever present Gay Tea Dance, which is awash with pop and RnB party tunes.

Telephone: +44 207 437 4303