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New Year’s Eve is a special night, a time to get together with friends, relax, and reflect on the year. Millions will go clubbing or drinking on the night, but sometimes it’s nice to get away from the crowds or do something a bit different.
 Whatever you feel like doing, London is the best city to be in – from comedy nights to champagne cruises and world class live music, this city has it all. LondonTown.com has put together a list of ten unusual ways to mark the start of 2007. Enjoy!  New Year's Eve Bateaux London River CruiseEmbankment Pier, Strand, WC2N 6NU 31st December 2006 Take to the Thames this New Year's Eve and see in 2007 in style with a champagne and dinner cruise, followed by live jazz and a disco. Bateaux London are offering a superb midnight cruise including a three-course dinner, live jazz and the chance to count down to 2007 as fireworks explode along the river. Dinner cruises are a brilliant experience whether you are a visitor or have lived in London all your life. The capital is magical by night and the route goes via Tower Hill, past the Palace of Westminster, all the way to the Dome and back. Plus, on New Year's Eve the sky should be bursting into a thousand colours with an explosion of celebratory fireworks. A beautiful, unforgettable way to see in the New Year with family or close friends. Book New Year's Eve River Cruise Venue: Embankment Pier Address: Strand, WC2N 6NU Phone: 020 7437 4370 Date: 31st December 2006 Time: 18:45 - 1:00 Pricing: £166 per person Nearest Station: Embankment Tube Bateaux London - Information | Hotels near Bateaux London   Comedy Store New Year's Eve1a Oxenden Street, SW1Y 4EE 31st December 2006 Laugh yourself silly then dance into the early hours at The Comedy Store - the most famous comedy club in the world. This is the perfect way to say goodbye to last year and set yourself up for next year with a smile plastered over your face. The Comedy Store does New Year's Eve in style, with lashings of food and drink, top comics and a surprisingly cool disco afterwards. By cool, we mean plenty of cheesy classics for you to throw some tipsy shapes to on the dance floor. It's just the right sort of entertainment to see in 2007. As for the acts - it's a seriously sharp line-up. Stephen K Amos, Phil Nichol, Kitty Flanagan, Steve Hughes, Micky Flanagan, Michael McIntyre, Ricky Grover will all be regaling you with hilarious anecdotes and incredible wit. What better way to set yourself up for next year than an evening filled with laughter, lager and some dancing? Venue: The Comedy Store Address: 1a Oxenden Street, SW1Y 4EE Phone: 0870 060 2340 Date: 31st December 2006 Time: 19:30 - 3:00 Pricing: £60 per person Nearest Station: Piccadilly Circus Tube Comedy Store New Year's Eve - Information | Hotels near The Comedy Store  Ronnie Scott's New Year's Eve - The Ray Gelato Giants47 Frith Street, W1D 4HT 31st December 2006 Never less than a brilliant night out, Ronnie Scott's is the best destination in Europe for old-time jazz lovers to see in the New Year. This night has attained legendary status as the most convivial, classy party in the capital and New Year's Eve sees the return of long-time favourites The Ray Gelato Giants. These established masters of swing and jazz will be joined by Leo Green, adding a touch of sexy sax to the proceedings. Ronnie Scott's is always a superb choice for a night on the tiles and it's a truly stylish destination in which to see out the old year. Great food, long cocktails and irresistible live music combine to make the guests of this upmarket venue feel like the luckiest crowd on the planet. It makes for a memorable celebration that will send you off into the morning light with a swing in your step. Venue: Ronnie Scott's New Year 's Eve Address: 47 Frith Street, W1D 4HT Phone: 020 7439 0747 Date: 31st December 2006 Time: 20:30 - 3:00 Pricing: £250 per person Nearest Station: Leicester Square Tube Ronnie Scott's New Year - Information | Hotels near Ronnie Scott's  Speed DatingAgenda, 3 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, EC3R 7AA 31st December 2006 The speed dating event of the year - this is the prime opportunity to make sure you've bagged yourself a boy or a bird for the year ahead. It truly is a massive extravaganza of giggling, flirting, swooning and swapping numbers. Bringing together a whole raft of dating approaches, the evening is a blend of different activities. It kicks off with the classic 'lock and key' party. Admittedly, this rather cheesy approach to meeting members of the opposite sex doesn't wash with everyone but it's a great ice breaker! Women are given locks, men keys, and then you circulate the room searching for someone who fits your lock or key. Shortly after, the main event will take place. You can work your way round the room of talent (hopefully) in a series of three-minute dates. If you hit if off with someone special - your contact details will be swapped and you may be winging your way towards a fantastic new relationship just in time for 2007. The organisers will also be taking photos of you and printing them out and adding them to their photo wall. You can browse through the photo wall for people you like the look of and leave a flirt card for them. As well as all this dating activity, there is a casino, late-night dancing and copious amounts of drink and food. For London's singletons, it really is the ideal way to spend New Year. This event is for people aged 24-40. Venue: Agenda Address: Agenda, 3 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, EC3R 7AA Phone: 0845 838 5600 Date: 31st December 2006 Time: 19:30 - 3:00 Pricing: £39.95 Nearest Station: Bank Tube Speed Dating - Information | Hotels near Agenda  New Year's Eve at the Blue Elephant4 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA 31st December 2006 For a more romantic New Year crammed full of exquisite food and soaked in the exotic allure of the Thai culture head to this beautiful restaurant to see in the New Year. More than just a restaurant, diners are immersed in the very heart of Thailand. The place is awash with mouth-watering smells and flavours, making it a wonderfully intimate way to spend an evening. It's fair to say this is possibly the best Thai restaurant in London. The decor is just fantastic. We particularly like the miniature pond over which you walk on a bridge to your table. If you do opt for quiet New Year celebrations with that special someone try and get a waterside table. A night at this first-class restaurant won't even break the bank. A sumptuous five-course meal, a glass of champagne and traditional Thai music and entertainment are all included in the price of £75 per person. It's a slightly different option for New Year and one that will definitely leave you feeling full, satisfied and extremely well-fed. Book early to avoid disappointment. Venue: New Year's Eve at the Blue Elephant Address: 4 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA Phone: 020 7385 6595 Date: 31st December 2006 Pricing: £75 per person Nearest Station: Fulham Broadway Tube Blue Elephant - Information | Hotels near Blue Elephant  New Year's Eve City Cruise River CruiseWestminster Pier, SW1A 2JH 31st December 2006 Although quite similar to the Bateaux London experience, City Cruises do try to offer something a bit different. It's still an incredibly stylish way to see in the New Year; dinner is a gala sit-down affair followed by plenty of dancing, while the evening kicks off with a drinks reception. You will be offered a very fine glass of dry Sherry to begin with, while dinner is a sumptuous serving of prawns, lamb, port and delicious cheese and desserts. When 2007 strikes, plenty of champagne will be handed around so you can toast the New Year with a touch of class and watch a rainbow of fireworks dart across the capital's sky. Book New Year's Eve Cruise Venue: Westminster Pier Address: Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2JH Phone: 020 7437 4370 Date: 31st December 2006 Time: 18:45 - 1:00 Pricing: £149 per person Nearest Station: Westminster Tube Westminster Pier - Information | Hotels near Hotels near Westminster Pier  Dinner DanceRubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS 31st December 2006 A really elegant way to see in the New Year, this fabulous evening aims to drench its party-goers in class and luxury. Rubens at the Palace is a wonderfully regal establishment. Every room is decorated to stately perfection. It's grand, sumptuous and incredibly popular. Dinner takes place in the Old Masters Restaurant and is set to be a gourmet feast. New Year revellers will be able to tuck into seven courses of the finest fare - from duck breast to chargrilled Porcini mushrooms every dish is dressed with refined garnishes and attractive finishing touches. Champagne will be flowing at the beginning to get you in the mood and as Big Ben strikes midnight they will pop open another spray of bottles so you can toast 2007 in exquisite style. After dinner, you can take to the polished floor and dance the night away to the spellbinding tunes of a fantastic jazz band. This is a really sophisticated way to spend New Year, whether you go with a group of friends for a stylish knees-up or are looking for something more romantic. The hotel makes for a wonderful night's stay too. We recommend you treat yourself to one of their upmarket rooms - you won't regret it. Book New Year's Eve Dinner Dance Book Accommodation at Rubens at the Palace Venue: Rubens at the Palace Address: 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS Phone: 020 7437 4370 Date: 31st December 2006 Time: 19:30 - 1:00 Pricing: £95 per person Nearest Station: Victoria Tube / Rail New Year's Eve Dinner Dance - Information | Hotels near Rubens at the Palace  Torture Garden New Year BallThe Mass, St Matthew's Church, SW2 1JF 31st December 2006 Let your fantasies run free at the largest fetish ball in Europe this New Year’s Eve, courtesy of the devoted deviants at Torture Garden. This event attracts thousands of revellers each year to break every resolution in the book in the safe, friendly confines of The Mass. Every whim is catered for, including private rooms, dancers and dominatrixes. If you like fetish clubbing and have some like-minded friends, what better way to celebrate than getting hot and bothered at Torture Garden? These guys have been running fetish and similar kinky events for years and know exactly how to create an atmosphere of indulgence, and safety. If you want to get all freaky this year, there’s no better environment in the world in which to explore your desires. The organizers do ask that you dress up accordingly, and will refuse entry to anyone not wearing proper fetish gear. One of the oddest celebrations in the world, and a night that means more to the guests than just a party. Let yourself go, at the Garden. Please note the dress code is fetish. No effort, no entry. Venue: The Mass Address: St. Matthew's Church, SW2 1JF Phone: 020 7613 4733 Date: 31st December 2006 Time: 21:00 - 6:00 Pricing: £35 advance Nearest Station: Brixton Tube Torture Garden New Year Ball - Information | Hotels near The Mass  Laughing Horse New YearThe Britannia, 5 Brewers Lane, TW9 1HH 31st December 2006 Another comedy night for you, this one taking place in the delightful confines of The Britannia pub in Richmond - a huge, sprawling venue with plenty of seats and some great beer on tap. The evening will be compered by caustic political commentator, Kevin McCarron, who’ll probably have some sobering thoughts on the year past, and maybe a dash of optimism for 2007. There will certainly be plenty of laughs. Also appearing are highly experienced comedy circuit headliner Clyde West, hilarious Nik Coppin and Donald Mack who managed to bag himself a four-star rating act at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The line-up promises plenty of variety from straight observational humour to downright weirdness. We love the venue and the comedy nights are always good value. For New Year’s Eve there’s also a disco until the early hours of the morning to send you reeling and laughing on your way. The best news is that your affordable ticket includes the comedy show, music and food from the buffet. It's a pretty good deal for a fun New Year. Venue: The Britannia Address: 5 Brewers Lane, TW9 1HH Phone: 07796 171 190 Date: 31st December 2006 Time: Doors 19:30, Buffet 20:00. Open til 2:00 Pricing: £30 Nearest Station: Richmond Tube / Rail Laughing Horse New Year - Information | Hotels near The Britannia  Thistle Hyde Park New Year's Eve PartyThistle Hyde Park Hotel, 90-92 Lancaster Gate, W2 3NR 31st December 2006 For a distinctly smart and sophisticated way in which to see in the New Year, head for the Thistle Hyde Park. The hotel have thoroughly embraced the festive season and adorned the place with seasonal decorations. They will be laying on a fantastic spread of food and drink throughout the evening. Revellers will be able to feast on fine fare and knock back the best in beverages. On arrival they will be handing out glasses of Bucks Fizz and then you will be seated at your own table in their exquisite restaurant so you can tuck into four courses of mouth-watering food. When Big Ben strikes midnight, you will be passed a shiny flute of sparkling champagne to toast in 2007 and then you can take to the dance floor and pull some shapes and disco into the early hours. Of course, if you don't fancy stumbling home why not book yourself into the hotel for a night's stay. It's a very elegant place and you can wake-up to a delicious breakfast. It's set to to be a lovely, well-planned evening that makes a fun, festive and utterly fabulous alternative to London's other raft of New Year festivities. Venue: Thistle Hyde Park Hotel Address: 90-92 Lancaster Gate, W2 3NR Phone: 020 7437 4370 Date: 31st December 2006 Time: 18:45 - 1:00 Pricing: £49.50 per person (Children under 12 go half price) Nearest Station: Lancaster Gate Tube Thistle Hyde Park - Information | Hotels near Thistle Hyde Park |
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