Cafe de Paris reviews
I'm deaf. I was in the queue to get in and saying to my friends 'lazy' in sign language on a different subject and nothing linked to nightclubs (it's almost the same as 'fuck off' but I don't mean it is rude). Somehow the bouncers caught me and refused to let me in. I tried to explain that I didn't mean it that way. They still refused to believe me and spoilt my evening (my friends were inside clubbing already).
I asked the bouncers nicely if I could have their names, as I have rights to know who are they so I can make a complaint. They refused. I tried to have a look at their ID cards which were around their necks but they twisted my hands so hard and told me to fuck off. I told them that I had a right to know their names. My wrist is hurt cos they grabbed it so hard. I was shocked...
by ljdocker19, 23 May 2009
I asked the bouncers nicely if I could have their names, as I have rights to know who are they so I can make a complaint. They refused. I tried to have a look at their ID cards which were around their necks but they twisted my hands so hard and told me to fuck off. I told them that I had a right to know their names. My wrist is hurt cos they grabbed it so hard. I was shocked...
by ljdocker19, 23 May 2009
I went to Cafe de Paris for dinner and drinks on Saturday night. We were blown away by how beautiful if was. The door men and the lady who led us through to the dining area were so lovely.
Unfortunately, the rest of their team let them down. The waiters/waitresses were incredibly slow and forgetful. I asked for a glass of water three times before they brought out a whole jug.
We understood that after dinner the tables would be removed from the dance floor, which was fine. We then asked where else we could be seated for the rest of the night. A member of the team pointed to a booth and told us that we could sit there if we paid £500! Other than that, we had to "stand or dance". There were no offers to take jackets or direct us to where we could leave them.
So here we are hanging around the bar with all our jackets and bags, and I order a drink. The very dismissive bartender took my card and PUT IT IN HIS MOUTH!! I would usually say something at this point, but I think I was too shocked. I wish I'd told him off, as I did not order saliva with my drinks.
So yeah, that's about it really. Don't mind me, I may be the wrong side of 20 for this sort of place. It was certainly an eye-opener.
by jolousich, 15 Mar 2009
Unfortunately, the rest of their team let them down. The waiters/waitresses were incredibly slow and forgetful. I asked for a glass of water three times before they brought out a whole jug.
We understood that after dinner the tables would be removed from the dance floor, which was fine. We then asked where else we could be seated for the rest of the night. A member of the team pointed to a booth and told us that we could sit there if we paid £500! Other than that, we had to "stand or dance". There were no offers to take jackets or direct us to where we could leave them.
So here we are hanging around the bar with all our jackets and bags, and I order a drink. The very dismissive bartender took my card and PUT IT IN HIS MOUTH!! I would usually say something at this point, but I think I was too shocked. I wish I'd told him off, as I did not order saliva with my drinks.
So yeah, that's about it really. Don't mind me, I may be the wrong side of 20 for this sort of place. It was certainly an eye-opener.
by jolousich, 15 Mar 2009
Great place - friendly staff, great-looking customers and a fantastic venue. Queue to get in can be quite long. Hot hot podium dancers.
by james 2000, 02 Mar 2009
by james 2000, 02 Mar 2009
Valentine's ruined. The staff were awful - the communication just wasn't there (no one knew who ordered what and they gave me a meal I never ordered and someone else's bill!). Never again.
by shazer4eva, 15 Feb 2009
by shazer4eva, 15 Feb 2009
Absolutely horrible, unacceptable behaviour from staff members left a harmless female humiliated and bullied for no concrete reason but for that of a bad ego trip.
by me1, 13 Dec 2008
by me1, 13 Dec 2008
A stale smell on entrance as you are greeted by overly nice staff that are happy to take £9.50 for a vodka Redbull. The meal was Harvester standard, but without the free salad bar and no dessert.
In summary, a dying club trying to inject some new ideas. They'd do better to take the advice and let the developers knock it down.
by daveo1978 (2 reviews), 13 Apr 2008
In summary, a dying club trying to inject some new ideas. They'd do better to take the advice and let the developers knock it down.
by daveo1978 (2 reviews), 13 Apr 2008
Cafe de Paris is fabulous - the music, the drinks, the people, the staff. Had a great night. 5 out of 5 for everything. Love love love it! Definitely going to go back.
by london1987 (3 reviews), 31 Jan 2008
by london1987 (3 reviews), 31 Jan 2008
I went to this club on a Saturday and had the best night. The music was awesome, crowd was good, the drinks were reasonable. I loved it, thought it was just superb.
by raga, 02 Dec 2007
by raga, 02 Dec 2007
Among the chaviest tourist traps I have ever had the misfortune to encounter. Ill bred staff with chips on their shoulders are very very far from the swish image the club tries to trade on. After 10 minutes in one of the 'VIP' side rooms a friend had hired for the evening, it was evident to everyone in our party that the place was a sticky-floored trap for misinformed Americans and naive students. I can't imagine that anyone has ever gone there twice. After realising our embarrassing mistake we tried to leave, only to discover that a jacket had been stolen (after 10 minutes) and there was no way any staff were going to even listen. Lucky for the club, the name and the location seem enough to keep it in operation.
by skids1815, 25 Nov 2007
by skids1815, 25 Nov 2007
I went to CDP a couple years back with a member of the boss's family. We got VIP, which was nice. However, the area was full of suited guys and younger, foreign-looking young ladies who seemed to like their champagne free of charge. Looked like they were working hard that night, I can tell you...
The venue itself is OK, the decor however has seen better days but you have to remember CDP is a brand and the logo and the decor is what sells the place. Music-wise, the policy is commercial plus a bit of cheese and R'n'B. On one of the occasions I went they had a fantastic bongo player, which was a hoot. Generally though, they should rethink their music policy. The VIP section is very nice, with lots of nice comfy bed areas to lounge on, but then I'm not that much of a poser so bored of it after a little while. Doorstaff very rude and obnoxious on a couple of occasions I attended, which is a shame. Unfortunately they clearly do not have concise instructions on who to let in and who to keep out. The redeeming feature in the place for me personally is the balcony, as it's fun to people-spot and have a walk right around when the bed-lounging gets a bit boring.
Keep CDP for filming shoots for 'How to Look Good Naked'. As a club it's not that great and, overall, not my first choice for a Saturday night out... maybe my 5th or 6th choice.
by MusicallyLed30yroldFemale (3 reviews), 15 Oct 2007
The venue itself is OK, the decor however has seen better days but you have to remember CDP is a brand and the logo and the decor is what sells the place. Music-wise, the policy is commercial plus a bit of cheese and R'n'B. On one of the occasions I went they had a fantastic bongo player, which was a hoot. Generally though, they should rethink their music policy. The VIP section is very nice, with lots of nice comfy bed areas to lounge on, but then I'm not that much of a poser so bored of it after a little while. Doorstaff very rude and obnoxious on a couple of occasions I attended, which is a shame. Unfortunately they clearly do not have concise instructions on who to let in and who to keep out. The redeeming feature in the place for me personally is the balcony, as it's fun to people-spot and have a walk right around when the bed-lounging gets a bit boring.
Keep CDP for filming shoots for 'How to Look Good Naked'. As a club it's not that great and, overall, not my first choice for a Saturday night out... maybe my 5th or 6th choice.
by MusicallyLed30yroldFemale (3 reviews), 15 Oct 2007
I have been going to CDP (Funky Fridays) for a long time. I used to love it loads, but have recently found they are letting anyone in. Music is getting quite bad also - have heard Christina Aguilera's 'Ain't No Other Man' every time I have been, at least twice, and am sick of all the other cheesy tunes DJ Rashid plays. He used to play the best in hip-hop, R'n'B and bashment, but don't know what's been going on recently.
Bouncers are great, as are the bar staff and waitresses - love 'em, always have a good laugh with them. Drinks prices are reasonable, and generally it's an excellent place. Although the music's letting it down, I would still go back!
by **Annonymous**, 21 Aug 2007
Bouncers are great, as are the bar staff and waitresses - love 'em, always have a good laugh with them. Drinks prices are reasonable, and generally it's an excellent place. Although the music's letting it down, I would still go back!
by **Annonymous**, 21 Aug 2007
I'd heard some really bad stuff about this place, so I did my best to avoid it. But one night my friend and I had a spontaneous evening and decided to go there. I had a REALLY good time! Am going back there this weekend to see if I just caught it on a good day (I went on a Friday).
by Cocoa Brown, 20 Aug 2007
by Cocoa Brown, 20 Aug 2007
Went to Cafe de Paris last Saturday. It was amazing! I didn't see any drinks priced over £15 - cocktails or doubles were about £8 but you could get a beer or glass of wine for like £4, so not bad for the West End. Really good looking crowd, dancers and DJs were good, music was a nice mix of everything. And I didn't come across any rude staff (???)... Would definitely go again!
by bubbadom, 07 Aug 2007
by bubbadom, 07 Aug 2007
Loved it. Got there at 1.30am and they wouldn't let us in, but luckily for us a group of guys who had been turned down everywhere (apparently after 1am all the West End clubs don't let groups of guys in without girls) bribed the bouncer then paid for us all to get in. The VIP is right by the toilets, so it's easy to sneak in. It's very pretty and comfortable inside. Music is commercial, but what else do you expect from the West End? The dancefloor is wicked and the exotic dancers are funny. I think it was £17 for a bottle of wine, but for 4 girls sharing it's OK. Would definitely go again!
by alee19 (2 reviews), 26 Jun 2007
by alee19 (2 reviews), 26 Jun 2007
I always have a great night here! Sexy waitresses for all the guys, plus a good-looking crowd. Look beyond the tourist traps, as this place is really beautiful!
by melsibub (2 reviews), 20 Jun 2007
by melsibub (2 reviews), 20 Jun 2007
A Leicester Square tourist trap. Obscenely overpriced and way too commercial. Avoid.
by Anonymous, 22 Mar 2007
by Anonymous, 22 Mar 2007
We paid £15 to get in but left after 10 minutes - need I say more? Plus, worst 'dancers' I have ever seen.
by Anonymous, 06 Mar 2007
by Anonymous, 06 Mar 2007
Myself and a few others came here for my sister's 21st birthday on a Saturday. Overall we were disappointed. Staff were rude. There was no seating, unless you were VIP (£400 for a table - I don't think so!). Never again.
by misstopaz, 01 Mar 2007
by misstopaz, 01 Mar 2007
Probably one of the worst clubbing experiences I've ever had, especially measured by the London club standard. Girls are nasty, atmosphere is comparable to a brothel, and every guy thinks he's a big spender. Just bullshit. Nothing in comparison to clubs like Movida, Silver, Embassy or Umbaba.
by Anonymous, 03 Feb 2007
by Anonymous, 03 Feb 2007
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