- Chinawhite (nightclub)
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Map displaying original approximate location near Piccadilly Circus
Nightclub interior after 2009 refurbishmentChinawhite is a high profile nightclub in central London. It is a regular haunt of many of the best known celebrities in the tabloids in the United Kingdom. The old club was located on 6 Air Street near Regent Street between Piccadilly Circus and Soho, but the club closed in December 2008 due to the building being sold, and re-opened on 20 October 2009 at 4 Winsley Street, London W1W 8HF.
The old club had a number of "suites" with soft, bed-like lounging areas. including a "VIP suite" which gained notoriety in the British press over the years.[1] It became a well known club attended by Premier League footballers, so-called "WAGs" and young people in the entertainment industry. Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, Lilly Allen, Sarah Harding, Callum Best and Lee Ryan are names well connected with the club.[2][3] The suites were noted for their lavish furnishings and were known to be very expensive. Exclusive membership was often priced at £700 for a year. Over the years numerous music acts performed at the venue.
The nearest tube stations were located at Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus.
Refurbishment
In 2009 China White undertook an extensive 16 week refurbishment project which was completed by Phelan Construction Ltd the same year.[4]
References
- ^ "Chelsea stars celebrate victory with Jenna Jameson". The Spoiler. http://www.thespoiler.co.uk/index.php/tag/chinawhite. Retrieved July 4, 2009.
- ^ "Lindsay Lohan enjoys a champagne night out with Lily Allen and girlfriend Sam in £300,000 limousine". The Daily Mail. November 14, 2008. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1085329/Lindsay-Lohan-enjoys-champagne-night-Lily-Allen-girlfriend-Sam-300-000-limousine.html. Retrieved July 4, 2009.
- ^ "Chinawhite". Londontown.com. http://www.londontown.com/LondonInformation/Bars_and_Clubs/China_White/d258/. Retrieved July 4, 2009.
- ^ "Chinawhite". Phelans.co.uk. http://www.phelans.co.uk/projects/nightclubs/chinawhitelondon.html. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
External links
Categories:- Nightclubs in London
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