LA BOîTE

Anyone who has suffered through high school French lessons will tell you their descriptions of ‘mes vacances’ were peppered with references to ‘les boites’ – nightclubs , and probably the odd bout of ‘fumer’ too. Which makes this throwback to the 80s even more relevant (oh come now, we’re way past pretending we’re children of the 90s for God’s sake), with its fleur de lis-ringed disco ball, giant dance floor and chart-heavy DJ sets.

Relatively hetero-friendly and popular with all walks of life, from muscle marys and hipsters to mama’s boys and sugar daddies, it’s blessed with a lack of attitude and packed on Thursdays and on the weekends when club promoters Victor Pallas and Jose Lupe take over. There’s also a regular schedule of live acts if you’re in the mood for something lyrical.