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To discourage local habitués from winter hibernation, Charles Khabouth has taken over This is London, dropped a whirlwind of a design upon the club and returned it to its hyper-lavish roots, this time with bottle service.
The new This is London has been revamped, redone, renovated, remodeled, and even reLondoned. Everything – bars, walls, floors and railings - have been replaced. Even the staircases have been refinished and relocated. The sound system was fine-tuned by Air Canada Centre’s main sound technician.
Previously, T.I.L. had a loft-like quality to it; what we have now is something reminiscent of an English mansion. Flooring and beams are polished aged wood, and walls are covered in richly detailed wallpaper, Victorian armchairs are abundant, and chandeliers are spread throughout the establishment. There are even library book stands. Walk upstairs and a plethora of seating areas scream for bottle service. While you’re up there, look over the glass railing, or one of the Juliette balconies, and gaze down your prey below.
Don’t be surprised to see people smoking. Jesse Carere, Marketing Director for Ink (the company headed by Mr. Khabouth) explains that until May, the club is considered a private club – and you can therefore smoke anywhere inside. Fortunately, the air circulation system sucked it away from my non-smoking face.
Extra amenities includes complimentary coat check, a free bottle of water on your way out, an actual spa in the women’s washroom, and each Saturday, This is London will have a sous-chef create themed delectables for you to snack on before you fill yourselves with liquor. And you will be liquored – the bottle service ranges from 2-5 bottles minimum depending on which cozy area you inhabit (the larger, the more bottles you have to purchase).
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AT A GLANCE
This is London
364 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON
416-351-1100
Clubland
Venue:
Dance Club
Hours:
Fri 10pm - 5am Sat. 9pm - 3am
Price Range:
$$$$ (expensive)
Payment:
Master Card, Visa, American Express
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THE BUZZ
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IN THE AREA
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14 Reader Reviews | First off the club is beautiful I must say. Its not the typical modern looking but it looks how it sounds LONDON.
The decor is great. Now I have been both Friday & Saturday and i have to say Friday if you are into hardcore house it is absolutely the place to be. The crowd is chill no fights no annoying stuck up people either. I was there film festival and it was honestly amazing. Now having said that I went back a saturday hoping for it to be even better but was extremely disappointed. Its packed and plays top 40 but you have the most abnoxious people who spend their whole paycheck trying to look like big shots.
Definitely a place to check out but on a friday if you like house.
1. Katrina's Review :: February 23, 2010 Katrina's Rating: 3 Stars |
I was there this friday, great music, good crowd, BUT I WILL NEVER COME BACK TO IT and recommend this place to promoters and rich friends of mine. BOUNCERS (especially the main one) think they own the place, doorman thinks he owns the place! They all don't give a shit about promoters and people, being so rude, pushing the ladies, poking their fingers at your head and screaming at you with the anger and ego full of cocaine! Really, I thought they were the only people there on DRUGS!
2. Mr. M's Review's Review :: February 21, 2009 Mr. M's Review's Rating: 1 Stars |
Heard a lot of hype from folks who had visited TIL so we thought we'd hit this club for the night. Definite disappointment. If a washed up club, filled with 905-ers and Le Chateau girls are your thing, this is your club. Please, don't let us stop you.
3. Gwen Humphry's Review :: October 07, 2008 Gwen Humphry's Rating: 1 Stars |
PRENTIOUS beyond belief!!
The decor was amazing, a really cool place and it has the potential to be a really fun club...
A lot of improvements need to be made, firstly, because it's over priced ($20 cover, and $200 per bottle service for VIP) there are a lot of snotty trust-fund-babies and wanna be's. The staff was very rude until they realized we were a big VIP party there for a special occasion, and would possibly spend lots of $$. And they need a new DJ.
Not the worst place I've been, and it has a lot of positives, but unless the snobby vibe is dropped, it's not such a fun atmosphere.
I won't be going back any time soon.
4. Anonymous's Review :: October 18, 2007 |
PRENTIOUS beyond belief!!
The decor was amazing, a really cool place and it has the potential to be a really fun club...
A lot of improvements need to be made, firstly, because it's over priced ($20 cover, and $200 per bottle service for VIP) there are a lot of snotty trust-fund-babies and wanna be's. The staff was very rude until they realized we were a big VIP party there for a special occasion, and would possibly spend lots of $$. And they need a new DJ.
Not the worst place I've been, and it has a lot of positives, but unless the snobby vibe is dropped, it's not such a fun atmosphere.
I won't be going back any time soon.
5. Curlygirl's Review :: October 17, 2007 Curlygirl's Rating: 2 Stars |
TIL is lame.
This club houses some of the most uncoordinated and awkward people. I had the pleasure of watching wanna-be fashionistas, and wannabe metro sexuals attempt to look posh, and dance in this stunning venue. It was great, for a few giggles, and then i couldnt take it anymore, and had to exit out of fear that the wanna-be gene maybe contagious.
This is definatelty the place where all the people that were lame in high school, university, and i'm more than certain they're lame currently go to attempt to mingle.
6. Anonymous's Review :: June 25, 2007 |
TIL is lame.
This club houses some of the most uncoordinated and awkward people. I had the pleasure of watching wanna-be fashionistas, and wannabe metro sexuals attempt to look posh, and dance in this stunning venue. It was great, for a few giggles, and then i couldnt take it anymore, and had to exit out of fear that the wanna-be gene maybe contagious.
This is definatelty the place where all the people that were lame in high school, university, and i'm more than certain they're lame currently go to attempt to mingle.
7. Drea's Review :: June 24, 2007 Drea's Rating: 2 Stars |
TIL is amazing and the Door staff were nice to me. We were there for the Carl Cox party and it was raining. The door staff brought out 30 umbrellas to give to people in the line up.
8. Rick's Review :: October 09, 2006 Rick's Rating: 4 Stars |
Well I do have to say that I was quite satisfied with my recent TIL experience. I hadn't been to the place in years, but heard about the cosmetic changes and more importantly, about the stellar DJ lineup this Spring. I went on a Friday night when the club endeavors to host a more dance oriented crowd, but was almost turned away for wearing relaxed, yet stylish (and very expensive white Pumas). Needless to say I wasn't amused. Once inside, I was impressed with the layout and overall decor of the club. It was clear that management spent quality time on the concept. Early on, the scene was humourously mismatched from a demographic perspective, but my friends and I used the opportunity to chat with ladies that we would never be seen talking to on the street :-) A little past midnight, the vibe started to foament and music took it stride for stride. By 2 am it was a funkadelic groove throughout the place. The boyz and I were puttin' it down in style with the ladies. The world was a beautiful place. My only regret is that there weren't enough hard party heads to keep the energy going past 3:30 am. Thanx for really nice time guys. I'll be back tonight.
9. Tantrekker's Review :: April 07, 2006 Tantrekker's Rating: 3 Stars |
I supose that in order to keep the club exclusive, beyond of course the cost of this club is the "ultra" ridiculous door staff. They behave like you owe them a favor and should get on your knees for them to inflate their already oversized egos. For some it may add to the mystique, but for most it will just mean a single trip.
10. Tiger's Review :: March 25, 2006 Tiger's Rating: 2 Stars |
Bouncers are generally rude, but this place takes the cake for power hungry, steroid drinking , loooosers. I won't speak on behalf of all of them. Could be the ones on duty that night..but what pricks!! My friends were having a big party inside to which they reserved ahead of time. The guy at the door wouldnt let me in because I didn't have a button shirt. I said fine then, went home got a button shirt came back... (can u say inconvenience?) Anyways, get back in line get to the door, mr tough guy says I still can't go in ... simply because he already made up his mind that I can't go in. Ok... this is winter and my friends are inside dropping thousands as we speak, and u wont let me in?? Nope just cause i said so.... ok folks be ready to be treaty unjustly if u go to this place.
11. Anthony's Review :: February 08, 2006 Anthony's Rating: 1 Stars |
Was there this past saturday. This Is London has been Revmaped.
Now run by Toronto Night club Pros. Charles and Jimmy.
The club looks great. Arrive Early. Dress for success!
12. Marco's Review :: February 06, 2006 Marco's Rating: 4 Stars |
Yes it newly reno'ed but its still a house of Chucky. I came by jest to see if things has changed with any of the charles's aka chucky designs. nop still tacky. I and we will stay away
13. Dale's Review :: February 04, 2006 Dale's Rating: 1 Stars |
Yawn... boring.
14. Miss J's Review :: February 03, 2006 Miss J's Rating: 4 Stars |
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364 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON
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