The Archive · 1940

Night Life in London

"The opening of a new restaurant is] a Sign of restored confidence. In the dew weeks of the war many West; Jnoney daily and were practically al establishments ' lost deserted at night; àt looked as if j cabarets and night clubs were finished. But London's night life is now back nearly to normal. The blackout has been beaten.

Last September brought cancellations of banquets, dinners and dancers; now halls are booked for festive occasions for weeks ahead. Some ible London hotels, including enor House and the Dorchester, Report even better business than at this time läst year. More parties are being held in restaurants, where there;|are no servant problems (at least as far as the guests are concerned).

black out no Jonger keeps lo at home, but it ofter deter from motoring home afier an evenings amusement. So they spend ihe night at a hotel. And of course alor of extra business is provided by men of, the Services on leave and determined to have a good time.

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