After Hours
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.I often go to Langan's Brasserie, Stratton House, Stratton St, London W1 (071-491 8822). It's smart but has a very pleasant cross-section of clients - businessmen, theatrical people, couples on dates . . . The food is international, but includes things like liver and onion, and bangers and mash. With a glass of house wine you can get out for around pounds 20. They do a nice skate with black pepper, and haddock with poached egg, and don't miss the creme brulee, but you have to watch it or you'll put on the old pounds. I usually go there with my agent. Some people insist on sitting downstairs for maximum visibility, but that's all cobblers isn't it?
I'm not a pub person really. I prefer to find a good pint of ale wherever I'm working and stick with that. I was in Darlington last week. I said 'I'll have a pint of Magnet please - I think I'm going to pull tonight,' but the barmaid didn't think it was very funny. I have a local pub in Surrey called the Kingswood Arms, Waterhouse Lane, Kingswood, Surrey (0737 354053) where I can get a nice pint. All pubs depend on the chap who owns it, I find.
After doing a show you usually feel really up and want to go out on the town, but the West End's not as easy as it used to be. I used to go to McCready's and Jerry's bars. I can however still recommend Sheekey's, 28 St Martin's Court, London WC2 (071-240 2565), a fish restaurant which does great jellied eels. Some Chablis and some fish and I'm happy.
Of night clubs, well there's Tramp, 40 Jermyn St, SW1 (071-734 0565), which is always pretty dark, full of personalities, sportsmen, MPs and the general public. I've been taken to Annabel's a few times, but never been a member. I think I was born on the wrong side of the river for that.'
Actor and voiceover man, Gareth Hunt features in 'The New Avengers' (Video Gems pounds 12.99)
(Photograph omitted)
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments