how about charlies near the underground market rough as anything. also gennevieves, the golden gate near the oxford road station, smarties and fagins
Oh yes - Charlie's Mini-Club.
When I was around 19, '74-ish, I was in on a Saturday afternoon session - the pubs closed from 15.00-17.30 - with a pal, and we were hammered.
At around 4.30pm, we were joined, at our table, by two, what we thought, were 'ladies of the night'. Well, why not, everyone has to earn a living and we bought them a drink. Now, at this point, I have to say the place was very dark...
Anyway, nothing untoward happened and, as the pubs were due to re-open, we made our excuses (and yes, I have worked for a newspaper (vbg)), and were about to leave.
One of the 'ladies' said to my pal that it was her 'sister's' birthday - could she have a kiss. He obliged and, she 'puckered-up' for me to do the same... then I saw the 'sister' had a five-o'-clock shadow and they were, in fact, a couple of transvestites who had obviously been out on the lash for some time. Needless to say, we exited.
But, as we left, one of the regulars, opening the door to the street, said it was the best laugh they had had for ages, and not to wait to dish out any form of retribution, as the 'ladies' had many friends in the club.
I can laugh now, but as mere youths, my mate and I kept very quiet about it - oh, happy days. (g)