Best areas in london for bars?

[stuR]

May be going to london for a gig in october, and even though im in Reading ive barely ventured into Londons nightlife. Other than Soho which i hear is very good, what main areas should i consider if im going for a bit of a tour around a few good solid bars? Not too fussy if they are a little pricier than the standard ones as its not everyday i do something like this/can afford it. Cheers org!

[SvNewbie]

Whoever told you that Soho was good is a lying face toe-rag. Nothing really happens there after midnight unless you fancy your chances in one of the gay bars. Even the pubs are soul-less ****holes kept afloat mostly by far too many stag / hen nights.

Camden is a favourite spot for me. After that its Shoreditch, Bricklane, Old Street and Hoxton Square.

[Sid Squid]

Bars or Pubs?

[stuR]

Aha ok cheers Mike. I thought Camden would be good aswell but also worth asking the locals! Er well both i guess. Just some decent places, not super edgy full of idiots, but somewhere worth a visit.

[The Idle Biker]

Shoreditch is good. Bit sleazy, bit lively, lots of variety, old school, trendy bars and loads of restaurants.
Different from the West End as its still developing.

[NTECUK]

Camden and Brick lane are fine.
SoHo is a bit odd.....
"Girls who are Boys that do......"(Blur)

[Littlepeahead]

I thought that was why we went to Soho every Friday. We do after all go to one of the gayest coffee shops in London!