Chinawhite (nightclub) explained

Chinawhite was a nightclub in central London. The original club was located between Piccadilly Circus and Soho,[1] but the club closed in December 2008 due to the building being sold. It re-opened at a new location in London on 20 October 2009 at 4 Winsley Street, in Fitzrovia. In 2012 there was a partial re-brand and name change to "Libertine by Chinawhite".[2] [3] It is part of the wider Chinawhite group which owns and operates a selection of nightclubs, including in Manchester,[4] Birmingham, and Newcastle.

Original Soho club

The original Chinawhite venue near Piccadilly Circus became a well known celebrity club; being attended by Premier League footballers, Page 3 girls, and young people in the entertainment industry.[5] [6] The Virgin Pocket Guide to London noted that it was "notoriously tough to get into" unless you were a member or celebrity,[7] and another publication stated that "you may have to sell your organs to get into this celebrity pick-up joint with lightly trashy overtones".[8] Kate Moss, Jemma Kidd, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Hucknall and Jude Law were names well connected with the club.[9] [10]

The original club in Soho had a number of "suites" with soft, bed-like lounging areas. including a "VIP suite" which gained notoriety in the British press over the years.[11] The Unofficial Guide to London described the club as "highly artistic and colourful", and noted the "oriental styles and Chinese daybeds mixed with theatrical flair [and] unique lighting and cushions everywhere".[12]

Fitzrovia club

In 2009, Chinawhite undertook an extensive 16-week refurbishment project which was completed by Phelan Construction Ltd the same year.[13] The new club in Fitzrovia a main room, a VIP room, an Asian inspired "Mao Room" and an upstairs bar called the Code. [14] It continues to be a celebrity hotspot[15] [16] and one of the eminent brands in London nightlife.[17]

Belfast club

In September 2014, it was reported in Business and Leadership and the Belfast Telegraph that Chinawhite was to open a club in Belfast, and would employ 60 people at the new venue.[18] [19] The club is to locate in the city's Linen Quarter. This ceased trade in late 2018.[20]

Chinawhite Manchester

In November 2018 Chinawhite Manchester opened, located on 244 Deansgate.[21] The design is styled to take inspiration from the original Chinawhite and features an opulent interior with Asian influences.[22]

Ownership

The nightclub is run by the Chinawhite Group. Firstfind Limited oversees the central office functions and grants licenses for locations to operate under the "Chinawhite" brand. The largest single shareholder[23] is Elstrad Ltd, held in trust for Constantine Kulukundis. The Kulukundis family holds a reputable name within the international shipping industry. Following closely is Pareto Investments, owned by Fred Moss. The third major shareholder is So Ha Garment Co Ltd, with an unknown benefactor.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Gervat. Claire. Gavin. Francesca. Alan S. Davis. Night+Day London. the Cool Cities series from pulseguides. travel guide. USA. 2006. ASDavis Media Group. 978-0-9766013-7-1. 238.
  2. Web site: Libertine By Chinawhite. LibertindLDN.
  3. Web site: Chinawhite nightclub set to re-open as Libertine. bighospitality.co.uk. bighospitality.co.uk. en-GB. 2019-04-30.
  4. Web site: Heward . Emily . 2018-10-18 . London celebrity nightclub Chinawhite to open in Manchester . 2019-04-30 . men.
  5. Book: Reade, Brian. 44 Years With The Same Bird: A Liverpudlian Love Affair. 14 January 2011. Pan Macmillan. 978-0-330-54042-1. 238.
  6. Book: Williams, Andy. Robin Van Persie: The Biography. 1 August 2011. John Blake Publishing, Limited. 978-1-84358-836-8. 106.
  7. Book: London: 1000 of the best places to eat, drink and shop. travel guide. 1 April 2001. Globe Pequot Press, The Virgin Publishing, Trafalgar Square. 978-0-7627-0962-5.
  8. Book: Gervat. Claire. Gavin. Francesca. Night + Day London. 2006. ASDavis Media Group. 978-0-9766013-7-1. 75.
  9. Book: Clare, Richard de. Night Out in London. 1 September 2002. Niche Publications. 978-0-9532299-0-1. 108.
  10. Web site: Chinawhite. LondonTown.com. 4 July 2009.
  11. Web site: Chelsea stars celebrate victory with Jenna Jameson. The Spoiler. 4 July 2009.
  12. Book: Logan, Lesley. The Unofficial Guide to London. 10 January 2008. John Wiley & Sons. 978-0-470-13829-8. 373.
  13. Web site: Chinawhite. Phelans.co.uk. February 2, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100213033614/http://www.phelans.co.uk/projects/nightclubs/chinawhitelondon.html. 13 February 2010. dead.
  14. Web site: LibertineLDN. libertine. en. 2019-04-30.
  15. Web site: Liam Payne 'bedded Love Island’s Amber Davies' after Cheryl split. Randell. Louise. 2019-02-06. mirror. 2019-04-30.
  16. Web site: Danny Dyer jokes daughter Dani was conceived in two minutes. 2018-10-12. Metro. en-US. 2019-04-30.
  17. Web site: The World's Finest Clubs Libertine London United Kingdom. www.finestclubs.com. 2019-04-30.
  18. News: Famous nightclub Chinawhite to open in Belfast . Business & Leadership . 18 September 2014 . 18 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140922013117/http://www.businessandleadership.com/business/item/47623-famous-nightclub-chinawhite/ . 22 September 2014 . dead .
  19. News: Nightclub brings 60 new jobs . Belfast Telegraph. 18 September 2014.
  20. Web site: This is what Belfast nightclub Chinawhite is being turned into. Scott. Sarah. 2018-11-28. belfastlive. 2019-04-30.
  21. Web site: London celebrity nightclub Chinawhite to open in Manchester. Heward. Emily. 2018-10-18. men. 2019-04-30.
  22. Web site: The Glamorous Nightclub Chinawhite Has Arrived. marieharwood. 2018-11-12. About Manchester. en-GB. 2019-04-30.
  23. Web site: FIRSTFIND LIMITED persons with significant control - Find and update company information - GOV.UK . find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk . 18 October 2023 . en.

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