Agree with everything you said except I’m not sure I agree with the nightlife being on par with New York. Definitely some great clubs and venues that go late and bring in great acts. but the majority of bars and pubs close by midnight or 2 am if you’re lucky.
OP, If hanging out at bars with your friends past midnight is part of the “fast pace” you desire, London might leave something to be desired.
Yeah, totally. I love to club but it started to grate on me that the only late night option is to go to the club. Or one of the stray pubs with a late liquor license.