Central Station is now host to a small but perfectly formed fetish gathering - soon to be celebrating its first birthday - called Collared. REALLondon thought it was about time to pop down and see what the fuss was about.

There are obviously a fair few fetish nights going on in the big smoke, but perhaps what sets this one apart is the pre-and-post social aspect of the event... with an online community at www.clubcollared.com and with socials and meet-and-greet arrangements for new members, this is a fetish night with a difference.

Not having been to either Collared or Central Station pub before, the whole thing was new to me - but I was barely half way through my first pint before I was feeling welcome amongst lots of friendly, kinky men of all ages, shapes and sizes. Whilst there are darkened spaces for those that prefer the lights down low (!) this wasn't the focus of the night... the ten strong team made sure that everyone was happy, putting on demonstrations and even hosting a kinked up version of Deal Or No Deal on a laptop (I think I'm still owed a lick... I'll collect it next time!).

Tonight was their busiest night to date, with most people arriving and staying until the end... midnight came far too soon.

Congratulations and cheers to Simon and the boys for a great night!