Paris Hilton Makes The Bar

Socialite and video star Paris Hilton has splashed out on a stake in her favourite London watering hole.

Dad Rick paid for her 50% share in South Kensington bar The Collection, reports the Mirror.

Paris was advised to get in on the action by pal Geoffrey Moore, son of James Bond star Roger, who co-owns Hush in Mayfair.

The Mirror's source said: "Paris loves London, and whenever she's here she always goes wild for the party scene.

"She's very good mates with Geoffrey and he has been advising her to get a slice of the action. Her parents have bought her a 50 per cent share in The Collection as she loves the vibe there so much."

It's a favourite haunt of the likes of Prince William, his girlfriend Kate Middleton, and Charlotte Church.

The source added: "This is just a start for Paris, and her family would like her to make more investments in London bars.

"She has the looks and personality to move their success into another arena as the bar industry is huge."