Get Becks to bed: David Beckham looks bleary eyed as he emerges from a club in the early hours after partying with his pals

He stepped away from his football career earlier this year and it looks like David Beckham is making the most of his retirement as he was spotted partying with friends on Thursday.

The 38-year-old enjoyed a night out at London’s Bodo’s Schloss bar and night club and judging by his bleary eyed exit it was a great evening.

The family man spent a rare night away from his wife Victoria and four children, as he caught up with his best pal, football agent Dave Gardner.

Good night out boys? David Beckham looks tired as he speeds away in a taxi after partying in London with his best pal Dave Gardner

David had dressed down for his evening out on Thursday, swapping his usual sharp
suits for a baseball cap and t-shirt.

The father of four tried his best to avoid the swarm of paps who had camped outside, by exiting the London hotspot through a back door.

He was caught out though as he, Dave and some friends jumped into a waiting cab at 2:30am.

Time with his pals: David enjoyed a catch up with his friends at London hotspot Bodo's Schloss

David seemed ready for bed as the car sped off, with the ex footballer looking a little bleary eyed.

No doubt David and his best mate had loads to catch up with the star’s varied business ventures keeping him busy since he hung up his football boots this summer.
David, Victoria and their four children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper have just returned from a holiday to Los Angeles, where the family enjoyed trips to Disneyland and the beach in a last break before the kids head back to school.

Me and my mate: David and his footballer agent friend Dave partied until 2:30am before sneaking out a back exit to hop in a cab

Bleary eyed: The former footballer looked tired after his night out in the capital

Now back in England, David will be gearing up for the release of his new book focused on his footballing career.

The book of photos, chronicling his time at clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, is scheduled to hit shelves on October 31.

Meanwhile the star is also looking forward to the launch of his first restaurant later this month.

An incredible 2,500 bookings were taken at Union Street Café in Southwark, London within four hours of its website going live last week.

Take us home driver: The group proved they've still got the stamina to party until the early hours

David has teamed up with his pal Gordon Ramsay for the project with the chef enthusing back in February:

'We're really excited to be opening Union Street Café in September and it’s great that David wants to come on board and be partner.

'We've been working on the new site, which is near Borough Market, for the past couple of years and the amazing large warehouse space will offer quality Mediterranean-influenced food with a daily changing menu.'

He joked: 'David Beckham is going to be my sous chef.'

Busy man: David may have retired from his football career this year but he's still got plenty of projects in the pipeline