Guide to... Nightlife in London
London is well known for its nightlife. From great bars, pubs and nightclubs to more cultural evenings out like a trip to the theatre or to the opera London has plenty of fantastic nights out. Our nightlife guide has lots of recommendations of our favourite places to enjoy a fun night in London.
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Barcelona Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Lime Street)
City of London Nightlife Bars Eating Restaurants Lime Street
Food Hygiene Ratings for Barcelona Tapas Bar and Restaurant (Lime Street)


Cargo
Located in an urban disused railway yard, Cargo is Shoreditch's premier live music venue featuring late-night...Read more
Nightlife Bars Nightclubs Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Cargo

Cavalry & Guards Club
The Cavalry and Guards Club represents history, tradition, timeless elegance and quiet efficiency plus that all...Read more
Nightlife Piccadilly Explore London Mayfair
Food Hygiene Ratings for Cavalry & Guards Club

Cây Tre Restaurant
Viet Grill followed several years later, opening on Kingsland Road, which soon became known as the Pho Mile – home to...Read more
Vietnamese Restaurants Dean Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Cây Tre Restaurant

Da Mario
Maria and Corrado Solimini married in Italy and moved to London over 20 years ago. Corrado worked in Cecconi’s...Read more
Italian Restaurants Endell Street Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Explore London Mayfair Eating Restaurants Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Da Mario

Draft House Charlotte
The Draft House is a small group of Public Houses which aims to do for beer what our culture has done for food and...Read more
Eating Gastro Pubs Nightlife Goodge Street Fitzrovia
Food Hygiene Ratings for Draft House Charlotte

Freud Bar
Below the pavement of Shaftesbury Avenue, at the top of Monmouth Street, down a flight of steps into a high-ceilinged...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Shaftesbury Avenue Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Freud Bar

K Place (Korean Bar B Q)
Food Hygiene Ratings for K Place (Korean Bar B Q)

Karaoke Box (Soho)
Private karaoke rooms of varying capacities, which are outfitted with plenty of attractive features: flatscreen TVs;...Read more
Frith Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Food Hygiene Ratings for Karaoke Box (Soho)

Norman's Coach & Horses
The Norman’s Coach & Horses, 29 Greek Street, Soho, London’s best known pub! EST 1847.Norman’s Coach & Horses...Read more
Eating Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants Gastro Pubs Greek Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Food Hygiene Ratings for Norman's Coach & Horses

Princess Louise
The Princess Louise is a famous pub in Holborn, central London, known for its traditional Victorian interior. If...Read more
Nightlife Pubs High Holborn Covent Garden High Holborn
Food Hygiene Ratings for Princess Louise

Proud Camden
Boasting a legacy of music history and based in a one of a kind building, Proud Camden offers a truly special venue...Read more
Food Hygiene Ratings for Proud Camden

Simmons Bar (Kings Cross)
Located 1 minutes walk from King's Cross Underground Station, Simmons | King's Cross is a late night cocktail bar...Read more
Food Hygiene Ratings for Simmons Bar (Kings Cross)

Soho Theatre Bar
So come enjoy a drink and bite to eat with your friends and mingle with the artists from that evening’s...Read more
Dean Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Eating Pizza Restaurants Approved Wedding Venues
Food Hygiene Ratings for Soho Theatre Bar

Star & Garter
For a cosy night in Soho, head to The Star and Garter on Poland Street. A favourite with post-production workers and...Read more
Pubs Poland Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Food Hygiene Ratings for Star & Garter

The Bar (at the Courthouse Hotel)
'The Bar' is a fitting venue for a former courthouse, located just off the lobby; this trendy lounge is another...Read more
Nightlife Bars Great Marlborough Street Soho Carnaby Street Accommodation Hotels
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Bar (at the Courthouse Hotel)
Part of Courthouse Hotel

The Craft Beer Co.
For The Craft Beer Co., it’s almost fair to say that they started that wave – they formed the idea way out at sea and...Read more
Nightlife Pubs Chinatown High Holborn Covent Garden High Holborn
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Craft Beer Co.

The Escapologist
The Escapologist cocktail bar Covent Garden is based in the riotous Headquarters of the secret society that ran...Read more
Earlham Street Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Eating Pizza Restaurants Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Escapologist

The Grafton Arms
A full range of beers, wines and spirits, and a roof garden.Read more
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Grafton Arms

The London Cocktail Club
A serious drinkers party bar… Set in a mischievous house away from home, full of excitement and energy. Innovative...Read more
Shaftesbury Avenue Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for The London Cocktail Club

The Vault at Milroy's
The Vault is a 55 seater cocktail bar hidden under London's oldest Whisky Shop: Milroys. Winners of Time Out's Love...Read more
Greek Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Vault at Milroy's

Toy Roof (at the Courthouse Hotel)
Chill out with refreshing cocktails light bites and mellow grooves at the Soho’s funkiest open-sky roof terrace and...Read more
Nightlife Bars Great Marlborough Street Soho Carnaby Street Cocktail Bars Rooftop Bars Wine & Champagne Bars
Food Hygiene Ratings for Toy Roof (at the Courthouse Hotel)
Part of Courthouse Hotel

Adventure Bar
A rabbit warren of wonder, a labyrinth of delight; this subterranean Covent Garden bar thrills with its architectural...Read more
Bedford Street Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Adventure Bar

BrewDog (Soho)
The entertainment playground that is Soho hosts fifth hop temple in the capital, with a bar set over two floors (each...Read more
Poland Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Food Hygiene Ratings for BrewDog (Soho)

Chi Noodle Bar and Restaurant
City of London Nightlife Bars Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Chi Noodle Bar and Restaurant

Corney and Barrow Wine Bar
Food Hygiene Ratings for Corney and Barrow Wine Bar

G-A-Y Bar
Bustling 3-floor party bar with plasma screen jukebox, drawing a young, gay early-evening crowd.Read more
Old Compton Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Gay Bars
Food Hygiene Ratings for G-A-Y Bar

Lamb & Flag
A historic pub in London's vibrant Covent Garden, the Lamb & Flag was a favourite watering hole of Charles Dickens....Read more
Nightlife Bars Rose Street Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Lamb & Flag

Lobos Meat & Tapas Soho
Roberto, Joel, Cortés and Ruben first met working together in a tapas restaurant in London. They were doing what they...Read more
Spanish Restaurants Frith Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Lobos Meat & Tapas Soho

Notes Coffee Roasters & Wine Bar (Ropemaker Street)
Food Hygiene Ratings for Notes Coffee Roasters & Wine Bar (Ropemaker Street)

Rum Kitchen Carnaby
The rum chronicles, an evening of education and entertainment carefully curated by our in house master mixologists...Read more
Eating Restaurants Caribbean Restaurants Kingly Court Carnaby Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars
Food Hygiene Ratings for Rum Kitchen Carnaby

Rustiko Restaurant & Bar
Situated in the heart of Old Compton Street, RustiKo embodies the vintage Soho experience. Independent, candle-lit...Read more
Old Compton Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Rustiko Restaurant & Bar

Simmons Bar (Clerkenwell)
Simmons | Clerkenwell is situated in a prime corner site within minutes’ walk of both Farringdon and Barbican...Read more
Food Hygiene Ratings for Simmons Bar (Clerkenwell)
Part of Simmons Bar (Soho)

Simmons Bar (Fitzrovia)
Set in a prime Fitzrovia pitch Simmons | Fitzrovia promises to bring you endless teapot related fun! Featuring a...Read more
Food Hygiene Ratings for Simmons Bar (Fitzrovia)

The Coal Hole
You will find The Coal Hole in Strand London within a short stroll of Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square and Covent...Read more
Nightlife Bars Strand Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Coal Hole

The Iron Duke
The Iron Duke is a small, friendly pub in Mayfair - right at the heart of London's West End. Something of a hidden...Read more
Nightlife Pubs Avery Row Explore London Mayfair
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Iron Duke

The London Cocktail Club (Goodge Street)
Friendly staff, cool décor and banging cocktails.Read more
Nightlife Bars Goodge Street Fitzrovia
Food Hygiene Ratings for The London Cocktail Club (Goodge Street)

The Round House
One of Covent Garden's best pubs, The Round House is a traditional beer-house that prides itself on an excellent menu...Read more
Nightlife Bars Garrick Street Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Round House

The Running Horse
Established in 1738, The Running Horse is the oldest public house and kitchen in Mayfair. A collaboration between...Read more
Nightlife Pubs Davies Street Explore London Mayfair
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Running Horse

Wood Street Bar and Restaurant
City of London Nightlife Bars Eating Restaurants Fore Street
Food Hygiene Ratings for Wood Street Bar and Restaurant

Simmons Bar (Temple)
Boasting Simmons imitable style our Temple location offers everything you have come to expect including a spacious...Read more
Food Hygiene Ratings for Simmons Bar (Temple)

The Yard Bar
Nestled in an intimate courtyard tucked away off Rupert St. The Yard is a welcoming retreat for the hustle and bustle...Read more
Rupert Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Gay Bars
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Yard Bar

Zebrano (Soho)
Our highly trained and imaginative team of master mixologists take pride in their ability to go beyond just the...Read more
Eating Nightlife Bars Restaurants Greek Street Soho
Food Hygiene Ratings for Zebrano (Soho)

Beaufort Bar (at The Savoy Hotel)Top Pick
The Beaufort Bar provides a theatrical, art deco setting in which to enjoy cocktails that push the boundaries. The...Read more
Nightlife Bars Strand Covent Garden
Part of The Savoy Hotel

Drama Park LaneTop Pick
Drama Park Lane replaced Whisky Mist. One of the most exclusive clubs in London, Drama attracts a high-end crowd and...Read more

Duke of York's TheatreTop Pick
The Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is an extraordinary success story. Founded in 1992, ATG is now the world’s number...Read more

Lyceum TheatreTop Pick
The Lyceum Theatre in London is a long and complex tale of success, downfall and rebirth. It all started in 1772 when...Read more

The Cuckoo ClubTop Pick
The Cuckoo Club has brought rock chic to London in the most elegant, glamorous way imaginable. This private members...Read more

The Ship PubTop Pick
A beautifully renovated Grade II listed building moments from the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Fenchurch Street....Read more


146 Paddington (at Hilton London Paddington)
Inspired by a location steeped in locomotive history and set to become as iconic as the station in which it can be...Read more
Part of Hilton London Paddington

23 Paul Street
We are ethical. We are boutique. We are a house of striptease. A house for only the most discerning of rogues and...Read more

3 & 6 Bar (at Fortnum & Mason)
Extraordinary cocktails, spirits, wine and food, in the heart of our 3rd floor.Read more
Eating Nightlife Restaurants Piccadilly St James's
Part of Fortnum & Mason (Piccadilly)

360 Bar
Budapest Nightlife Bars 6th District (Terézváros) Andrássy út Gastro Pubs Cocktail Bars

50 Mayfair
Step into London’s first one of a kind entertainment experience, an oasis of luxury and refinement, in the heart of...Read more

68 & Boston
Soho's award winning Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge on Greek Street. Located beside Soho Square in the heart of theatre...Read more
Greek Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Wine & Champagne Bars

Adelphi Theatre
Having celebrated its bicentenary in 2006 the current Adelphi Theatre is actually the fourth venue on this site in...Read more

Aldwych Theatre
The Nederlander Organization operates 9 theatres on Broadway and a further 15 across North America.In London, we own...Read more

American Bar (at the Beaumont)
Jimmy's Bar belongs to the great tradition of American Bars that became legendary in London and Paris from the 1920s...Read more
Nightlife Bars Brown Hart Gardens Explore London Mayfair
Part of The Beaumont

American Bar (at The Savoy Hotel)
The Savoy hotel's legendary art deco bar, with classic cocktails and live jazz pianist every night.Read more
Nightlife Bars Strand Covent Garden Cocktail Bars
Part of The Savoy Hotel

Annabel's Wine Cellar
Annabel’s has a global reputation that has been established over the past five decades, founded on superb service,...Read more
Nightlife Nightclubs Hay's Mews Explore London Mayfair Eating Restaurants

Apollo Victoria Theatre
The 2,328 seat theatre opened as a cinema in 1930. In the era of 'super' cinemas, Provincial Cinematograph Theatres...Read more

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APPLEBERRY FOODS LIMITED - Free company information from ... Bhavinkumar Inamdar, Temple Bar, Temple Underground...Read more

Arts Theatre
Didi and Gogo wait on a country road by a tree for a man named Godot. All they know is that when Godot arrives they...Read more


Aspall Bar
Our mission is to give you unforgettable memories of fantastic experiences. We want to hear your feedback – whether...Read more

B.O.B. (Bacardi Original Bar) Budapest
Open from Wednesday to Saturday BOB is one of the best late cocktail bars and party spots in Budapest's V district.Read more
Nightlife Budapest 5th District (Belváros-Lipótváros) Széchenyi tér Bars Cocktail Bars

Bag O'Nails
Tucked away in the heart of the bustling Soho district, the Bag O’Nails is a private members club offering a luxury...Read more


Barbican Centre
The Barbican was developed from designs by architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon as part of a utopian vision to...Read more

Barburrito
Liverpool One · London Farringdon · London Hammersmith · London Paddington Station · Sheffield, Meadowhall ·...Read more


Basement Sate
Created by two friends who love well made drinks, decadent desserts and meaningful music in equal parts. Inspired...Read more

BFI Southbank
A four-screen cinema venue showing a huge selection of classic and contemporary films each year, with new and...Read more
Home to: The Riverfront Cafe,Bar & Restaurant (at BFI Southbank)

Black Dice Bar
Black Dice is a swish new cocktail lounge found tucked away behind a pink door underneath Momo on Heddon Street....Read more

Blind Spot
Set behind the façade of a boutique tea counter and a secret golden hand-shaped handle is Blind Spot at St Martins...Read more

Blue Posts
A small pub with a big heartHidden away off Carnaby Street, we are a Traditional Pub serving Fresh Food with a...Read more
Eating Nightlife Gastro Pubs Kingly Street Soho Carnaby Street Bars Pubs

Boodle's
Boodle's is a Private Members' Club, founded in 1762 by the Earl of Shelburne, later the Marquess of Lansdowne and...Read more
Nightlife St James's St James's Street Private Members' Clubs


Budapest Jazz Club
Budapest Restaurants Nightlife Live Music Venues Hollán Ernő utca 13th District (Angyalföld)



C London
Located in the heart of Mayfair, a few steps away from the most elegant shopping, C London welcomes with its...Read more
Eating Restaurants Italian Restaurants Davies Street Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Explore London Mayfair

Café Zsivágó
Budapest Bars Nightlife 6th District (Terézváros) Paulay Ede utca

Caffé Nero (Haymarket)
Our story goes back around 20 years, to our founder Gerry Ford. Armed with a passion for coffee, he had a vision to...Read more

Caffé Nero (Jermyn Street)
Caffè Nero is the leading independent coffee house brand in Europe, specializing in the creation of high quality...Read more

Caffé Nero (Kensington)
Our story goes back around 20 years, to our founder Gerry Ford. Armed with a passion for coffee, he had a vision to...Read more
Nightlife Cafes & Coffee Shops Kensington Kensington High Street

Cambridge Theatre
The Cambridge Theatre is one of the youngest and most attractive theatres in the West End, having opened in 1930 with...Read more

Carlton Club
The Club was founded in 1832, following the massive reform majority in the 1831 general election, by Tory Peers, MPs...Read more
Nightlife St James's St James's Street Eating Private Members' Clubs Approved Wedding Venues

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FAQs about Nightlife in London
The nightlife in London is brilliant. We have some of the best clubs in the world and the city is so exciting in itself that any clubbing experience is heightened.
We publish a list of the best nightclubs in London every week so check that out or take a look at top picks for London club events.
The best nightclubs in London and their location is rather subjective as there are great clubs in different areas of London each with a different vibe. Mayfair tends to have the most exclusive celebrity clubs whilst east London is a little bit cooler.
Soho has some good places too although you won't rub shoulders with high society if you cross over Regent Street.
The main areas in London for the best London clubs are Mayfair and Soho. Shoreditch and East London are becoming increasing popular too.
London nightlife is concentrated in a few different areas of London. If you visit to London is aimed at making the most of London nightlife then you are well advised to stay in one of those areas.
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