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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CellarDoor
CellarDoor
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7DN

CellarDoor is an intimate cocktail bar beneath the Aldwych in a space just big enough for cats (both feline and...Read more

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Century
Century
61 - 63 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London, W1D 6LG

Soho's Best Kept Secret - Private Members Club. Opening its doors in 2001, The Century Club encompasses the...Read more

Living Life Nightlife Shaftesbury Avenue Soho

Century Club
Century Club
61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LD

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Approved Wedding Venues Nightlife Soho

Champagne Room (at The Connaught)
Champagne Room (at The Connaught)
Carlos Place, London, W1K

A hidden gem, at the heart of the hotel, the Champagne Room is a beautiful yet intimate place, perfect for drinks for...Read more

Nightlife Carlos Place Explore London Mayfair

Part of The Connaught

Charlie
Charlie
15 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8DY

Charlie Berkeley Street - formerly the legendary FunkyBuddha - has gained a reputation for surpassing its predecessor...Read more

Nightlife Mayfair Nightclubs Berkeley Street

Cineworld
Cineworld
63-65 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4BP

Nightlife Haymarket St James's

Cirque le Soir
Cirque Le Soir
15-21 Ganton Street, Soho, London, W1F 9BN

Cirque le Soir is one of the best nightclubs in Soho. Located on Ganton Street (off Carnaby Street) at the location...Read more

Nightlife Nightclubs Soho Ganton Street

Club Aquarium
Club Aquarium
Albert House, 256-260 Old Street, London, EC1V 9DD

Aquarium is one of the largest and most well established entertainment venues in Shoreditch. Our doors have been open...Read more

Nightlife Nightclubs

Coco Momo
Coco Momo
25 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4PL

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Kensington & Chelsea Nightlife Pubs Gloucester Road

Connaught Bar (at The Connaught)
Connaught Bar (at The Connaught)
Connaught, Carlos Place, Mayfair, London, W1K 2AL

Ultra-stylish décor and chic, innovative cocktails put the award-winning Connaught Bar in a league of its own. This...Read more

Nightlife Bars Carlos Place Mayfair Cocktail Bars

Part of The Connaught

Coppa Club
Coppa Club
9-10 Market Place, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 8AQ

Coppa Club is a place for eating, drinking, meeting and unwinding. A brass bar and open-plan kitchen lined with...Read more

Market Place Nightlife Bars Fitzrovia Pizza Restaurants Eating Restaurants

Corsica Studios
Corsica Studios
4-5 Elephant Road, London, SE17 1LB

Corsica Studios is an independent arts organisation that sets up and develops creative spaces in areas of London. We...Read more

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Costa (Brompton Road)
Costa (Brompton Road)
197 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1LA

We're the nation's favourite coffee shop, and yet another step closer to a world where bland, average coffee is...Read more

Nightlife Cafes & Coffee Shops Knightsbridge

Courtfield Public House
Courtfield Public House
187 Earls Court Road, London, SW5 9AN

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Kensington & Chelsea Nightlife Pubs

Criterion Theatre
Criterion Theatre
218 Piccadilly, London, W1J

A new circus comes to townHaving demolished the White Bear, a 17th century inn, Thomas Verity (Victorian...Read more

Nightlife Theatres Piccadilly St James's

Crussh (Soho)
Crussh (Soho)
14 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 8HR

Back before the Euro was born, when Bill Clinton was engaging in questionable activity in the White House and Titanic...Read more

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Dalla Terra
Dalla Terra
St Martins Courtyard, 25 Slingsby Place, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9AB

A bounty of beautiful bubbles, selected seasonal whites & reds are always available by the glass, alongside...Read more

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Dandelyan (at Mondrian Hotel)
Dandelyan (at Mondrian Hotel)
20 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PD

Winner of World's Best Cocktail Bar (2017), Best International Bar Team (2017), Best International Hotel Bar (2017),...Read more

Nightlife Bars Accommodation Hotels

Part of Mondrian Hotel

Dirty Martini (Covent Garden)
Dirty Martini (Covent Garden)
11-12 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5HZ

Set in the heart of Covent Garden's famous Piazza, this venue is the ideal location for cocktail-lovers seeking a...Read more

Nightlife Bars Russell Street Covent Garden

Disrepute
Disrepute
4 Kingly Court, London, W1F 9RR

A hidden gem nestled into a 100–seater basement between Carnaby Street and Beak Street, Disrepute (D.R.P.) will...Read more

Nightlife Bars Kingly Court Soho Cocktail Bars

DiVino Wine Bar (Basilica)
DiVino Wine Bar (Basilica)
3 Szent István tér, 1051

One of the best known wine bars in Budapest and for a reason. DiVino is a trendy brand of wine bars that started at...Read more

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Dominion Theatre
Dominion Theatre
268-269 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7AQ

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

Nightlife Theatres Fitzrovia Tottenham Court Road

Duchess Theatre
Duchess Theatre
1-3 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JZ

The Duchess is one of the youngest and smallest West End theatres. The building was originally promoted by Arthur...Read more

Nightlife Theatres Catherine Street Covent Garden

Duke's Caffe
Duke's Caffe
7 Duke Street St James's, London, SW1Y 6BN

We are based in the heart of St James’ and The Mall, where we run a popular coffee shop and prep for catering events...Read more

Cafes & Coffee Shops St James's Duke Street St James's Nightlife

East India Club
East India Club
16 Saint James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LH

The East India Club, in the heart of London's clubland, has a long tradition as a gentlemen's home from home.Founded...Read more

Nightlife St James's St James's Square Private Members' Clubs

Eat (Kingsway 2)
Eat (Kingsway 2)
7-9 Kingsway, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 6XG

At EAT. we’ve been creating, making and serving our own great tasting seasonal recipes for over 20 years. We now have...Read more

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Egg London
Egg London
200 York Way, London, N7 9AX

One of London’s most established clubbing venues, Egg London, has recently undergone some major building works,...Read more

Nightlife Nightclubs

Emperor Wine Bar
Emperor Wine Bar
Emperor House, 35 Vine Street, London, EC3N 2PX

City of London Nightlife Bars

Fabric
Fabric
77A Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HJ

The Building And Areafabric is found at 77a Charterhouse Street, London EC1. It occupies the renovated space of the...Read more

Nightlife Nightclubs Charterhouse Street

Fifty9 Bar
Fifty9 Bar
59 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 6ER

Fifty9 is a venue which will supersede anything before seen in London. The venue is spread over two floors; the...Read more

Nightlife Bars Explore London Mayfair Berkeley Square

Finborough Arms
Finborough Arms
Finborough Arms, 118 Finborough Road, London, SW10 9ED

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Finborough Road Kensington & Chelsea Nightlife Pubs

Finborough Theatre
Finborough Theatre
Finborough Arms, 118 Finborough Road, London, SW10 9ED

Founded in 1980, the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre, led by Artistic Director Neil McPherson, presents plays...Read more

Nightlife Theatres South Kensington Kensington

Fire
Fire
39 Parry Street, London, SW8 1RT

Massive, industrial-style railway arch nightclub with 3 neon-lit rooms hosting late-night DJs.Read more

Nightlife Nightclubs

Fortune Theatre
Fortune Theatre
Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HH

The Fortune Theatre, once so succinctly described as 'This most intimate of theatres' first opened to the public on...Read more

Nightlife Theatres Russell Street Covent Garden

Frames
Frames
265 Kensal Road, London, W10 5DB

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Kensal Road Kensington & Chelsea Nightlife Pubs

Garrick Theatre
Garrick Theatre
Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HH

In 2005 veteran producers Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer purchased the Garrick Theatre, along with the Apollo,...Read more

Nightlife Theatres Charing Cross Road Covent Garden

Gaslight Club
Gaslight Club
4 Duke of York Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 6LA

Welcome to The Gaslight of St James’s which boasts the most beautiful Dancers London has seen, all performing within...Read more

Nightlife St James's Gentlemen's Clubs Strip Clubs Duke of York Street

Gerry's Club
Gerry's Club
52 Dean Street, Soho, London, W1D 5BJ

Gerry’s Club is Soho’s longest running and most famous actors club and a true institution. Set up in 1955 by Gerry...Read more

Nightlife Bars Dean Street Soho

Gielgud Theatre
Gielgud Theatre
Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Opened as the Hicks Theatre on 27 December with The Beauty of Bath, a musical play by Seymour Hicks (after whom the...Read more

Nightlife Theatres Shaftesbury Avenue Soho

Gloucester Arms
Gloucester Arms
Gloucester Arms, 34 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4RB

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Kensington & Chelsea Nightlife Pubs Gloucester Road

Good Godfrey's
Good Godfrey's
21-23 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4DD

At Hilton, dining options are designed with you in mind. Start the day with a hearty breakfast or nutritious light...Read more

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Gourmet Bar & Restaurant (Novotel London Bridge)
Gourmet Bar & Restaurant (Novotel London Bridge)
53-61 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 9HH

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Part of Novotel London Bridge

Harold Pinter Theatre
Harold Pinter Theatre
Panton Street, London, SW1Y

The Harold Pinter Theatre opened on 15 October 1881 as the Royal Comedy Theatre. The theatre's reputation grew...Read more

Nightlife Theatres St James's

Harry Gordon's Bar (at Selfridges)
Harry Gordon's Bar (at Selfridges)
400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB

Stylish bar in department store, offering signature cocktails, fine wines and food hall deli fare.Read more

Nightlife Bars Marylebone Oxford Street

Part of Selfridges & Co

Her Majesty's Theatre
Her Majesty's Theatre
57 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4RL

With the exception of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, the site of Her Majesty’s has been associated with a playhouse...Read more

Nightlife Theatres Haymarket St James's

Icebar London
Icebar London
31-33 Heddon Street, Mayfair, London, W1B 4BN

ICEBAR LONDON is operated in 40 minute time slots and you will be given a designer thermal cape with a hood to keep...Read more

Nightlife Bars Heddon Street Explore London Mayfair Eating Restaurants

Infernos
Infernos
146 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UH

Who would have thought a stroll down Clapham High Street would see you stepping right into South London's...Read more

Nightlife Bars Nightclubs

Jackson + Rye
Jackson + Rye
56 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1D 4JF

Good home cooked American style food all day long with a great bar and relaxed environmentRead more

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Jackson and Rye
Jackson and Rye
30 Old Jewry, London, EC2R 8EB

Welcome to Jackson + Rye, a New York-inspired brasserie, bar and grill. Our menus ... Join us at one of our three...Read more

City of London Nightlife Bars Old Jewry

Jako London
Jako London
1A Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP

Jako London is located on Kensington High Street.Read more

Nightlife Nightclubs Kensington Kensington High Street Kensington & Chelsea

Jermyn Street Theatre
Jermyn Street Theatre
16b Jermyn Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 6ST

The Jermyn Street Theatre is a small theatre based on Jermyn Street.Read more

Nightlife Theatres Jermyn Street

Kadie's Club
Kadie's Club
9 Swallow Street, Mayfair, London, W1B 4DF

Kadie’s is a cocktail bar and nightclub located in the heart of Mayfair on Swallow Street.Read more

Nightlife Mayfair Nightclubs

Karaoke Box (Mayfair)
Karaoke Box (Mayfair)
14 Maddox Street (basement level), Mayfair, London, W1S 1PQ

Private karaoke rooms of varying capacities, which are outfitted with plenty of attractive features: flatscreen TVs;...Read more

Nightlife Bars Maddox Street Explore London Mayfair

Karaoke Network
Karaoke Network
19 Hanover Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 1YR

All of our karaoke venues are equipped with state-of-the-art, touch-screen karaoke systems featuring an extensive...Read more

Nightlife Bars Hanover Street Explore London Mayfair

Keepers Kitchen & Bar
Keepers Kitchen & Bar
10 Pepys Street, Greater London, EC3N 2NR

Keepers Tower Bridge is a great place to relax, unwind and indulge yourself, whether on your own or with friends and...Read more

Eating Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars

Part of Novotel London Tower Bridge

Kensington Roof Gardens
Kensington Roof Gardens
99 High Street Kensington, Kensington, London, W8 5SA

Due to licencing issues Kensington Roof Gardens nightclub is currently closed.Read more

Nightlife Nightclubs Kensington

Kings Head
Kings Head
Kings Head, 17 Hogarth Road, London, SW5 0QT

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Hogarth Road Kensington & Chelsea Nightlife Pubs

La Fabbrica Wine Bar & Restaurant
La Fabbrica Wine Bar & Restaurant
8 Sas utca, 1051

Fantastic views from the terraces make this newly opened wine bar and restaurant a great location for those that love...Read more

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Laylow
Laylow
10 Golborne Road, London, W10 5PE

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Golborne Road Kensington & Chelsea Nightlife Pubs

Le Cafe du Jardin
Le Cafe du Jardin
28 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7BD

Located in Covent Garden, has a large wine list with prices, and a live pianist every evening. Includes set and...Read more

Nightlife Wellington Street Covent Garden

Libertine
Libertine
4 Winsley Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 8HF

Libertine London is one of the best clubs in London. Located on the boundary between Soho and Fitzrovia the location...Read more

Nightlife Fitzrovia Nightclubs Oxford Street Winsley Street R&B Clubs Late Night Clubs Soho Oxford Circus

London BFI IMAX
London BFI IMAX
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, Lambeth, London, SE1 8XR

BFI IMAX is a 500-seat, state-of-the-art, large-format cinema on the South Bank. Watching a film at the BFI IMAX...Read more

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Loulou's
Loulou's
2-5 Hertford Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 7RB

In order to apply for membership to 5 Hertford Street (Full Membership) or Loulous (Junior Membership for under...Read more

Living Life Nightlife Hertford Street Explore London Mayfair

Lucky Voice Soho
Lucky Voice Soho
52 Poland Street, Soho, London, W1F 7NQ

The most liberating, heart-racing, life-affirming karaoke experience on earth. Read more

Nightlife Bars Poland Street Soho

Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre
29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

The Lyric Theatre, opened on 17 December 1888, was designed by C. J. Phipps and built by producer Henry J. Leslie. ...Read more

Nightlife Theatres Shaftesbury Avenue

Maddox
Maddox
3 - 5 Mill Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2AU

Nestling in the heart of London's Mayfair, Maddox private members' club epitomises the decadence and glamour of the...Read more

Living Life Nightlife Mill Street Explore London Mayfair Eating Restaurants

Madison's Bar
Madison's Bar
The Washington Mayfair, 5 Curzon Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5HE

Madisons Bar is a smooth and relaxing lounge bar with a changing face throughout the day. Start with a fresh morning...Read more

Nightlife Bars Curzon Street Explore London Mayfair

Mahiki Kensington
Mahiki Kensington
2a Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 4PT

Acclaimed Mahiki founders Piers Adam and David Phelps have teamed up with the creators of South Kensington private...Read more

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Mahiki
Mahiki Mayfair
1 Dover Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4LD

Mahiki is an exclusive tropical Tiki themed paradise in Mayfair London.Read more

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Marconi Lounge
Marconi Lounge
336-337 Strand, Strand, London, WC2B 4RD

Our chic, atmospheric lobby bar has many faces as the day evolves. By day, the bar serves artisanal coffee, aromatic...Read more

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Part of Marconi Lounge

Home to: Marconi Lounge

Marina D'Or
Marina D'Or
81 Oxford Street, Soho, London, W1D 2EU

Marina d'Or was founded in Spain in 1983 and, ever since, has been active in the areas of real estate development,...Read more

Explore London Nightlife Sightseeing Tourist Attractions Oxford Street Soho

Mark’s Bars
Mark’s Bars
66 Brewer Street, London, W1F 9UP

Children are welcome in Mark’s Bar until 7.00pm (when accompanied by an adult)Tucked underneath HIX Soho lies Mark’s...Read more

Nightlife Bars Brewer Street Soho

Maxims Casino Club
Maxims Casino Club
1a Palace Gate, London, W8 5AR

Welcome to Maxims Casino Club, one of London's finest and friendliest international gaming destinations located in...Read more

Nightlife Kensington Explore London Mayfair

Mimosa
Mimosa
86 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HR

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Fulham Road Kensington & Chelsea Nightlife Pubs

Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound Media Ltd, 103 Gaunt Street, London, SE1 6DP

Opening on 21st September 1991 and inspired by New York’s Paradise Garage, Ministry of Sound was the UK’s first...Read more

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Montezuma
Montezuma
17A Harrington Road, South Kensington, London , SW7 3ES

Located in the heart of South Kensington, just a stone´s throw away from the station, local restaurants and bars....Read more

Nightlife Nightclubs South Kensington

Mr Fogg's Gin Parlour
Mr Fogg's Gin Parlour
1 New Row, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4EA

Mr Fogg’s Gin Parlour is the finest spot in London for gin lovers to immerse themselves in this most splendid spirit....Read more

Nightlife Bars Music Museums New Row Covent Garden

Mr Fogg's Residence
Mr Fogg's Residence
15 Bruton Lane, Mayfair, London, W1J 6JD

This discreet Mayfair house imagines the Victorian abode of Phileas J. Fogg Esq, housing all the peculiar and...Read more

Nightlife Bars Bruton Lane Explore London Mayfair

Mr Fogg's Tavern
Mr Fogg's Tavern
58 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4EA

The famous British adventurer, Phileas J. Fogg, opens the doors to his eccentric Mayfair residence every evening....Read more

Nightlife Bars St Martin's Lane Explore London Mayfair Covent Garden

New Evaristo Club
New Evaristo Club
57 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 3DX

Keep your eyes peeled for this one: it's sunk beneath Greek Street, accessed through a dodgy-looking doorway and a...Read more

Greek Street Soho Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars

New London Theatre
New London Theatre
166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PF

Whilst the New London is a modern building there has been entertainment on the site since Elizabethan times. The...Read more

Nightlife Theatres Drury Lane Covent Garden

No.41
No. 41 Kensington
Kensington Close Hotel, Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, W8 5SP

The late night bar and club will serve as a celebration of the marriage between Parisian and European elegance and...Read more

Nightlife Nightclubs Kensington

No.1 Vernon
No.1 Vernon
1 Vernon Place, Holborn, London, WC1A 2EP

No1 Vernon is one of the new wave of nightclubs in London with a unique movie inspired clubbing experience right in...Read more

Nightlife Nightclubs Holborn

Noël Coward Theatre
Noël Coward Theatre
Noel Coward Theatre, 85-88 Saint Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4AU

The New Theatre opened with a revival of Rosemary by Louis N Parker and Murray Carson in which the co-directors Sir...Read more

Nightlife Theatres St Martin's Lane Covent Garden

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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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