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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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.
Nightlife in London...
Mews of MayfairTop Pick
Mews of Mayfair is a unique hideaway, tucked in one of London’s historic courtyards. Including different bars, first...Read more
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Secrets (Covent Garden)Top Pick
One of our favourite strip clubs in London. Great management and beautiful dancers. Great for corporate entertaining....Read more
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TonteriaTop Pick
Tonteria is an exciting and fun restaurant, bar and club located in Sloane Square, London.Read more
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Mahiki KensingtonTop Pick
Acclaimed Mahiki founders Piers Adam and David Phelps have teamed up with the creators of South Kensington private...Read more
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Sanctum Soho HotelTop Pick
Centrally located in London's buzzy Soho is the five-star Karma Sanctum Soho hotel, an urban hideaway in the heart of...Read more
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Aqua KyotoTop Pick
A contemporary Japanese restaurant with a stunning rooftop terrace high above Regent Street.Read more
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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
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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
Mahiki MayfairTop Pick
Mahiki is an exclusive tropical Tiki themed paradise in Mayfair London.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
Shaka Zulu
Shaka Zulu restaurant, bar and club at Stables Market, Camden Town in London regularly gains rave reviews. It's a...Read more
Stringfellows (Covent Garden)
Peter Stringfellow’s "Stringfellows" in Covent Garden has been at the top of the London nightlife scene for over...Read more
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Jako London
Jako London is located on Kensington High Street.Read more
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The Argyll Arms
You will find The Argyll Arms in Oxford Circus London within a short stroll of Oxford Circus Tube, Oxford Street and...Read more
1 Lombard Street
1 Lombard Street is a Brasserie, Bar & fine dining restaurant at the heart of Bank in London. Where the city meets...Read more
100 Wardour Street
Upstairs, our Lounge serves a diverse, all-day menu & is already gaining quite the reputation for its bottomless...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
28°-50°
If you love great food and wine, you'll love 28°-50°. The 28°-50° Wine Workshop & Kitchen concept takes the...Read more
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3 & 6 Bar (at Fortnum & Mason)
Extraordinary cocktails, spirits, wine and food, in the heart of our 3rd floor.Read more
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Part of Fortnum & Mason (Piccadilly)
4 Mayfair Club
Tucked away in the heart of Mayfair, No 4 Mayfair is one of the relatively new gentlemen’s clubs in the borough....Read more
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