Where is the best nightlife in London?

Where is the best nightlife in London?

London’s nightlife is an extremely eclectic mix. Whether a smoky underground club or a chic cocktail bar is your thing, there’s something for everyone in this sprawling capital city. Wondering where is the best nightlife in London? Here are our favourite places to party.

Where is the best nightlife in London?

1. SoHo

SoHo is one of the best places in London for nightlife, and some of our favourite nightlife venues are Fabric in Farringdon, Heaven near Charing Cross station, and Ministery of Sound in southeast London. We also love Soho for its ridiculously fun cabaret clubs – there are several spots to catch an old-school cabaret and burlesque show, including Late Night at the Midnight Lounge.

2. Camden

Camden is another great spot for nightlife and is home to rock and indie bars and iconic music venues. If you love live music, Camden is the place to visit. Its most famous venue is the Electric Ballroom. It’s been going since the 1930s and has solidified itself as a Camden institution. Another historic music spot is KOKO, which opened as Camden Theatre in 1900. Another iconic venue is the Jazz Café, the London home of jazz, disco, and soul. There are live performances every night, and it becomes a soul-themed club on the weekend, the perfect place to dance the night away.

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3. Mayfair

Mayfair is the polar opposite of Camden. It’s more of a cocktail and hotel bars kind of vibe. And you’ll need a few bob in your pocket to party in London’s swanky district. Cirque Le Soir is a particular favourite amongst celebrities. When it comes to dancing the night away, one popular nightclub is Tape. If you like rubbing shoulders with celebrities whilst dancing under sultry lights to live DJs, you’ll like it here.

4. Brixton

Brixton has a diverse nightlife scene. Whether you want to catch a world-famous live band, spend the night in a relaxed jazz bar, or nurse a few craft pints in a cosy pub, there’s something for everyone. The O2 Brixton Academy is a Brixton institution for gigs. A place that’s slightly newer on the block is Phonox. It’s a mix between a club and a live music venue, with performances every weekend.

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5. Clapham

Clapham has a range of cosy pubs, cocktail bars, rooftop bars, underground bars, and basement clubs. One of the most popular bars in Clapham is Fu Manchu, which serves dim-sum and cocktails during the day and evening. By night it transforms into a bouncing bar that goes until 3 am. Another hotspot is Venn Street Records which has live music and DJ sets.

6. Dalston

The East End neighbourhood of Dalston is home to some of England’s best gay bars. Dalston Superstore is hugely important for the LGBTQ+ community and is an institution. One of the most popular live music venues is Dalston Roof Park, and if you’re in the market for a bar specialising in cocktails made with mezcal, you should make a beeline for Hacha. For laidback speakeasy vibes, head to La Cabina, hidden behind a yellow phone booth.

7. Shoreditch

The nightlife in Shoreditch arise some of the coolest in the city. The area has many quirky underground bars, smoky cocktail spots, edgy pubs, and energetic music venues. Our favourite places to party include Found, Happiness Forgets, Ever After, and Old Street Records.

Melanie May

Melanie is an intrepid solo traveller, endlessly curious about people, places and food. She is a fan of slow travel and loves exploring the world by mouth, discovering a culture through its food. Having backpacked her way around the world she turned her wanderlust into a career and is now a full-time travel writer.

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