Nightlife in London
London nightlife has it all, from star-studded West End theatre to opera in Covent Garden, from decadent cocktail bars like Loungelover in Hoxton to traditional pubs everywhere. Hit the dancefloor at world-famous nightclubs like Fabric or sample 24-hour London in action-packed Soho. Choose high design or old-world charm, glitz or grunge, as the mood takes you. Everywhere is now smoke-free. Most pubs close at 11pm, bars often open until 2am, many clubs until 6am.
Loungelover
Decadent cocktails
Loungelover is a decadently-designed cocktail bar in Hoxton, offering
inventive cocktails to a cool crowd. Crammed with antiques, chandeliers and
kitschy bits and pieces, it's a feast for all the senses. Book ahead to
guarantee a table.
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Address
1, Whitby Street, London E1 6JU
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7012 1234
Prospect of Whitby Pub
Quintessential London pub
For a quintessential London pub experience, the Prospect of Whitby in Wapping
is the place. This ancient drinking den once entertained smugglers. Now, in
less treacherous times, its panelled rooms with river views are the perfect
place for a pint.
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Address
57, Wapping Wall, Wapping, London E1W 3SH
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7481 1095
Transport
Shadwell or Limehouse DLR
The Light Bar
Star-spotting
Perch on high stools and sip elegant cocktails at Phillipe Starck's
high-concept Light Bar. In the heart of the West End and Theatreland, the
bar is hidden inside Starck's St Martin's Lane Hotel - a favourite with
celebrities.
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Address
St Martins Lane Hotel, 45 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4HX
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7300 5599
The French House
Individual charm
The French House is a Soho institution, a postage stamp-sized watering hole
for central London's literati, theatregoers and local characters. Sip your
beer (half pints only) on the pavement if you can't find a spot inside.
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Address
49, Dean St, London W1D 5BE
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7437 2799
Guanabara Samba Club
High-energy Brazilian fun
The emphasis is firmly on fun at this late-night, authentic Brazilian bar
near Covent Garden. Immerse yourself in samba beats and dance with a
friendly mixed crowd, fuelled by great value cocktails and delicious
food.
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Address
Parker St, Corner Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7242 8600
Egg
All-night dance club
Tucked away in Kings Cross, Egg has an unpretentious vibe and is brilliantly
laid out around a central courtyard with open-air terraces. A mix of fun and
funky nights appeal to all-night clubbers and hardcore, after-hour party
people.
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Address
200, York Way, King's Cross, London N7 9AP
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7609 8364
Notting Hill Arts Club
Intimate and arty
Notting Hill Arts Club is dimly-lit, intimate and ultra-cool. Furnished with
comfortable sofas, a small dance floor and a stage for live acts, this West
London venue offers an eclectic mix of club nights, poetry readings and
quirky art projects.
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Address
21, Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3JQ
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7460 4459
Fabric
Mega sound system
Within walking distance of East London and the West End, Fabric boasts three
dance floors and five mega sound systems, tailor-made for dance music
fanatics and serious clubbers. Expect superstar DJs and queues around the
block.
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Address
77a, Charterhouse St, London EC1M 3HN
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7336 8898
Koko
Theatrical clubbing
Koko is a nightclub and live music venue in trendy Camden. The grand building
was originally a theatre and the club's ornate décor reflects this today.
Crowds fill the dance floor by the stage or look down from the gallery.
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Address
1a, Camden High Street, London NW1 7JE
Telephone
+44 (0) 870 4325527 (enquiries); +44 (0) 844 847 2258 (tickets)
Cargo
Clubbing under the arches
Cargo's multi-tasking Music-Dance-Food concept is staggeringly popular. Under
the East London railway arches you'll find live music, afternoon barbecues,
club nights and even miniature festivals.
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Address
83, Rivington St, Kingsland Viaduct, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AY
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7739 3440
The 02
Pleasure dome
The former Millennium Dome has a new lease of life as The 02 music venue.
London's most controversial building, close to Greenwich on the River
Thames, now rocks to the sounds of superstar performers like Prince and
Bruce Springsteen.
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Address
Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 8463 2000
Ronnie Scott's
Laid-back jazz
London's best known jazz club, Ronnie Scott's offers live jazz every night of
the week in the heart of Soho. Book a table, order a scotch and watch as
renowned musicians and new talent perform on the famous stage.
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Address
47, Frith St, London W1D 4HT
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7439 0747
Southbank Centre
Cultural hub
The Southbank Centre - including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth
Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery - is a focal point for London's
cultural life, and sets the city's arts agenda with a vibrant mix of
performances and exhibitions.
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Address
Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX
Telephone
+44 (0) 871 663 2501
Brixton Academy
Iconic arena
Brixton Academy is an iconic venue on London's late-night scene, combining
small-club charm with a large-capacity arena and extravagant design. It's
little wonder that Madonna and the Rolling Stones have both graced the
stage.
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Address
211, Stockwell Rd, Brixton, London SW9 9SL
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7771 3000
Roundhouse
Vibrant performance venue
The Roundhouse is one of the city's most exciting performance venues. This
North London landmark was once a turntable for steam trains, now after a
multi-million pound makeover it's a unique music venue and innovative arts
and theatre space.
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Address
Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8EH
Telephone
+44 (0) 844 482 8008
