DJ Bars in London

If you're on the hunt for fabulous rooftop bars, Dalston Roofpark is an excellent choice. While slinging out weekly DJ sets, the venue fronts a delicious selection of burgers and fries, alongside signature cocktails, beer and vino.

We know that cocktails taste so much better when they are served with music. Head along to Supermax in King's Cross for some delicious vermouth-based concoctions, and 70s-style interiors in their cool basement space.

There aren't many DJ bars like Two Tribes Brewery & Campfire Taproom. As this King's Cross hotspot is boasting a beer garden with a cosy fully heated and covered outdoor area for the top-notch sets to take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Oh, yes.

New outdoor hotspot Between The Bridges have put together one of the most eclectic DJ lineups in London for their summer series. Whether you're looking to catch iconic selectors, including Norman Jay and Erol Alkan, or pitching up for the like of Grainger and Nabihah Iqbal, it's one of the best places for electronic tunes on the South Bank.

With live DJs, late-night vibes, and a rooftop setting, AND THEN is one of London's hottest DJ bars. Whether you're starting the night with cocktails on the rooftop or ending it on the dancefloor, this Tooting gem is all about good music, great drinks, and even better company. Expect a killer happy hour, tasty eats from Honest Burgers, and DJs keeping the beats going 'til the early hours.

Head over to Paddington every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and you'll find Ayllu serving up funky tunes and mouthwatering fare. The Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant and bar will be playing host to a number of DJs to keep the tempo high and help you welcome in the weekend.

East London DJ bars don't get much better than Elmo's, the Caribbean-inspired destination with people taking to the decks on Friday and Saturday 'til late. Plus, there's tender jerk chicken across the menu and delish cocktails to boot.

In the mood to throw some shapes? Then head to Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch. Every Friday, this best-loved kids' playground will be home to live DJs who will be spinning some of the best tracks of the decades in the quirky space. If you're thirsty, opt for a nostalgic cocktail.

Head over to Waterloo where you'll find a fabulous Caribbean haven of sandy floors and palm trees awaiting you. Limin Southbank will also be joined by a DJ who'll be spinning summertime tunes as you sip on rum cocktails and tuck into Trinidadian street food.

Have a sexy Spanish party in the city's hottest joint. With cocktails galore, vibrant furniture, brightly coloured walls and a sense of all things tropical, get down to some top hits, some salsa sensations and some sassy Shakira and Sean Paul on a dance floor that loves to see you shake those saucy hips to the best in exotic sounds.

With a programme packed full of themed nights and guest DJs popping up to give the crowd a taste of their new mixes or a blast from the past, Paradise By Way of Kensal Green gives you an interesting vintage-themed venue in which to party hard until those early early hours.

Looking for something different in Peckham? The Montpelier is bringing DJ nights every Saturday for a showstopping lineup of hits. You can also drink delicious beer and head outside for socialising at this music-filled venue.

Bringing all things Cuban to Kings Road, this Chelsea hot spot is a great little place to satisfy your dancing needs. Enjoy a fun festival atmosphere and DJ sets that mash only the best in hot off the charts music hits with top quality hip hop, RnB and dance music classics.  

Fired up for a party in London but looking for the DJ antics to match? Grab your favourite fun-time folk and bowl on down to The Cocktail Club as these bar are not only coming on strong with some of the best cocktails in the industry, their resident DJs bring it home every night with slick beats and late-night anthems. 

If you're on the hunt for DJ bars, you can throw all kinds of shapes at The Lucky Pig in Fitzrovia. Get stuck into delicious cocktails, wine or beer while hitting the dancefloor. Afterward, fuel yourself with pizza as you settle into a cosy cubby hole.

Regularly boasting a range of top notch DJs throughout the week, Trapeze in Shoreditch is the place to be to hear some incredible music. Head down to their basement club for some deep house tunes that'll keep you going until late. With the lively crowds it attracts, you'll have a great time at this DJ bar in London. 

Known for being one of East London's best nights out, The Lighthouse ropes a cool line up of DJs and selectors ready to blow the roof off each weekend. From house and hip hop to whole evenings dedicated to commercial classics and trap blowouts - there's a little something different going on every day.

One  of the best DJ bars in Peckham, Grove House Tavern is home to everything from banging music nights to relaxed weekend lunches. Head to the pretty Camberwell Grove location to enjoy all of the pub's unique events as well as a selection of mouthwatering refreshments. 

Let the DJ play and bathe in neon lights until the early hours at Dalston's best after-party spot. Try expertly mixed cocktails, locally brewed beers and CBD drinks with a killer beats backdrop or a spot of karaoke.

Lucy Wong is a stunning cocktail bar inspired by 1950s Hong Kong, bringing Cantonese small plates, cocktails with Chinese twists and more to Rathbone Place. Plus, you can expect DJs 'til the early hours on Friday and Saturday nights.

Open until 2am every Thursday and Friday, this awesome dim sum restaurant is a great choice for a London DJ bar. Party until late with great music, fabulous drink and some of their iconic dim sum dishes for the ultimate dinner, drinks and dancing combo.

It's dark, it's loud and it's serving up some of the best quality cocktails in Covent Garden. Get yourself over to Dirty Martini where they give the club vibe a sleek makeover, complete with top notch party DJs and one of the best happy hours in Central London.

Head over to Shoreditch where the chilled out party bar gets the floors shaking every weekend with help from their fleet of musically-inclined friends. Get stuck into their slick drinks list before hitting the dance floor for a little body shaking action until 2am. 

If you're on the hunt for drinking destinations, check out The Brewers. Along with 2 for 1 cocktails, quirky cabaret and a bustling dancefloor, the venue has a plethora of cool events including DJ nights on the weekends.

Central London's Soho Residence boasts a seriously cool Festival Bar, which features a DJ thumping out cracking tunes on the regular. It also has a floor devoted to botanical cocktails, with someone on the decks playing bangers until 3am.

One of the best gay bars in Soho, Rupert Street is known for its rowdy DJ nights every Friday and Saturday. Situated in the heart of the city, the venue comes alive at the weekends as a beautiful crowd of revellers drop by to take advantage of the great cocktail deals and pulsating party atmosphere.

Located on Brixton Hill, The White Horse is a true gem for those in search of great food, friendly service, and a laid-back atmosphere. This popular boozer offers tasty homemade dishes, available seven days a week at prices that won't break the bank.

The real charm, though, is in the pub's welcoming vibe and its dual courtyards - ideal for any season. When the weekend rolls around, the place turns into a hotspot with DJs from Friday through Sunday, and late-night fun until 3am.

The Garden Bar in Bromley is bringing more than delicious classic cocktails and street food to South London. They also have live DJs every Thursday to Sunday that promise to bring epic music that you can dance all night to.

Promising a lineup of weekly events that cost just £1 per person to enter, Azura London is a fun party bar in Camden. Their resident DJs play a mix of amapiano, Afrohouse and Persian music, with a great vibe guaranteed throughout.

Between 3 and 7pm on Thursdays, you can nab cracking drinks deals like 50% off wine and free beers with any other food or drink purchase. As for the menu, expect grilled ribeye steak, chicken souvlaki, truffle arancini and more.

Bourne & Hollingsworth Bar brings the party to Rathbone Place with its haunt inspired by the spirit of excess. It's eclectically decorated with old murals featuring those living a life of leisure, red leather sofas (which you can dance on if you please) and golden lamps in its living room-style basement. Expect DJs spinning tunes until late here, and eccentric cocktails made with tea-infused gin and sometimes served with marshmallows. 

The Fox, a West End pub and karaoke spot, guarantees your Friday nights are covered with a resident DJ mixing down-tempo organic house, deep house, Afro house, breaks, and melodic techno—perfect for setting the mood for clubbing and gearing up for the weekend.

With fun-time DJ sets that will have you going onto till the lights go up, The Star In Shoreditch is the place to go for some late night fun. An eclectic mix of house, disco and more commercial tunes on both floors turn this bar into a party every Friday and Saturday until 5 AM. 

Fancy sipping cocktails in slick surrounds while a DJ blasts out banger after banger? Then hit up Bubba Oasis, the cosy yet trendy watering hole on Clapham high street that's renowned for its delicious cocktails, relaxed seating and fun-loving vibes.

If you're looking for DJ bars in Holborn, then NYX Eat, Drink & Play is the place to be. Fronting artwork based on pop culture, music and fashion, the venue also has a killer menu. Choose from over 20 mezcal options or tuck into a delish burger.

Everyone's favourite cocktail bar isn't just the place for casual after-work drinks. Experience another side to Dirty Martini by staying late for roof-raising DJ sets that will have you dancing well into the night. Fuel your evening with fruity concoctions courtesy of the expert mixologists behind the bar. 

As part of the legendary Strongroom recording complex, The Strongroom Bar & Kitchen has music at its heart. Consequently, it's become one of the best DJ bars in London, with a focus on eclectic, independent acts and emerging selectors. 

In the heart of South Woodford is Ohana, a lively, chic bar with a vibrant atmosphere. Expect bespoke, carefully crafted cocktails, a wide range of spirits and a resident DJ spinning rhythmic tunes. There's even a second room where music takes centre stage until 2am on weekends.

One of the liveliest venues in Stratford and Covent Garden, Bat & Ball boasts two floors of ping pong and pool tables, as well as a DJ bringing the vibes in high supply. While you enjoy the tunes, feast on Neapolitan-style slices and sip tasty cocktails.

Need a top-notch DJ bar? Notting Hill's Act Bar has got you sorted. Get your dancing shoes ready, as this fabulous joint will be hosting a range of wonderful entertainment and live music. If you're feeling thirsty they also have a delicious selection of cocktails.

Sitting comfortably on Battersea Park Road, Lost Society is a versatile restaurant and bar that's become a favourite among locals in South London. Better still, the venue completely transforms itself after dark, where the resident DJs create a party atmosphere throughout.

If you're looking for bars with dancing in London, Spit & Sawdust is the perfect plot. Situated in Elephant and Castle, the hotspot hosts Friday parties, complete with two for £12 cocktails between 7pm to 9pm and great tunes from DJ Domzilla.

If you fancy heading to the tropics, then Ollie's House Parsons Green is the place to go. Not only will you get to dance to live beats spun by a DJ every Friday and Saturday from 8pm, but also take in the beachy vibes.

DJs bring this Rio inspired bar to life at the weekends with an anything goes policy meaning you might find yourself cutting shapes to drum & bass followed by a bit of Dolly Parton and some salsa for good measure. Hit the stage and show off those awesome moves in this vibrant, lively bar near Old Street station.

Fronting bar games, live vinyl DJs on Saturdays, and a three-piece live jazz band from Thursday to Friday, Players Social definitely isn't leaving you hanging in the entertainment department. And for when you get thirsty? Quench it with craft beers and a big cocktail list.

Probably best known for their marathon happy hours and kitsch interiors, the Simmons gang also know a thing or two about slipping on their dancing shoes to go long and big into the night. Get stuck into some of their very reasonably priced drinks, then hang about into the evening as DJs play a mish-mash of party classics at their venues across London.

Three Colts Tavern is what happens when you combine a classic boozer with a party bar. This Bethnal Green spot hosts weekly DJ sets on Friday Saturday nights, showcasing everything from Afrobeats to disco and funk, with 14 taps of beer and cask ale or an extensive cocktail and wine list to keep you fuelled. They've even got karaoke machines if you feel like providing your very own tunes.

One of Shoreditch's most popular DJ bars, this venue is a haven for quirky coolness. Gigi's consists of a ground floor bar, which eventually turns into a dancefloor and a basement bar attracting the city's free-thinkers, making it a great place to dance to electro beats.

A cafe and bar in the heart of Hackney, NT's serves up laid back vibes by day, but completely transforms itself after dark. Bringing in DJs, live music and master mixologists this spot really knows how to dial things up, so head down for cocktails and a cool mix of disco, house, funk and R&B every weekend.

Inspired by the speakeasies of the 1930s, 135 Bar & Lounge is an intimate venue found between Stepney and Bethnal Green. Relax among vintage furnishings and Art Deco interiors, dimly lit to create an intimate atmosphere, while sipping bespoke cocktails made with fresh ingredients and premium spirits.

You can pair these sips with tasty small plates, such as artisanal cheeses and cured meats. And on weekends, you'll find live music from local and international artists alongside resident DJ sets.

Looking for a relaxed space to boogie in this weekend? Then head to Bird House Brewery, tucked away under the railway arches in Herne Hill. They host live DJs here every Friday and Saturday night, complete with disco balls and a roomy dancefloor.

There's also a heated and covered terrace so you can take the party outside. What's more, they serve freshly brewed pints in the taproom, alongside wines, cocktails and bar snacks.

The perfect escape from the noise of the city, 26 Curtain Road is a super cool Shoreditch hangout. Boasting a sick selection of drinks, with killer cocktails, tasty nibbles and craft beers from all over the world, as well as sick beats headlined by a rotating selection of resident and special DJs, grab your crew and head down for a night to remember.

Playing the best in chart toppers and house music, these special guest DJs are helping you let loose and drop it down low on the swankiest dance floor south of the river. Get your freak on and, while you're at it, enjoy the best in burlesque performances and even fire eating at a huge venue that will give you a killer night to remember.

Not only does BAM Karaoke Box offer you the chance to sing some pop classics in one of 22 individually designed, bright pink rooms, but it also invites you down to party at one of its late-night DJ sets which are a free way to keep the party going after you've finished your very own set. This gorgeous, vibrant venue spans 10,000 square feet, making it the largest of its kind in Europe. It's decked out with velvet furnishings and statement artwork, plus serves some seriously moreish European cuisine that be ordered straight to your room. 

When it comes to DJ bars in London, Cafe 1001 is a firm choice. This Brick Lane bar is the ideal stop-off for those late-night antics with pals. Head inside, where you'll be met with blasting tunes from the high-tech sound system, alongside a crackin' bar for drinks.

Loves Company is bringing all sorts of fun to Shoreditch. Along with bright pink walls, plenty of botany, and cool street-art, the bar has a little black book of excellent local and national DJs ready to create the soundtrack to your night out.

Along with sister sites in Camden, Hammersmith, and Shepherd's Bush, Belushi's Greenwich knows how to throw a good party. From beer pong and DJ nights, through to competitions and sports screenings, these spots are pocket-friendly and all sorts of fun.

Experience the weird and the wild at Albert's Schloss, situated in the West End. The German bar hosts live entertainment almost every single night of the week, from mesmerising cabaret performances to house bands. You'll often find resident DJs here too, spinning dancefloor-filling tunes, and it's always completely free to enter. What's more, you can sip all kinds of Bavarian beer while you're here too.

Thirst is a glamorous bar in Soho spread over two floors, with a basement club for DJ nights. Equipped with leather booths, disco balls and sultry lighting, it's the ideal spot to visit when you're both in the mood for a party or just want to have a couple and dance. Expect to be getting down to the hottest tunes with tipples like cosmopolitan, mojitos and Palomas in hand, which are only £7 a pop during the venue's 'stupid hour'. 

Over in Whetstone, Maya Lounge is a gorgeous hangout that's ideal for all your eating, drinking and relaxing needs. Whether you pop over for a delicious Lebanese meal, kick back with a couple of carefully curated cocktails or fancy relaxing with a bit of shisha, this is the spot for you.

For those of you who fancy a spot of live DJ tunes while you sip, don't forget to give Jungla London a visit. Situated in the heart of Camden, this jungle-inspired hangout plays house throughout the week for you to enjoy alongside happy hour cocktails and Caribbean fare.

Offering a packed event schedule with regular music nights, The Old Joinery is one of the best DJ bars in London. Head to the Greenwich pub for the chance to have a boogie, drink cocktails and graze on street food at this fun spot. 

Where do all the cool people in Brixton hangout? We'd put our money on Shrub & Shutter. Unique drinks and small plates are paired with DJ sets and vinyl playbacks at this buzzing 50-seater cocktail bar. 

Hosting some of the funnest cocktail parties in London, head to this great London DJ bar for one of their Frequency events, featuring some of the very best in local, national and international talent taking to the decks to soundtrack your evening.

If you're on the hunt for fun DJ bars in London, The Scotch of St James is quite the stunner. Boasting a LED dancefloor and plush seating, it's fab shout for date night - especially because it's the backdrop for John Lennon and Yoko Ono's first encounter.

Found on the former home of the Marquee Club, where artists like David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Queen and Guns N Roses let loose, 100 Wardour Street is quite the exciting choice of DJ bars. Nowadays, it leans towards RnB, soul and hip hop, with live music followed by DJs from Tuesday to Sunday.