Drinking And Dancing In London

We get it, one minute you're out with friends sipping G&Ts on some rooftop bar and then someone suggests going out out... Next thing you know you're at the front of a forty-minute queue for an underground hipster haunt, having lost your buzz and already thinking about those post-night-out chips and bed. Whether you're a hip-shaker, bump'n'grinder, or more likely to be found dusting off those moves under the disco ball, read on for London's best spots to drink and dance.  

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 2nd April 2025



Daytime Bottomless Disco Party

@ Sama Bankside on Saturday 19th April 2025 and 45 other Saturdays

Saturdays just got a whole lot more exciting with Sama Bankside's Bottomless Disco Party. For an incredible £30, guests can indulge in 90 minutes of unlimited drinks, from bubbly prosecco to classic cocktails and refreshing beers.

DJ Steve Back 2 Basics will be delivering a high-energy mix of disco and club classics, ensuring the dance floor stays packed. Food is available to order separately, with plenty of tempting options like pizza, burgers, and wraps. 

Salsa! Soho

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🌯 Fajita Fridays 🌯 and 2 other offers

Bringing a Central and South American culture experience into the heart of London, Salsa! Soho (and their sister venue in Embankment) has a party vibe that is contagious and as non-pretentious as they come. With Salsa lessons, themed nights and a constant carnival feeling, this place will keep you coming back for more. For those needing refreshment between dances, or perhaps some Dutch courage, the fishbowls are generous and the happy hours extensive.

Silent Sounds Boat Party

@ The Silent Disco Boat on Saturday 19th April 2025 and 10 other Saturdays

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Set the stage for an unforgettable night with Silent Sounds. This one-of-a-kind silent disco takes place on The Dutch Master, a two-storey boat cruising down the Thames and passing by London's most famous landmarks, including Big Ben and Tower Bridge. Tickets start at an affordable £27 per person.

Dance to your own beat with three music channels, each offering a different vibe. When it's time for a break, grab a drink at one of the two onboard bars and enjoy the incredible city views. And if you're not ready to call it a night, keep the party alive at Ballie Ballerson's ball pit cocktail bar, where select tickets include free guest list entry.

The Bootlegger London

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Cocktail Masterclass

On Hill Street in Richmond, the coolest speakeasy-inspired bar has popped up to keep the Prohibition vibe alive. As a nod to 1920s glitz and glam, The Bootlegger's cocktail menu is carefully whipped up to whisk you back to that time, dishing out a delightful range of classic cocktails mixed by their ace bartenders. If your taste buds sway elsewhere, they've got a top-notch selection of spirits and a tasty assortment of inspired grub to savour while kicking back.

Albert's Schloss London

The perfect place for a few steins and a boogie with your mates, Albert's Schloss is the German-themed bar in Soho that's hosting events almost every single night of the week. Whether you're parting under the disco ball to live DJ sets, singing along to their house band or being mesmerised by a cabaret performance, all their sessions are entirely free, with a tasty German menu up for grabs too.

Madison Late presents: ShaneM

@ Madison on Sun, 20th Apr 2025 @ 22:00 - 1:00

Madison Late presents ShaneM on Sunday the 20th of April 2025, offering an unforgettable experience at Madison Rooftop. From 9pm, get ready to dance, mingle, and enjoy some of the best entertainment the city has to offer.

Whether you're looking to kick back or live it up, this is the perfect way to start your year on the right note. Be sure to arrive before midnight for last entry - the fun waits for no one.

Apples and Pears

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Christmas at Apples & Pears and 2 other offers

Apples & Pears carries one of the finest cocktail cards in the Brick Lane area, and the liquid delights don't stop there. A good choice of premium spirits, craft beers and wines are all available to keep you going until 1am during the weekends, whilst delicious wood fired pizzas are also available if you're hungry. 

Tonight Josephine Waterloo

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Happy Hour

If you're looking to dance the night away in a luminous pink disco den then Tonight Josephine Waterloo is the bar for you. This fantastic spot plays all the best hits and even hosts themed bottomless brunches dedicated to ABBA. It's open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and its drinks menu is hard to resist as it packs delicious classics like espresso martinis, along with signature sips like Hot AF, featuring tequila, Cointreau and tabasco. 

Madison Lates

@ Madison on Sun, 25th May 2025 @ 22:00 - 1:00

Promising one of the best views in the city, Madison is a gorgeous rooftop bar that overlooks St Paul's Cathedral. Their spacious outdoor terrace is an ideal spot for drinking and dancing, particularly when you make a visit to their Madison Lates event. 

There'll be DJs spinning all the very best of house, hip hop, pop and RnB tunes, followed by a special headliner at 11pm. Tickets start from just £25 each, and the party doesn't stop until 1am.

Exale Brewery

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Pints for £4 on selected beers. Thursdays and Sundays (not bank hols or match days) and 2 other offers

If you're looking for somewhere to let your hair down in East London then hit up Exale Brewery, a characterful converted old furniture factory, only a moment from Blackhorse Road Station. Here you will find DJs spinning tunes 'til late on Fridays and Saturdays, plus a large mix of craft concoctions to sip on underneath pink, puffy cloud lights and neon signage.

Aquum

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Birthday Package and 5 other offers

With three bars to choose from, keep the drinks flowing and that body popping all night long. Throw funky shapes in the basement bar, get your freak on in the main terrace area or settle down for a sophisticated sip in the split-level VIP lounge. With great entertainment too, you can even enjoy the likes of burlesque performance, guest DJs and fire-eating for a stellar night out on the town.

A Wee Pop-up Ceilidh at Small Beer

@ Small Beer on Friday 25th April 2025 and 7 other Fridays

Make your way to Small Beer Brewery in South Bermondsey for a unique night out: Fiddle Paradiddle's pop-up ceilidh. There's a spacious dancefloor to let loose on, with a live ceilidh band leading proceedings.

This roomy venue boasts fresh beer brewed on site, alongside a top choice of wine, cider and spirits. Plus, there are tasty snacks to enjoy in between dances. Plus, they host an event in Balham too.

Bar Italia Uxbridge

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Bottomless Brunch

For a lively yet relaxed night out, Bar Italia Uxbridge delivers. With DJs bringing the vibe every Friday and Saturday until 3am, this spot is perfect for good eats, affordable drinks, and catching up with friends.

Indulge in fennel salami pizzas or spicy wings, hit their Saturday bottomless brunch for £25, or enjoy 2-for-1 pizzas on Sunday. It's got it all going on, including signature sips like The Tempest, made with wild berry pink gin. 

Blind Spot

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Nestled in the beating heart of London's Leicester Square, Bling Spot is a smooth, sultry cocktail bar that offers guests a serene location to sit back and unwind with top-notch cocktails. With a flavoursome arsenal of spices, fresh fruits and international spirits, and a stunning line-up of resident DJs filling the air with thudding bass and trembling melodies, you'll struggle to find a better central London venue to dance the night away in.