Head into the capital city as the sun sets and you'll be greeted with endless heaving nightclubs and booming party bars. Brimming with high-tech sound systems, some of the most sought after names in the DJ business and dance floors that move with the weight of the bass alone, there's nowhere else quite like it. Whether you want the full VIP experience or are looking for a cheap night out, check out our recommendations for clubbing in London.
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Taking over some of London's most iconic venues, from vintage ballrooms to rooftops bars, Supa Dupa Fly has a reputation for throwing epic parties. Expect a carefully curated soundtrack from the city's greatest RnB DJs along with cheap drinks deals and sleek backdrops.
This snazzy West End find is one of the best clubs in the area. Not only does Soho Residence boast its own swanky gin parlour, but also two party-vibes floors. Whether you head to their Festival Bar or botanical cocktail area, you'll be in for one helluva night.
Aquum is one of the coolest clubs in Clapham, with sleek interiors, late-night opening hours every day of the week and an incredible cocktail list. Head here for one of their VIP events and expect burlesque dancers, fire breathers and a well-heeled crowd of London party people.
Get on down to The Piano Works in Farringdon or the West End for its epic late-night events, where you can tear up the dancefloor 'til the early hours of the morning. You'll get to request your favourite tunes from the live band, plus enjoy cracking cocktails galore.
@ The Steel Yard on Sat, 22nd Feb 2025 @ 14:00 - 22:00
This February, Vivid people are going big for their third birthday celebrations. You'll find this brilliant event at The Steel Yard near Cannon Street, promising all the best pop, soul, disco and indie hits from the 80s and 90s. Jon Pleased Wimmin, Billy Daniel Bunter and 2 Bad Mice will be on the decks, and you can nab tickets from £20 per person.
Queen of Hoxton is really up there when it comes to the best clubs in London. Not only does it have a packed-out event schedule, but the venue itself is a maze of different areas to discovers, from the intimate underground rooms to the sky-high sprawling rooftop.
Night Tales is a Hackney venue that's home to a huge outdoor terrace, as well as a trendy tropical bar found under the iconic railway arch 14. You can find live DJs here every Saturday and banging playlists throughout the week, with a great selection of cocktails to choose from while you hit the dancefloor. Feeling bougie? You can hire VIP booths here too.
Our London clubbing guide wouldn't be complete without The Brixton Courtyard. Expect everything from disco specials and hip hop house parties to quiz nights and themed daytime events.
For a fun, laidback evening of drinking and dancing with your pals, head to Reggae at the Rivoli's monthly events in Crofton Park. They'll be playing all the best ska, rocksteady, reggae, 80s and 90s classics on vinyl, from artists like Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs and Dennis Brown. Tickets cost just £12 per person, promising chilled and quirky fun until midnight.
@ 93 Feet East on Every Friday
PARADE Fridays at 93 Feet East is a London clubbing experience fronting show-stopping live performances perfectly paired with disco and Ibiza-inspired house music. Think DJs launching you into the weekend or just after-work cocktails.
Floripa is a melting pot of Brazilian beach bar and London bloc party club thrown together to create one of the best atmospheres in town. Something a little different for a night out in the capital city, you can eat Brazilian street food, sip on ice-cold caipirinhas and fiesta until the sun comes up.
One of the best places to party in London, this Piccadilly club brings together cheap drinks, affordable entry and banging tunes every night of the week. Head down with gang and prepare to keep going until late into the night.
If you're bored of bog standard club nights, head on over to an event hosted by What's The Motive. Offering a series of unique concepts, with props, giveaways and delicious dishes being served, these London clubbing events always promise a memorable experience.
Looking to host a private party with the wow factor? You'll want Club Royale Chelsea. Situated on Kensington High Street, this luxurious venue offers plush interiors loved by celebs and royalty alike, with premium bottles and international DJs being the cherry on top.
Ibiza Anthems Brunches are not to be missed. Transporting you to the party-loving White Isle, it'll see you dancing the day away as some seriously top-notch DJs bring the beats. But that's not all, as you'll also get to munch on a delish two-course feast.
Join the Hashtag Parties team as they bring you some of the best post-lockdown events in the capital. Taking over Tiger Tiger, Zoo Bar and Piccadilly Institute, these epic bashes are helping students get back to the business of clubbing.
Boasting four large rooms complete with live DJs playing dancefloor-filling tunes PRYZM Kingston is a super club found inside a historic building. There's different music to suit all tastes, with a cutting-edge light and sound system to match.
You can hire out each of their rooms for private events, and you'll also find live music performances here on a regular basis.
Whether you're there for a birthday celebration or hen do, Soho Zebrano is a brilliant shout. The club has happy hour deals and non-stop entertainment, as well as a bustling dancefloor and chart-topping tunes until 3am.
Hidden behind Embankment Station you'll find Circa The Club - an underground LGBTQ+ venue complete with original archways, a raised DJ booth and epic light shows. Head here on a Saturday to see London legend Jodie Harsh spin tracks until 4am.
