DJ Bars in London

Discover some of the best places for drinking and dancing with our guide to DJ Bars in London. The city is filled with buzzing little venues with killer playlists and a hedonistic late-night spirit that offer a great alternative to the more notorious super-clubs. We’ve selflessly been out to experience some of the best places for DJ nights in London; read on for our recommended picks!

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Last updated on 30th August 2024




BAM Karaoke Box

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. 

Barrio - Bars In London

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.

Jaks Mayfair

Bars with DJs in Mayfair are topped off by Jaks, which is right next to Bond Street station. Not only is the space slick and inviting, but the residents will be spinning the decks while you make your way through fine wine, cocktails or craft beer.

Three Colts Tavern

25% off bottles of Wine on Thursdays and 2 other offers

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.

104 Bar

Ready to throw some shapes while quaffing a few bespoke concoctions? Then head on over to 104 Bar on Brick Lane. Expect to hear a range of tunes spun by live DJs, from afrobeats to deep house in its cool space. As for drinks? There's a daily happy hour. Oh, yes.

26 Curtain Road

2 for 1 cocktails from Burnt Faith with Strictly Vinyl tickets Thurs, Friday & Saturdays

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.

Bourne & Hollingsworth Bar

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. 

Dirty Martini: London Cocktail Bars

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. 

The Cocktail Club - Various Sites

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. 

Albert's Schloss London

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 Soho

Stupid Hour and 1 other offer

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'. 

Maya Lounge

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.