Best London Nightlife
Bethnal Green Working Men's Club
The Bethnal Green Working Men's Club has been around since before Bethnal Green was cool. From its well-worn carpets to its atmosphere of a late 70's town...
Drink Shop & Do
It may come as a shock to anyone familiar with Drink Shop & Do's ground level — cutesy crafting shop and glam-kitsch tearoom — but the King's Cross...
Fabric
We probably don't have to tell you what fabric is. More institution than nightclub, Fabric has been opening its doors to ravers and drum-and-bass...
Cuckoo Club
Sleek, elegant, and old-school, Cuckoo Club is a shining example of glamorous London nightclubs done right. It's the after-party spot for West End designers...
Miranda at The Ace
The Ace Hotel houses foodie-lauded restaurant Hoi Polloi, communal workspaces hip enough to rival the i-D offices, and now edgy Miranda, situated in the...
Mahiki
If swanky, dresscode-enforced nightclubs reminiscent of LA's scene doesn't seem like your thing, perhaps we can tempt you with a Tiki theme? Mahiki has been...
Dalston Superstore
Dalston Superstore has more things going for it than you can count on two glittery, ink-stamped hands: cozy bar packed with east London's young...
Maggie's
Maggie's is an 80's themed Chelsea bar and club named after former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, fully equipped with audio footage of her iconic...
Corsica Studios
One part music-snob secret-clubhouse, two party underground shrine to disco chaos, Corsica Studios is the venue you always dreamed of partying in. Though...
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You might be watching the sun rise over Haggerston's section of the Regent's Canal, or you might be snuggled up with a gaggle of friends on the N97 night bus grabbing a few minutes of much-needed rest on a helpful pal's shoulder. Heck, maybe you're still dancing in that glitter den you found at 2am where Robyn turned up to do a secret show, feet swollen but showing no signs of slowing down even though the birds have started chirping outside. Whatever your epic tale from London's seemingly unending options for nightlife adventures, we dare you to look back at your night without cracking a smile, or maybe a giddy facepalm. Come nightfall, London's underbelly opens up a whole new world of options to the first-time visitor and seasoned veteran alike. Maybe you want to rub shoulders with the swanky elite, or get grubby and gritty like your punk icons of yesteryear. London will always be happy to oblige.
About Arianna Reiche
Arianna Reiche is a London-based writer and publisher. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she studied at the University of Edinburgh before working with Vice, New Scientist, McSweeney's, and Gawker Media. She first fell in love with London running errands during London Fashion Week in 2009, careening through the streets in an microscopic G-Wiz stylemobile.
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Expert Tips for London Nightlife
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Bethnal Green Working Men's Club: "Make sure you know where you're going — the venue is well off the beaten track. Bethnal Green tube is your best bet."
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Drink Shop & Do: "Don't be put off by the sign — while more grown-up than its upstairs counterparts, the "Adult & Erotica" sign is just for show."
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Miranda at The Ace: "You can book the upstairs terrace bar for a private event before heading to the basement — perfect for a special occasion."