This huge, enormously popular gay club attracts folks from all over the world. The main-floor dance space stretches endlessly and stays packed through the night with gyrating bodies. A level higher, go-go boys take to their pedestals, and a more relaxed mood prevails. Up again, a busy bar takes care of liquid needs and invites socializing. Plus, everywhere are niches where patrons can meet discreetly when they need a breather. Fabulous dance music is standard, acoustics are great, and the party seemingly never ends. Heaven is now the new venue for iconic gay club night GAY - what a club!
Recommended for Dance Clubs because: For a fun night, even if you're not gay, head to heaven, you won't be disappointed.
Emma's expert tip: For a fun night, even if you're not gay, head to heaven, you won't be disappointed.
Boujis has set the standard for luxury and style. The epitome of exclusivity, this Kensington club is super stylish and the only place to be for an evening of A-list glamour. Attracting the hottest crowds in London, it is a members' club however non-members can gain entry providing they are on the guest list. And the music? The club attracts a world-class selection of DJs, which keeps the faithful clientele returning week after week. Boujis operate a very strict door policy so to avoid disappointment, dress your best and you may be lucky enough to bump into one of the Royal Family!
Recommended for Dance Clubs because: The epitome of exclusivity, this Kensington club is super stylish and the only place to be for an evening of A-list glamour.
Emyr's expert tip: Boujis operate a very strict door policy so to avoid disappointment, dress your best!
Libertine is the new venture from the founders of the renowned Chinawhite club. Sleek, suave and stylish, Libertine caters to a fashionable crowd in the heart of Fitzrovia. The club attracts the cream of the London and International DJ scene playing music that will keep you moving until the early hours. If you prefer to lounge, then head for the speakeasy-style cocktail bar, Reason & Mankind, for a cocktail served up using the latest molecular mixology or reserve a spot in the truly exclusive VIP area. Dress up, smart and trendy for a highly memorable and original clubbing experience.
Recommended for Dance Clubs because: Sleek, suave and stylish, Libertine caters to a fashionable crowd in the heart of Fitzrovia.
Emyr's expert tip: Sleek, suave and stylish, Libertine caters to a fashionable crowd in the heart of Fitzrovia.
Daring, decadent, and debauched; welcome to the Box! Whispers about the legendary Box have been passed across the Atlantic since the original club opened in New York in 2007. Now a sister club has opened in London in Soho and it has already garnered a following among Hollywood stars and Royals alike. Dark, mysterious and excessive, the point of this cabaret club is to shock. Hedonistic and explicit, the cabaret is like no other show in town and is not a place for the faint-hearted. For an experience like no other however, the Box will not disappoint on London's club scene.
Recommended for Dance Clubs because: Daring, decadent, and debauched; welcome to the world of The Box!
Emyr's expert tip: Daring, decadent, and debauched; welcome to the Box!
A night at the Kensington Roof Gardens is a must visit! London's very first rooftop bar and club and a glamorous space to party. Complete with four resident flamingoes, it mixes style and relaxed sophistication perfectly with unparalleled views over London. Classic tunes, pop hits, and party anthems ring out as party-goers throng to the spacious dance floor. Avoid the crowds and book a 'Pre-Club Party' between 7pm and 10pm on a Friday or Saturday night, then dance the night away until 3am. You could even arrive early and visit the restaurant for dinner to make a night of it.
Recommended for Dance Clubs because: The excellent terrace has fantastic views of London - the ideal spot to go clubbing in the summer.
Emyr's expert tip: Visit during the summer months to make the most of the roof terrace.
No expense has been spared at DSTRKT. For an evening of decadence and indulgence, this is the place to be. This multi-million pound venture is the result of a collaboration between the people behind the London clubs Mahiki and Whisky Mist. Need we say more? The elegant restaurant serves beautifully prepared food, accompanied by an assortment of fine wines and precious bottles � the choice is endless. And this is just the start. The high profile DJs who command the decks play pounding beats from the state of the art sound system that keep the chic and glamorous clientele on their feet to the early hours. If money is no object, then an evening at DSTRKT will not disappoint. The restaurant, bar and club is a stone's throw from Piccadilly Circus.
Recommended for Dance Clubs because: The high profile DJs who command the decks play pounding beats from the state of the art sound system.
Emyr's expert tip: The high profile DJs who command the decks play pounding beats from the state of the art sound system that keep the chic and glamorous clientele on their feet to the early hours.
Awarded 'Best Night at London Club' award for four consecutive years, the members-only club Cirque Le Soir has a reputation to live up to. It certainly does not disappoint! Cirque Le Soir is one of the most fun and exciting clubs in London. Hidden behind what appears to be an unremarkable black door lives a world of debauched pleasure where indulging in the sinful, the sexy and even the shocking is encouraged! The d�cor may be unexceptional but the same cannot be said for the cabaret performances. The club guarantees non-stop, jaw-dropping entertainment from exotic and erotic dancers, fire eaters, aerial, burlesque and circus acts. It's a place where anything goes and highly recommended for a more unusual night out.
Recommended for Dance Clubs because: The club guarantees non-stop, jaw-dropping entertainment from exotic and erotic dancers, fire eaters, aerial, burlesque and circus acts.
Emyr's expert tip: The club guarantees non-stop, jaw-dropping entertainment from exotic and erotic dancers, fire eaters, aerial, burlesque and circus acts.
This Shoreditch venue makes it on to our list thanks to the discerning way it selects its DJs, bands and producers. Ignoring genre, their booking selection focuses solely on quality making it a venue that is a cut above others in the area. The decor is simple but stylish and the club's split level layout allows you to roll with either a dark, laser-aided, bass-thumping dance floor or opt for a more chilled evening in the bar-centric area. XOYO offers a great night out in Shoreditch and you can return time and time again to try out different styles of music.
Recommended for Dance Clubs because: XOYO offers a great night out in Shoreditch and you can return time and time again to try out different styles of music.
Emyr's expert tip: XOYO offers a great night out in Shoreditch and you can return time and time again to try out different styles of music.
Heritage abounds in this upscale London dance club / night club. Opened in 1924, with its parisian cafe chairs and crystal chandeliers, this place says flappers, twenties glamour and pure unadulterated enjoyment. It's as though it is a secret members only club in the height of prohibition, where once through the doors, a glittering smokey world opens up before you, glasses chink and everyone is enjoying themselves. After the war, it reopened as a theatre club and still does caberet, and burlesque nights, as well as providing the location for some great films. This is not so much booming dance electronica as showgirls, feather boas and corsets, but if you come here, you'll have fun all the same. Strict age limit of 21. TUBE: Piccadilly Circus
Recommended for Dance Clubs because: They offer something a little different with burlesque nights to spice things up.
Emyr's expert tip: Check out their website for themed evenings relating to events happening in London and plenty of burlesque.
You can't get more dancey than the Ministry of Sound. Opened in 1991 to emulate the American 'Paradise Garage' club, The Ministry has been spinning New York, Chicago and detroit house tunes since then. Like many of the other mega clubs in London and beyond, it's involved into a lifetyle, and has sister clubs around the world, particulary in Berlin and Sydney. The Ministry fields the best DJ's and pounding beats for your listening pleasure all night long. After more than 20 years in the business, some of its first generation are now moving on but it's still a destination club for anyone visiting London, especially if you're a devotee of House Music. TUBE: Elephant and Castle
Recommended for Dance Clubs because: Started in 1991, Ministry of Sound is a must for serious clubbers.
Emyr's expert tip: You can peruse their website before you even land in London to check out which night will suit you best, by tickets, listen to sample music and just enter into the Ministry's community to get the most out of your clubbing experience.