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The best nightclubs in London

If there's one thing London knows how to do right, it's partying. With the history of music so tightly intertwined with UK culture, it comes as no surprise that the city is at the forefront of the global clubbing scene. The sheer size of the city and the number of events every day might seem daunting at first, but don't worry, we've got you covered. Whether you're looking for world-famous clubs with the biggest global stars, intimate nights in low-key venues or the hottest new music trends, our guide to the best nightclubs in London is sure to point you in the right direction.

In this guide
  1. The best clubs in London
    1. Fabric – Never not making noise
    2. Xoyo – Affordable state-of-the-art clubbing
    3. Drumsheds – Top Tottenham club
    4. Ministry of Sound – The home of dance music
    5. E1 – Top sound, late nights
    6. Egg London – Ready to pull an all-nighter?
    7. Fold – Cutting-edge music in East London
    8. Studio 338 – London's very own Ibiza
    9. Heaven – A London club of historic importance
    10. Koko – An icon reborn
    11. Brixton Jamm – Beach party
    12. Electric Brixton – Excellent parties and varied gigs
    13. Phonox – The place to be on a Sunday afternoon
    14. Village Underground – Cultural hub with club nights
    15. Electrowerkz – London's oldest alternative venue
    16. The Glove That Fits – Intense clubbing in intimate basement
    17. Colours – Vibrant venue with inclusive club nights
    18. Venue MOT Unit 18 – Unassuming outside, big sound inside
    19. The Cross – Rebirth of a legend
    20. The Pickle Factory – Compact space for local crews
    21. B London – Boujis 2.0
    22. The Cause – Warehouse clubbing with a DIY vibe
    23. HERE at Outernet – Futuristic London nightclub
    24. The Ton of Brix – Where the beats hit hard
    25. The Jago – Cosy and cool
    26. Loki – Fresh hotspot for electronic music gourmands
    27. The Scotch of St James – 1960s hedonism

The best clubs in London

London's best nightclubs and nightlife spots

Fabric London – Nightclubs
Fabric London
Fabric London – Nightclubs
Fabric London
Fabric London – Nightclubs
Fabric London
Fabric London – Nightclubs
Fabric London
Fabric London – Nightclubs
Fabric London
Fabric London – Nightclubs
Fabric London
Fabric London – Nightclubs
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Fabric London – Nightclubs
Fabric London
Fabric London – Nightclubs
Fabric London
Fabric London – Nightclubs
Fabric London

Fabric

Never not making noise

Fabric is known far and wide as a legendary place whose very name conjures up images of writhing dancefloors, heavy beats and long nights for generations of clubbers. Serving up unforgettable parties since before the turn of the millennium, this London mainstay spearheaded the underground scene's push into becoming an integral part of the UK's nightlife.

Xoyo

Affordable state-of-the-art clubbing

Among the city's many nightclubs, Xoyo, located in Shoreditch, commands respect with a state-of-the-art sound system on its two floors and a knack for booking lineups on the cutting edge of the contemporary electronic music scene. Its residency series is the stuff of legend, with acts such as Ben UFO, Bicep, Skream and more taking over for months at a time. And with cheap entry to its signature Pleasurehood nights, some of the best parties out there are available to all.

Drumsheds

Top Tottenham club

Taking over the former Ikea store in Tottenham, Drumsheds is a huge venue and the newest addition to London's nightlife. Coming from the team behind Printworks, the venue has a capacity of 15,000 and is an events space as well as a club. Names to play here include Basement Jaxx and Afrodeutsche. There are events during the day as well as parties that run until the early hours.

Ministry of Sound – Nightclubs
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound – Nightclubs
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound – Nightclubs
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound – Nightclubs
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound – Nightclubs
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound – Nightclubs
Ministry of Sound

Ministry of Sound

The home of dance music

One of London's flagship nightclubs, the Ministry of Sound's iconic logo is firmly entrenched in the minds of partygoers all over the world. Of its four rooms, the main draw for most is The Box, a room designed specifically with exceptional sound quality in mind and usually reserved for the biggest dance music DJs in the world. Meanwhile, three smaller rooms help nurture the next generation of music talent.

E1

Top sound, late nights

Though E1 might not have the visual flair of its larger club brethren, it more than makes up for it with not just impeccable sound, but also a welcoming feeling of underground togetherness and unity. Having overcome numerous obstacles to get up and stay open, it offers lovingly-curated electronic music parties that go well into the night, while also being the kind of place that Kylie Minogue or Stormzy hire for an event.

Egg London

Ready to pull an all-nighter?

Egg London, a historic venue in a Victorian warehouse in Kings Cross, is a staple of the city's nightlife. Spread out across three levels, its five rooms host big-name DJs such as Jeff Mills and Nina Kraviz, as well as up-and-comers on the electronic music scene. On weekends, the cherry on top is the 24-hour licence. It's not often exercised to its full extent, but even so, the nights at Egg are regularly longer than elsewhere in London.

Fold

Cutting-edge music in East London

Fold is the right place for you if you're serious about dancing the night away to the freshest techno and electro sounds. The community-driven, queer-friendly performance space brings respected artists such as VTSS, LSDXOXO and Ellen Allien and even weekend-long sets to East London.

Studio 338

London's very own Ibiza

Studio 338 brings the Ibiza heat to the Greenwich Peninsula and goes full blast with cannons, LED screens, a delectable sound system and the likes of Sven Väth, Paco Osuna, Luciano and Ilario Alicante behind the decks on the biggest terrace arena in Europe. Seeing the sun go down through the glass roof and the Studio 338's Octopus lighting system taking over the show is definitely an unforgettable experience.

Heaven – Nightclubs
Heaven
Heaven – Nightclubs
Heaven
Heaven – Nightclubs
Heaven
Heaven – Nightclubs
Heaven
Heaven – Nightclubs
Heaven
Heaven – Nightclubs
Heaven

Heaven

A London club of historic importance

Part nightclub, part concert venue, pioneering gay club Heaven has been going strong for more than 40 years. Today, it continues its tradition of fun-filled parties and acclaimed live gigs beneath Charing Cross station. Expect anything from spectacular drag shows and choreographed dancers to wild pop/RnB/house extravaganzas. And don't forget to check the gig listings either, as anyone from Madonna to Tame Impala might be performing there on any given night.

Koko

An icon reborn

After a one-year refurbishment turned into a major three-year renovation project, Camden's historic Koko reopened in 2022. It relaunched with a new club night called Koko Electronic in addition to the live gigs it became known for, featuring acts such as Skream, Todd Terje and Eats Everything. Sorely missed among London's music fans, Koko has quickly reclaimed its rightful place in London's nightlife.

Brixton Jamm

Beach party

It's easy to forget the time and spend the whole day relaxing at Brixton Jamm's bar, street food courtyard or artificial "beach", then hit the teched-out dancefloor and let loose. You'll find everything from house to hip-hop on the playlist, as well as all sorts of activities, live gigs by stars such as Massive Attack and Adele, and a welcoming, positive vibe.

Electric Brixton

Excellent parties and varied gigs

The iconic Electric Brixton in the heart of, you guessed it, Brixton, caters to both clubbers and concertgoers, like many other venues in the city. All are treated to state-of-the-art equipment and diverse lineups, with everything from reggaeton to metal on the bill. Its strong roots in its vibrant South London neighbourhood and a global reputation mean you can catch "the next big thing" as well as international stars here.

Phonox

The place to be on a Sunday afternoon

As a relatively recent addition to the vibrant Brixton scene, Phonox embraces a straightforward mantra, offering "one dance floor, one great sound system and DJs playing all night or extended sets each week." On Fridays and Saturdays, the venue pulses with electronic melodies into the late hours of the night. Sunday afternoons offer a more laid-back ambiance, providing the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate after a thoroughly lived weekend.

Village Underground

Cultural hub with club nights

Village Underground started life as a couple of shipping containers and four metro carriages on a viaduct. Today, it's a hub for all sorts of creativity and culture rather than simply a club. Exhibitions, coworking spaces, concerts – nothing is off the menu, but it easily stands alongside London's more dedicated clubbing venues when the club nights roll around, spanning a wide array of genres.

Electrowerkz

London's oldest alternative venue

Covering three floors of a seemingly dilapidated warehouse, the iconic Electrowerkz in Islington hosts the famed Slimelight goth parties in addition to a diverse array of club and live music nights. You can expect all sorts of genres and crowds here, from hip hop to death metal, LGBT+ to sober get-togethers without alcohol.

The Glove That Fits

Intense clubbing in intimate basement

The Glove That Fits is an earlier project from the people behind the better-known Fold. The Hackney bar includes a compact basement club for just 80 people, but boasting a line-up of cutting-edge electronic and experimental music in an intimate, inclusive setting.

Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
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Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton
Colours Hoxton – Nightclubs
Colours Hoxton

Colours

Vibrant venue with inclusive club nights

Colours Hoxton is an, ahem, colourful bar and club with a packed line-up of fun, exciting events in a welcoming setting. Its club space boasts an excellent sound system and a striking LED installation on the ceiling, with techno, house, disco and more on hand to keep the dance floor going late into the night. The programming emphasises inclusive and LGBTQ-friendly acts such as the popular Pxssy Palace club night.

Venue MOT Unit 18

Unassuming outside, big sound inside

South London's Venue MOT Unit 18, inhabiting a vacant car garage with a nondescript entrance in the middle of an industrial area and boasting one of the best sound systems in the entire city, seems like a relic of the 1980s rave scene. The music policy, however, is rooted firmly in the future and offers a home to some of the most exciting hip-hop, electronic and experimental sounds out there.

The Cross

Rebirth of a legend

A legendary London nightclub, The Cross used to bring fashionable crowds and dedicated ravers to King’s Cross. Now it’s been reinvented by the original founder as a six-floor venue that encompasses a basement club, rooftop terrace, restaurant, bar and plush lounge areas, letting you dance, dine and drink your night away.

The Pickle Factory

Compact space for local crews

The Pickle Factory provides an intimate yet intense clubbing experience. The lineups focus on more niche experiences and rising talent and might not feature as many big names as other clubs, but the parties are very much on point. Don't say we didn't warn you when you finally stumble out, blinded by the early morning light.

B London

Boujis 2.0

Boujis, a prestigious nightclub popular in the '00s, which exclusively served the wealthiest crowd, including Princes William and Harry, Kate Middleton, and others, has been reborn as B London. The original establishment was closed due to licensing violations, but it returned to life in 2023, just a few steps away from its original location, with meticulous renovations that replicate its previous incarnation. The clientele, beverages, and even seating arrangements remain the same as before.

The Cause

Warehouse clubbing with a DIY vibe

The Cause is a dynamic and ever-evolving nightclub, currently situated in a Royal Docks warehouse. This venue is a hub for underground music culture, showcasing line-ups that highlight both emerging and renowned talent across the wide spectrum of electronic music. The parties at The Cause frequently carry on well into the early hours, and there are on-site food vendors asx well.

HERE at Outernet

Futuristic London nightclub

Located within the cutting-edge Outernet entertainment complex, HERE at Outernet is a state-of-the-art destination for concerts and club nights. Buried four stories below the West End, this expansive 25,000-square-foot venue boasts advanced lighting and sound systems, along with an impressive 6K screen. The event roster is diverse, featuring everything from live performances by artists like Enter Shikari and Flo, to 90s-themed club nights, drag shows, and a variety of other events.

The Ton of Brix

Where the beats hit hard

The Ton of Brix, a joint venture by veteran promoters Percolate and the Brixton Jamm venue, launched in late 2022 and quickly established itself as a cherished addition to London's nightlife scene. Situated in the premises of the legendary Club 414, this intimate venue is one of the few London establishments possessing a 24-hour drinking license. Immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of dance, techno, and electronic music as acclaimed local and international DJs man the decks.

The Jago

Cosy and cool

If you want to dance all night but not to mainstream music, The Jago in Dalston is an ideal pick for your next night out. This compact and cosy club and events venue has a lively and friendly atmosphere and attracts a diverse crowd. Expect live acts and DJs covering a diverse collection of global genres, plus jams and open mic nights.

Loki

Fresh hotspot for electronic music gourmands

Loki, a railway arch club that debuted in Brixton in late 2022, caters to music enthusiasts who appreciate electronic sounds beyond the mainstream. The club accommodates up to 250 people, with exclusive private hire available as well. At Loki, you can expect an immersive experience featuring a diverse selection of music genres, an energetic atmosphere, exceptional audio quality, and weekly vinyl-only parties. 

The Scotch of St James

1960s hedonism

The Scotch of St James has been open since the 1960s and still carries the hedonistic spirit of the era. This discreet club has always had plenty of celebrity clientele, with names like Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, and Cara Delevingne all hanging out here. Set across two floors, this venue has a boho style and an exclusive air to it.

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