Get ready to experience world-famous nightlife at the best clubs London has to offer. From fun things to do at night to great live music, the capital has a vibrant nightlife scene to cater to any taste.
Plan a night out with this guide to the best clubbing in London, featuring iconic clubs in central London, popular clubs in Camden, the best techno clubs in London and more electric venues across the city.
1. Phonox
Phonox is proof that one room, a good sound system and a well-curated lineup of music is all you need to produce one of the best club nights in London. Set in the heart of Brixton, this no-frills club with four point Funktion One sound is renowned for its world-class residency series from the likes of Midland, Tifanny Carver and HAAI.
Where: Brixton (418 Brixton Road, SW9 7AY)
2. Fabric
Experience one of London's most famous clubbing spots at Fabric in Farringdon. The iconic London club features three rooms, including one with a “bodysonic” dancefloor, and hosts some of the world's biggest DJs. The speakers pump out drum and bass, grime and dubstep, as well as techno, electro and house music.
Where: Farringdon (77A Charterhouse Street, EC1M 6HJ)
3. The Cause
Get your stomp on at The Cause, a 100% grassroots, arts and events space with a huge outdoor courtyard and a state-of-the-art sound system. Here, it's all about dance culture, with five different rooms and a total capacity of 1,050. Bag tickets to themed nights and outdoor parties in the summer.
Where: Royal Docks (60 Dock Road, E16 1YZ)
4. M.O.T
Hidden away in an industrial estate in South Bermondsey, M.O.T has become a hot favourite among underground ravers, championing young artists and promoters based in and around south-east London since 2018. Expect all flavours of electronic and dance music, featuring occasional big names like Jamie xx or Demdike Stare.
Where: South Bermondsey (Unit 18, Orion Business Centre, Surrey Canal Road, SE14 5RT)
5. FOLD
Artist-led, community-driven FOLD is a must-visit for any electronic music fan. Discreetly located atop an old printing factory between Canning Town and Star Lane in east London, the 500-capacity venue is striving to be a safer place for the queer community. Keep your eyes peeled for UNFOLD nights and unannounced lineups.
Where: Canning Town (Gillian House, Stephenson Street, E16 4SA)
6. KOKO
Head to KOKO London, a live music venue and club in bustling Camden. The venue boasts a 1,500-person capacity and features several bars and balconies overlooking the main stage and dancefloor. It's one of the most famous and popular clubs in Camden. Check out the extensive list of upcoming live events and grab tickets before they sell out.
Where: Camden (1a Camden High Street, NW1 7RE)
7. Heaven
With two floors and a capacity for more than 1,600 partygoers, Heaven is one of the most legendary clubs in central London. Look out for fun club nights such as Popcorn Mondays and the flagship Heaven G-A-Y nights, plus a regular lineup of live music, at this popular spot near Charing Cross Station.
Where: Embankment (Under the Arches, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG)
8. Corsica Studios
Find an arty, friendly crowd that includes plenty of students at this award-winning arts and entertainment venue. Corsica Studios in south London offers two rooms of music, plus a lively bar. It's a great choice for discovering new, exciting and experimental sounds.
Where: Elephant and Castle (4-5 Elephant Road, SE17 1LB)
9. Ormside Projects
Another gem on the South Bermondsey nightlife scene for more than a decade, Ormside Projects is an arts and live music space celebrated for its intimate atmosphere and loft-style ambiance that resonates with underground music enthusiasts.
Where: South Bermondsey (Penarth Centre, 32 Ormside Street, SE15 1TR)
10. Ministry of Sound
Join the revellers at Ministry of Sound, which has been entertaining Londoners for more than 30 years and spawned a record label in the process. One of the most popular clubs in London, it boasts four distinctive rooms. Ministry of Sound still draws big names, so book tickets in advance.
Where: Elephant and Castle (103 Gaunt Street, SE1 6DP)
11. Studio 338
Party until dawn at Studio 338, which features sets from world-class DJs, a state-of-the-art sound system and top club nights. The huge club, which has a terrace that's open all night (and heated in winter), is a short walk from The O2 in North Greenwich.
Where: North Greenwich (338 Boord Street, SE10 0PF)
12. Colour Factory
Looking for somewhere to kick on after an evening in Hackney Wick? You can't go wrong with a night out at Colour Factory. Set in an old car garage, look out for special events that host big names in the more intimate upstairs or outdoor terrace.
Where: Hackney (8 Queen's Yard, E9 5EN)
13. Gallery
With four distinct spaces, a top-notch sound system, great lighting and a killer lineup of top-name DJs – including legendary DJ Bob Sinclar's inspiring set on opening night – Gallery is the new go-to clubbing spot in west London. Step inside to check out the Cuban cocktail bar, the main club room with its huge concrete DJ booth, the secret studio room and the hidden late-night pizzeria.
Where: Kensington (2a Kensington High Street, W8 4RE)
14. XOYO
Show off your moves at XOYO, close to the Old Street roundabout and one of the best clubs in Shoreditch. Renowned for attracting cutting-edge house, techno and dance acts, this two-room nightclub has hosted the likes of Friendly Fires, Mark Ronson, Mylo, Alex Metric and Ms Dynamite at its headline shows and regular London club nights.
Where: Shoreditch (32-37 Cowper Street, EC2A 4AP)
15. Electric Brixton
Venture to Electric Brixton, one of south London's best dance venues. The club is located inside a restored former cinema from 1913, and its owners maintained many of the original features. Check out the regular house, electro and dance nights, plus big-name DJs and live acts.
Where: Brixton (Town Hall Parade, Brixton Hill, SW2 1RJ)
16. Egg London
Dance the night away at Egg London, a converted Victorian warehouse made up of five different areas. Reminiscent of an Ibiza club, this London spot has an outdoor courtyard, top-notch sound systems and a huge dancefloor, making it one of the best clubs in London for partying until after sunrise.
Where: King's Cross (5-13 Vale Royal, N7 9AP)
17. The Beams
Check out what's happening at The Beams, a warehouse clubbing venue opened in 2022 in a former Tate & Lyle factory. This mega club with more than 20,000 sq metres of space spins house, techno and disco, bathed in natural light by day and high-end light productions by night.
Where: Royal Docks (Factory Road, E16 2HB)
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