Chat, Drink and Dance
Dance and drink in the city at any of our selected gems. These versatile bars in London are offering serve excellent drinks; have delightful atmospheres for dates or a gossip session, and dance floors. Perfect for those looking for the complete night out where you can start your night off with chatting and catching up with friends, tasty drinks and ending up on the dance floor.
Last updated on 20th April 2022
Core brings a fresh, infectious approach to partying in the City. Mingle with a stylish and fun-loving crowd while you work your way through their quirky list of trademark cocktails or enjoy a chilled craft beer! The party comes into its element when the sun goes down, and there's the chance to book a private booth, table or private room if you feel like going all out.
With three rooms to choose from, this is one of the most adaptable club south of the river. Throw some shapes in the basement bar, grab a drink in the main terrace area or have an intimate catch up in the split-level VIP lounge overlooking all for a multi-faceted evening. And if that's not enough, special guest DJs, burlesque performers and even fire-eaters are around to keep you entertained and stunned all night long.
An incredibly versatile venue, Trapeze in Shoreditch is both a cocktail bar and club that's always a fun night out. On the ground floor you'll find a creative cocktail list, great food and a spectacular party, while downstairs you'll encounter the underground sound of deep house every weekend. Whether you're just going for drinks or the whole night, you're sure to have a great time.
Apples & Pears is the perfect space to let off some steam off Brick Lane. It's a neighbourhood cocktail bar delighting its guests with eye-catching cocktails and a diverse playlist. Pop in with some mates and set the world to rights, it's nice and chilled early but there's dancing until 1am at the weekends.
Floripa is a Brazilian themed cocktail and DJ bar in Shoreditch with a tropical interior and nice vibe. Meet up here for a drink, chat and dance in London to party music that borrows beats from drum and bass, funk, rock n roll, jazz and the latest hits in a venue that's combines Brazilian culture with the setting of London party place.
Blending a Latin America feel-good factor with the vibrant nature of the neighbourhood, Barrio Brixton is a fun hangout throughout the week. Dabble in a cocktail menu that brims with tequila, mescal, pisco and rum, have a nibble at some Peruvian anticuchos and stay for a dance into the night; the Latin party tunes ring out until 2am at weekends.
Barrio Shoreditch is without a doubt one of East London's best cocktail bars. This fun time party bar is a great East London Bar for letting your hair down and enjoying delicious cocktails. Barrio Shoreditch is a cool and quirky cocktail bar that raises the bar of South American themed cocktail bars in London with incredible DJ's and live music on a regular roster.
Dirty Martini has incredible cocktails and a cool interior for a bit of Mayfair glitz and glam. Enjoy the Happy Hours, stylish surroundings and commercial music DJs at this dance and drink bar. Definitely one of the best of the Dirty Martinis, their Hanover Square venue never disappoints and is always a fun night out.
A retreat from the bores of the adult working world, The Old School Yard is a quirky cocktail bar that offers a incredibly entertaining evening out. With an impressive cocktail menu, a highly addictive Nintendo Wii and karaoke rooms available to hire, and some class DJ's to keep you up, never a dull moment passes here.
Popularly regarded as one of the gems of the Square Mile, Willy's offers 20 wines by the glass as well as plenty of traditional English charm. They're passionate about great wine and will happily help you choose out your perfect bottle, serving a menu of lighter bites and fish & chips for those in need of a bite to eat.