Drinking And Dancing In London

We get it, one minute you're out with friends sipping G&Ts on some rooftop bar and then someone suggests going out out... Next thing you know you're at the front of a forty-minute queue for an underground hipster haunt, having lost your buzz and already thinking about those post-night-out chips and bed. Whether you're a hip-shaker, bump'n'grinder, or more likely to be found dusting off those moves under the disco ball, read on for London's best spots to drink and dance.  

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 17th July 2025




Madison Presents: Ibiza Orchestra

@ Madison on Fri, 15th Aug 2025 @ 18:00 - 1:00

On the 15th of August, Madison's rooftop bar will host the Ibiza Orchestra to celebrate summer in style. The ten-piece orchestra, accompanied by a DJ and singer, promises to transport you from London to the vibrant energy of the White Isles.

Doors open at 6pm with a warm-up DJ set until 8pm, followed by the main performance from 8pm to 11pm. This unforgettable rooftop party offers stunning city views, and tickets are required for entry.

Resident DJ at St. Christopher's Inn Pub!

@ St. Christopher's Inn on Saturday 19th July 2025 and 2 other dates

Every single Friday and Saturday, St Christopher's Inn hosts live music and resident DJs, guaranteed to have you up on your feet. This welcoming pub can be found in London Bridge, promising a buzzing atmosphere across two floors.

Entry is totally free, and there are two different rooms to choose from. Upstairs, expect live music that's guaranteed to have you on your feet, while the lounge room downstairs promises vinyl DJs playing mellow funk and disco classics.

A Wee Pop-up Ceilidh at Small Beer

@ Small Beer on Friday 25th July 2025 and 4 other Fridays

Make your way to Small Beer Brewery in South Bermondsey for a unique night out: Fiddle Paradiddle's pop-up ceilidh. There's a spacious dancefloor to let loose on, with a live ceilidh band leading proceedings.

This roomy venue boasts fresh beer brewed on site, alongside a top choice of wine, cider and spirits. Plus, there are tasty snacks to enjoy in between dances. Plus, they host an event in Balham too.

Albert's Schloss London

The perfect place for a few steins and a boogie with your mates, Albert's Schloss is the German-themed bar in Soho that's hosting events almost every single night of the week. Whether you're parting under the disco ball to live DJ sets, singing along to their house band or being mesmerised by a cabaret performance, all their sessions are entirely free, with a tasty German menu up for grabs too.

Blind Spot

Nestled in the beating heart of London's Leicester Square, Bling Spot is a smooth, sultry cocktail bar that offers guests a serene location to sit back and unwind with top-notch cocktails. With a flavoursome arsenal of spices, fresh fruits and international spirits, and a stunning line-up of resident DJs filling the air with thudding bass and trembling melodies, you'll struggle to find a better central London venue to dance the night away in.

Aquum

Birthday Package and 5 other offers

With three bars to choose from, keep the drinks flowing and that body popping all night long. Throw funky shapes in the basement bar, get your freak on in the main terrace area or settle down for a sophisticated sip in the split-level VIP lounge. With great entertainment too, you can even enjoy the likes of burlesque performance, guest DJs and fire-eating for a stellar night out on the town.

Salsa! Soho

🌯 Fajita Fridays 🌯 and 2 other offers

Bringing a Central and South American culture experience into the heart of London, Salsa! Soho (and their sister venue in Embankment) has a party vibe that is contagious and as non-pretentious as they come. With Salsa lessons, themed nights and a constant carnival feeling, this place will keep you coming back for more. For those needing refreshment between dances, or perhaps some Dutch courage, the fishbowls are generous and the happy hours extensive.

Tonight Josephine Waterloo

Happy Hour and 2 other offers

If you're looking to dance the night away in a luminous pink disco den then Tonight Josephine Waterloo is the bar for you. This fantastic spot plays all the best hits and even hosts themed bottomless brunches dedicated to ABBA. It's open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and its drinks menu is hard to resist as it packs delicious classics like espresso martinis, along with signature sips like Hot AF, featuring tequila, Cointreau and tabasco. 

Silent Sounds Boat Party

@ The Silent Disco Boat on Saturday 2nd August 2025 and 6 other Saturdays

Set the stage for an unforgettable night with Silent Sounds. This one-of-a-kind silent disco takes place on The Dutch Master, a two-storey boat cruising down the Thames and passing by London's most famous landmarks, including Big Ben and Tower Bridge. Tickets start at an affordable £27 per person.

Dance to your own beat with three music channels, each offering a different vibe. When it's time for a break, grab a drink at one of the two onboard bars and enjoy the incredible city views. And if you're not ready to call it a night, keep the party alive at Ballie Ballerson's ball pit cocktail bar, where select tickets include free guest list entry.

The Bootlegger London

Cocktail Masterclass and 7 other offers

On Hill Street in Richmond, the coolest speakeasy-inspired bar has popped up to keep the Prohibition vibe alive. As a nod to 1920s glitz and glam, The Bootlegger's cocktail menu is carefully whipped up to whisk you back to that time, dishing out a delightful range of classic cocktails mixed by their ace bartenders. If your taste buds sway elsewhere, they've got a top-notch selection of spirits and a tasty assortment of inspired grub to savour while kicking back.

Exale Brewery

Pints for £4 on selected beers. Thursdays and Sundays (not bank hols or match days) and 2 other offers

If you're looking for somewhere to let your hair down in East London then hit up Exale Brewery, a characterful converted old furniture factory, only a moment from Blackhorse Road Station. Here you will find DJs spinning tunes 'til late on Fridays and Saturdays, plus a large mix of craft concoctions to sip on underneath pink, puffy cloud lights and neon signage.

BALLIE BALLERSON - BIG MOOD SATURDAYS

@ Ballie Ballerson, London on Saturday 19th July 2025 and 12 other Saturdays

Get ready for the biggest night of the week at Ballie Ballerson, where they're hosting Big Mood Saturdays. This lively event comes with access to their iconic ball pit, as well as plenty of cocktails.

DJ Theo Stay Hungry will be bringing the tunes, promising non-stop house, hip hop, Afrobeats and more - all for as little as £5 per person.

Out&Loud big launch

@ Popworld Watling Street on Sat, 9th Aug 2025 @ 21:00 - 1:00

Get ready to belt out your favourite tunes and dance the night away at the Out & Loud Big Launch, landing at Popworld St Paul's on Saturday 9th August 2025 from 9pm to 1am, with tickets starting at just £15. This high-energy night promises karaoke, games, and a soundtrack of commercial pop, funk, soul, and R&B, all set in a vibrant, neon-lit venue known for its nostalgic party vibes and 2-for-1 cocktails before 10pm.

Located on Watling Street, Popworld is the ultimate throwback club experience, perfect for fostering belonging in the LGBTQ+ community.

Vivid People Presents Paradise City

@ Night Tales on Sat, 26th Jul 2025 @ 14:00 - 22:00

If you're looking to let loose at a daytime party this summer, then we've got just the thing for you. Vivid People Presents Paradise City is coming to Night Tales in Hackney this July, promising an afternoon and evening full of dancing.

Sip your drinks while boogieing to a killer lineup, including Uncle Dugs, Darrell Privett, and Odyssey Inc. They'll be playing all the best tunes from the 80s and 90s, so expect a nostalgic feel to the event.

Bar Italia Uxbridge

Bottomless Brunch

For a lively yet relaxed night out, Bar Italia Uxbridge delivers. With DJs bringing the vibe every Friday and Saturday until 3am, this spot is perfect for good eats, affordable drinks, and catching up with friends.

Indulge in fennel salami pizzas or spicy wings, hit their Saturday bottomless brunch for £25, or enjoy 2-for-1 pizzas on Sunday. It's got it all going on, including signature sips like The Tempest, made with wild berry pink gin.