Drinking And Dancing In London

Fancy a bit of a boogie while on a boat that's cruising across the Thames? This Silent Sounds party has got your back. Cop yourself a ticket and listen to absolute bangers through your headphones, plus drink in the stunning views of London's iconic landmarks.

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.

Exhibit Balham are hosting A Night to Remember this February, with entry costing only £12 and all proceeds going to support local schools and charities. Grab a drink from the bar and dance to 80s classics and nu-disco remixes from 8pm to 1am.

On Thursdays and Fridays throughout November and December, Marc Bunn will be performing a resident DJ set at the Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel. Taking lace in their Wild Heart Bar, you can expect all the best of pop, hip hop and indie music, and entry is totally free. Plus, there are delicious cocktails and mini burgers up for grabs too.

Join the fun at Faces on Friday the 27th of December for a live performance by the fabulous Gina Thompson. Tickets start at just £15, and you'll be treated to a night of non-stop energy and entertainment until 3am as Gina gets the party started.

Once she's done, dance the night away with DJs taking over the decks. Planning a birthday celebration? Upgrade to a birthday table for free entry for the birthday guest, skip the line, and enjoy access to the VIP area.

Situated in Shoreditch, The Queen of Hoxton always brings the party vibes with their excellent DJs. Head there for dinner and you'll be hooked up with the best drinks and cocktail from its rooftop terrace. Cuddle up with a few tipples while nesting by its toasty firepit.

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. 

Pop-up country bar Buck' N Bull Saloon can be found at Phantom Peak in Surrey Quays this October, with their brilliant Southern Fridays event. Throw on your cowboy hat and get ready for a brilliant live performance, with previous artists including everyone from Maggie Baugh to Jade Helliwell. There'll also be a DJ keeping the country tunes going, as well as line dancing and a free rodeo bull ride included in your £24 ticket.

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.

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.

Step into this Clapham venue for the ultimate mix of chart hits and house grooves. With three different rooms and top guest DJs, you and your friends can dance carefree all night.

Aqumm's Feel Good Fridays serve up the best in R&B, hip hop, and Afrobeats, while Seductive Saturdays bring a commercial edge to the mix. Round up your gang and grab your tickets today.

Boasting chart-topping DJs and a bustling dancefloor, Soho Zebrano is pulling out all the stops for your nights out. And when you're thirsty, there are happy hour deals as well - think everything from margaritas to wine and beer.

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.

Found on the ever-buzzing streets of East London, Old Street Records is the independent music venue you need to check out. Head on over to shake your thang to jazz, DJ bangers and more, all while sipping bespoke cocktails and tasty beers.

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.

A flavoursome mix of London bloc party and Brazilian carnival, Floripa is a no-holds-barred dancing destination. The place attracts an international crowd - all looking for a good time - and on Fridays the celebrations never stop before 3am.

One of the city's best-ever brunch parties is heading to Proud Cabaret City, bringing with it one of the UK's top female DJ crews. Chow down on two incredible courses, wash it down with an hour of free-flowing cocktails and show the dancefloor your best moves.

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.

Over at Bar Salsa Soho, they teach you to dance at their Bailando Thursdays. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate, your expert teacher will help you improve. And once the class ends, they hold a wicked party playing the best Latin tunes around and serving up delicious cocktails.

Bringing back the days of live music lounges, make your song requests to a dual pianist-led band and dance the night away, whilst sipping on incredible yet 'classically strange' cocktails. The Piano Works in Farringdon will bring an unforgettable night of eating, drinking, laughing, singing and lots and lots of dancing.

Love a little bit of dancing in London. Jin Bo Law is one of the most chic places for drinking and dancing. Along with non-stop tunes, you can be treated to amazing cocktails - City Diet, Just Peachy and Summer nights to name just a few.

Over at Proud City, they're offering you jam-packed evenings of wicked entertainment. Kick things off with a striptease and circus-acts while indulging in delicious grub, then stay on to dance the night away until 5am with a cocktail to hand.

Make your way to Act Bar in Notting Hill for a fabulous evening out. Whether you want to dance the night away to their live music and entertainment with a few cocktails, or fancy delving into sublime Indian small plates, this hotspot has got you covered.

Market House is the party bar in Brixton that's ready and waiting to see you into the weekend. It boasts epic DJs and vibrant events late into the night, with expertly trained mixologists and a fully stocked bar to make sure you're well-watered.

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.

Join Vivid People for their lively third birthday celebrations this February, complete with 80s and 90s tunes from Jon Pleased Wimmin, Billy Daniel Bunter and 2 Bad Mice. The daytime event will have you partying all afternoon and evening to disco, soul, pop and indie tunes, taking place at The Steel Yard near Cannon Street station - starting from £20 per person.

If you fancy drinking and dancing in London, Ninety One Living Room is a superb spot to check out. Enjoy a bistro-style menu, alongside some of the best cocktails and organic wines. Settle in with your date or bestie at this jazz club for an unforgettable evening.

This southwest hot-spot is home to some of London's most fun tiki nights, with exotic cocktails, Polynesian-inspired dishes and a laid back atmosphere. Escape everyday life with a staycation at this Fulham favourite.

Every Sunday, The Hippodrone Casino invites you to shimmy on down and join Brandon's Barn Dance, where Brandon Burke himself will be leading the way to the likes of the Electric Slide, Cotton Eye Joe and more. You don't have to be a buckaroo babe to master the art of these handy moves, and there'll be plenty of drinks on offer too to keep you refreshed.

Apples & Pears carries one of the finest cocktail cards in the Brick Lane area, and the liquid delights don't stop there. A good choice of premium spirits, craft beers and wines are all available to keep you going until 1am during the weekends, whilst delicious wood fired pizzas are also available if you're hungry. 

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.