The DesignMyNight Awards 2024 Shortlist Is In, And Some Pretty Incredible Spots Have Made The Cut

DesignMyNight Awards Shortlist 2024 | DesignMyNight

Find out which places you can't stop talking about.

The DesignMyNight Awards are all about The Art Of Going Out in London. From experiences that make you feel like a big kid to pubs that you just couldn't live without, we've created 12 categories to celebrate all of the hospitality talent that our city has to offer. But before we announce the winners on 24th April, here's a little hint about who those lucky finalists will be.

There are so many fantastic venues and events in our capital, and you've been letting us know all the destinations that you think are worthy of praise. Following a huge number of submissions by Londoners and with there being only one week left to cast your final votes, we've put together the shortlist for each category below. Did your favourites make the cut?

Venues Making A Difference

  1. The Clink
  2. Dishoom
  3. Los Mochis
  4. Silo
  5. Battersea Power Station
  6. Fair Shot Cafe

The Most Dazzling Views Of London

  1. Sky Garden
  2. OXO Tower
  3. SUSHISAMBA
  4. Madison
  5. Aqua Shard
  6. Sabine

Date Night With A Difference

  1. The Chocolate Cocktail Club
  2. The Murder Express
  3. Ivy Asia
  4. Draughts
  5. The Libertine
  6. Sale e Pepe

Most Elite Cocktail Bar

  1. The Alchemist
  2. Nightjar
  3. Mr Fogg's
  4. Cahoots
  5. GONG Bar
  6. Swift

Biggest Bang For Your Buck

  1. Simmons
  2. Wetherspoons
  3. Pizza Union
  4. Be At One
  5. Big Easy
  6. Six By Nico
  7. Seven Dials Market

Late Night Guilty Pleasure

  1. Lucky Voice
  2. Simmons
  3. Heaven
  4. Duck and Waffle
  5. Ronnie Scott's
  6. Infernos

Pubs You Couldn’t Live Without

  1. The Prince
  2. The Churchill Arms
  3. The George (Great Portland Street)
  4. Punch and Judy
  5. The Devonshire
  6. The Lamb and Flag

Activities That Make You Feel Like A Big Kid

  1. Thames Rockets
  2. Fairgame
  3. F1 Arcade
  4. Ballie Ballerson
  5. Winter Wonderland
  6. The Crystal Maze Experience
  7. Flight Club

Places That Are Worth The Queue

  1. Sky Garden
  2. Dishoom
  3. Laki Kane
  4. Flat Iron
  5. Padella
  6. Roti King

TikTok Made Me Book It

  1. Murder Express
  2. Clays
  3. Boom Battle Bar
  4. The 411
  5. Frameless
  6. Humble Crumble

The Experience That Defines London

  1. Tower of London
  2. Sky Garden
  3. London Eye
  4. London Dungeon
  5. Thames Rockets
  6. Secret Cinema

Most Impressive Newcomer

  1. F1 Arcade
  2. Fairgame
  3. Horizon 22
  4. The Devonshire
  5. Carlotta
  6. JOIA

It's pretty clear that Londoners have great taste. To let us know which venues deserve the win, don't forget to cast your votes here.