You've finally got that ID you've been dreaming of and it's time to paint the town red. But where do you even start? Packed full of fun, quirky and classy places to party, the capital has tonnes of speakeasy-themed bars, cool live music joints and multi-storey dance palaces to try out. Check out our top pick of clubs for 18 year olds in London and get ready for an epic evening at some of the country's best nightlife venues.
A little rough around the edges but an old-time favourite all the same, The Moth Club in Hackney oozes retro style - think Sex Education meets Wes Anderson. The crowd is just as kooky with regular Northern Soul nights welcoming in chic, vintage-clad students.
Inspired by the dive bars of the Deep South, the Blues Kitchen in Camden is a live music venue that comes alive every weekend. Serving food during the day, they reject popular music in exchange for timeless rhythm & soul tracks, even paying host to performers such as Seasick Steve and Pete Doherty.
Your first trip to The Piano Works is bound to be a surreal experience. A part-concert, part-party, this beauty is located under the streets of Farringdon. Venture down where you'll find a central stage of in-house musicians performing everything from Backstreet Boys to ABBA, as requested by the audience.
Located in the nightlife hub of East London, Old Street Records is a seriously cool venue for a boozy blowout. Spread over two floors, the bar, club and live music venue is kitted out with sultry lights, neon signs and casual interiors, perfect for dancing to DJ sets - that's when it's not being used for EP launches.
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Known for for hosting raucous nights, Be At One is an awesome bar and club for young people in the heart of Covent Garden. A trendy spot, the mixologists are prone to putting on a show when whipping up drinks. And when the sun goes down and the music's turned up? Expect counter-top dancing.
Comprising of three bars, a club and a restaurant, Sway has got your whole night sorted. For this reason, it makes an obvious choice for an 18th birthday venue. Begin your evening with a mini photoshoot in the sophisticated setting before the drinks start flowing and the night descends into unadulterated debauchery.
Welcome to Infernos: your one-stop-shop for guilty pleasures. You can pretend all you like that you're not a fan of cheesy music, but just wait until you're a few drinks deep at this Clapham spot and Britney starts busting out Toxic - then you'll quickly change your tune.
Renowned for hosting the city's liveliest parties, Zoo Bar's up there as one of the best clubs in London and it's not hard to see why. Busting out old-school beats, chart-toppers and commercial house music until 3am, this Soho club is wild, crazy and you're going to love every minute.
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Le Fez is not your typical student club in London. Themed like a bazaar from the Middle East, this drinking den in Putney serves up charming decor and potent cocktails, whilst its buzzing dancefloor will have you shimmying and shaking your best moves till 4am.
Floripa is a vibrant bar, bringing the sunshine of Brazil to the streets of London. Head over for a weekend dance, where DJs will keep you bopping to a soundtrack of commercial beats, house tracks, hip hop and RnB. Thirsty? Fruity cocktails are available for those in need of a midnight refuel.
A stalwart on London's clubbing scene, Queen Of Hoxton is a go-to for a brilliant night out. Not only has it got multiple floors to suit everyone's music taste, but the rooftop is ideal for those needing a breather, offering gorgeous views across the city skyline.
A club in the heart of the West End, Bar Rumba has everything you need for a night of boogying, drinking and probably embarrassing yourself at some point. Housing two bars, a mega dancefloor and regular themed events, these guys are always in the mood to party.
An exotic cocktail bar where tiki meets art deco, The Shoreditch is definitely one of the area's coolest venues. Spread across two dancefloors, they welcome in a regular line-up of DJs playing 70s disco tunes to keep you moving, whilst their happy hours and cheap drinks will have you there until late.
Combining a laidback atmosphere with raucous vibes, Thirst is a music and cocktail haunt in the heart of Soho. Upstairs, their bartenders are on hand to fix you up a selection of potent sips, whilst downstairs their basement dancefloor and live DJ provide you with a top nightclub for 18 year olds in London.
Fancy a night of glitz and glam? Then Hanover Square's Dirty Martini is for you. Whether you're here for a private party, one of their daily happy hours or for the impressive interiors, this is one place to get dressed up and celebrate turning 18 with your best mates.
