17 Best Clubs In Shoreditch

• Location: 89 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3HX
• Music genre: hip hop, house, 90s, RnB
• Saturday closing time: 3.30am
• Why we recommend: this isn't just a nightclub, it's an experience. We love the quirky circus performances on display, and their range of themed nights means that every single taste in music is covered

A circus-themed venue, Trapeze is something of a Shoreditch institution. Split into two levels; the ground floor is a cool bar area with a crafty cocktail list and a regular array of dazzling performances while downstairs you'll find DJ sets pumping out beats every weekend.

The whole place is decorated with colourful patterns to reflect the theme, and you can expect to see regular aerial acts and other dazzling shows. Fridays promise a hip hop, RnB and Afrobeats night, while the Saturday spectacular is more house and commercial-focused. And don't think they've forgotten about Sundays either, as they host a free Blast From The Past event, complete with throwback hits until 2.30am.

• Location: 141-143 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE
• Music genre: hip hop, pop, Latin, reggaeton
• Saturday closing time: 2am
• Why we recommend: Barrio is the perfect place for lovers of Latin music, with club nights three days a week. It's also one of the most affordable picks on our list, with cheap cocktails and drinks deals to take advantage of

Flaming cocktails, tiki treats, Havanna rums and a vibrant, eclectic interior make Barrio Shoreditch an entertaining clubbing choice. If you're looking for somewhere fun, feel-good and heavy on the cocktail pzazz then this is the place.

They're open seven days a week both as a restaurant and party bar, with live DJs in the evenings from Thursday to Saturday. As for the music, expect a fun mix of Latin funk, hip hop, reggaeton and pop.

• Location: 1-5 Curtain Road, EC2A 3JX
• Music genre: electro, house, pop
• Saturday closing time: 2am
• Why we recommend: there's an affordable cocktail menu to keep you fuelled for a night of dancing, with a choice of two separate rooms that offer different kinds of music

The Queen of Hoxton is an edgy lair of eclectic decor and rustic aesthetics. Boasting a Funktion One sound system and the cool sounds of well-known DJs, it's a ravers haven. Better yet? It has a fantastic rooftop and a basement dancefloor.

There are two rooms, Discotheque and The Club, both of which host top DJs between Thursday and Saturday. On the drinks front? Frozen margaritas, signature cocktails from £9 and a huge selection of wines.

• Location: 91-93 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3HZ
• Music genre: pop, hip hop, RnB
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: we love the Latin American vibes at this party destination, making you feel like you're at the beach without leaving London. And with free entry before 11pm, it's great for a cheap night out

Floripa is combining beach bar vibes and bloc party energy to create an unbeatable clubbing destination. Eat Brazilian street food, drink ice-cold caipirinhas and take in the vibrant decor before shimmying to hip hop, RnB and more.

They host all kinds of events here, from student nights to late-night parties full of DJ sets and Latin beats. You can even secure free entry before 11pm, and boogie way past midnight, promising some of the best nightlife in Shoreditch.

• Location: 62-68 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY
• Music genre: pop, house, Afrobeats, hip hop
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: we always find something fun going on at The Lighthouse, with vibrant weekend parties and DJ sets seven nights a week, and the whacky decor is a bonus

A two-floor playground of live music and quirky decor, The Lighthouse is keeping you on your toes seven days a week. Check out one of their club nights where DJs will be playing all the anthems or keep an eye out for a special event.

Open until 3am on weekends, this late-night spot hosts Fridays and Saturday night parties themed around hip hop, Afrobeats, bashment and more. Plus, there's a killer cocktail selection on offer too.

• Location: 147-149 Curtain Road, EC2A 3QE
• Music genre: pop, hip hop, RnB
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Why we recommend: the gorgeous interiors make for an Instagrammable backdrop, and we can't get enough of their tropical cocktails while grooving to DJ sets

After Shoreditch London clubs? Sunset Bar offers a winning combo of skilled bartenders, late-night opening hours and epic tunes. Spend an evening sipping on tasty drinks in the stylish haunt before cutting some shapes on the dancefloor.

The decor is pretty quirky too, from the pretty foliage dotted around the room to the glowing neon lights and plush booths for a more VIP experience.

• Location: 2-4 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
• Music genre: pop, disco, dance
• Saturday closing time: 2am
• Why we recommend: there's a diverse range of events taking place here, with an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes everyone. We can never resist a few songs in their private karaoke room eithee

A bar, club, live music venue and performance space in one, Colours is a no-brainer for Shoreditch London nightlife. Head over to the inclusive Hoxton hotspot where you're sure to find all sorts of events taking place at wallet-friendly prices.

The Live Room is home to regular DJ sets, drag shows and gigs, complete with a mesmerising LED ceiling installation by Burning Man lighting sculptor Christopher Schardt. For something a little more exclusive, book their karaoke room for up to 30 guests.

• Location: 348 Old Street, EC1V 9NQ
• Music genre: pop, party
• Saturday closing time: 2am
• Why we recommend: this place offers drinks deals galore, and they make some of the very best cocktails in the business - our favourite is the Golden Boomerang

Be At One has gained something of a name for itself as the purveyor of tasty cocktails and raucous nights. Get here early to make the most of the drinks deals, before biding your time until the music ramps up, the lights get low and the dancefloor fills up.

From the Cuban Zombie to a Golden Boomerang, here are plenty of unique drinks to choose from, and they even offer cocktail masterclasses too. 

• Location: 11 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU
• Music genre: pop, hip hop, RnB
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: if you're looking for the perfect Instagram picture while also dancing the night away, Gigis is a top choice - we especially love the stunning green bar

Gigis Hoxton is cool bar and restaurant by day and a raucous basement club by night. Head on over for a wild evening on the tiles dancing to cracking sets from world-class DJs or live music performances And if you get thirsty? The cocktails are pretty killer.

The interiors here are totally unique, including bold, hand-painted murals by Kate Philipson and pretty plants hanging from the ceiling. What's particularly striking is the lengthy bar, made from smooth green Wasabi stone.

• Location: 97 - 113 Curtain Road, EC2A 3BS
• Music genre: pop, hip hop, house, RnB
• Saturday closing time: 2am
• Why we recommend: this iconic venue is known for its ball pit, which is always so much fun, but they also offer bottomless brunches, DJ sets and a fantastic range of nostalgic cocktails - we adore the fruity Caprisunha

One of the coolest clubs Shoreditch has to offer, Ballie Ballerson boasts an iconic ball pit made up of over one million balls. Head to their dancefloor for RnB and pop beats, or book a spot in the ball pit for as little as £12 - which includes a booth and a welcome cocktail.

They serve all sorts of quirky concoctions, from the bubblegum-flavoured Hubba Bubba to an Ice Lolly Palooza or their popular Caprisunha, served in a pouch. What's more, they offer bottomless brunches, karaoke and killer packages for birthdays and other events.

• Location: 39a Hoxton Square, N1 6NN
• Music genre: pop, party
• Saturday closing time: 1am
• Why we recommend: for a night out that's all about fun, Nikki's is our top choice. This colourful venue doesn't take itself too seriously, and it makes for some great photo opportunities too

A late-night cocktail bar that's full of sass, Nikki's is a vibrant party destination on Hoxton Square. It flaunts quirky decor, like a mirrored ceiling and a pink bed upstairs, with plush velvet booths along one wall where you can sip creative drinks.

Signature sips include the fruity Club Tropicana or a London Lady, made with dry gin and elderflower. There are cracking happy hour deals if you arrive before 9pm, and they even host bottomless brunches as well.

• Location: 100 – 106 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH
• Music genre: electro, house
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: whatever kind of night you're after you can find it here - thanks to a games area and relaxed vibe upstairs, as well as a pounding basement club below

The Book Club, also known as TBC, is an unassuming venue housed in a former Victorian warehouse. It's spread across two stories, with a Brooklyn loft-inspired aesthetic on the ground floor and a dark, sultry club space in the basement, complete with its own secret room at the back.

Expect sets from local DJs and wild parties on the weekends, to be enjoyed with a beer or cocktail in hand. For a little added entertainment, they've also got ping pong, darts, pool, shuffleboard and foosball.

• Location: 55-61 Tabernacle Street, EC2A 4AA
• Music genre: pop, hip hop, RnB
• Saturday closing time: 2am
• Why we recommend: this underground club promises a bougie night out, and we'd recommend booking one of their table service packages for special occasions

While the upstairs may be more of a chilled lounge for cocktails and sharing plates, hidden underneath Q Shoreditch is Q Club - a futuristic space that's open until late. Think neon lights, live music and DJs playing the best of hip hop, RnB and much more.

There are large murals across the walls, with sleek white booths to kick back in when you're not on the dancefloor. And for a more VIP experience, book a private table with bottle service and a dedicated host.

• Location: 145 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE
• Music genre: pop, disco, 70s
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Why we recommend: this is the perfect day-to-night venue, slowly becoming more lively as the evening progresses. The upstairs is fun and colourful, while the cool basement bar is a little darker, offering something for everyone

A cool cocktail bar and club that spans two floors, The Shoreditch provides your fix of retro tunes, amazing cocktails and tropical vibes. It's relatively chilled during the day, before turning into a lively party hotspot every single night of the week.

Their tiki-inspired decor is combined with touches of art deco glamour- we're talking pink flamingos, taxidermy tigers and Chinese lanterns adding a warm glow. Boogie to 70s disco, which switches to commercial hits at around 11pm, or head to their edgier basement bar for themed club nights and live music.

• Location: 39A Hoxton Square, N1 6NN
• Music genre: pop, RnB
• Saturday closing time: 1am
• Why we recommend: this bold, sassy venue is ideal for a girls' night out, free to enter and packed full of pop classics - and their cocktails are to-die-for

The perfect place to kick off any night out in Shoreditch, Tonight Josephine is buzzing party bar that's full of sass and glamour. The interior is filled entirely with bold pink and green decor, from quirky neon signs to leather barstools and mirrored ceilings.

Head down early for their happy hour (two-for-one cocktails anyone?), and hit the dancefloor as DJs play all your favourite cheesy pop hits. They host regular events and themed nights here too, from bottomless brunches to cocktail masterclasses.

• Location: Unit 12, 29 Sclater Street, E1 6HR and 63 Worship Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 2DU
• Music genre: pop, RnB
• Saturday closing time: 1.30am
• Why we recommend: there's a vibrant energy to The Cocktail Club that can't quite be matched, and everything from the drinks to the dancing bartenders adds a fun twist to your night out

With venues both close to Shoreditch High Street station and by Old Street, The Cocktail Club has got you covered for fun nights out all over Shoreditch. These cool spots take their inspiration from house parties, promising a mix of seated and standing areas and all sorts of quirky decor.

From bartenders getting up and dancing on the bar to 00s-themed bottomless brunches and even a games area at the Old Street site, there's always something wild going here. And, naturally, their cocktails are delicious too.

• Location: 32-37 Cowper Street, EC2A 4AW
• Music genre: house, techno, dance
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Why we recommend: this is one of London's most iconic nightclubs, and the variety of live music and DJs adds some extra entertainment to any night out

XOYO is undoubtedly one of Shoreditch's best clubs and something of a nightlife institution in East London. Hosting a range of live bands and DJs throughout the week and covering all musical tastes, this party palace has something for everyone.

A night here promises to be full of hedonism and decadence, and you can book VIP areas for a truly special occasion. Plus, you can find themed events on a regular basis.