Head into the capital city as the sun sets and you'll be greeted with endless heaving nightclubs and booming party bars. Brimming with high-tech sound systems, some of the most sought after names in the DJ business and dance floors that move with the weight of the bass alone, there's nowhere else quite like it. Whether you want the full VIP experience or are looking for a cheap night out, check out our recommendations for clubbing in London.
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Last updated on 5th February 2026
Taking over some of London's most iconic venues, from vintage ballrooms to rooftops bars, Supa Dupa Fly has a reputation for throwing epic parties. Expect a carefully curated soundtrack from the city's greatest RnB DJs along with cheap drinks deals and sleek backdrops.
@ Rolling Stock on Sat, 7th Feb 2026 @ 14:00 - 4:00
Running from 2pm until 4am, Lifted is an all-day and night event that guides you from afternoon grooving right through to evening partying. Their selection of DJs and live musicians will be bringing you non-stop soulful house, and the headliner is Atjazz.
Other performers include Gavin Peters, Angie B, Journey Men (Mr Miggs), KJ (Soul Fusion) and many more, as well as live saxophone from Mighty Mini. Tickets start from £11, with VIP upgrades available.
For a fun, laidback evening of drinking and dancing with your pals, head to Reggae at the Rivoli's monthly events in Crofton Park. They'll be playing all the best ska, rocksteady, reggae, 80s and 90s classics on vinyl, from artists like Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs and Dennis Brown. Tickets cost just £12 per person, promising chilled and quirky fun until midnight.
If your weekend plans demand a little glamour and a lot of energy, Paloma Chelsea is the West London club shaking up the nightlife scene.
Every weekend, this sleek spot hosts three unmissable parties: The Thursday Edit for those who like to start the celebrations early, Paloma's Playground on Fridays for high-energy vibes and late-night beats, and Saturday Spotlight - the headline event that draws London's most stylish crowd. Expect top DJs, glittering interiors, and a dancefloor made for letting loose until the early hours. Think of it as the place where Chelsea chic meets clubbing heat.
Legendary Essex nightspot Faces is the place to be for much more than packed dancefloors and big-name DJs. Its regular events are sure to get you through the door too.
Take your pick from genre themed brunches, from R&B to soul, funk and disco, or get down to old school raver reunions. Whenever you hit the dancefloor, expect epic tunes and a famous face or two.
One of the best places to party in London, this Piccadilly club brings together cheap drinks, affordable entry and banging tunes every night of the week. Head down with gang and prepare to keep going until late into the night.
@ 93 Feet East on Every Friday
PARADE Fridays at 93 Feet East is a London clubbing experience fronting show-stopping live performances perfectly paired with disco and Ibiza-inspired house music. Think DJs launching you into the weekend or just after-work cocktails.
Night Tales is a Hackney venue that's home to a huge outdoor terrace, as well as a trendy tropical bar found under the iconic railway arch 14. You can find live DJs here every Saturday and banging playlists throughout the week, with a great selection of cocktails to choose from while you hit the dancefloor. Feeling bougie? You can hire VIP booths here too.
@ LA LOUNGE (HACIENDA) on Sat, 7th Mar 2026 @ 22:00 - 5:00
Head to LA Lounge in East London for a late-night celebration of Ghana's 69th year of Independence. This vibrant party is all about Afrobeats, amapiano, RnB, hip hop and bashment, guaranteed to have you dancing throughout.
Expect a lineup of talented DJs, including guest DJs from Capital Xtra and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Tickets start from just £11, with table upgrades available.
@ Dolce London on Saturday 7th February 2026 and 11 other Saturdays
Novo, hosted at the recently renovated Dolce Kensington, is the ultimate destination for R&B, Hip Hop, and Commercial House lovers.
With a sleek cocktail bar and a stunning nightclub space, this event attracts a stylish crowd ready to dance until the early hours. The dress code is 'Dress to Impress' - so no trainers are allowed. Tickets come with a complimentary drink, making it the perfect way to kick off your weekend in style.
Whether you're there for a birthday celebration or hen do, Soho Zebrano is a brilliant shout. The club has happy hour deals and non-stop entertainment, as well as a bustling dancefloor and chart-topping tunes until 3am.
This snazzy West End find is one of the best clubs in the area. Not only does Soho Residence boast its own swanky gin parlour, but also two party-vibes floors. Whether you head to their Festival Bar or botanical cocktail area, you'll be in for one helluva night.
Enjoy a clubbing experience with a retro twist at Northern Soul nights in the Rivoli Ballroom. The sprung maple dance floor and vintage charm create the ultimate venue for getting your groove on, as the London Soul Stompers spin the finest Northern Soul tracks from the '60s and '70s.
Resident DJ Mr Max, joined by legends Ian Levine and Val Palmer, makes sure the beats keep coming all night, giving London's clubbers a truly energetic night out.
With capacity for over 2,000 party people, Heaven is the UK's biggest and best LGBTQ+ club. Head here on a Monday night and it gets even better.
The National Student Pride's POPCORN brings live entertainment to the stage, from gogo dancers to aerialists, all night long. Out on the dancefloor, you can keep bopping to bubbly commercial pop all the way through to 4am.
Queen of Hoxton is really up there when it comes to the best clubs in London. Not only does it have a packed-out event schedule, but the venue itself is a maze of different areas to discovers, from the intimate underground rooms to the sky-high sprawling rooftop.
Floripa is a melting pot of Brazilian beach bar and London bloc party club thrown together to create one of the best atmospheres in town. Something a little different for a night out in the capital city, you can eat Brazilian street food, sip on ice-cold caipirinhas and fiesta until the sun comes up.
Nestled in the vibrant Elephant & Castle area, Ministry of Sound has been shaping the clubbing scene since 1991. As London's longest-serving dance floor, it's a landmark for clubbers who love the thumping bass of house music.
The club's rich history and dedication to sound quality have made it a haven for electronic music fans, and with an expansion to include day parties, there's now even more reason to head down and join the fun.
If you're bored of bog standard club nights, head on over to an event hosted by What's The Motive. Offering a series of unique concepts, with props, giveaways and delicious dishes being served, these London clubbing events always promise a memorable experience.
Our London clubbing guide wouldn't be complete without The Brixton Courtyard. Expect everything from disco specials and hip hop house parties to quiz nights and themed daytime events.
Join the Hashtag Parties team as they bring you some of the best post-lockdown events in the capital. Taking over Tiger Tiger, Zoo Bar and Piccadilly Institute, these epic bashes are helping students get back to the business of clubbing.
Aquum is one of the coolest clubs in Clapham, with sleek interiors, late-night opening hours every day of the week and an incredible cocktail list. Head here for one of their VIP events and expect burlesque dancers, fire breathers and a well-heeled crowd of London party people.
Hidden behind Embankment Station you'll find Circa The Club - an underground LGBTQ+ venue complete with original archways, a raised DJ booth and epic light shows. Head here on a Saturday to see London legend Jodie Harsh spin tracks until 4am.
