If you've always wanted to learn salsa but you don't know where to go, then we are the people who can tell you where it's all going down for some serious salsa boogie and a good night out. Here are the best places for salsa in London.
Check out our guide of recommended spots, from club nights with DJs to venues dedicated to learning the Latin American dance. These moves are practiced worldwide, and now is your chance to get involved.
@ ZEBRANOS SOHO on Every Wednesday
@ Be At One Regent Street on Every Sunday
@ 30 Dean Street Bar & Club on Every Friday
Did you know that Fulham's very own tiki paradise is home to some of the most fun salsa nights in London? With fresh fruit cocktails, holiday vibes and a chilled atmosphere, this Polynesian paradise is the ultimate spot.
@ Sway, Holborn on Every Tuesday
@ Forge, London on Every Friday
Not at all. Most salsa bars in London welcome complete beginners and many include a free or low-cost introductory class earlier in the evening before the social dancing begins.
London's salsa scene runs across the full week, so there is almost always something on. Midweek nights - particularly Tuesdays and Wednesdays - tend to attract a more dedicated dance crowd and can be a great option for beginners who want more floor space to practise. Fridays and Saturdays are busier and more party-focused.
Yes, going solo to a salsa bar in London is completely normal and widely encouraged.
Smart casual is a safe bet for most salsa bars in London. Some venues operate a dress code that rules out sportswear, ripped jeans and trainers, so it is worth checking the specific venue's guidelines before you go.
