Edit widget

Top Late License Venues in London

Scarlett Welch's profile picture
By Scarlett Welch • Editor, DesignMyNight Scarlett has covered the UK's best restaurants, bars and events for DesignMyNight since 2023. She holds an MA in Media & Journalism, with bylines in The Crack magazine and South London News, among others. Last updated on 15th July 2026

There are plenty of amazing venue hires to choose from in London, but not all of them can offer the late license you're looking for. To help you find those late night alternatives, we've handpicked a selection of top notch late license venues in London, from intimate cocktail bars with the space for a private event, to booming spaces for a party until the early hours.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with our concierge team for more help.

Forge, London

Central London

  • Sitting
    300
  • Standing
    850
Forge is the ultimate City escape for professionals who know how to work hard and play harder. Located on Cornhill, just moments from Bank station, this bold venue offers a dynamic mix of lively drinking…
Tell me more
Core Bar, London

City of London

  • Sitting
    200
  • Standing
    475
Located in the heart of the City of London, Core is a vibrant cocktail and events bar just a short walk from Mansion House, Bank and St Paul’s stations. Perfect for after-work drinks, client entertaining…
Tell me more
The Steel Yard

City of London

  • Sitting
    400
  • Standing
    1000
Discover our flexible event space in the heart of London. Situated in three beautifully restored Victorian railway arches, we offer a blank and versatile canvas for events that have wow factor. Moments…
Tell me more
Barrio - Bars
Giving a big nod to its South American influence, Barrio is the fun-loving bar group that boasts eye-catching interiors, not to mention epic bottomless brunches and DJ-led parties. So, whether you fancy…
Tell me more
Village, Soho

Soho

  • Sitting
    110
  • Standing
    400
The Village has become a firm fixture on Soho's gay scene since opening in 1991. The Village was the first of its kind to be opened in London and since then there have been dozens of bars who have copied…
Tell me more
Beaufort House Chelsea

Kensington

  • Sitting
    80
  • Standing
    150
Beaufort House’s home-from-home atmosphere is everything you could possibly want from a private members club. Spread across four floors, each bar has its own atmosphere to suit your mood. There’s the…
Tell me more
Vauxhall Arches

Vauxhall

Vauxhall Arches is an adaptable private hire space found within 20 yards of Vauxhall underground station. Comprised of ten railway arches, this thriving and popular events space comes fitted with a labryinth…
Tell me more
Be At One - Bars

If you're up for some terrific happy hour sips, London's Be At One bars are a top pick for quenching your thirst. These swanky joints are scattered throughout the city, from Soho and Covent Garden to Twickenham and Clapham, serving up a mix of classic and offbeat cocktails for everyone to enjoy. You can sip on treats like the White Mocha-tini, Singapore Swing, June Bug, and a whole lot more.

Tell me more
Circa Embankment

Embankment

  • Sitting
    0
  • Standing
    500
CIRCA EMBANKMENT has been offering London an amazing LGBTQ space to party, host & dine since 2018. Brought to you by the founder of Circa Soho, their central London location is home to their riversideHungerford…
Tell me more

Recommended by