You've made it through the first, and worst, day of the working week - which, if you ask us, is cause for celebration. Perhaps a low-key pub quiz or comedy show with some mates? Or maybe a happy hour cocktail followed by a dance at a top party spot?
Whatever you're in the mood for, this city's bars, clubs and restaurants are on hand with great events and fun ideas to spice up your Monday night in London.
Take the edge off Mondays at Soho's very own slice of Scandinavia, The Nordic Bar. This watering hole not only serves up native classics - Swedish meatballs, breaded haddocks and hefty platters - but also a great party vibe. Check out some of their retro arcade tables and beer pong whilst sipping on 2-4-1 cocktails and cheap pints.
Discounts available on certain events
Grab you workmates and head to one of Flight Club's various locations around London for an evening of light-hearted competition and a few tasty drinks. Expect arcade-themed decor, paddles of pizza and social darts.
Zoo Bar is known for hosting some of the liveliest parties and best student nights around. Get your week off to a cracking start with a happy hour drink or two at the West End bar before moving on to the dancefloor and shaking your tail feathers to non-stop anthems till the early hours.
@ The Three Compasses on Every 2nd Monday of the month
A quirky boozer near Southwark station, The Charlotte offers classic pub grub, and Cattle Grid favourites to cure all your Monday blues. Head out to chill at their massive terrace and enjoy a spot of sports while you sip on an impressive selection of quaffable beers, wines, and cocktails galore. Plus, there's a great space with a built-in projector upstairs, which can hired for sporting events or business meetings.
@ The Castle Tooting on Various dates from Wednesday 12th August 2026
@ The Big London Bake East on Various dates from Wednesday 12th August 2026
@ Sky Garden Bars on Various dates from Wednesday 12th August 2026
Thanks to The Piano Works, there's only one place you'll want to be after work on a Monday. Join them for a memorable night of live music from their in-house band, performing a variety of songs requested by the crowd - we're talking TayTay, Oasis, Rage Against The Machine and more.
@ Albert's Schloss - Soho on Every Monday
Merchant House know a thing or two about their spirits - specifically gin, rum and whisky. Pick your poison and join them for a classy Monday masterclass where you'll learn the history behind the tipple before being taught how to shake up a number of cocktails.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: London on Various dates from Wednesday 12th August 2026
Hidden behind unassuming shutters lies Alcotraz, a secret prison staffed with crooked guards to help you successfully smuggle liquor past the Warden and get it into the hands of the longest-serving inmates. Inspired by Hollywood Movies and...
@ Prince of Peckham on Every Monday
Cosy South London pub, Prince of Peckham, is brightening up your Monday evenings with its delicious dinner deal. Grab a table and enjoy a stack of chicken wings and scotch bonnet for only £10, as you listen to a soothing soundtrack of soul and reggae.
@ Hexmoor: London on Various dates from Wednesday 12th August 2026
Genuinely, yes — and often better than you'd expect. Monday nights in London tend to draw a more committed, music-focused crowd, meaning smaller queues, more personal service, and a more intimate atmosphere than you'd get on a Friday or Saturday.
Barrio runs £6 cocktails all night on Mondays — a rare all-evening deal rather than the usual two-hour window. The Covent Garden Cocktail Club offers 2-for-1 cocktails all night on Mondays too, making it one of the best-value spots in the West End. Be At One runs happy hour across its London locations throughout the week, with cocktail deals that make a Monday post-work drink very easy to justify.
Yes — a handful of London's best clubs do open on Mondays, though the selection is smaller than at weekends. Zoo Bar in Leicester Square is one of the most reliable options, with a dance floor running until the early hours. Fabric and Heaven also host occasional Monday nights.
London Walks runs a Monday programme of guided evening tours — including Darkest Victorian London and Old Westminster by Gaslight — which are a great low-cost way to see the city after dark. Many pub quizzes across London are free to enter, with prizes like bar tabs up for grabs; the Strongroom in Shoreditch and The Fence in the City both host free Monday quizzes.
