The best clubs London

Dalston Superstore, the latest hot spot in Dalston's queer nightlife scene, welcomes you with its pink and green neon lights, themed evenings and friendly underground atmosphere. With a bar on the first floor and a dancefloor in the basement, it's the place to be right now, offering several memorable evenings every week. Drug Brunch evenings with quizzes and prizes are organized every weekend. Don't miss the Karaoke Hole, a karaoke and drag bar offering cabarets and a variety of shows, hidden away in the basement.

The former Camden Palace Theatre, renamed Koko in 2004, is now one of London's must-visit clubs. It's one of our favorite clubs, where there's always a good atmosphere and excellent music. There's always something going on, from concerts to electronic evenings, food and beverages to vinyl rooms. Quality guests, often stars in the making, have performed here in their early days, including Mika and the Babyshambles. This converted old theater has retained its superb balustrades, giving events a baroque allure.

No sign, a bit of light and a bouncer who's more cockney than you are, that's right. Yes, there are 85-year-old grannies, libertine dwarfs, low-cut pin-ups, Cossacks with moustaches, drags with spun stockings, peroxide-wearing Papagenos, and all these eccentric pretty people get on famously to dance to 1960s tunes in a retro setting. Rock'n'roll and burlesque costume parties are also organized. The atmosphere is friendly and a little crazy.

A large red brick facade just in front of Camden Underground station, and you can almost walk past it without knowing that it is probably the largest pub in London. It is better to meet outside than inside, because with its pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, it attracts people. Inside, a labyrinth of several rooms that follow one another. In the basement is the Underworld Club, which hosts many punk, metal and rock concerts and clubbing evenings almost every night.

Right in the center of London, in the famous Soho district, whatever the day of the week, this little club guarantees you a good time with a sound system of impeccable quality. It's one of the safest places to party to the rhythm of Latin sounds. Every night, you'll find an eclectic mix of acid jazz, drum & bass and hip-hop, as well as Latin music. This is one of the oldest clubs in West London. There are also stand-up nights if you prefer comedy to dance.

This is the ideal place to stay in this club which opened its doors in 1995 and which has the particularity of being the only one of the city with swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The bathing suit may be necessary. The clientele is not the trendy wildlife that is usually found in the neighborhood. This can go from the friendly and prétention atmosphere of some nights, to literally popular from other nights.

House, hip-hop and electro are distilled in this old cinema converted into a nightclub. Regular indie music concerts are organized. In all, 4 dance heights and a reception capacity of 1 500 people, so say «heavy» in this quarter of London. The programming fluctuates between mix and live concerts. The programming is heterogeneous. No dress code, necessary in general. For the story, the site was closed after programmed the Kubrick mechanical orange film, which was banned in England at that time.

The Electric Ballroom is an iconic venue in the heart of London's Camden Town. With a capacity of 1,500, it has been hosting concerts and events for over 80 years. Once a lively Irish club, the Electric Ballroom has seen the likes of Sid Vicious, Madness, The Clash, U2, Blur, Garbage and The Smiths. More recent bands such as The Vaccines, Future Islands and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have also played on its stage. In addition to concerts, the Electric Ballroom also features a covered market where visitors can find a variety of products.

Recently opened, Colour Factory is one of our favorites after dark. A multifunctional space that doubles as a concert hall, nightclub and food hall during the day. During the week, a variety of not-to-be-missed parties are organized, such as their Monday jam and Wednesday roller disco. The program focuses on jungle and garage, emblematic genres of the capital's underground scene. A local experience! On weekends, renowned musicians and DJs liven up the club with high energy until the wee hours.

One of London's legendary clubs, located in Farringdon and open since 1999. He was even elected world number 1 in the Top 100 Clubs Poll by DJ Magazine in 2007 and 2008. Unfortunately, it closed in 2016 after losing its licence following two drug-related deaths. But after a campaign to save him, he reopened to the delight of clubbers with increased security. It has three separate rooms, each with its own independent sound system. It is known for the vibrating floor of one of its rooms, called the bodysonic dancefloor.

This former union hall, home to a veterans' club by day, has become one of the hottest spots in hipster East London. In fact, when evening comes, the place transforms itself into the Club de la Mite. It's a far from shabby place, and welcomes a rather composite and unclassifiable trendy clientele. In the first room, totally covered in gold and glitter, the artists perform (concerts, DJs, shows, themed evenings). The second room, with its vintage cachet and red velvet banquettes, is ideal for socializing.

Hidden beneath the arches of Hackney Central station is one of the East's largest terraces, tropical bars and nightclubs, covering almost 10,000^m2. It's the perfect place to spend a sunny evening, with a sublime cocktail bar and a large beer garden. At night, you can take refuge inside, where a variety of DJs await you. We particularly recommend their Night Tales and Origins evenings, where we've had the pleasure of seeing the likes of Legowelt, Carista, DJ Bone, Mafalda and many others.

The hour of glory of this institution has passed, because the sharp clubbers prefer more underground places but it still remains one of the emblematic clubs of London. It is an internationally renowned club, with one of the best sound systems in the city. We always meet a large crowd of enthusiasts in this place with its electric atmosphere that emanates from the evenings. Clubbers are taking their eyes and ears in. A very good line-up of international DJs like EDX, Nora en Pure, Sigma and many others.

This unique place in the famous Notting Hill district has been promoting music and artistic creation in general for more than ten years. A very beautiful program that, every evening of the week, reserves a different theme or atmosphere: soul, rap, funk, DJ, concerts... A tasty blend that will please everyone in an underground place, just know which night is yours. West London may be less famous than east for parties, but at the Notting Hill Arts Club you won't be disappointed, I promise!

The name is a nod to the World's End pub next door. The Underworld is run by one of England's largest breweries, which has cleverly arranged the premises to make it a friendly place. The concert hall - which hosted Placebo, Radiohead or the Cranberries in their early days - is separated from the bar, allowing you to sip your beer quietly, while enjoying the music. Recommended for beer and rock lovers. On weekends, the venue turns into a more eclectic club.

In the heart of Shoreditch, a stone's throw from Old Street, the XOYO has been well known since its opening in 2010 for its programming offering the best DJs of the moment in a wide variety of genres: house, disco, techno, hip-hop... Whatever happens, the quality is there. It is one of the most respected nightclubs in the city, spread over two floors. In 2017, he was nominated for Club of the Year at the Electronic Music Awards. For several years now, it has been welcoming DJs in residence such as the English DJ and producer Eats Everything.

Soho is the first place you think of when you imagine vibrant London. Gay clubs, restaurants of all kinds and pop boutiques in the background, Soho intoxicates tourists. If you're afraid of going out alone, this bar and club is the place for you. Reserved for women and queer people (and their guests), She Soho Bar is a safe place to dance, socialize and have fun. More info on their events on their Instagram page (which already makes you want to be there). Women friendly, gay friendly, queer friendly.