London Nightlife

Nightlife

A trip to London wouldn’t be complete without a proper pub crawl (note that you’ll have to down your drinks by 11pm, when the bar staff announces the last call at every single pub in the city). For late-night owls, life doesn’t end after last call – London is the nightclub capital of Europe, and home to some of the world’s most famous mega-clubs and ultra-trendy bars.

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Fabric
Go early to dodge the queue for this serious three-room dancefest; Friday's "Live" event rules with its big, funky hip-hop beats, while Saturday goes house/techno.
77a Charterhouse St.; London; 011-44-207-336-8898; www.fabriclondon.com
Tags: international travel | trendy | dancing | dj
B Bar
An African-themed lounge for sophisticated imbibing; settle into a chocolate-brown leather chair and raise a champagne cocktail to the queen – who lives across the street.
43 Buckingham Palace Rd.; London; 011-44-207-958-7000; www.bbarlondon.com
Tags: international travel | trendy | lounge
The Borderline
Music reigns at this unpretentious club where some major indie acts got started; live bands share the week with DJ theme nights that rock.
Orange Yard off Manette St.; London; 011-44-207-734-5547; www.meanfiddler.com
Tags: international travel | nightclub | dj
Dream Bags and Jaguar Shoes
The East End's grungy sensibility saturates this local bar – once home to footwear and handbag shops – where the walls blaze with art exhibitions.
32-36 Kingsland Rd.; London; 011-44-207-729-5830; www.jaguarshoes.com
Tags: international travel | trendy | local favorite | editor pick
The Friendly Society
Before hitting the clubs, duck into this hip, gay basement lounge for DJ-fueled cocktails and stylish people-watching from the white leather seats.
79 Wardour St.; London; 011-44-207-434-3805
Tags: international travel | lounge | gay | dj
Pizza Express Jazz Club
Slip downstairs for intimate, live jazz from established and rising stars; children are welcome and the pizza is tasty, making for a convivial scene.
10 Dean St.; London; 011-44-207-734-3220; www.pizzaexpresslive.co.uk
Tags: family | jazz
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