Nightlife in London: The Complete Guide to London's Best Clubs

If you’re new to London, looking to go out clubbing and have no idea where to start, you’re exactly where you need to be. This is our complete guide to nightlife in London featuring nothing but the best clubs in Central London, from celebrity hotspots to the wildest party destinations.

Celebrity Hotspot Clubs

Tape London

Tape London is a staple for anyone who wants to have the best nightlife in London experience. We don’t mean just a fun night, we’re talking about the kind of night you’ll compare all other nights to. The night when suddenly everyone is saying Travis Scott is in the club. The night when you catch Michael B. Jordan slipping into the VIP section or Cardi B making her way through the crowd to the stage.

Tape London isn’t just one of the best hip-hop clubs in Central London. It’s one of the most famous celebrity hotspots in the area. Not only does the club bring in the biggest and most exciting hip-hop, RnB, and Afrobeats artists to perform, but Tape is also a must-go destination for a lot of artists when they’re in London. Tape London is where artists go after performing at Wireless Festival or The O2. It’s where footballers go on Sundays. It’s where actors go after film premier parties.

Get your Tape London table booking or join the Tape London guestlist (ladies only) here.

Best Clubs for Shows

Cirque Le Soir

Cirque Le Soir is one of the most popular clubs in London and if we’re going to talk about nightlife in London must-sees, Cirque is definitely one of the top three. What sets Cirque apart from the rest of the city’s nightclubs is their shows. Night after night, you can expect a set of shows like no other ranging from thrilling to purely hilarious. Not to mention, the club’s entertainment team features a cast of multi-talented performers who have this sort of electricity about them. You’ll just feel it once they take the stage. On some nights, Cirque even brings in hip-hop and Afrobeats artists to perform.

Aside from the shows, the Cirque clubbing experience is one of the best high-end clubbing experiences in London. The club goes all out to create a high-production-value immersive experience that transports guests into the Cirque universe and spits them out the other end all too dazzled.

Get your Cirque Le Soir table booking or join the Cirque Le Soir guestlist (ladies only) here.

London Reign

When it comes to glamorous nightlife in London, the London Reign takes the cake without a doubt. You can’t expect anything less from a club that’s inspired by the vintage Vegas aesthetic, excess is barely enough and you can see it everywhere.

While Cirque Le Soir is famous for its nightly entertainment. The London Reign is all about the champagne shows. These shows are decadent, they are thrilling, and they’re like an adrenaline boost to any night out. Whether your bottles are accompanied by a squad of waiters and waitresses, props, and bottle presenters, or are being lowered from the club’s high ceiling, if you’re planning on ordering a show, you better get your phone out because you don’t want to miss what happens next.

It’s also worth mentioning that London Reign hosts celebrity performances on some occasions, featuring artists like Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross.  

Get your London Reign table booking or join the London Reign guestlist (ladies only) here.

The Box Soho

The Box Soho is one of the raunchiest clubs in London and it’s one of the most secretive spots in the London nightlife scene. Basically what happens in The Box stays there because no sort of photography is allowed. It’s also why the club has quite the long list of celebrity clientele.

The Box Soho is where you go if you want to see a couple of mind-blowing shows and make some memories that are guaranteed to stick around in your head no matter how much you drink. To put it simply, the club is for people who truly like to indulge in everything that life has to offer (and those who don’t mind some spice in their night).

If you’d like more information about The Box Soho, let us know.  

Best Clubs with a Theme

The Cuckoo Club

The Cuckoo Club is one of the most popular spots when it comes to nightlife in London. First things first, the club is made up of two floors, each has its own unique theme. The lower floor is called The Garden which is just the right touches of dark and whimsical, think Alice in Wonderland if it took place in a nightclub. As for the upper floor, it’s all about space, galaxies, and the cosmos, so while unique it’s a bit more of a neutral design that balances off The Garden. That’s all to say, there’s plenty to discover once you step into Cuckoo. You’ll essentially be taking pictures left and right. As for the venue’s crowd, the Cuckoo crowd is one of the best in London. It’s an elegant trendy crowd that knows how to party. So, if you like to mingle and go on all sorts of side quests, you’ll fit right in.

Get your Cuckoo London table booking or join the Cuckoo Club London guestlist here.

Tabu London

If we’re talking about nightlife in London for people who love an immersive experience, Tabu London is one high-end nightclub we need to mention. Heavily inspired by contemporary Tokyo aesthetic and pop culture, Tabu brings a whole Tokyo-inspired immersive experience to the heart of London and puts you right in the middle of everything. More than just an exciting experience, Tabu is one of the most Instagrammable clubs in the city, whether it’s because of the infamous Tabu staircase, the Manga wall, or the one-and-only Tabu powder room. The cherry on top? The club also hosts celebrity nights, featuring artists like A$AP Ferg, Lil Pump, and Jason Derulo, in addition to some of the hottest international Afro-house DJs during the club’s seasonal Afro-house nights.

Get your Tabu London table booking or join the Tabu London guestlist (ladies only) here.

Best After-Party Clubs

The Scotch of St James

The Scotch of St James is one of the oldest clubs in London and it has aged flawlessly. Scotch was the club that gave Jimmi Hendrix his first UK gig in the 1960s. Back then the guests were none other than The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, the Beatles, and the list goes on. Nowadays, the club is very popular with celebrities like Harry Styles, Rihanna, Scarlett Johansson, Keira Knightly, and many more. So, safe to say, Scotch of St James packs a unique experience, especially if you want to go back in time and see how nightlife in London has changed. Celebrities and big names aside, The Scotch attracts all sorts of elegant and international socialites, especially those looking to party the night away. Part of the unique Scotch of St James clubbing experience is the long nights and the parties that almost never end.

Get your Scotch of St James table booking here. 

Maddox Club

Maddox Club is one of the hardest clubs to get into and one of the most exclusive nightclubs in Central London. While the club’s main nights have their own taste, what Maddox is really famous for is their after-parties. If you’re looking to truly experience nightlife in London, a Maddox after-party is where you need to be. Maddox after parties take place in the Maddox Green Room which is located inside the club but separate from the main room. While the main party ends at around 03:00 AM, you’ll find the Green Room going strong until the early morning. The music is strictly house and the dress code is dress to impress.

Get your Maddox Club London table booking or join the Maddox London guestlist (ladies only) here. 

Best Clubs for Wild Parties

Luxx Club London

Luxx Club London is well-known all over Mayfair for their wild parties and international crowd. The club isn’t just one of the biggest among Central London clubs in size, but each night packs in a great deal of exciting entertainment. This means dancers, aerialists, live musicians, international DJs, and that’s not including what happens during the club’s champagne shows. Fair warning, the crowd tends to be on the younger side of 20s, so if you’re looking for an older crowd, you’d be better off somewhere else. Nevertheless, if young and lively is what you’re looking for, Luxx should be number one on your nightlife in London to-do list.

Get your Luxx Club London table booking or join the Luxx Club London guestlist here. 

Selene London

Selene London is one of the most exciting clubs in Central London for a whole lot of reasons. First of all, you’ve got the crowd: elegant, sophisticated, ready to party. Then, you have the club’s Greek mythology-inspired theme which adds a whole interesting touch because of the venue’s unique take on the design. If that’s not enough, the club also has their own indoor bowling lanes because who should ever have to choose between clubbing and bowling? On top of all that, the club is all about special events like celebrity performances which means they bring a certain unique flair to nightlife in London.

Get your Selene London table booking or join the Selene London guestlist (ladies only) here.

If you’ve read this to the very end, you can consider yourself an expert when it comes to nightlife in London. As you see though, there are almost too many clubbing choices which can get a bit overwhelming. If you’d like help with booking a London Club table or joining a London guestlist for several nights or if you’re not sure which club is the best for you, just let us know. We’ll help create a tailored plan and pair you with the perfect club recommendations.