London Cabaret Venues

A London cabaret stalwart, if you want a good time, Madame Jo Jos is the place to go in Soho for burlesque, cabaret and decadence! Regular nights include Magic Night, Lost and Found, Trannyshack and Bête Noire.

Cafe de Paris off Piccadilly in London's West End hosts a range of sumptous burlesque, cabaret and variety nights, as well as some sparkling A-list events. An evening in the original Art Deco splendour of Cafe de Paris is all about dressing up and being fabulous. Enjoy! 

Volupte Lounge is a small but perfectly formed night spot in Holborn, Central London. Sip sophisticated cocktails at the bar then head downstairs for dinner, dancing and a show. Expect cabaret, burlesque, vaudeville and variety. A night out at Volupte is never dull.

Scala is a splendid former cinema near London's Kings Cross St Pancras that hosts gigs and cool club nights such as White Mischief. Pretty much anything goes at The Scala, whether it's live music, DJs, dressing up and burlesque, circus, cabaret and variety shows.

Modeled on a 1920s speakeasy, Proud Cabaret is an elegant City destination which offers fine dining and entertainment in surroundings that exude the illicit glamour of a bygone era. Enjoy modern British cuisine accompanied by cabaret, burlesque, big bands and retro DJs.

Last Days of Decadence presents a weekly extravaganza of louche entertainment, old school hellraising and decadent chic in the spirit of the roaring twenties. Create a storm among London’s most magnificent party-goers. And don't forget to dress for Decadence.

This funky, down-at-heel East London venue hosts a range of live shows and club nights from the irreverent Shore Leave to ultimate dress-up-and-dance parties by Ohmygodimissyou! Bethnal Green Working Mens Club is a must-visit for all vintage scenesters.

A friendly club in Clapham with weekly cabaret, burlesque and variety shows. Dress up and get involved because every Saturday is party night at the Peacock. Great for hen parties and students as the retro vibe is cheap and cheerful.

Cabaret, drag, comedy, variety and boylesque shows are just some of the delights that await you at London's legendary Royal Vauxhall Tavern. You'll come to South London's longest-running gay club for the amazing variety of entertainment, then you won't want to leave as there's dancing til late.  

A very intimate venue beneath Aldwych, CellarDoor mixes cabaret, cocktails and a speakeasy sensibility. There's live music every night, but only 60 seats, so come early to soak up the central London decadence.