Views over the river Thames with the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye lit up, as darkness begins to fall over the capital.

Best London nightlife

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DJ at the decks in front of a crowd at Printworks London Top 10 clubs
A man takes a putt on one of Puttshack's brightly lit mini golf holes, while people look on. Night Tube activities
The Shard and river Thames at sunset. 101 night-time activities
The two main characters stand next to the DeLorean car, with graphics showing Big Ben and lightning in the background. Best London musicals

Popular nights out

Jump into the best of London nightlife with world-class London theatres, clubs in the West End, an alternative Camden scene, cool nights out in Shoreditch and much more to enjoy. From comedy, theatre and music to a night out on the town at top clubs and bars, there are plenty of fun things to do in London at night.

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Nightlife in London

A busy rooftop bar with fairy lights and stunning views across London's skyline. Rooftop bars
Bateaux boat on the river Thames at night with a navy blue sky with St Paul's Cathedral in the background. Thames dinner cruises

London music hotspots

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Jazz clubs

Tickets, hotels and offers

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Night-time events in London

London National Gallery and Trafalgar Square and one of its fountains at dusk. Late museum openings
London bridges are lit up along the Thames at night with the skyline. Illuminated River
People watch a film on a big screen outside Kensington Palace in London at dusk. Outdoor cinemas

Top nights out in London

The newly renovated Gallery at Sketch with glistening gold and yellow furnishings. Image courtesy of Sketch. Quirky restaurants
A mirrored room with a rainbow ball pit Activity bars
group of friends singing at Lucky Voice karaoke Karaoke bars

Fun things to do in London at night

Sunset over the Thames with the Shard in the background. Insta-worthy sunsets
A panoramic view from high of the facade of Selfridges, lit up in purpley-white lights, with Oxford Street below.  Late-night shopping
The Bohicas performing to a crowd at The Half Moon pub in London Live music bars in London

Best bars in London

Cocktail bars
Two dancers at Dalston Superstore club night Lesbian and gay bars
The 1920s Chicago-inspired bar, complete with red velvet bar stools and retro lampshades, at Barts in London. Quirky bars

Plan ahead for your London night out

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Illuminated London Underground roundel at night at a Tube station Night Tube
Two black cabs wait in front of a theatre for passengers in London at night Taxis in London