Get ready to stay out late in London. From fun things to do at night to great live music, the capital has a vibrant nightlife scene. Plan a night out with this guide to the best London clubs.
1. Fabric
Experience one of London's most famous clubbing spots at Fabric in Farringdon. The legendary London club features three rooms, including one with a “bodysonic” dancefloor, and hosts some of the world's biggest DJs. The speakers pump out drum and bass, grime and dubstep, as well as techno, electro and house music.
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Where: 77A Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ
2. Heaven
With two floors and a capacity for more than 1,600 partygoers, Heaven is a legendary London club. Look out for fun club nights such as Popcorn Mondays and the flagship Heaven G-A-Y nights, plus a regular lineup of live music at this central London club near Charing Cross station.
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Where: Under the Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NG
3. KOKO London
Head to KOKO London, a live music venue and club in bustling Camden. The venue boasts a 1,500 person capacity and features several bars and balconies overlooking the main stage and dance floor. Check out the extensive list of upcoming live events and grab tickets before they sell out.
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Where: 1a Camden High St, London NW1 7RE
4. Ministry of Sound
Join the revellers at Ministry of Sound, which has been entertaining Londoners for 30 years and spawned a record label in the process. One of the most popular clubs in London, it boasts four distinctive rooms. Ministry of Sound still draws big names, so book tickets in advance.
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Where: 103 Gaunt St, London SE1 6DP
7. Printworks London
Party among the industrial decor at this 6,000-capacity venue in Canada Water that was once Western Europe's largest printing press complex. Let your hair down with drum and bass, hip-hop and dance beats in Printworks London's cavernous printing hall.
Where: Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 7PJ
6. Studio 338
Party until dawn at Studio 338, which features sets from world-class DJs, a state-of-the-art sound system and top club nights, including the venue's much-loved Sankeys. The huge club, which has a terrace that's open all night (and heated in winter), is a short walk from The O2 in North Greenwich.
9. XOYO
Show off your moves at XOYO, close to the Old Street roundabout in Shoreditch. Renowned for attracting cutting-edge house, techno and dance acts, this two-room nightclub has hosted the likes of Friendly Fires, Mark Ronson, Mylo, Alex Metric and Ms Dynamite at its headline shows and regular London club nights.
Where: 32-37 Cowper St, London EC2A 4AP
5. Electric Brixton
Venture to Electric Brixton, one of south London's best dance venues. The club is set inside a restored former cinema from 1913, and its owners maintained many of the original features. Check out the regular house, electro and dance nights, plus big-name DJs and live acts.
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Where: Town Hall Parade, Brixton Hill, London SW2 1RJ
6. Egg London
Dance the night away at Egg London, a converted Victorian warehouse made up of five different areas. Reminiscent of an Ibiza club, this London spot has an outdoor courtyard, top-notch sound systems and a huge dancefloor, making it one of the best clubs in London for partying until after sunrise.
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Location: 5-13 Vale Royal, London N7 9AP
10. Corsica Studios
Find an arty, friendly crowd that includes plenty of students at this award-winning arts and entertainment venue. Corsica Studios in south London offers two rooms of music, plus a lively bar. It's a great choice for discovering new, exciting and experimental sounds.
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