London Nightlife

London nightlife
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From buzzing, jam-packed dance clubs to intimate traditional pubs, London has unrivalled options to keep you up til the early hours. You can dance all night to some of the world’s most famous DJs, or hear newer acts on the decks while bar hopping in Hoxton and Shoreditch. Indie, r‘n’b, UK garage, retro and chart cheese nights are all in abundance.
Raising the cultural bar higher, the theatre scene in London may well be the world’s best; opera, ballet and classical music are all of international quality and are performed in beautiful, historic venues across the city. The latest blockbusters and many classic films are all here too.
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Three Kings of Clerkenwell
Traditional pub with a fun young crowd, the place for a warm summer’s evening. Tel: +44 20 7253 0483; 7 Clerkenwell Close EC1.
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Princess Louise
Spectacularly decorated Victorian boozer, a perfect meeting place or cosy evening hang-out. Tel: +44 20 7405 8816; 208 High Holborn WC1.
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Cantaloupe
Kick off your Hoxton bar crawl in this lively bar. Tel: +44 20 7614 4411; 35-43 Charlotte Road EC2.
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Elbow Room
Pool tables by the hour, good food and great cocktails in a relaxed and friendly setting. Tel: +44 20 7278 3244; Chapel Market N1.
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Bar Rumba
A small club with a big following that hosts a number of excellent drum ‘n’ bass, hip-hop and dance nights. Tel: +44 20 7287 2715; 36 Shaftesbury Ave W1.
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Fabric
If you like your clubs super, this is the one. Expect big name DJs, electro, techno and breakbeat. Tel: +44 20 7336 8898, 020 7490 0444; 77a Charterhouse St EC1.
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Turnmills
Top notch house and wicked beats in the heart of Clerkenwell. Tel: +44 20 7250 3409; 63b Clerkenwell Rd EC1.
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Frog
'Alternative rock'n'roll party' Frog is fast becoming the cool place to be on a Saturday night. Guest bands and DJs abound including recent acts like the Futureheads and Bloc Party, although it's not exactly cheap, NUS card discounts and flyers can soften the blow. Tel: 020 7434 9592, 165 Charing Cross Road, WC2.