Things to Do at Night in London
From rooftop bars to late-night street food, here's how to experience London after the sun goes down.
Best nightlife in London
Theatre in the West End
London's theatre scene is the world's best. Day seats and rush tickets make even hit shows affordable — arrive at the box office when it opens for £20 tickets to sold-out productions.
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
London's legendary jazz venue in Soho, running since 1959. The late show (11pm) is cheaper and more intimate. World-class musicians in a basement that drips with history.
Fabric
One of the world's best nightclubs in a converted Smithfield cold store. The vibrating dance floor (bodysonic system) and the lineups make it essential for electronic music lovers. Friday nights are techno.
Gordon's Wine Bar
London's oldest wine bar, in a candlelit cave below Embankment. The low stone ceilings and newspaper-covered walls create the most atmospheric drinking den in the city. Arrive early — no reservations.
Franks Cafe
A rooftop bar on a Peckham car park with panoramic views of the London skyline. It's seasonal (summer only), cash-only, and the sunset views are the best free show in South London.
The Old Vic Tunnels (Leake Street)
The graffiti tunnel near Waterloo is a legal street art space. At night, the painted tunnel is atmospheric and often hosts events. Walk through and watch artists working on new pieces.
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Hero — Benjamin Davies / Unsplash · Theatre in the West End — Tony Emptage / CC BY-SA 2.0 · Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club — Tom Morris / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fabric — Lolita Montana / CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gordon's Wine Bar — Ewan Munro from London, UK / CC BY-SA 2.0 · Franks Cafe — Eva Rinaldi / CC BY-SA 2.0 · The Old Vic Tunnels (Leake Street) — maggie jones. / Public domain · Night Tube Pub Crawl — King of Hearts / CC BY-SA 4.0 · View from the Shard — Colin / CC BY-SA 4.0