The London party scene is extremely varied. Most pubs and bars frustratingly close rather early by international standards, but fear not, there are other options out there open later. However, you do have to do some research and know where you’re heading later in the evening if you don’t want to get caught by a bar closing at midnight and nowhere to go. Timeout is once again a good reference, as are websites such as Designmynight, Resident Advisor and The Londonist. YPlan is a smartphone app that lists and sells tickets to events. Hype! is another smartphone app offering a list of places to go and things happening in Shoreditch, Camden or Soho. The following pages offer suggestions of places to go dance, listen to jazz or attend one of the quirky and entertaining museum lates.
Amersham Arms
Address: 388 New Cross Road, London SE14 6TY
Telephone: 020 8469 1499
Website: http://www.theamershamarms.com/
Description: Pub in Newcross, Southeast London.Bounce
Address: 121 Holborn, London EC1N 2TD
Telephone: 020 3657 6525
Website: www.bouncepingpong.com/
Description: The ultimate ping-pong bar, they have over 40 tables (have to be booked in advance at an hourly rate), provide rackets and balls for players. Late evening, whilst keeping the ping-pong players, it turns into a dance bar, with mostly contemporary RnB music. Really amazing and unique place, if you like table tennis it is a must to try. Booking tables is pretty expensive, but they always have a few community ones open for people who just wander in.Camino
Address: 3 Varnishers Yard, The Regent Quarter, London N1 9FD
Telephone: 020 7841 7331
Website: http://www.camino.uk.com/
Description: Spanish restaurant near King's Cross with a good bar and dance music till late.Cargo
Address: 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3AY
Telephone: 0207 739 3440
Website: http://cargo-london.com
Description: Dancing venue in Shoreditch with a nice outdoor beer garden during the summer.Drink Shop Do
Address: 9 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DX
Telephone: 020 7278 4335
Website: http://www.drinkshopdo.com
Description: During the day, Drink Shop Do is a coffee shop with yummy cakes. In the evening it hosts a range of activities and then turns into a great dance spot. Nice and close by King's Cross.Drink,Shop & Do
Address: 9 Caledonian road, N1 9DX, London
Telephone: 447477673981
Website: www.drinkshopdo.com
Description: Design shop and café bar selling products from emerging designers alongside vintage furniture. Workshops,events,dance floor and bar.Dublin Castle
Address: 94 Parkway, London NW1 7AN
Telephone: 020 7485 1773
Website: http://www.thedublincastle.com/
Description: Pub and music venue in Camden.Fabric
Address: 77A Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ
Telephone: 020 7336 8898
Website: http://www.fabriclondon.com/
Description: A famous staple of London nightlife. Popular with the electro-techno, hard party crowd. A must to try at least once.Koko
Address: 1A Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JE
Telephone: 0870 432 5527
Website: http://www.koko.uk.com
Description: Famous Camden music venue with regular gigs.Ministry of Sound
Address: 103 Gaunt Street, London SE1 6DP
Telephone: 0870 060 0010
Website: http://www.ministryofsound.com/
Description: Famous London club playing house and techno. Not the best option in London, but is well known.Natural History Museum
Address: National History Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 5BD
Telephone: 020 7942 5000
Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk
Description: Another free museum in South Kensington appreciated by all. Skating rink outside leading up to Christmas. Lates on the last Friday of the month.Oliver’s Jazz Bar
Address: 9 Nevada Street, London SE10 9JL
Telephone: 020 8858 3693
Website: http://www.oliversjazzbar.co.uk/
Description: Jazz bar in Greenwich.Picadilly Institute
Address: The London Pavillion, 1 Piccadilly, London W1J
Telephone: 020 7287 8008
Website: http://www.piccadillyinstitute.com/
Description: London club institution. Not the best place to go out, but is quite well known. Many tourists. House/techno music.Proud
Address: The Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, London NW1 8AH
Telephone: 020 7482 3867
Website: http://www.proudcamden.com
Description: Camden dance and music venue in the horse hospital stalls.Ronnie Scots
Address: 47 Frith Street, London W1D 4HT
Telephone: 020 7439 0747
Website: http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/
Description: Famous London jazz club. Good for a romantic late night drink. While regular shows are often quite pricy, there are late shows which are 5 pounds for students after 10 pm Monday-Thursday, 1am onwards Friday-Saturday.Science Museum
Address: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD
Telephone: 0870 870 4868
Website: http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visitmuseum/plan_your_visit/lates.aspx
Description: Free museum in South Ken. Hosts lates on the last Wednesday of each month for adults only with themed activities, hands-on events, bars and music.Sketch
Address: 9 Conduit Street, London W1S 2XG
Telephone: 020 7659 4500
Website: http://sketch.uk.com
Description: restaurant + clubThe 606 Club
Address: 90 Lots Road, London SW10 0QD
Telephone: 020 7352 5953
Website: http://www.606club.co.uk/
Description: Jazz club in Chelsea.The Lexington
Address: 96-98 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JB
Telephone: 020 7837 5371
Website: http://www.thelexington.co.uk/
Description: The default go-to for a night out for Goodenoughers. Nearby on Pentonville road and has two levels, one with oldies music, the other with more dance music. Sometimes there is a small cover charge to get into the second floor.The Oxford
Address: 256 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2AA
Telephone: 020 7485 3521
Website: http://www.theoxfordnw5.co.uk
Description: Jazz in Kentish Town, good on a Monday.Victoria & Albert Museum
Address: Cromwell Gardens, London SW7 2RL
Telephone: 020 7942 2000
Website: http://www.vam.ac.uk
Description: World renowned free museum in South Ken. Find the beautiful café to enjoy afternoon tea. Hosts lates the last Friday of every month with activities and special events.XOYO
Address: 32-37 Cowper Street, London EC2A 4AP
Telephone: 020 7354 9993
Website: http://www.xoyo.co.uk
Description: Club in Shoreditch that has a stready stream of gigs.Zoo
Address: Zoo, Outer Circle, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY
Telephone: 0844 225 1826
Website: http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/whats-on/zoo-lates/
Description: The Zoo in Regent's Park. Puts on great zoo lates during the summer where you party and explore while dressing up in animal fancy dress!