In addition to the staple London institution clubs which, though famous the world over, are not necessarily the most interesting places to go out, London offers lots of great places to go out, particularly in trendy East London, but also south of the river.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.