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London is a work hard and play hard kind of city. As a global centre of nightlife and entertainment, this city can really let its hair down and there is a scene for everyone on any night of the week.

On VisitLondon.Net, you'll find a wide range of bars, clubs, and evening entertainment activities to choose from.

A wide selection of evening entertainment.

For high culture there are a plethora of options from the royal opera house and the royal albert hall through to hundreds of west-end (and fringe) theatres showing big name shows, packed with celebrities. Cinemas are plentiful, with star-studded premieres happening most weeks. For listings of shows, as well as club nights, concerts and other events check out the weekly London listings magazine, Time Out.

London Nightlife

There are literally thousands of bars and clubs all across the city. There is a concentration of these across the West End and Soho, the latter being home to a thriving gay scene. Don't be surprised if you run into a few famous faces around Soho either. The obvious draw for tourists is around the bright lights of Leicester Square, but if you know where to look, there are equally good, if not better bars outside the centre, around areas such as Shoreditch in the East, Islington in the North, Notting Hill in the West or Clapham in the South.

Traditional old London taverns can be found allover the city, the seventeenth-century George Inn at Borough High Street or The Crown at New Oxford Street are among the most noticeable, but in the bar section there are a lot of alternatives.

Live Music in London.

Music fans are also very well catered for in London, with most major artists including the city in their tours, as well as hundreds of resident bands, musicians and DJs packing out venues across the city every night. Some of the more famous venues include the Brixton Academy, the Jazz Cafe, and the cavernous Wembley Arena.

A few venues to choose from!

Blow Up
Near legendary and now into its second decade. What started in '93 as Camden's finest in the upstairs of The Laurel Tree over the years has had residencies in several London venues including its longest at the now defunct Wag Club on Wardour St. Now in cosy environs of the Metro for nearly four years. You will hear a high energy mix of New Wave and Classic British and International Pop from 60s too the 00's alongside 60s Soul, Beat, Mod Jazz, Boogaloo and Soundtracks.

KOKO
Once known as the mighty Camden Palace, it had a reputation as the rave epicentre of London back 'in the day'. But it's been repainted and rebranded, but don't be put off by the name. The inside still looks like a grand old fashioned theatre, equiped with several bars and different levels to give you great views of the stage below. There are still live music and club nights, like before. Every Friday (10pm-3am), there is Club NME, named after Britain's famous indie mag.

You can regularly see new up and coming guitar bands. On Saturdays they have regulary club nights, with a variety of DJs too diverse to list here. Check other nights for bands playing here, recent listings had these: Graham Coxon, Queens of the Stone Age, Dinosaur Jnr, Elbow, Stephen Malkmus, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Stereo MCs.

Usually the entry fee is quite reasonable (check local pubs for flyers to get in cheaper), but the drinks can be very expensive, especially the bottled beers. The nearest tube is Mornington Crescent, although it's only a ten minute walk from Camden Town tube.

Apartment 195
Apartment 195 is right in the heart of stylish Chelsea, making it perfect for unwinding after shopping or a busy day at work. Relax in the elegant surroundings of this beautiful listed building and admire the original fireplaces and contemporary art.

The main attraction is the extensive cocktail list served by a team of all female bartenders. As well as a wide range of delicious cocktails there is a carefully chosen selection of wines, champagnes, bottled beers and bar snacks. The London cocktail menu celebrates london's landmarks and history. A fun way to unwind after a day's sightseeing.