London is one of the best spots in terms of entertainment. Areas like Leicester Square and The West End are renowned for their vibrant clubs, discos and other entertainment venues. London offers some of the best nightlife spots in Europe and there always is a new club or pop-up event hosted all through the year.
If you want to party then London is the holiday destination to head for! With plenty of locations to choose from the city is out of the best cities in terms of nightlife and entertainment in the world. If you plan to visit the city and enjoy its amazing club scene, it would be ideal to stay in the centre of the city.
If you travel in the tourist off-season there are numerous London hotels discounts to choose from. It will help to trim your budget allocated for accommodation in the city, while also leave you with extra cash to spare for other activities.
A good place to stay both in terms of price and facilities is the Park Grand London Kensington hotel, located in the posh Kensington area of the city. Some of the best nightlife spots in town include the following:
London undergoes a transformation when dusk falls. The atmosphere is electric with an air of excitement and mystery attached to it. The London music and nightlife scene is famous the world over. You will find some of the best professionals musicians, upcoming talents, fabulous club nights, absolutely stunning clubs and bars that attract visitors from all over the world. Some of the best haunts to explore the clubbing scene in London are:
Festivals
The Summer season is London is a time when the city plays host to variety of festivals, which begin in morning and continue till night. With great old and new acts, music, great food and entertainment they are a great way to enjoy a lovely day of entertainment. One of the most popular summer festivals in town is the British Summer Time Festival held in Hyde Park. Victoria Park in chic Hackney holds popular events like Field Day and Love Box festivals. Another area in the city becoming popular as a venue to host festivals is Brockwell Park in the Brixton area. It has hosted the Found, SunFall and Gala festivals. There also are numerous smaller and low key events held at different venues across London.
Pubs
If you would prefer drinking at a place that offers something more traditional a visit to a London pub is not to be missed. They are great places to head out to drink and enjoy a relaxing evening tucked in a peaceful corner nursing a drink. With gentle music or the radio in the background or even some great music, pub quizzes or other activities these are great spots to booze at. One of the more entertaining events is an Open Mic night. In fact some of the most well known music artists we see today honed their tradecraft by playing in pubs. Pump up your nightlife experience in London via this HotelsCombined blog on London’s Pub Hotel Guide: Where to Drink and Stay .
Clubs
The club scene in the city is flourishing and is one of the best in Europe. There are numerous venues across the city from pay-on-the-door clubs to exclusive private membership clubs. Whatever your taste in music you can be sure to find a venue hosting your genre in London. The high end and trendy spots in town include the Groucho Club, famous for its movie star and celebrity clientele that patronise the club. Then there is Soho House or Shoreditch House which are popular with young professionals, who flock to the clubs after work. If you enjoy dance music then head to the Fabric club, well known as a venue for hosting some of the most talented best DJs and new electro artists. So get on your dancing shoes and get ready to party to the wee hours of the morning!
Bars
The pubs are only open till midnight in London, while bars in London have the requisite licence to stay open longer and serve alcohol till 3am. These are stocked with some of the best spirits and fine liquor with London being famous for having some of the greatest mixologists in the city. If you are looking for a classy cocktail bar the Nightjar with its unique speakeasy-style is very popular. Another great watering hold is Cahoots located in Carnaby Street that has been uniquely designed to look like the London Underground. Other great places to enjoy a drink are Oblix, Shangri La and Aqua Shard. In the eastern part of the city located in the centre of London is the Sushi Samba bar on the 38th floor of the Heron Tower.
Live Music
For those that prefer to watch live gigs there are a host of places all over London that have live performances including professional and up-coming bands on stage. To enjoy the best of live jazz make a beeline to Ronnie Scotts located in Soho famous for its old school style of entertainment. Then there is the iconic O2 Academy in Brixton, in South London that hosts a variety of music events ranging from iconic bands to international pop superstars. Other great spots to visit in London are Koko or Electric Ballroom in cool Camden. Bothe feature live gigs with a focus on rock or grunge genres of music. Then there are the legendary Wembley Stadium and The O2 in Greenwich, which are out of the largest music venues in the city, and have hosted the biggest names in the music industry.
One of the newest additions to the electric nightlife scene in London is the launch of the Night Tube in 2016. It was much awaited and anticipated and at present it only serves a select few locations in London. The Tube on these lines functions 24 hours on Fridays & Saturdays, which means revellers can stay out till the early hours of the morning, while still having public transport to get back.