Recommended DJ Bars in London

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DJ Bars in London

Searching for the best DJ bars in London? The trendiest DJ bars in London have been selected by us for your perusal should you wish to avoid the club scene in favour of a trendier, more sophisticated music night. If funky decor and eclectic sounds together with a DJ who appreciates good music are more your bag, take a look at our recommended list of DJ bars in London and set off into town for an altogether less cliched but no less enjoyable party vibe.
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The Avalon
16 Balham Hill, Balham, SW12 9EB
  • Destination public house and garden
  • DJs till 1 am Fridays and Saturdays
  • Stunning private dining room
  • Excellent selection of cask ales & wines
  • Wood burning open fire
64th and Social
(British)
A funky cocktail lounge and DJ bar on Clapham High Street.
64 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UL
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93 Feet East
(Caribbean)
Sample the best in underground sound with 93 Feet East celebrated DJ nights.
150 Brick Lane,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6QL
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The Alibi
(Snacks)
The Alibi is a DJ bar run by the cult London underground creative-collective Real Gold.
91 Kingsland High Street,
Dalston,
London,
E8 2PB
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The Alley Cat
The Alley Cat is a busy late night bar that hosts regular live music and DJs in the basement of 4 Denmark Street.
4 Denmark Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H 8LP
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Anam offers a soulful kaleidoscope of tracks every weekend, courtesy of the resident DJs.
3 Chapel Market,
Islington,
London,
N1 9EZ
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Aquum brings a sophisticated feel of the West End to Clapham with its sumptuous decor and creative cocktails.
68-70 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UL
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Arch 635
Arch 635 is an upbeat DJ bar in Clapham with DJs on the decks throughout the week.
15-16 Lendal Terrace,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UX
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The Artesian Well
The Artesian Well is an eclectic and slightly outlandish bar and club.
693 Wandsworth Road,
Battersea,
London,
SW8 3JF
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The Baby Bathhouse
The Baby Bathhouse is the younger sibling to the Bathhouse in Broadgate.
This vibrant bar plays a broad choice of music including upfront electronic sounds and party classics.
125 Stoke Newington Church Street,
Stoke Newington,
London,
N16 0UH
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Bar 23
In search of an eclectic, chilled hangout with live music and DJs? Follow the cool cats and head to the European-inspired Bar 23 in Dalston.
23 Stoke Newington Road,
Dalston,
London,
N16 8BJ
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Quality Latin music is the focus on weekends at this friendly late-night Soho bar.
6 Poland Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 8PS
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The Latino-themed Barrio North has managed to create a venue that fits the Islington scene perfectly.
45 Essex Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 2SF
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Betsy Smith is a quirky venue that features fairground, theatrical and fantasy inspired decor, such as the Narnia-style wardrobe seating area.

The venue boasts a dining area and a dancefloor where DJs play at weekends. Other events include regular speed-dating nights, live music and a pub quiz.

The food menu offers classic pub food which is complemented by an extensive drinks list including some unusual but creative cocktails.
77 Kilburn High Road,
Kilburn,
London,
NW6 6HY
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Attempting to shy away from being another standard Central London bar, this modern-looking venue serves Thai food alongside its selection of cocktails and wine.
146 High Holborn,
Holborn,
London,
WC1V 6PJ
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Carbon
(Gastro Pub Food)
Carbon blends West End glamour with raw, industrial, Hoxton chic and showcases a number of talented DJs on rotation, some of them with an established Ibiza pedigree, others with a more leftfield approach.
Old Quebec Street,
Marylebone,
London,
W1C 1LZ
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The Charterhouse is a popular pre-club bar, situated a short distance from superclub Fabric.
38 Charterhouse Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1M 6JH
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Concrete
(Cafe, Continental)
DJs, VJs or bands entertain Thursday to Saturday - expect to hear anything from deep house to 1960s funk, ska, soul and everything in between.
The Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road,
South Bank,
London,
SE1 8XX
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The Devonshire Arms
(British)
DJs play at the weekend at the Devonshire - designed to attract a cool, young crowd of twenty-and-thirty-somethings with cash to burn.
37 Marloes Road,
Kensington,
London,
W8 6LA
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Dogstar
(International)
The management behind Dogstar claim to be the first DJ Bar in the world. Quite how they sourced this information is unclear but there's no doubt this Brixton landmark packs them out on a weekly basis thanks to many dance-influenced international DJs.
389 Coldharbour Lane,
Brixton,
London,
SW9 8LQ
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Duke on the Green
(Gastro Pub Food)
This modern venue offers good quality food, music and outdoor seating for those who prefer to dine alfresco in the warmer months.
235 New Kings Road,
Fulham,
London,
SW6 4XG
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The Glow Lounge Cafe and Bar
(British)
Music is chilled but unobtrusive although on Friday and Saturday nights you’ll find it bursting with a friendly Clapham crowd.
6 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 9DW
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Grafton House
(Modern European)
An exciting and diversive DJ bar and restaurant in Clapham.
13-19 Old Town,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 0JT
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Farringdon's The Grand Union offers an award winning cocktail list and gourmet burgers within eclectic surroundings.
55 Charterhouse Street,
Farringdon,
London,
EC1M 6HA
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Whether you’re after DJs and dancing, cocktails and quality conversation or blinding burgers and beer, this Ravenscourt Park branch of Grand Union serves up every element in its own inimitable style.
243 Goldhawk Road,
Ravenscourt Park,
London,
W12 8EU
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The Haggerston
(Pizzeria)
A late licence and DJs has turned what was once a simple pub into a much livelier, upbeat party venue for Hackney locals - or anyone else who travels into the area.
438 Kingsland Road,
Hackney,
London,
E8 4AA
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The Horatia
(Pub Food)
The Horatia is a venture from the people behind Shoreditch’s forward-thinking music pub-club, The Horse and Groom. The Horatia showcases the best in live music. open mic and fantastic club nights from ska to rock n roll to swing.
98-102 Holloway Road,
Holloway,
London,
N7 8JE
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Amongst the drinks available at The Hoxton Pony are cocktails served from self-cooling infusion jars into customised tea cups - book 24 hours ahead and you can enjoy a full blown Tea Party with sweet and savoury food served on an afternoon tea stand.
104-108 Curtain Road,
Hoxton,
London,
EC2A 3AH
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Inigo
The toast of Clapham where beats are concerned, Inigo is top drawer for various styles including hip hop, electro, funky house and much more.
642 Wandsworth Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW8 3JW
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Jamm
Graduating from the sweaty mosh pit and electrifying scenes of the nearby Academy to the sticky floors and funky beats of Jamm, it’s the cherry on the top of your musical sundae.
261 Brixton Road,
Stockwell,
London,
SW9 6LH
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Junction Room
(International)
The Junction Room is a vibrant bar that offers a wide choice of drinks alongside meals and light bites inspired by the Mediterranean. They host regular entertainment including quiz nights, art displays and DJs at the weekends.
578 Kingsland Road,
Dalston,
London,
E8 4AH
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The Kenton
(British)
DJs are installed on Friday and Saturday nights, playing whatever they feel like.
38 Kenton Road,
Hackney,
London,
E9 7AB
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Kumo
(Japanese)
Kumo is a stylish venue that boasts an impressive drinks list including Japanese inspired cocktails that have been created by award winner Douglas Ankrah. In-house DJs spin house music and RnB party tracks.
11 Beauchamp Place,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW3 1NQ
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The Ladybird’s credible music policy, taking in everything from rock'n'roll to reggae, disco to dubstep, marks it out as a go-to bar for those who like a quality and varied soundtrack to accompany their nights out on Upper Street.
70 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 0NY
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Lati Ri
(Continental)
Lati Ri regularly hosts small, intimate gigs (there is no stage so you will be very close to the action), DJs and bongo players.
Rivington Place,
Rivington Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 3BE
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The Lock Tavern
(Gastro Pub Food)
The monthly live list is heavy on the indie, loads of emerging talent and DJ face-offs, with indie pop, country, indie disco, psychedelic pop, acoustic, new disco and the occasional bit of hip hop all getting thrown in to what most acts then claim as eclectic mixes.
35 Chalk Farm Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AJ
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Marie Lloyd Bar
(Spanish)
Quiz night on Tuesdays and DJs throughout the weekend mean that tables and chairs must be circumnavigated when crush-grooving to the music.
Hackney Empire,
289 Mare Street,
London,
E8 1EJ
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Marvel
Marvel is a stylish venue that boasts live music and DJ sets throughout the week. An extensive cocktail list is available.
196-198 Fulham Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW10 9PN
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Mau Mau Bar
Mau Mau is an intimate bar in Notting Hill that has regular live music events and DJ nights.
265 Portobello Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 1LR
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Miss Q's
(American)
Cocktails and cult films, pool and pinball, DJs and dancing, live music and late nights, Miss Q’s is one seriously sexy sister.
180-184 Earls Court Road,
Earls Court,
London,
SW5 9QG
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The Monarch
(Pub Food, Spanish)
Formally a Wetherspoons pub, the Monarch is now a DJ bar and live music venue.
40-42 Chalk Farm Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AJ
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Nightjar
(International)
The Nightjar is a speakeasy found in Old Street, they serve an extensive choice of signature cocktails and host regular music throughout the week. There’s a dedicated area for musicians and DJs and three secluded booths that are perfect for groups.
129-131 City Road,
Old Street,
London,
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nine
(Pub Food)
nine bar offers big name DJs with no door charge. Disco Bloodbath, Jon Rundell, Tony Haze, Kos Evans, Danny Oakes and Phat Phil Cooper are among those that have hit the decks here.
146 Tanner Street,
Tower Bridge,
London,
SE1 2HG
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Notting Hill Arts Club
The Notting Hill Arts Club is a pioneering music and arts venue on Notting Hill Gate.
21 Notting Hill Gate,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 3JQ
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nYne Lounge
nYne Lounge is a stylish venue that is popular for its extensive choice of cocktails. Resident DJs play an eclectic range of music genres from 90s club classics to drum & bass.
267 Broadway,
Bexleyheath,
Kent,
DA6 8DB
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Parker McMillan
(International)
Parker McMillan in Moorgate is a cool underground series of Victorian vaults with a fine blend of live acts and top class DJs with styles ranging from funky house and soul to jazz and groove.
47 Chiswell Street,
Moorgate,
London,
EC1Y 4SB
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Passing Clouds
At this hard to find Dalston clubs, DJs either play slinky tropical sounds or move between golden age hip hop, drum & bass and jungle.
1 Richmond Road,
Dalston,
London,
E8 4AA
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Piccadilly Institute is a unique venue that features six themed rooms. Playing a variety of music genres from cult classics and soul to party and chill out, this is an ideal club for a fun night out.
The London Pavillion,
Piccadilly,
London,
W1J 0DA
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Rest is Noise
(Pub Food)
Rest is Noise is a live music and DJ bar which manages to combine two qualities rarely married in London, let alone Brixton: it's very, very trendy whilst being openly accessible.
442 Brixton Road,
Brixton,
London,
SW9 8EJ
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RS Lounge Club
(International)
RS Lounge Club is a luxurious venue in the heart of East London which combines a bar and nightclub. By night you can dance the night away in the stylish club which boasts an up-to-the-minute integrated sound and lighting system for an ultra modern clubbing experience.
Woodford New Road,
Epping Forest,
London,
E17 3PR
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Rumi is a relaxed and unpretentious Chelsea bar offering super cocktails, a sophisticated crowd and charming staff.
531 Kings Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW10 0TZ
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The Social
(Pub Food)
Experience the rare tunes of some of the most exciting DJs in the UK including Xfm's answer to John Peel, John Kennedy.
5 Little Portland Street,
Marylebone,
London,
W1W 7JD
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SOUK hosts regular club night with DJs from Defected records and Lifted records playing the latest in house tracks.
165 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7SS
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The Star of Bethnal Green
(Pub Food)
Charming DJ bar in East London for the discerning clubber.
359 Bethnal Green Road,
Bethnal Green,
London,
E2 6LG
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Star of Kings
(Modern European)
The Star of Kings is brought to King's Cross by Rob Star. Regular events and DJ nights are hosted. Affordable meals are served on the ground floor as well as having free WiFi and regular quiz nights on Tuesdays. The basement is where the DJs play a variety of genres through the state of the art Funktion One sound system.
126 York Way,
Kings Cross,
London,
N1 0AX
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DJs take over on Fridays and Saturdays at Thirst and play a party-centric selection of tunes for an up for it crowd.
53 Greek Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3DR
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The Three Crowns
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The basement plays host to live acts, DJ nights and private parties.
175 Stoke Newington High Street,
Stoke Newington,
London,
N16 0LM
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Vibe Bar
(Pub Food)
This East London hotspot leads the way for an eclectic mix of underground beats throughout the year.
The Old Truman Brewery,
91-95 Brick Lane,
Brick Lane,
London,
E1 6QL
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The Victoria
(American)
From Tuesday onwards there are lists of DJs, bands, jumble sales and a quiz night, which pretty much leaves no night free for small talk.
110 Grove Road,
Bow,
London,
E3 5TH
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You can enjoy the finest cocktails, beers, champagnes and other delectable concoctions while enjoying the music played by the regular DJs or other live acts.
144-145 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1QY
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The Westbury is a stylish bar and pool lounge that plays host to some of the very best DJs London has to offer.
34 Kilburn High Road,
Kilburn,
London,
NW6 5UA
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The Winchester is a vibrant pub that offers a variety of drinks alongside a food menu of British meals and traditional Sunday roasts and snacks. Regular DJs at weekends make this an ideal choice for a fun night out.
2 Essex Road,
Angel,
London,
N1 8LN
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