We've all been there. Your meeting at work dragged on, you've finally ordered a drink and found a seat and in what feels like only five minutes later the barman is calling last orders. Which is where the best late bars come in.
Guarantee that your night out will be a stress free occasion and use our pick of the best late bars in London to plan your night out. You'll never be tempted to hand in your notice again.
Anam is a stylish and chic bar set over two floors. Situated in the heart of Islington and suitable for a variety of events, Anam has the sophistication you would expect in a top West End bar. They offer a wide range of unique cocktails and a fantastic wine list, coupled with a sophisticated service brought to you by some of London’s finest mixologists.
3 Chapel Market,
Islington,
London,
N1 9EZ
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This late night DJ bar is popular with the cool East End crowd.
150 Brick Lane,
Shoreditch,
London,
E1 6QL
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The legendary Doon is open from Monday to Wednesday 12:00 - 01:00, Thursday to Saturday 12:00 - 03:00.
Downstairs at Albannach,
66 Trafalgar Square,
Trafalgar Square,
London,
WC2N 5DS
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The Alibi is refreshingly lacking in pretentiousness and edgy, raw and musically on point – go here for your nocturnal thrills and spills
91 Kingsland High Street,
Dalston,
London,
E8 2PB
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
The Apartment is a sexy, late night drinking den with an upmarket twist in Soho.
Kettner's,
29 Romilly Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5HP
In search of an eclectic, chilled hangout with live music? Follow the cool cats and head to this European-inspired late night bar in Dalston.
23 Stoke Newington Road,
Dalston,
London,
N16 8BJ
Being open 24 hours a day, every day, Bar Italia proves to be a popular choice for both night owls and early birds.
22 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4RP
The Birdcage in Bethnal Green owns a 24 hour licence.
80 Columbia Road,
Bethnal Green,
London,
E2 7QB
Charlies is open from 09:30 - 02:00 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
9 Crosswall,
City,
London,
EC3N 2HT
Enjoy the late licence here at this famous Fulham sports pub.
171 North End Road,
Fulham,
London,
W14 9NL
Fluid is a popular late night bar split over multiple levels. Japanese culture has been integrated into the contemporary design, and features futuristic graphics complementing the retro tabletop arcade games and sumptuous cocktails with an eastern twist. Aural nutrition is offered throughout the week with weekends throwing out the latest underground electronic dance music by guest DJs Andy Smith (Portishead), Andrew Weatherall, Poussez and many more.
40 Charterhouse Street,
Farringdon,
London,
EC1M 6JN
The only place in Camberwell for a chilled late night drink, Hermit’s Cave has filled a much needed space.
28 Camberwell Church Street,
Camberwell,
London,
SE5 8QU
The chilled Inigo has a license until 04:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
642 Wandsworth Road,
Clapham,
London,
SW8 3JW
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Popular with North London's young and trendy crowd, this impressive late night bar and restaurant on Upper Street run regular DJ nights and have an extensive cocktail menu.
131 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1QP
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This soulful DJ bar and live music space in Upper Street is open until 2am during the week and 4am at weekends.
70 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 0NY
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Romantic, late night option on Poland Street.
61 Poland Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 7NU
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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
The bar on the groundfloor of this celebrated Marylebone venue is open until 01:00 Monday to Friday. The nightclub opens on Saturdays at 21:00 and closes between 01:00 and 03:00.
5 Cavendish Square,
Marylebone,
London,
W1G 0PG
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Russian Bar will keep you dancing until 5am-6am, or until your feet just can't take it anymore.
267 Kingsland Road,
Hackney,
London,
E2 8AS
The Silver Bullet is located opposite Finsbury Park Tube station. They host regular club nights and live music events from a wide range of genres including acoustic, folk, electro, indie and rock.
5 Station Place,
Finsbury Park,
London,
N4 2DH
Some of the club events held at this west London venue go on on until the wee small hours.
Westbourne Studios,
242 Acklam Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W10 5JJ
On Saturday nights this lively bar in Islington stays open until 4am.
2 Essex Road,
Angel,
London,
N1 8LN