LONDON'S NIGHTCLUBS

Never Miss a Chance to Dance
London offers a world-beating and ever evolving Club scene, here is a shortlist of ten we’ve refined for you from Time Out, Visit London and TripAdvisor, in no particular order other than that we have included ones that are either incredibly, or relatively easy to get to (and back!) from Waterloo Station.


Fabric
Features DJs and artists dedicated to cutting-edge house, techno, electro, disco, dub-techno drum & bass and anything else that fits within the confines of the Club’s ever-evolving programming.
 
Location:
77a Charterhouse St; London EC1M 6HJ

Getting there and back: 1.4 miles from Waterloo, walk in 30 minutes, cross Black Friars bridge and head to the City. You can also take the 521 bus from Waterloo Station.

Website info and tx: https://www.fabriclondon.com


Fold
FOLD has a reputation for its ‘killer’ programming and a vibe that radiates the raw energy of grassroots clubbing. It is basically an industrial box with a sound system and LEDs, located in a non-residential area between Bow and Canning Town. It is conveniently close to the UJC’s neighbouring Jubilee Line and the Friday/Saturday all night tube service.
 
Location:
Gillian House, Stephenson Str, London, E16 4SA

Getting there and back: Jubilee Line all night service from Waterloo Station to Canning Town takes about 15 minutes, followed by a ten minute walk.

Website info and tx:
https://www.fold.london


Corsica Studios
Located underneath two railway arches behind Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, this intimate, highly regarded and award-winning south-east London club also has one of the best sound systems. Which is put to good use by top house and techno DJs and producers from around the world.
 
Location:
4, 5 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1LB

Getting there and back: : 0.9 miles from Waterloo, you can walk it in about 20 mins, or take the 172 bus or Bakerloo Line from Waterloo to Elephant & Castle

Website info and tx: https://www.corsicastudios.com


Infernos
To quote Time Out Magazine “It’s south London’s most notorious trash den. Known for its banterous clientele, cheesy music and a smell that will last up to four washes, Infernos is a must for any big night out. With multiple rooms, light-up dancefloors and even a fish tank, this club experience is character building at its finest. And while you might not enjoy the experience at the time, you will have excellent stories to tell your mates the next day.” Tempted?
 
Location:
146 Clapham High St, SW4 7UH

Getting there and back: Its 3.3 miles on foot so we suggest you take the Northern Line between Waterloo and Clapham Common (there’s a mid-route change that takes a couple of minute minutes), plus the all night weekend service is in operation for both lines.

Website info and tx:
https://infernos.co.uk

PRINT WORKS
First opened in 2017 and once home to the largest printing factory in Western Europe, the original aesthetics, giant machines and printing presses have been preserved to create a stunning, industrial environment for a huge of events and the best in live and electronic music.
 
Location:
Surrey Quays Rd, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 7PJ

Getting there and back: 14 minutes from Waterloo on the Jubilee Line to Canada Water, then a short walk - all night weekend tube service runs  

Website info and tx: https://printworkslondon.co.uk


MINISTRY OF SOUND
This is one of the capital’s flagship night clubs, famous for programming trailblazing global dance and house music, it also boasts the world’s first purpose-built, and brilliant club sound system. One of the most popular venues in London, it boasts four distinctive rooms and draws big names, so book tickets in advance.
 
Location: 103 Gaunt Street, London, SE1 6DP

Getting there and back: 0.8 miles or about 15 minutes on foot. Or you can catch the 1, 68, 172 and 176 from Waterloo Station

Website info and tx: 
https://www.ministryofsound.com


KOKO
Formerly the legendary Camden Palace, KOKO boasts a 1,500 person capacity and features several bars and balconies overlooking the main stage and dancefloor. There’s an extensive programme of  DJs and events but make sure you’ve got tickets before you turn up.
 
Location: 
1A Camden High Street, Camden NW1 7JE

Getting there and back: Northern Line tube straight from Waterloo Station, all night weekend tube service operates.

Website info and tx: 
https://www.koko.co.uk/


STUDIO 338
Dance until dawn at Studio 338, which features sets from world-class DJs, a state-of-the-art sound system and top club nights. The huge club has a terrace that's open all night (and heated in winter). Do try and get back for  breakfast!
 
Location: 
338 Boord Street, North Greenwich, SE10 0PF

Getting there and back: Jubilee Line all night weekend service between Waterloo to North Greenwich, takes 20 minutes and a 0.3 mile walk.

Website info and tx: 
https://www.studio338.co.uk


ELECTRIC BRIXTON
Time Out describe this as “one of south London's best dance venues. The club is set inside a restored former cinema from 1913, and its owners maintained many of the original features. Check out the regular house, electro and dance nights, plus big-name DJs and live acts.” 
 
Location: 
1 Town Hall Parade, Brixton, SW2 1RJ

Getting there and back: It’s 3.2 miles away, so a bit of a walk! From Waterloo Station the 59 bus takes you there, as does the tube via Jubilee and Victoria Lines, both operate an all night service during weekends.

Website info and tx: 
https://www.electricbrixton.uk.com


XOYO
This bustling club in Old Street is world-renowned for the calibre of live and electronic music. One of the top places to see great music in London with line ups chosen based on merit rather than genre, and as a result the acts at XOYO are properly eclectic.
 
Location: 
32-37 Cowper St, London EC2A 4AP

Getting there and back: 
Another Jubilee and Norther Line tube combo, both running the Friday/Saturday all night service, should take about 20 minutes.

Website info and tx: 
https://www.xoyo.co.uk