The guide
The best late night bars in London
When everywhere else calls last orders at 11, these keep going. Late licences, dance floors and after-hours rooms across London — checked and mapped.
Latest licences
Soho & Shoreditch
Best for dancing
Dalston & Peckham
Best after dinner
Fitzrovia & Covent Garden
Best south of the river
Brixton & Elephant
How late do London bars stay open?
Most London bars close at 11pm or midnight. A smaller group holds a 1am or 2am licence, and a handful — mostly in Soho, Shoreditch and Dalston — run to 3am or later at weekends. Sunday to Wednesday, expect earlier closes almost everywhere.
Last entry is often an hour before close, and door queues build fast after midnight. If you're planning a long night, get in before 12 and stay put.
Our pick of London's late night bars
We're updating this list — check back soon.
Frequently asked
Which London bars are open after 2am?
A small number in Soho, Shoreditch and Dalston hold 3am+ licences at weekends. Opening hours are listed on each bar's page and we mark whether a venue is open right now.
Do late night bars in London charge entry?
Many are free before 10 or 11pm and charge £5–£15 after that, especially where there's a DJ or dance floor.
Are London bars open late on Sundays?
Rarely. Most close by midnight on Sundays. Bank holiday Sundays are the exception — a lot of venues keep Saturday hours.
Plan the long night
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