5 Farrell Court, Elephant & Castle, SE17 1LBThis isn’t a top 5 list in order of preference, but if it were, Corsica has rights to make the top of our list. Rough around the edges, tucked away in the…

8 Queen's Yard, London E9 5ENWhile a largely cosy affair, Colour Factory’s high-ceilings, drawn-out bar, extensive smoking area (with big comfy seats and outdoor bar), and left-sided bleachers make…

McQueens Theatre, MAAD, College Arts, 4 Coburg Road, London, N22 6JJ You don’t need to be vegan to enjoy Karamel on a Sunday. This not-for-profit space, gallery and venue plays host to a varied,…

5 Parkway, Camden, NW1 7PGNot many in the know would expect Camden’s Jazz Café – a largely seated, formal dining affair, at least upstairs – would be such an important beacon in London’s…

40 Acre Ln, London SW2 5SPAnother SW spot, Brixton’s Blues Kitchen (a chain) offers a good number of hip-hop nights between its typical funk, soul, and blues listings.Every Friday plays host to…

1-5 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3JXEvery single Friday, the Queen of Hoxton turns into North East London’s hip-hop hotspot.More of a laidback, DJ’ed event rather than a chance to see live…

378 Coldharbour Lane Brixton, SW9 8LFThe only way to start off a list like this. Affectionately known as the hip-hop Chip Shop, this unassuming Brixton spot has over the years held some proper rap…

Vauxhall, S Lambeth Rd, London SW8 1RTFire in Vauxhall is where London's LGBTQ+ party scene blazes to life. This premier gay nightclub is a hotbed of hedonism, known for hosting some of the city's…

119 Hampstead Rd, London NW1 3EEZODIAC Bar, London's newest LGBTQ+ hotspot, is strategically located between the bustling neighborhoods of Soho and Camden, offering a vibrant and welcoming space for…

Under The Arches, Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NGStep into the legendary Heaven, where history and hedonism collide in a dancefloor extravaganza that has been captivating the LGBTQ+ community for…

7 Torrens St, London EC1V 1NQElectrowerkz, London's seasoned alternative venue, has been an underground sanctuary for clubbers since its inception in 1987. Spread across three gritty warehouse floors…

 349 Kennington Ln, London SE11 5QYEagle London, situated in Vauxhall, underwent a transformative facelift that would make even Sharon Osbourne envious. The venue ditched its reputation for…

Hope & Anchor, 123 Acre Ln, Brixton Hill, London SW2 5UADuck Duck Goose improv is a uniquely special night that has headliner guests and a mixture of improv jams all in a tiny cosy room at Effra…

The London Movie Meet-up Group on MeetUp is a good place to find like-minded cinephiles. The club organise regular trips to the cinema and anyone can join in by RSVPing. They have over 25,000 members…

Kino London is one of London’s foremost independent film societies. They put on monthly open-submission short film events (like an open mic night for film), workshops and classes for filmmakers and…

The Close-up Film Centre in Shoreditch is a hive of rare film - stuff even seasoned Sight & Sound readers are unlikely to recognise. One of London’s best film clubs (even if it is more of a cinema)…

Movie nerd? Film fanatic? Just enjoy going to the cinema?Whether you’re a cinephile with a film degree or just love movies, there’s room for you. Each week, our group of cinema enthusiasts watches…

We’ll start by stepping into the high-life. Lots of restaurants and hotels are hosting film clubs in their purpose-built mini-cinemas, and The Soho Hotel has one of London’s most luxurious…

A newcomer, one that has polarised the unsouthern, yet has now become one of the city’s most talked-about clubs.FOLD, atop an old printing factory between Canning Town and Star Lane, opened a few…

In 2023 especially, KOKO surprisingly found itself on many a ravers radar. Once more known as a venue for gigs and other such non-clubby outings, it has now – quite recently - become regarded…