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Just across the River Thames from the über-wealthy areas of Sloane Square and Belgravia, Clapham is home to a largely middle-class mix of foreigners, current and recent university grads, and a vibrant gay community – all enjoying the proximity to London’s poshest neighborhoods without paying the accompanying rents.
Although the name Clapham goes back over a thousand years, the area has a distinctly 21st-century vibe, especially along the main drag of Clapham High Street where a plethora of ethnic eateries, rowdy pubs, gay-friendly drinking dens, and bumping clubs do brisk business with young barhoppers. Many would describe the nighttime scene along High Street as thriving, but calling it wild wouldn’t be a stretch either, especially at anything-goes venues like The Church where hordes of boisterous twenty-somethings pile in every night of the week.
Those looking for a less frenetic pace can merely walk a few blocks north to the picturesque series of streets that make up Clapham Old Town, where trendy clothes shops and boutiques keep everyone up to date on the latest fashions, and several relaxed cafés and bars dot the blocks.
On summer days, the 220-acre grassy expanse of Clapham Common is flooded with young partiers and sun-seekers, and the park routinely plays host to concerts and festivals throughout the year. Meanwhile, the monthly Venn Street Market provides an excuse to mingle in the streets as locals select from fresh produce and other goods.
Exuding a vibrant, youthful energy, Clapham is a solid choice for mainstream fun, whether that involves window shopping, all-night madness, or a relaxed day on the grass.
20s / 30s / Bar / Casual / Club / DJ / Dance
Party Earth Review Sleek and sophisticated, The White House offers its well-dressed Clapham clientele a minimalist yet luxurious space in which to sprawl on long black leather banquettes and unwind to ... more
65 Clapham Park Rd
London SW4 7EH
20s / 30s / 80s Music / After Work
Party Earth Review A popular pub situated on the east end of bustling Clapham High Street and just steps away from the Clapham Common tube station, The Belle Vue attracts an undulating sea of twenty-something ... more
1 Clapham Common South Side
London SW4 7AA
20s / 30s / Artists / Bar / Casual / Club
Party Earth Review Once a Victorian public house, The Artesian Well is now a hedonistic club where energetic young Clapham locals can get down and dirty in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. Brimming with artistic ... more
693 Wandsworth Road
London SW8 3jf
20s / 30s / Bar / Burgers / Club / DJ / Funk
Party Earth Review Sophisticated, sexy, and sleek, Aquum is a modern bar, restaurant, and club whose elegant décor is the perfect blend of French boudoir and futuristic lounge, where stark white leather ... more
68-70 Clapham High Street
London SW4 7UL
20s / 30s / Ambient / Barbeque / Beer
Party Earth Review Slightly removed from the barhopping mecca of Clapham High Street, The Sun is a welcoming neighborhood haunt that still manages to attract a lively young crowd with its solid pub grub ... more
47 Old Town
London SW4 0JL