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Lounges in London

McQueen

30s / 40s / Affluent / After Work / DJ

Party Earth Review Most iconic figures are immortalized in statues, but for King of Cool Steve McQueen, nothing short of an entire entertainment complex would do. An embodiment of the late movie star’s own style and passions, McQueen is a masculine, modern, and sleek venue that attracts an affluent clientele of corporate ladder climbers and ... more

55-61 Tabernacle Street
London EC2A 4AA

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Passing Clouds

20s / 30s / 40s / African Funk / Artsy

Party Earth Review Often a second home to social activists brainstorming their next big campaign, Passing Clouds is an eclectic gypsy bar that draws a clientele of social castaways, hippies, and vagabonds. Based on a concept of “conscious partying,” the space is known for delivering funky nights out that highlight a particular social issue ... more

1 Richmond Road
London E8 4AA

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Thirst

20s / 30s / After Work / Ambient / Bar

Party Earth Review Party seekers who are both thirsty and thrifty would do well to stop by Thirst, a snug but chic Soho lounge where the too-good-to-pass-up drink specials explain the continuous crush at the bar. Home to some of London’s hardest-working bartenders, the venue features an expansive cocktail list in book form that draws a loyal ... more

53 Greek Street
London W1D 3DR

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Café des Amis

Affluent / Ambient / Artsy / Dinner

Party Earth Review An elegant retreat for French-fusion cuisine and bubbling flutes of champagne, Café des Amis is a smart little restaurant and lounge in the heart of London’s theater district. Just north of the Royal Opera House – and right across from the Royal Ballet School – the bi-level venue attracts a variety of dapper theater-goers ... more

11-14 Hanover Place
London WC2E 9JP

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Zenna

20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Ambient

Party Earth Review Basement bars abound in Soho, but Zenna is literally spicier than most considering its selection of Indian-inspired cocktails – including one drink so hot that patrons have to sign a waiver before drinking it. Owned by the same folks behind swanky Indian restaurant The Red Fort upstairs, the venue is accessed ... more

77 Dean Street
London W1D 3SH

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Callooh Callay

20s / 30s / Absinthe / Ambient / DJ / Hip

Party Earth Review Far down the rabbit hole and into the heart of Shoreditch lies Callooh Callay, an Alice in Wonderland-themed bar that’s as serious about its cocktails as the Mad Hatter is about his tea parties. A beautifully kitschy room awaits the trendy and creative patrons who regularly come in looking to warm themselves with absinthe ... more

65 Rivington Street
London EC2A 3AY

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Aprés London

Burgers / Casual / Coat Check / DJ

31 Duke Street
London W1U 1LG

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Cirque du Soir

20s / Artsy / Artsy Dresses / DJ

Reviewed by Naomi G.

"Cirque du Soir showcasts glamour and lights, from the second you see the entrance until you finish your last drink and head home. It excels in the sta ..." more

21 Ganton Street
London W1F 9BN

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Shochu Lounge

Affluent / After Work / Blazers

Party Earth Review A Japanese-themed destination for those with sultry tastes and a nose for exotic drinks, Shochu Lounge is an easy-to-miss venue that focuses on exactly what its name suggests. Shōchū – a distilled Japanese beverage often compared to vodka in taste – gets far less attention than sake, the country’ ... more

37 Charlotte Street
London W1T 1RR

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The Book Club

20s / 30s / 90s Music / Artists / Bar

Party Earth Review Better suited for energetic young artists looking to party than for bookworms reading great literature, The Book Club is an adult sized playhouse where patrons are more likely to get hit by errant ping pong balls than to get a paper cut from turning pages of the classics. A Choose Your Own Adventure map inspired by London ... more

100–106 Leonard Street
London, EC2A 4RH

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Whisky Mist

20s and up / 30s / 40s / Affluent / DJ

Party Earth Review With its velvet ropes, snazzy door staff, and line of chic patrons, it’s hard to miss the entrance to Whisky Mist, a premier London lounge and club located just off to the side of Park Lane’s Hilton Hotel. The sleek and shiny interior – done up in deep onyx punctuated by flashes of light, a decadent gold and glass bar ... more

35 Hertford Street
Mayfair London W1J 7SD

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Lounge Bohemia

20s / Ambient Jazz / Artsy / Bar / Hip

Party Earth Review A trip to Lounge Bohemia begins with an appointment – a visit would likely be futile without one. Then there are the two simple but steadfast rules: no suits and no standing room. Finally, there’s the journey inside: through the unmarked door, along a hallway papered with old Czech newspapers, and finally down two flights ... more

1 Great Eastern Street
London, EC2A 3EJ

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London Lounges Overview

London’s nightlife scene can be hectic and wild between the hottest music venues, clubs, and crazy bars – but for something more relaxed, refined, and laid-back, the lounges in London make for the perfect alternative from the clubbing chaos.

Some of the most interesting venues in London are the wide array of lounges set across the city. There is no central spot for what’s best as the establishments can be found in Mayfair, Chelsea, Notting Hill, Soho, Dalston, and Shoreditch alike.

There are London lounges that feature live jazz, others that serve mixological masterpieces, while more start out docile but turn into booming clubs later on in the night. And for those looking to take out a date, you can’t go wrong with the lounges in the city as there are some of the chicest and coolest high-end spots, hidden away haunts, and non-descript drinking dens that are sure to impress.

So if you’re looking for a quiet place to chat with a group of friends, a secret rendezvous hideaway, a members only joint, or a quirky cocktail lounge, you can’t really go wrong with the vast array of options that London provides any night of the week.