Late Night Sightseeing in London – Night Tube in action

What’s worse than having a great night out in London and then rushing home to catch the last train?

Thankfully, those late-night rides are finally a thing of the past (again, as the city’s nighttime subways resume operations).

London Underground night trains were fully restored last week for the first time since the start of the pandemic, delighting Londoners.

Some lines have slowly reopened in recent months. The Central and Victoria lines will reopen in November 2021, while the Jubilee and Northern lines will reopen in May and June respectively. And finally, last weekend, the Piccadilly line reopened.

Now that transportation doesn’t stop us, we’re bringing nightlife, drinking, and general fun to the capital.

If you’re not sure which ones are open until morning, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to visit.

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Transport yourself to Dublin at this traditional Irish bar a stone’s throw from Shoreditch’s Old Street.

Behind this venue are three heroes of the London hotel scene: Tony Gibney (for whom the bar is named), Richard Corrigan and John Nugent. He drinks, dances and enjoys live music until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. The possibilities are endless.

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This atmospheric bar is a little slice of Mexico in central London and is open until 1:30am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Located on the 10th floor of The Standard Hotel, it serves Mexican-inspired drinks like Paloma, Mule Caliente, and five different margaritas. In addition, the bar’s snack menu is open until 01:00.

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Do you love live music, pizza and cocktails? Old Street Records is open until 2 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, making it the perfect after-dinner spot on the weekend for those who don’t want to wake up.

If you want to dance, head down to the basement for DJ sets and jazz nights.

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Open until 3am, it’s the perfect late night lounge for when you want to keep the party going.

Whether you opt for classic cocktails like the Vesper or Negroni, or something a little different like the Space Cowboy or TNT, you’ll be entertained as London’s nightlife unfolds outside.

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You may have heard the name of this underground bar in Soho. Now it seems like a London institution. Cahoots offers a 40’s atmosphere. Enjoy live Swing entertainment 7 days a week.

Open until 1am, this atmospheric venue is designed to resemble an abandoned train station and consists of three areas: the subway, the ticket hall, and the control room.

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This Soho speakeasy is perfect for late-night sophisticated cocktails. Owned by Rick Campbell and Will Bowlby, the team behind the cricket team, it’s no surprise that Indian inspiration can be found throughout this place.

Open until 3 am on Fridays and Saturdays.

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What sets this London bar apart from the rest? It was the first vegan pub in the capital, even all the services were plant-based.

The menu of the day has excellent vegan options. Also, be sure to check out the Sunday roast. But in the evenings, the pub stays open until 1 a.m. on Fridays and 2 a.m. on Saturdays, so guests can enjoy the on-site cocktail list, which puts a vegan twist on beloved classics.

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