Mayfair is a melting pot of elegance, hedonism and entertainment, and it’s best experienced at night in these incredible clubs.
List of Top Clubs in Mayfair
To discover the best clubs in London, you’ll need to venture over to Mayfair . This elegant, historic district has long been home to the city’s most exclusive spots and hotels, from iconic private clubs like Annabel’s, to new, neon-lit playgrounds like Tabu. If you want to blow off some steam and indulge in guilt-free, glamorous partying, here are the best spots in the area.
Cirque le Soir
‘If you don’t know, don’t worry’, is a fitting slogan for Mayfair’s larger-than-life libertine hotspot, Cirque le Soir. This bold, neon-lit club first opened its doors in 2009, and it has attracted London’s most exuberant and daring party-goers ever since. Cirque le Soir is not for the faint hearted: leave your modesty at the door and expect fire breathers, fairground attractions, surrealist bathroom features, burlesque snake charmers and more.
Entry to Cirque le Soir is highly selective, so be sure to arrive looking your best. Ladies, this means high heels and full glam, and gents, your very smartest gear.
15-21 Ganton St, Carnaby, London W1F 9BN, cirquelesoir.com
Kadies
For a more intimate night out, Kadies on Swallow Street is perfect. This boutique Mayfair club launched back in 2017 and it pulses with personality and exclusivity. Styled in classic Art Nouveau style with a selective roster of both local and international DJs, a night at Kadies isn’t one you’ll forget in a hurry.
For pulse-quickening latin house and reggaeton, attend on a Wednesday, or if you want to lose yourself in some deep, melodic house, try a Thursday night. Weekends at Kadies bring a more general party vibe, and the doors are open to anyone, if you’re dressed to look the part. Heels aren’t a strict requirement at this Mayfair club, but the venue suggests that you approach your outfit ‘deliberately’, whether it’s a pair of Saint Lauren cowboy boots, or full Gucci glam. The vibe here is wealthy, expressive and creative, but above all, it’s about the music, so be prepared for your feet (and head) to throb the next morning.
9 Swallow Street, W1B 4DF, kadiesclub.com
Annabel’s
Annabel’s is one of London’s most exclusive, iconic clubs, and for good reason. The tasteful food and beverage selection is unparalleled, and the decor inside is maximalist and eye-poppingly extravagant. Taking pictures inside the venue is forbidden, and phones are only permitted in some parts of the club. Many A-List celebrities have been spotted at Annabel’s, including Margot Robbie, Rita Ora and Idris Elba.
This stunning Mayfair venue is a private members’ club, so the guest list is strictly curated, guaranteeing an exclusive experience. The dress code is as you might expect for an elite private members’ club. For gents, it’s jackets after 6pm, and for ladies, aim for fabulous and smart. To attend Annabel’s, you will need to apply for a membership.
46 Berkeley Square, W1J 5AT, annabels.co.uk
The Cuckoo Club
One for the night owls with a party stamina better than most, The Cuckoo Club in Mayfair is a hotbed of sizzling entertainment, sweat-inducing dancing, and all-round glam. Since opening its doors in 2005, this club has welcomed avid party-goers from around the world, alongside local and international DJs. Expect electrifying floor-filling music, purple neon lights, and a purposeful Alice in Wonderland themed garden that vibrates with the sound of reggaeton.
Drinks at The Cuckoo Club are crafted by skilled mixologists, and the menu has a serious selection of Dom Perignon, with some bottles costing up to £24,000. The club also serves basic food like pizzas and burgers, if you want to fill up before hitting the dancefloor. The Cuckoo Club is open every day, but weekends are particularly lively. As with all clubs in Mayfair, the dress code is smart, and ladies will not be overdressed in their best red-bottomed heels.
Swallow Street, W1B 4EZ, thecuckooclub.com
Tabu
If you want to forget the dreary streets of London in exchange for the incandescent backstreets of Tokyo, Tabu in Mayfair is the spot. You’ll find the party party in this quirky club downstairs (referred to as Shinjuku, a Tokyo suburb), where you’ll find eclectic performances, free flowing drinks and a life-size Pikachu.
Upstairs in Tabu is a gorgeous Japanese-style cocktail bar called Yuki, where you can sip on Roku gin cocktails, fresh sake, or a bottle of Dom Perignon. This Mayfair club will be familiar to those already acquainted with the London clubbing scene as the venue was once home to the iconic Polynesian club favoured by Beyonce and Jay Z, Mahiki. Dress code: your best glam, as always in Mayfair.
1 Dover Street, W1S 4LD, tabulondon.com
The Scotch of St James
For lovers of rock ‘n’ roll, a night out at The Scotch of St James is a must. This Mayfair club opened as a small after-hours bar in the mid sixties, and today it’s a place of legend. It was the first club James Marshall Hendrix – now known as Jimi Hendrix – played under his iconic stage name, and it’s where guitar legend Eric Clapton was scouted by Atlantic Records. This club has been frequented by The Beatles, The Who, the Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and more, in addition to new-generation celebrities like Cara Delevigne, Suki Waterhouse and Alex Turner.
The Scotch of St James is still a late night bar and is open from 11pm onwards. Expect a huge selection of music at this historic venue, with plenty of dancing and mid-week live music sessions. It’s also one of the rare venues in Mayfair where you’re free to strap into your boots and jeans instead of high heels and suit jackets (though the latter is welcome).
13 Masons Yard, St. James's, W1Y 6BU, the-scotch.co.uk
Tape
Tape is a Mayfair club that’s made for music, whether you’re a DJ, an artist or a die-hard fan. As The Scotch is Mayfair’s hotbed of rock, Tape is the area’s hub for hip-hop, rap and RnB. Expect pulsing energy, incredible DJs and an all-round exuberant energy that will leave your ears ringing by the end of the night. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself dancing alongside a celebrity or two, either – Drake, Sean Paul and Future are just some of the famous faces seen at Tape.
A unique feature of this urban club is Tape Studio – a well-equipped recording studio that reinforces its slogan, ‘everything begins with music’. Tape is a private members’ club, but it will admit non-members based on certain conditions. A strict dress code of on-trend style and effort is enforced at this swanky club.
17 Hanover Square, W1S 1HU, tapelondon.com
The Loop
For some, a night of authentic clubbing involves dancing until your feet hurt and singing at the top of your lungs to the songs you actually love, not just the songs that are cool or trendy. This is pure, unpretentious, blow-out fun. If 70s disco and noughties pop anthems are what you’re after, you’ll find no better spot in Mayfair than The Loop. If you want the same blow-out fun with reggaeton, RnB and house, rather than retro pop, you can venture into the second room in The Loop, called Boom (or, go back and forth as you please).
Unlike its neighbouring clubs, The Loop guarantees a night of let-your-hair-down fun without breaking the bank. In fact, this retro playground has a fantastic happy hour with half price between 4pm and 8pm from Wednesday to Saturday. It also hosts Europe’s longest-running pop and disco club, known as Carwash, which is every bit as bright, colourful and excessive as you’d expect.
19 Dering Street, W1S 1AH, theloopbar.co.uk/london
Final Take
Boring and uneventful are not words that describe a night out in Mayfair. While it’s true that you’ll spend more than average partying in the teeming clubs of the city’s rich and famous, this hedonist enclave is guaranteed to give you an excellent night of fun in return.
