It may only be a tiny basement club, but it is also one of the most influential nightspots in West London, according to Time Out's London guide. Regular events include Death Disco, which has hosted celebrity guest DJs like Courtney Love, Mercury Rev, Jah Wobble and Ian Astbury; YoYo, a legendary Thursday night party for obscure R&B, hip hop, funk and boogie; and Videopia, a unique club night for lovers of cinema. Notting Hill Arts Club can also be rented out for private events.
Notting Hill Arts Club
21 Notting Hill Gate
London W11 3JQ
England
United Kingdom
011-44-20-7460-4459
nottinghillartsclub.com
For nightlife enthusiasts everywhere, the name Ministry of Sound will instantly ring a bell. That's because it is not only one of London's most famous nightclubs, but one of the world's. It opens its doors on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for sets by world famous DJs specializing in house, electro, trance and old school garage. In addition, the Ministry of Sound can be rented for private events.
Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt St.
London SE1 6DP
England
United Kingdom
011-44-870-060-0010
ministryofsound.com/Club/Index.aspx
Not long ago, the Bethnal Green Working Men's Club was just a run down establishment in London's working-class East side. Now that the area has become trendy, an ambitious promoter moved in and transformed it into one of the area's coolest nightspots. Here, you can enjoy regular bizarre club events like Mexican wrestling, 1960s burlesque nights and retro rock n' roll. Another regular night, Jailhouse Jam, encourages guests to come dressed in stripes and offers a free tattoo booth, as well as a "bar behind bars." The club regularly books ambitious performance artists and musicians. It manages to retain its original 1950s heritage while adding an avant-garde edge to London nightlife.
Bethnal Green Working Men's Club
44 Pollard Row
London E2 6NB
England
United Kingdom
011-44-20-7739-2727
workersplaytime.net
