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100 Club Since it opened in 1942, all the greats have played here, from... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

12 Bar Club This rough-and-ready acoustic club hosts notable singer-songwriters... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

333 The last word in dance music for the trendy Shoreditch crowd... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

606 Club Expect a civilized Chelsea club that showcases mainstream and... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

93 Feet East Knowing nods greet the bands in this cool but friendly independent... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

Admiral Codrington Named after a hero of the Napoleonic Wars, this smart pub was... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Ain't Nothin' but...The Blues Bar The name sums up this bar that whips up a sweaty environment... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

All Star Lanes One of London's most chic bars is an unlikely combination—it's... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Almeida Theatre The Almeida Opera Festival in July has an adventurous program... Be the first to write a review	Opera	London

Almeida Theatre This Off-West End venue premieres excellent new plays and exciting... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London View on a map

American Bar Festooned with a chin-dropping array of club ties, signed celebrity... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Amused Moose This Soho basement/retro nightclub is widely considered the best... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.0/5	Cabaret, Comedy Clubs	London

Anchor Near the Southwark Bridge, this historic pub is today best known... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Anchor & Hope One of London's most popular gastropubs, the Anchor & Hope... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Annex 3 The same three antiques dealers behind the London-based Les Trois... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

The Astoria This balconied theater hosts cutting-edge and big-name alternative... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

Babalou Inside the crypt of a church, this intimate vaulted bar with... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

BAC Battersea Arts Centre has a reputation for producing innovative... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London View on a map

Banana Cabaret This huge, vibrant pub is one of London's finest comedy venues... Be the first to write a review	Cabaret, Comedy Clubs	London

Barbican In addition to Hollywood films, obscure classics and film festivals... Be the first to write a review	Film	London View on a map

Barbican Centre Home to the London Symphony Orchestra (www.lso.co.uk) and frequent... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	London

Barbican Centre Built in 1982, the Barbican Centre puts on a number of performances... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London

Barbican Centre Innovative exhibitions of 20th-century and current art and design... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London View on a map

Barfly Club At one of the finest small clubs in the capital, punk, indie... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

Beach Blanket Babylon In a Georgian house in Notting Hill, close to Portobello Market... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Bedford and Strand The wine bar is enjoying something of a renaissance in London... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

BFI London IMAX Cinema The British Film Institute's glazed drum-shape IMAX theater has... Be the first to write a review	Film	London View on a map

BFI Southbank With easily the best repertory programming in London, the three... Be the first to write a review	Film	London View on a map

Big Chill Bar Gritty urban chic combines with a rural festival feel at this... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Black Friar A step from Blackfriars Tube stop, this spectacular pub has an... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Blue Anchor This unaltered Georgian pub has been seen in the movie Sliding... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

The Blue Bar at the Berkeley Hotel With low-slung gray-blue walls this hotel bar is ever so slightly... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

The Borderline This important small venue has a solid reputation for booking... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

Box True to its name, this modern, industrial-chic café-bar... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Bull's Head Its pleasant location (right on the Thames) and the big-name... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

Cadogan Hall Formerly a church, Cadogan Hall has been turned into a spacious... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	London

Cafe des Amis This relaxed basement wine bar near the Royal Opera House is... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Cafe Kick Table football dominates this friendly place, with Portuguese... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Camden Arms On the site of the last fatal duel in Britain, this funky-yet-chill... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Canal Café Theatre Famous comics and cabaret stars perform every night of the week... Be the first to write a review	Cabaret, Comedy Clubs	London

Candy Bar The United Kingdom's first girls' bar is intimate, chilled, and... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Cargo Housed under a series of old railway arches, this vast brick-wall... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

Carling Academy Brixton This legendary Brixton venue has seen it all—mods and rockers... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

The Cat's Back A few minutes' walk from the river at Putney Bridge, a short... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Cinnamon Club In the basement of what was once Old Westminster Library, the... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Claridge's Bar This elegant Mayfair meeting place remains unpretentious even... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Cocoon Pan-Asian restaurant Cocoon transforms itself into a sophisticated... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Comedy Café In addition to lots of stand-up comedy, this popular dive in... Be the first to write a review	Cabaret, Comedy Clubs	London

Comedy Store Known as the birthplace of alternative comedy, this is where... Be the first to write a review	Cabaret, Comedy Clubs	London

The Conduit of Tybourne This inviting, elegant pub has classical yet modern decor, ideal... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

The Cow Guinness and oysters are a specialty in this friendly, unpretentious... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Crazy Bear This sexy basement bar with cowhide stools and croc-skin tables... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Cricketers This fantastically traditional pub in one of London's wealthiest... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

The Crown Away from the moneyed bustle of Upper Street, this is a quieter... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Curzon Soho This comfortable cinema runs an artsy program of mixed repertoire... Be the first to write a review	Film	London View on a map

Dance Umbrella The biggest annual event is Dance Umbrella, a seven-week season... Be the first to write a review	Dance	London

De Hems London's only Dutch pub, straddling Chinatown and Shaftesbury... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Dingwalls This midsize venue in the Camden Lock warehouses caters to the... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London

Dogstar This popular South London hangout is frequented by local hipsters... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Donmar Warehouse Hollywood stars often perform here in diverse and daring new... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London View on a map

Dove Inn Read the list of famous ex-regulars, from Charles II and Nell... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Dover Street Restaurant & Jazz Bar Put on your blue-suede shoes and prepare to dance the night away—that... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

The Edge Poseurs are welcome at this hip hangout. Straight groovers mingle... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

The Electric Cinema This refurbished Portobello Road art house screens mainstream... Be the first to write a review	Film	London

The End This intimate club is owned and designed by clubbers for clubbers... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

Engineer A gastropub before anyone knew what the term meant, the children-friendly... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

English National Opera Despite financial problems, ENO continues to produce innovative... Be the first to write a review	Opera	London View on a map

Everyman Cinema Club Kick off your shoes, curl up on the large comfy sofas, and have... Be the first to write a review	Film	London

Fabric This sprawling subterranean club is now a firm fixture on the... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

Forum The best medium-to-big-name rock performers consistently play... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

French House In the pub where the French Resistance convened during World... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Friendly Society This haute moderne hot spot hops with activity almost any night... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

George Inn This Southwark pub has quite a history: Shakespeare drank here... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Glyndebourne Fifty-four miles south of London, Glyndebourne is one of the... Be the first to write a review	Opera	London

Hackney Empire The history of this treasure of a theater is drama in its own... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London View on a map

Harlem Backed by music producer Arthur Baker (the Elbow Room), Harlem... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Harp This is the sort of friendly little local you might find on some... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Hayward Gallery This modern art gallery is a classic example of 1960s Brutalist... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London View on a map

Heaven With by far the best light show on any London dance floor, Heaven... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

The Holly Bush A short walk up the hill from Hampstead Tube station, the friendly... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.0/5	Bars	London

Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen The rectangular concrete bar, reminiscent of a Swedish airport... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

ICA Cinema Underground and vintage movies are shown in the avant-garde Institute... Be the first to write a review	Film	London View on a map

Institute of Contemporary Arts Housed in an elegant John Nash-designed Regency terrace, the... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London View on a map

Ion Bar At this sprawling Miami-inspired retro-chic bar under the Westway... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Island Queen This sociable Islington pub with ornate windows and warm, red... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Jazz Café A palace of high-tech cool in bohemian Camden—it remains... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

Jerusalem Tavern Owned by the well-respected St. Peter's Brewery from Suffolk... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Keith Prowse You can book tickets in the United States through Keith Prowse... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London

King's Place This airy new concert venue, opened in October 2008—the... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	London

KOKO This Victorian theater, formerly known as Camden Palace, has... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

La Salon Bar @ L'Atelier Renowned chef Joel Robuchon's intimate, relaxed, and elegant... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Lamb & Flag This refreshingly un-gentrified 17th-century pub was once known... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 1.0/5	Bars	London

The Lamb Charles Dickens and his contemporaries drank here, but today's... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Le Beaujolais Around 60 lovingly selected French wines are available here... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Lisson Owner Nicholas Logsdail represents about 40 blue-chip artists... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London View on a map

The London Coliseum The English National Ballet (www.ballet.org.uk) and other dance... Be the first to write a review	Dance	London

Long Bar at Sanderson Hotel The 80-foot-long shimmering white onyx island bar in the Philippe... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

The Lowlander Calling itself a "Belgian and Dutch beer café," Lowlander... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Market Porter Opposite Borough Market, this atmospheric pub opens at 6 AM for... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Mass In what was previously St. Matthew's Church, but is now an atmospheric... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

Mayflower An atmospheric 17th-century riverside inn with exposed beams... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Ministry of Sound It's more of an industry than a club, with its own record label... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

Museum Tavern Across the street from the British Museum, this friendly and... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

The Nag's Head It's best not to upset the landlord in this classic little mews... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

National Theatre When this theater opened in 1976, Londoners generally felt the... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London

Nordic With shooters called "Husky Poo" and "Danish Bacon Surprise"... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Notting Hill Arts Club Rock stars like Liam Gallagher and Courtney Love have been seen... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

Novello Theatre Dating back to 1905 and refurbished a century later, the Novello... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London

The Old Vic American actor Kevin Spacey is the artistic director of this... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London View on a map

OMO London's largest gay party is at the Astoria on Friday and Saturday... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London

Open Air Theatre On a warm summer evening, classical theater in the pastoral and... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London View on a map

Opera Holland Park In summer, well-loved operas and imaginative productions of relatively... Be the first to write a review	Opera	London View on a map

Pacha London's version of the Ibizan superclub is in a restored 1920s... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

Peacock Theatre Sadler's Wells's West End annex, this modernist theater near... Be the first to write a review	Dance	London View on a map

Photographer's Gallery Britain's first photography gallery brought world-famous photographers... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London View on a map

Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho One of the capital's most ubiquitous pizza chains also runs a... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London

The Place The Robin Howard Dance Theatre is London's only theater dedicated... Be the first to write a review	Dance	London View on a map

Potemkin More than 100 vodkas and some great cocktails are available at... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Prince Charles Cinema This repertory cinema right off Leicester Square offers a chance... Be the first to write a review	Film	London

Princess Louise This fine, popular pub has over-the-top Victorian interior-glazed... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Prospect of Whitby Named after a ship, this is London's oldest riverside pub, dating... Write a review \| Avg. member rating: 4.0/5	Bars	London

Queen's Larder The royal reputation of this very small pub is rumored to be... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Riverside Studios Cinema The selection at this converted movie studio changes almost daily... Be the first to write a review	Film	London View on a map

Ronnie Scott's Since the '60s, this legendary jazz club has attracted big names... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

Royal Academy Housed in an aristocratic mansion and home to Britain's first... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London

Royal Albert Hall Built in 1871, this splendid iron-and-glass-dome auditorium hosts... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	London

Royal Court Theatre Britain's undisputed epicenter of new writing, the RCT is now... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London View on a map

Royal Opera House The renowned Royal Ballet performs classical and contemporary... Be the first to write a review	Dance	London

Royal Opera House Original-language productions are presented in this extravagant... Be the first to write a review	Opera	London View on a map

The Running Horse Wood paneling gives this smart Mayfair pub an authentic feel... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Rupert Street For smart boyz, this gay chic island among the sleaze has a lounge... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London View on a map

Saatchi Gallery Charles Saatchi's ultramodern gallery devoted to leading contemporary... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London View on a map

Sadler's Wells This gleaming building opened in 1998, the seventh on the site... Be the first to write a review	Dance	London View on a map

Serpentine Gallery Built in 1934 as a tea pavilion in Kensington Gardens, the Serpentine... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London

The Shadow Lounge This fabulous little lounge and dance club glitters with faux... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre This faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse where... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London

Shepherd's Bush Empire Once a grand old theater and former BBC TV studio, this intimate... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

Sherlock Holmes This pub used to be known as the Northumberland Arms, and Arthur... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Society of London Theatre For discount tickets, Society of London Theatre operates TKTS... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London

Soho Theatre This innovative theater's programs include comedy shows by established... Be the first to write a review	Cabaret, Comedy Clubs	London

Soho Theatre This sleek theater in the heart of Soho is devoted to fostering... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London

Southbank Centre A diverse and exciting season of international and British-based... Be the first to write a review	Dance	London View on a map

Southbank Centre After a £70 million refurbishment, the Royal Festival Hall... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	London View on a map

Spaniards Inn Ideal as a refueling point when you're on a Hampstead Heath hike... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

St. James's Church The organ was brought here in 1691 after fire destroyed its former... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	London View on a map

St. John's, Smith Square This baroque church behind Westminster Abbey offers chamber music... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	London View on a map

St. Martin-in-the-Fields Popular lunchtime concerts (free but £3.50 donation suggested)... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	London View on a map

Sunday Sunday A longtime fave with the girls, this is a very camp and fun Sunday... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

Tate Modern This converted power station is one of the largest modern-art... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London

Ticketmaster Ticketmaster sells tickets to a number of different theaters... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London

Trade This London institution among the hedonistic muscle boys is now... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London View on a map

Tricycle Theatre Expect the best of new British, European, and World Cinema, as... Be the first to write a review	Film	London View on a map

Tricycle Theatre The Tricycle is committed to the best in Irish, African-Caribbean... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London View on a map

Union Chapel This beautiful old chapel has excellent acoustics and sublime... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

Vendome Mayfair This recently opened classy club draws a trendy crowd for house... Be the first to write a review	Dance Clubs	London

Viaduct Tavern This pub's "haunted" reputation stems from its proximity to the... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Victoria Miro Gallery This important commercial gallery has exhibited some of the biggest... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London View on a map

Vilma Gold This serious commercial gallery in Bethnal Green shows outré... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London

Water Rats This high-spirited pub hosted Bob Dylan on his 1963 tour, as... Be the first to write a review	Music Clubs	London View on a map

White Cube Jay Joplin's influential gallery is housed in a 1920s light-industrial... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London View on a map

White Hart This elegant, family-owned pub on Drury Lane is one of the best... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

White Horse This pub in well-to-do Parson's Green has a superb menu with... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Whitechapel Art Gallery Established in 1897, this independent East End gallery is one... Be the first to write a review	Art Galleries	London View on a map

Wigmore Hall Hear chamber music and song recitals in this charming hall with... Be the first to write a review	Concerts	London View on a map

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Yes, it's a tourist trap, but it's also an extremely historic... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Ye Olde Mitre Hidden off the side of 8 Hatton Gardens, this cozy pubs roots... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Ye Olde Watling This busy corner pub has been rebuilt at least three times since... Be the first to write a review	Bars	London

Young Vic Ensconced in a new home near Waterloo, big names perform here... Be the first to write a review	Theater	London
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