Belinda Carlisle knew what she was on about when she sang "Heaven is a place on earth" - it's right next to Charing Cross tube, and it's probably London's best-known gay club. As with most popular gay venues, large crowds of straight tourists abound. Heaven has tried to curb this by designating different nights as straight, gay or mixed, but it hasn't really worked. Not that it matters at all, because Heaven is still a blissful venue which puts on a huge variety of club nights. The lounge upstairs provides a bit of friendly chill-out to a golden oldies atmosphere and you can actually talk in here without shouting. It all makes for an interesting and entertaining clubbing experience.

Il mondialmente famoso Ministry of Sound è uno dei locali notturni più alla moda. Alla fine degli anni novanta ha sofferto di un leggero calo di popolarità, ma oggi è tornato alla grande e da poco ha lanciato Boy George come DJ. La fama di questo lussuoso luogo è ora così diffusa e seriamente internazionale che MoS è arrivato ad offrire il suo completo servizio internet (i sabati Rulin' notte sono trasmesse in vivo dalla sua pagina web), a vendere numerose compilation remixando l'inno del Ministry Club e una rivista di Ministry. Lo stesso luogo è giusto nella media, le due piste da ballo sono spaziose se paragonate a quelle della maggior parte dei club, e ci sono bonus aggiuntivi come la stanza della Sony Playstation e un bar chill out della Absolut. Le serate del mercoledì sono la MoSNuS notte, quando sono studenti DJ a prendere possesso dei piatti. Venerdì e sabato ospitano rispettivamente Smoove e Rulin – i quali funzionano da richiamo per DJ molto famosi.

Finalmente un super club a Londra all'altezza del suo nome. Costruito negli archi vittoriani sotto lo Smithfields mercato di carne, Fabric vanta tre piste da ballo, due bar, un giardino, una terrazza sul tetto, bagni unisex ed è arredato in un rustico stile minimalista. La principale pista presenta un sistema di suono "Body Sonic" che fa vibrare con i bassi tutto il corpo. Il venerdì è la serata eclettica, big beat e drum'n'bass con una rotazione mensile tra Fabric Live, Big Beat Boutique vs Bugged Out, e Planet V e Vapour. Il sabato è esclusivamente di Fabric e si suona house inglese e americano. I DJ residenti includono Craig Richards, Terry Francis, Tony Humphries, Tom Middleton, Jon Marsh e Groove Armada così come ospiti settimanali come Danny Tenaglia, Francois K e Derrick Carter.

Corsica Studios consistently holds some of the city's most extreme underground music parties. There are different spaces within the Studios that can be hired for hosting private or public functions. The hi-tech DJ equipment, sound amplifiers, screens, projectors and a stage completely take care of music and entertainment at the venue. There is a well-stocked bar for thirsty visitors, and the regularly held live performances make entrance into Corsica a highly sought after ticket.

Koko is one of London's largest club venues and very popular with the student and the local crowd. A wide variety of music is featured here, from disco and funk to handbag and house, depending on the night. The acoustics of this grand building lend themselves perfectly to live music and Koko has a policy of regularly showcasing live and upcoming talents. There really is something for everyone and this attracts a great mixed crowd. The dress code is smart casual - with no trainers, caps or football shirts allowed at weekends.

The Egg is one of the most hardcore drum and bass, dub-step/techno clubs in London. If you are an electronic music aficionado, then Egg is where you need to be. With a 24-hour license, Egg also provides VIP sections that can be booked via email. With several party rooms, Egg plays different music in each space, has a smoking permit in one and live performances in the other. Choose to lounge in the room which suits your mood for the night and unwind over great beats with friends.

Cargo is one popular place to go for drinks, live music and an assortment of pub grub. The bar spouts heady potions to late-night birds and concert crowds who like to linger. The space under the viaduct is smartly refurbished to accommodate live acts and parties. Huevos rancheros, burgers, nachos, fish tacos and vegetarian empanadas, are dished around in the cafe along the street. The place is filled with thumping music mixed together by world renowned DJs like Ramshackle, Louise, Kash and others.

A bar which is open for breakfast and brunch and turns into a nightclub with playful events, Dalston Superstore has something that caters to all. Situated on Kingsland High Street, the bar area has a beautiful wooden decor and elegant dim lighting to suit the mood for conversations over drinks. Weekends get crowded, especially when the Superstore hosts big name, international DJs.