London’s Vibrant Nightlife

Whether you’re a hardcore club hopper or someone that enjoys an intimate lounge setting, there is something for everyone in the city of London. From super clubs to hidden bars, the British capital offers a vast number of options that keep you partying from dusk ’til dawn. Here are some of clubs that I personally hopped in and had a blast… Egg London

Having visited in the nightlife capital Ibiza in the past, there’s a certain expectation that I have when checking out clubs in Europe. As I stepped out onto the rooftop deck, I was instantly reminded of that Ibiza beach party scene with the strobe lights streaming across the night sky. Egg London is a mix between indoor and outdoor spaces, but it’s the outdoor courtyard that makes this place truly exceptional. With a license to run 24 hours, guests can sip on cocktails as they watch the sunset, dance all night to the beats spun by international DJs, and watch the sunrise during Egg’s Sunday morning breakfast session. In addition to the Danny Tenaglia show that I caught, some of the most recent acts have included Derrick May, Dubfire, Kevin Saunderson and Laurent Garnier. Playboy Club

This Playboy Club first opened its doors back in 1965, coinciding with the year that UK legalized gambling according to information portal Mayfair Casinos. Though no longer a symbol of status like it was back in the 1970s, the international brand is still a major draw in the city’s nightlife. Although I have yet to get one, membership gets you access to the casino, dining room, players bar and cigar terrace, but luckily for us non-members, there are a couple areas we’re allowed in. World famous bartender Salvatore Calabrese runs a chic bar that serves rare spirits, vintage cognacs, classic cocktails as well as his original creations. Parties and live music events are often held in the Baroque function room, where guests are complemented with an assortment of food and beverages. Admittedly, I spent most of my time hanging around the champagne tower during a friend’s private event. Experimental Cocktail Club

First timers often find themselves at a loss as they walk up and down Gerrard Street, searching for the iconic battered black door that leads to three-floor establishment with the most creative drinks menu you’ll ever come across. An extension of the Parisian hotspot, the London Experimental Cocktail Club is probably one of the coolest bar spaces with the dim lights and exposed brickwork. “The drinks aren’t so experimental that they come in test tubes,” says Time Out London, “but they’re consistently outstanding, making choosing what to order an almost impossible task.” Expect to spend a little more at this classy joint as drinks average to about £12 a pop. My personal favorite would have to be the Cha-Cha-Cha. It was the limincello sherbet in the drink that did it for me. Fabric

The meat storage warehouse turned superclub is touted as one of the top ten UK clubs and voted as the best club in the world twice by DJ Magazine. Living in London for the past five years, I’ve seen so many of the city’s so-called hotspots come and go, yet the 25,000 square foot space has stood the test of time staying true to its original glory. Partiers can’t get enough of the bass-pumping underground music blasting through the most amazing sound system. Dance on the massive main floor, or head into one of the rooms for a unique party experience. On Friday nights Fabric sees a younger crowd dancing hard to bass-heavy music, but I prefer the Saturday night parties as they tend to be filled with an older crowd that enjoy house and techno. For exclusive use of ComposedVolcano.com, guest post submitted by RJ of Ridge and Bridges