The Best Clubs In London for Electronic Music Addicts

Since the dawn of time, well since the dawn of rave culture at least, London has been one of the best cities in the world for electronic music. In the last three decades, it’s been the starting point for essential genres like dubstep, drum & bass and grime. It remains bustling today, with countless parties happening every weekend (and week day!) in tiny bars, sprawling clubs and ever-changing warehouse spaces. The UK capital is both a constant draw for international DJs and a hotbed for inspired local artists and promoters, which makes it one of the most vibrant club scenes anywhere in the world! We’ve teamed up with electronic music buffs, Resident Advisor, to bring you some of the best clubs in London! Keep reading for some of the most electrifying nightlife in London…

Bloc

The best clubs in London are rarely in the city centre. Bloc is a warehouse space in East London, also known as Autumn Street Studios. This is one of the edgiest clubs in one of the edgiest parts of London,  Amongst their most listed DJS you’ll find Andrew Weatherall and Tama Sumo, snapbacks and trainers at the ready people – it’s time to get shufflin’!

Unit 3, 39 Autumn St, Hackney Wick, London E3 2TT

CLF Art Cafe (Bussey Building)

Peckham, so hot right now! The CLF Art Cafe [Block A Bussey Building] is situated on Rye Lane in Peckham and represents one of the area’s leading centres for the creative arts. As well as a buzzing (or should we say ‘bussing?’) nightclub hosting some of the funkiest nights in South London, CLF Art Cafe is also home to music, art, film, theatre, workshops and dance events which all take place within this multi-floored venue! With no tube in Peckham, A night out in Bussey is well worth taking the Overground for!

133 Rye Lane, Peckham, London SE15 4ST

Corsica Studios

A two-roomed, versatile music space located in close proximity to Elephant & Castle tube station in south-east London. A rotating cast list of promoters and labels stage events at the venue each Friday and Saturday, which include the likes of Bleep43, Plex, Tief and Low Life.

5 Farrell Court, Elephant & Castle, London SE17 1LB

fabric

A firm believer that capital letters just aren’t cool anymore, fabric is well-know as one of the best clubs in London, not to mention a global trendsetter in the electronic music scene. fabric hosts weekly line-ups of the foremost names in electronic music. The club is known for its purpose built, three-room layout and world-class soundsystems blasting out Electronic music… obviously!

77a Charterhouse St, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 3HN

Five Miles

In London, you’ll find all sorts of hybrid venues. A bar in a barber shop. A coffee shop turns evening cocktail bar. Five Miles is a newest hybrid venue to hit London’s nightlife scene. Located in South Tottenham, Five Miles is one half craft brewery and one half club (with an excellent sound system) and terrace. Crews such as Rhythm Section, Siren, Let’s Go Swimming and Tief have hosted parties there!

39b Markfield Road, London, N15 4QA

Phonox

Brixton is a strong representative for South London in the on-going battle to crown the cooler side of the river. Competing with the likes of Shoreditch, Brixton is one of the hippest areas in London. Phonox joined London’s clubbing landscape in September 2015. Its aim was simple: to host world-class DJs in a world-class environment. On Fridays, one guest plays all the night, while Saturdays are in the hands of the club’s resident DJ.

418 Brixton Road, Brixton, London SW9 7AY

The Pickle Factory

The Pickle Factory is an intimate space (cheeky) for music lovers, which opened in October 2015. Launched by the team behind Oval Space – and located directly opposite, in Bethnal Green – The Pickle Factory is a room within a room, built like a recording studio. Whether you’re a fan of preserved, salty cucumbers or not, you’re bound to love The Pickle Factory!

13-14 The Oval, London E2 9DU

Printworks

Once used as a newspaper printing facility, Printworks is a multipurpose space and is located on a 16-acre site in London’s Docklands area. The venue opened on 4 February 2017, and you can watch the stream of the opening night with Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers and Loco Dice here. Prepare to feel very, very envious!

1 Surrey Quays Road, London, SE16 7PJ

The Waiting Room

If you’re looking for one of the best clubs in London, but still want avenue that’s a bit more intimate, look no further than The Waiting Room. Located underneath the Three Crowns pub in Stoke Newington, it packs an almighty punch for its size. Every Friday and Saturday expect left-leaning electronic acts in the tiny basement venue. The gigs are often free or just £5 making it a popular spot for backpackers on a budget!

175 Stoke Newington High Street, Stoke Newington, London N16 0LH

Village Underground

Village Underground is a 1,000-capacity event-space in the ever-so-Trendy Shoreditch, east London. The venue is a renovated turn-of-the-century warehouse that regularly hosts concerts and exhibitions as well as excellent club nights.

54 Holywell Lane, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3PQ

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There you have it, 10 of the best clubs in London for electronic music! Did any of them make your list of nightlife spots for the weekend, or did we miss a beat?