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The best bars open late in London that actually stay open after 1am. Our editors have tested every option so you don't waste a night on a bar that.
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10 ranked rooms follow. How we picked is at the end of this guide.
Finding the best bars open late in London requires more than a Google search. Licensing hours vary wildly, and many places that claim to be open until 3am close their doors the moment a queue forms. We spent three months verifying opening hours, talking to door staff, and spending money we probably should not have, to bring you this list of 10 London bars that actually deliver after 1am.
Central London's late-night offering is concentrated in a handful of streets that stay reliably active past 1am. Soho remains the most consistent neighbourhood, with a density of licensed venues that holds through to 3am on weekends. The trick is knowing which ones are worth the door charge.