The best late night bars and clubs to visit once the Night Tube opens
Prepare yourself for a night out out
It's 12:30am in central London.
The bar you nipped into "for a quick one" after work has just called for last orders. You're on the crest of a second wind and don't fancy heading home just yet.
But where to go?
With London embracing the Night Tube like the keen enthusiasm of a sweaty drunk, we've sought the knowledge of Columbus, the information and ticket platform, to help us track down the best late night venues of the capital that are just a 10 minute walk from the stops of the Night Tube.
Stick this list in your Bookmarks, dig it out after midnight and become a hero. Or just download the Columbus app. Either way, prepare yourself.
Brixton - Dogstar
Location: four minute walk from Brixton
Closing time: 04:00 (Friday & Saturday)
Perfect for: Jumping around in a dark room full of sweaty bodies entranced by whatever noise the DJ is playing. It's good music too (mostly).
Tottenham Court Road - The Crobar
Location: two minutes south of Tottenham Court Road
Closing time: 03:00
Perfect for: Beer and whisky, accompanied by some right good music.
Vauxhall - Union
Location: three minutes from Vauxhall station
Closing time: 03:00-11:00 Friday, 01:00-10:00 Saturday
Perfect for: Party 'till the sun comes up.
Pimlico/Vauxhall - The Lightbox
Location: 10 minutes from Pimlico/next to Vuaxhall station
Closing time: Typically open all night
Perfect for: Finding a last minute late-night rave.
Victoria - Konnect
Location: next to Victoria station
Closing time: 06:00
Perfect for: A drink and a dance when everywhere else is dead.
Marble Arch - The Sportsman Casino
Location: Next to Marble Arch station
Closing time: 06:00
Perfect for: A chance for a few more drinks and a risky visit to the roulette wheel.
Oxford Circus - The Avery Bar
Location: three minutes north of Oxford Circus
Closing time: 04:00 Friday & Saturday
Perfect for: Colourful cocktails from somewhere a little bit 'different'
King's Cross - Scala
Location: two minutes east of King's Cross
Closing time: 06:00 Fridays, 05:00 Saturdays
Perfect for: Finding a salsa/fusion/rock night, or hiding from the dance floor at one of the many separate bars. Check out their website for an idea of what might be on.
Stockwell - The Clapham North
Location: 12 minute walk from Stockwell
Closing time: 03:00 (Friday & Saturday)
Perfect for: A final pint/cocktail before jumping on the night bus to Clapham Junction.
Highbury & Islington - The Library
Location: one minute south of Highbury & Islington
Closing time: 03:00 Friday & Saturday
Perfect for: Seasonal cocktails, a cold pint and possibly some jazz. Nice.
Notting Hill Gate - Tequila Tex Mex
Location: one minute east of Notting Hill Gate
Closing time: 2:30 Friday & Saturday
Perfect for: A few shots of tequila that seem so sensible at 1:15am.
Ealing Broadway - Karma
Location: two minutes south of Ealing Broadway
Closing time: 04:00 Friday & Saturday
Perfect for: Bouncing around like a nutter to some seriously questionable classics.
Bank - Harry's Bar
Location: one minute north west of Bank
Closing time: 03:00 Friday (closed Saturday)
Perfect for: Something with a bit more flare than the average Bank boozer.
Chancery Lane - Kanaloa
Location: eight minutes south east of Chancery Lane
Closing time: 03:00 Friday & Saturday
Perfect for: Cocktails with a Tiki kick (fruity, basically) and a dance floor to throw some outrageous shapes.
Liverpool Street Station - Dirty Dicks
Location: two minutes west of Liverpool Street
Closing time: 03:00 Friday & Saturday
Perfect for: A proper pint of classic ale, or something from their cavernous wine list. It's not as dodgy as the name makes it out to be...
St Paul's - Dirty Martini
Location: two minutes west of St Paul's
Closing time: 03:00 Friday & Saturday
Perfect for: A proper cocktail. They specialise in Martinis (obviously), but can throw together any of the 'classics'.
Bond Street - Fifty9
Location: three minutes north of Bond Street
Closing time: 03:00 Friday & Saturday
Perfect for: In the heart of Mayfair, you'll need to be in smart/casual to gain entry to this swish bar.
Holborn - Salvador & Amanda
Location: one minute north of Holborn
Closing time: 03:00 Friday & Saturday
Perfect for: Finding one of the best servings of Sangria in central London.
