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Where to go out in south London

South London stopped being the alternative option a long time ago. Brixton runs late and loud, Peckham owns the rooftop-and-warehouse end, Clapham handles the big weekend crowd and Bermondsey turned a railway arch problem into a beer mile.

Each has its own crowd and its own hours. Realtime shows live activity from venues across all of them, so you can see which one has something on tonight.

64venues on the map

Within 3.5km of south London

Worth a look

Places to try in south London

A selection of venues on the Realtime map. Open the app to see which are busy tonight.

The Whiskey Tumbler

Bar

Welcome to The Whiskey Tumbler! We're a laid-back Irish bar in the heart of Brixton, serving up great whiskey, draught beer, delicious cocktails and warm vibes. Whether you're popping in for a quiet drink (or a more lively one), joining us for traditional Irish music, or just looking to relax in our courtyard garden - we’re here to make you feel right at home. Come join us, we can’t wait to welcome you! Slàinte. Contact us at: info@thewhiskeytumbler.com

401 Coldharbour Lane, Lambeth, London, SW9 8LQ, United Kingdom

WC Wine & Charcuterie

Wine bar

Resting underneath Clapham Common Tube Station for over 100 years, this Victorian Water Closet dates back to the late 19th century. Public toilets first appeared c. 1848 around London. This WC lay derelict for more than 30 years, before it was diligently restored. The majority of what you see is original - we retained & preserved as much as possible, including mosaic floors & tiled walls. The booths are the original wooden stalls & Royal Doulton porcelains still stand in the gents loo, in all their glory. The attendant’s office was converted into the framework of the bar. The framed pieces in the ‘actual’ WC found during our refurbishment process, make for some interesting reading.

Clapham Common South Side, Lambeth, London, SW4 9DA, United Kingdom

Lost Society

Bar

Lost Society is a stunning cocktail bar and restaurant in Battersea with a hidden garden suntrap, offering colourful food and drinks menus with signature cocktails, perfect for those having dinner and drinks in the week, along with a busy brunch service with Sunday roasts on the weekends. Brazilian party - Lost in Brazil every Sunday from 5pm with live bands on rotation playing everything from Samba, Brazilian Jazz, Pagode, and Bossa Nova. Private dining and venue hire also available by request.

339 Battersea Park Road, Wandsworth, London, SW11 4LS, United Kingdom

Queen of the South Pub

Bar

Brought to you by the team behind Prince of Peckham. Pub, food, co-working, live music, DJs, private hire & music studio all under one roof.

367 Norwood Road, Lambeth, London, SE27 9BQ, United Kingdom

Brixton and Peckham

Brixton is the busiest and the latest. Coldharbour Lane, Atlantic Road and the market arcades carry a night that goes from food to bars to properly late music venues without a break, and the Victoria line means you can get home from it.

Peckham built its scene upwards — rooftops, car parks and converted spaces around Rye Lane — and it has the best summer evening in south London as a result. It is busiest Thursday to Saturday and it fills early when the weather is good.

Clapham and Battersea

Clapham High Street is the big, uncomplicated south London night out: a long strip of bars and late venues that gets very busy on a Saturday. Clapham Old Town, five minutes away, is the calmer, pub-led version.

Battersea and Nine Elms have added a newer, glossier layer along the river, and the Power Station development pulls a steady early-evening crowd.

Bermondsey and the river

The Bermondsey Beer Mile — a run of taprooms under the railway arches — is a Saturday afternoon institution, and most of it closes early enough that you can still go somewhere else afterwards.

Along the river towards Borough and London Bridge, the pubs are older and busier and the market end of it does the best pre-drinks food in south London.

Other places on the map

The Falcon

Pub

SW11 1RU, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Belle Vue

Pub

1 Clapham Common South Side, Lambeth, London, SW4 9DW, United Kingdom

The Windmill

Pub

Clapham Common South Side, Lambeth, London, SW4 9DA, United Kingdom

Five Bells

Pub

68-70 Streatham High Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1DA, United Kingdom

The King & Co

Pub

100 Clapham Park Road, Lambeth, London, SW4 7BZ, United Kingdom

The Cocktail Club

Bar

182-184 Clapham High St, London SW4 7UG

Two Brewers

Night Club

114 Clapham High Street, Lambeth, London, SW4 7UJ, United Kingdom

Infernos Nightclub

Night Club

146 Clapham High Street, Lambeth, London, SW4 7UH, United Kingdom

Estrela Bar

Restaurant

111-115 South Lambeth Road, Lambeth, London, SW8 1UZ, United Kingdom

Bar 61 Restaurant

Restaurant

SW2 4TX, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

The Little Orange Door

Bar

16a Clapham Common South Side, Lambeth, London, SW4 7AB, United Kingdom

Sugar Cane Bar

Bar

247 Lavender Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW11 1JW, United Kingdom

Going out in south London — the basics

Where is the best night out in south London?

Brixton for late nights and music, Peckham for rooftops and a younger crowd, Clapham for a big and busy weekend strip, and Bermondsey for taprooms and beer.

How late does Brixton stay open?

Brixton has some of the latest licences in south London, with venues around Coldharbour Lane and Atlantic Road running into the early hours. The Victoria line Night Tube runs on Friday and Saturday nights.

How do I find out what is busy in south London tonight?

Realtime maps live activity from venues across Brixton, Peckham, Clapham and Bermondsey so you can see where people are before you travel. It is free on iOS and Android.

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