Our Guide to London
London is home to 63 of the most reservation-worthy destinations on MyRSVP, including Funky Buddha, Tabu London, Selene. From sought-after restaurants to world-class DJs, daytime pool scenes to late-night clubs, our hosts have London covered across every part of your trip.
MyRSVP surfaces the rooms worth your time in London and points you to each venue's own reservation channel, with local guidance on timing, dress, and what to book ahead.
Categories in London
Top venues in London
- Funky Buddha · Mayfair's storied bottle-service nightclub, reborn on Berkeley Street
- Tabu London · Party in an intimate underground haunt at Tabu London
- Selene · Tiered tables around the DJ booth on Oxford Circus, Selene!
- Tape · London's premier hip hop nightclub.. Tape!
- Cirque Le Soir · Part freak, part entertainment, all party at Cirque!
- Club 77 · Marylebone's subterranean room built for sound and late nights.
- Carbone · Major Food Group's spicy rigatoni vodka inside the Chancery Rosewood.
- A. Wong · Andrew Wong's two-Michelin-star modern Chinese in Victoria
- 34 Mayfair · Caprice Holdings' art deco grill and jazz room on Grosvenor Square
- Park Chinois · Mayfair's glamorous Chinese supper club - live music, cabaret, and the legendary Duck de Chine.
- Dear Darling · Luxury meets sexuality at this opulent nightclub in London.
- The Ivy · Covent Garden's original 1917 theatreland institution.
- Cecconi's Mayfair · The Soho House group's classic all-day Italian in Mayfair
- Sabor · Michelin-star Spanish fire cooking on Heddon Street, Mayfair
- Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester · Three Michelin stars, Park Lane, French haute cuisine
- Ivy Asia · Glowing jade floors and St Paul's views, pan-Asian and pure theatre
- Sexy Fish Mayfair · High energy, great cocktails and food... Sexy Fish Mayfair.
- Novikov · The most sought after restaurant in Mayfair... Novikov!
- Gymkhana · JKS Restaurants' two-Michelin Indian flagship at 42 Albemarle Street.
- Zuma · Rainer Becker's Knightsbridge izakaya, the original since 2002.
- Scott's · Mayfair's storied champagne and oyster bar since 1851.
- Oblix at The Shard · Rainer Becker's sky-high grill on Level 32 of The Shard, with panoramic London views.
- Maddox · Mayfair's members-style bottle-service room
- Roka Mayfair · Dinner and drinks at this London staple, Roka.
- Bagatelle London · Always a high-energy dining experience at Bagatelle London.
Complete directory · every London venue on MyRSVP
London's scene is neighborhood-deep and runs all year, but it peaks with the summer social season. Pick your district and we will steer the rest.
Where to go in London
- Mayfair - Discreet and upscale: hotel bars, fine dining and members clubs behind quiet Georgian facades.
- Soho - The dense, energetic core, bars, jazz rooms, late kitchens and the city's most walkable night out.
- Shoreditch - East London's edgier side, DJ-led clubs, casual bars and a diverse, come-as-you-are dining scene.
- Chelsea - Affluent and refined, wine bars, cocktail lounges and upscale restaurants for a calmer evening.
When to visit London
London's dining and nightlife run year-round, with the busiest stretch from late spring through summer, roughly May to September, when the marquee events cluster and the terraces open. Event-week tables around Wimbledon, Frieze and Fashion Week can want booking several weeks to a couple of months ahead. The weather is mild but wet and unpredictable, and winter days are short.
How booking works in London
London restaurants run across OpenTable, SevenRooms, Resy and TheFork, and we point you to the right platform on each venue page. For high-end nightlife, tables and bottle service, start a request and our team coordinates directly.
What's on in London
- Wimbledon (late June to July) - The grass-court Grand Slam in SW19, and a fortnight that lifts dining demand across southwest London.
- London Fashion Week (February and September) - The British Fashion Council's biannual showcase, which fills Mayfair and Soho with the industry.
- Frieze London (October) - The contemporary art fair in Regent's Park, when the art world books out Mayfair's dining rooms.
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show (May) - The horticultural show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a busy week for the neighborhood's restaurants.
London guides & editorial
- London Summer 2026: Wimbledon, F1, Notting Hill, Fashion Week · London stacks four major events into twelve weeks: Wimbledon, British F1, Notting Hill Carnival, and Fashion Week. Where we secure the table for each one.
- Best Nightclubs in London 2026: The Bottle-Service and VIP-Table Guide · The 12 best London nightclubs for bottle service in 2026, ranked by room, music policy, and who each is for - with MyRSVP booking the table directly.
- The Best Restaurants in London 2026 · The definitive ranked guide to the best restaurants in London for 2026 - from three-Michelin-star icons to the marquee scene rooms that define a night out.
- Best Japanese Restaurants in London 2026: Sushi, Robata and Nikkei · The best Japanese and Nikkei restaurants in London for 2026, from Zuma and Roka to Nobu and Sushisamba, ranked and bookable with MyRSVP.
- London's Hottest New Restaurant and Nightlife Openings (2025-2026) · The freshest new London restaurant and nightlife openings, from Carbone's Mayfair debut to Marylebone's Club 77 - the venues everyone is trying to book right now.
- The Best Restaurants in Mayfair 2026 · A ranked guide to the best Mayfair restaurants for 2026, from three-Michelin-star tasting menus to the buzzy dining rooms that define London's most glamorous square mile.
London · FAQ
What's the best night to go out in London?
Fridays and Saturdays are peak in London, but specific venues are best on specific nights. The MyRSVP concierge can match the right night to your group's vibe · high-energy mainstage, more intimate lounge, or a low-key dinner-and-drinks evening.
How do I reserve a VIP table in London?
Submit a reservation request on any venue page, or message a MyRSVP host directly. Every booking is human-confirmed within 24 hours, with table location, bottle minimum, and dress code clarified upfront.
What's the dress code in London nightclubs and restaurants?
London nightlife generally expects upscale or smart-casual attire · collared shirts, dress shoes, cocktail-appropriate for women. Specific codes vary by venue; your MyRSVP host confirms each one before you arrive.
What's the typical bottle service minimum in London?
Bottle minimums in London range widely based on venue, night, and table location. Premium tables on Fridays and Saturdays at top-tier venues run highest; mid-week and lower-tier rooms are more accessible.
How early should I arrive in London?
Restaurants: arrive on time for your reservation. Nightclubs: 30–60 minutes after open is ideal · earlier means waiting on the room to fill, later risks missing the headlining DJ.
Plan a London trip
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