{"id":19402,"date":"2020-05-03T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2020-05-03T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devourlondonfoodtours.com\/?p=3592"},"modified":"2022-05-05T17:39:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T17:39:30","slug":"things-to-do-london-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/things-to-do-london-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in London At Night \u2013 When the City Comes Alive"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Whilst jam packed during the daylight hours, London is no less buzzing at night\u2026 but what to do as the sun goes down and the lights go up?\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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This city is absolutely filled to the brim with seriously good museums, world-class art galleries and all sorts of other daylight cultural experiences. But things are no less kicking after sunset\u2026 we even have a Night Czar<\/a>! Here are some of the best things to do in London at night, courtesy of Devour\u2019s resident night owl.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

6 p.m. \u2013 Drinks and Snacks<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Bedales of Borough Market<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Check out this quaint little establishment, smack dab in the middle of Borough Market. Bedales<\/a> boasts an insanely good international wine list\u2014by the glass or bottle\u2014plus exquisite locally sourced cheese and charcuterie boards. You can even choose to sit outside at the wine barrels, with a cozy blanket wrapped around your shoulders. Cute and so very Borough.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop: <\/strong>London Bridge<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"Entrance\r\n
Borough Market is full of tempting treats, but we especially love Bedales.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Hawksmoor Spitalfields Bar<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is the award-winning bar<\/a> of the glorious British steakhouse that is Hawksmoor. Get down with the luxurious Fuller-Fat Old Fashioned, featuring bourbon infused with brown butter. Or sip the lighter end of the spectrum with a Venetian slushy-inspired Grapefruit Sgroppino\u2014and don\u2019t forget about the bar snacks! We suggest the cauliflower cheese, spare rib nuggets with kimchi ketchup or a couple of cheeky bone marrow oysters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop:<\/strong> Shoreditch High Street<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Mr Foggs Tavern<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Based on the global travels of Mr. Phileas Fogg<\/a>, this establishment is kitsch, twee and over-the-top, but so very enjoyable for it. Sit under Union flags and fake birds in cages as you enjoy an array of beers, gins and thoroughly British bites. Mr Fogg’s<\/a> is an eccentric experience, but in the words of Jules Verne himself, \u201cIf to live in this style is to be eccentric, it must be confessed that there is something good in eccentricity.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop: <\/strong>Covent Garden<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

7 p.m. \u2013 A Cultural Experience<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. Hit the Theater<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whether you\u2019re a serious drama lover, a jazz-hands-and-sequins type, or looking for a bit of small-budget edgy satire, London\u2019s 230 or so theaters will have something for you. Our version of Broadway is called the West End or Theatreland; this is where you\u2019ll find the big-name shows. Get discounted last-minute tickets at the TKTS kiosk<\/a> in Leicester Square.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For an affordable way to enjoy Shakespeare’s masterpieces, buy groundling tickets for the reconstructed Globe Theatre<\/a>. For as low as \u00a35 per person, you can watch the plays the traditional way\u2014standing in the pit. Or try something edgier at Hens & Chickens<\/a> or The Vaults<\/a>, where you’ll wander from room to room getting involved in the action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. Museum Lates<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Museum lates<\/a> provide free entry and late-night access for adults only to some of our top museums and art galleries, including the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, British Museum and Tate Modern. All the usual extraordinary exhibits are complemented by speed dating, silent discos, pop-up bars and assorted themed banter. What\u2019s not to like?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"Dinosaur\r\n
The Natural History Museum’s dinosaur exhibits are even more enchanting after dark.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

6. Drink, Shop & Do<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With a plethora of creative wine-fuelled evening activities\u2014from boozing and painting to imbibing and poetry writing\u2014Drink, Shop & Do<\/a> is your one-stop shop for social events and creative things to do in London at night. Workshops could include anything from aromatherapy candle-making to Frida Kahlo-inspired flower pots. Check the program online and book in advance!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop: <\/strong>King\u2019s Cross<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

9 p.m. \u2013 Dinner Time<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

7. Brasserie Z\u00e9del<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The more budget-friendly (yet no less delicious) sibling of the Wolseley and the Delaunay, Brasserie Z\u00e9del<\/a> serves a post-theater menu until midnight on most nights. It\u2019s an absolute bargain: \u00a314.25 for a Parisian-style Prix Fixe with three courses. Think shredded carrots with Dijon dressing, chopped steak with peppercorn sauce and French fries followed by a chocolate tart. Almost unheard of in Central London!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop: <\/strong>Piccadilly Circus<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

8. Hawksmoor<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yes, we write about Hawksmoor<\/a> a lot, and yes, we\u2019ve already mentioned them in this post, but they really are that good! To experience this epic steakhouse for an exceptionally good price of \u00a328, go for their set menu (only available at certain times). We suggest the potted beef and bacon with Yorkshire puddings, 35-day aged rump and triple-cooked chips and the sticky toffee sundae\u2014naughty yet so very nice. Book ahead!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop: <\/strong>Various locations across the city<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"Eating\r\n
The sticky toffee pudding at Hawksmoor is legendary.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

9. Okan<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conveniently located near the Globe, the Old Vic, the Tate Modern and more, tiny little Okan<\/a> is a \u201cblink and you\u2019ll miss it\u201d Osaka-style dining experience by South Bank\u2019s County Hall. Steaming bowls of yakisoba noodles with pork and king prawns jostle for space on its tiny tables with a spectacular house sake.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop: <\/strong>Waterloo<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

11 p.m. \u2013 Late-Night Snacks (Because Food is Life)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

10. Beigel Bake<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

On ultra-cool Brick Lane<\/a>, the hipster highway of vintage stores and street food, you\u2019ll find this local favorite. Turning out thousands of bagels cooked in the traditional Jewish style, Beigel Bake<\/a> is open 24 hours a day. A massive salt-beef beauty will set you back just a few pounds\u2014devouring one of these is definitely one of our favorite things to do in London at night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop: <\/strong>Shoreditch High Street<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"Curing\r\n
It’s never a bad time for a bagel… good thing Beigel Bake is always open.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

11. Duck & Waffle<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Also open 24\/7, this late-night London stalwart is set 40 stories up in the Gherkin building with floor-to-ceiling windows. Duck & Waffle<\/a> is not inexpensive, but there\u2019s nothing like watching the sun come up over a plate of smoked eel croquettes or the namesake dish: a confit duck leg with a fried duck egg, served on a waffle and smothered in maple syrup. Their cocktails are also very decent if the night still feels young.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop: <\/strong>Liverpool Street<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"View\r\n
The view from Duck & Waffle is nothing short of extraordinary. Photo credit: Bex Walton<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

12. Bar Italia<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the last remnants of old bohemian Soho<\/a>, this Italian coffee shop was opened in 1949 by immigrants from Piacenza, Italy. Bar Italia<\/a> keeps its doors open until 5 a.m., and has been serving the city\u2019s dandies, actors, rockstars, club kids and beggars for decades. It’s the perfect spot for a late-night cannolo<\/em> (singular of cannoli<\/em>), a wicked-strong espresso and some serious people watching.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tube stop: <\/strong>Tottenham Court Road<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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