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Nightlife in London, from the Only Camden editors

Summer Nights on the Canal: The Best Waterside Bars and Terraces Along Regent's CanalNightlife

Summer Nights on the Canal: The Best Waterside Bars and Terraces Along Regent's Canal

Ditch the crowded tourist traps and discover Camden's coolest waterside drinking spots where punk meets pint and the canal becomes your soundtrack.

17 March 2026·3 min read
Camden Town's Comedy Underground: The Rising Stand-Up Scene in Intimate VenuesNightlife

Camden Town's Comedy Underground: The Rising Stand-Up Scene in Intimate Venues

Camden's intimate comedy venues are proving that the best laughs happen when comedians get up close and personal with their audience.

15 March 2026·4 min read
Belsize Park's Secret Speakeasy Scene: Hidden Cocktail Bars Worth DiscoveringNightlife

Belsize Park's Secret Speakeasy Scene: Hidden Cocktail Bars Worth Discovering

Beyond Camden's raucous pubs lies Belsize Park's clandestine cocktail culture, where Victorian railway arches and converted basements harbor some of London's most inventive liquid adventures.

13 March 2026·4 min read
Belsize Park's Secret Speakeasies: Hidden Cocktail Bars Behind Unmarked DoorsNightlife

Belsize Park's Secret Speakeasies: Hidden Cocktail Bars Behind Unmarked Doors

While Camden's chaos gets all the glory, sophisticated rebels know that Belsize Park's unmarked doors hide some of London's most subversive drinking dens.

11 March 2026·3 min read
After Dark in Camden: Your Guide to the Best Bars and Late-Night HauntsNightlife

After Dark in Camden: Your Guide to the Best Bars and Late-Night Haunts

From gritty punk dives to canal-side cocktail spots, Camden's nightlife scene is as eclectic and uncompromising as the borough itself. Here's where to drink, dance, and lose yourself until dawn.

9 March 2026·4 min read
New Year, New Camden: January's Hottest Bar and Restaurant OpeningsNightlife

New Year, New Camden: January's Hottest Bar and Restaurant Openings

Camden's kicking off 2024 with a fresh wave of rebellious new bars and restaurants that are already shaking up the borough's legendary food and drink scene.

7 March 2026·3 min read
Primrose Hill After Midnight: Sophisticated Late Night Haunts Beyond the Tourist TrailNightlife

Primrose Hill After Midnight: Sophisticated Late Night Haunts Beyond the Tourist Trail

When the last Tube rumbles away and the tourists stumble home, Primrose Hill transforms into Camden's most elegantly wicked playground for night owls who know where to look.

5 March 2026·3 min read
KOKO Camden - Everything You Need to Know About the Reopened VenueNightlife

KOKO Camden - Everything You Need to Know About the Reopened Venue

After three years of renovation following a devastating fire, KOKO has triumphantly returned to Camden High Street. Here's the inside scoop on what's changed, what's stayed the same, and why this legendary venue remains the beating heart of Camden's music scene.

5 March 2026·4 min read
The Best Comedy Nights in Camden: Where Laughs Meet London's Grittiest BoroughNightlife

The Best Comedy Nights in Camden: Where Laughs Meet London's Grittiest Borough

From intimate basement gigs to rowdy pub nights, Camden's comedy scene is as wonderfully chaotic as the borough itself. Here's where to catch the next big thing before they hit the mainstream.

5 March 2026·4 min read
The Best Cocktail Bars in Camden and Kentish Town: Where Rebellion Meets the Perfect PourNightlife

The Best Cocktail Bars in Camden and Kentish Town: Where Rebellion Meets the Perfect Pour

From hidden speakeasies to canal-side haunts, discover Camden and Kentish Town's finest cocktail destinations where punk spirit meets perfectly crafted drinks.

3 March 2026·4 min read
A Night Out in Camden: The Ultimate Pub Crawl RouteNightlife

A Night Out in Camden: The Ultimate Pub Crawl Route

From canal-side gems to rock and roll legends, navigate Camden's finest watering holes on the ultimate pub crawl that captures the raw spirit of North London's most authentic neighborhood.

2 March 2026·4 min read
From Gin Palaces to Craft Cocktails: Tracing 200 Years of Drinking Culture in CamdenNightlife

From Gin Palaces to Craft Cocktails: Tracing 200 Years of Drinking Culture in Camden

Camden's drinking scene has evolved from Victorian gin palaces to punk rock pubs and artisanal cocktail bars, maintaining its rebellious spirit through every era.

1 March 2026·3 min read
Camden's Underground Club Scene: Where to Find the Best Alternative NightlifeNightlife

Camden's Underground Club Scene: Where to Find the Best Alternative Nightlife

From basement punk dives to warehouse raves, Camden's underground club scene pulses with the raw energy that makes London's alternative heart beat strongest after dark.

27 February 2026·3 min read
February Blues Busters: Camden Town's Midweek Events to Beat the Winter SlumpNightlife

February Blues Busters: Camden Town's Midweek Events to Beat the Winter Slump

Ditch the midweek misery and dive into Camden's electrifying underground scene with open mic nights, jazz sessions, and alternative club nights that'll cure your February funk.

19 February 2026·4 min read
Thursday Night Fever: Camden's Best Midweek Club Nights and DJ SetsNightlife

Thursday Night Fever: Camden's Best Midweek Club Nights and DJ Sets

Forget Friday fatigue and skip the weekend crowds with Camden's electric Thursday night scene that proves the best parties happen when others are planning theirs.

19 February 2026·3 min read