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A lot has been made of the ‘death’ of London nightlife over the last decade. And, sure, there’s no denying that the city’s nightlife spots have had a tough old time of it in recent years, what with rising rents, constant threats to licenses and the oft-touted claims that it’s impossible to go out in London past 1am and that Gen Z simply aren’t that keen on going out at all.
In the last few years, we’ve seen more of our favourite venues than we care to recall threatened with closure – thoughts and prayers go out to Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, Matchstick Piehouse and the Moth Club, to name a few – and said a final goodbye to legendary clubs like Printworks, G-A-Y Late and The Glory. Last April, it was announced that an astonishing 3,000 clubs, pubs and bars had closed since the pandemic.
And yet, in 2025 there’s hope for the city’s late-night culture. Back in February, the Mayor of London launched a nightlife taskforce charged with figuring out how to boost the capital’s struggling nighttime economy. Last month, we published our fabulous (if we do say so ourselves) new list of the 50 best nights out in London, filled with everything from marathon raves and quirky karaoke sessions to supper clubs and spoken word nights.
And now comes the exciting news of a brand new 750-capacity venue with a 24-hour license, opening in nightlife hotspot Brixton. The first venue in the area to be granted a 24-hour music and alcohol license, Brixton Storeys occupies the site formerly home to the Prince of Wales, which has been extensively redesigned ahead of the club’s opening.
‘We wanted to bring a fresh narrative to Brixton nightlife but stay connected to the area’s heritage,’ said owner Stevie Thomas. ‘This iconic venue is perfect for that and has been fully renovated with a new perspective that brings it right up to date.’
Launching on Friday April 18, the venue will offer three distinct spaces. Its main indoor space the Red Room features immersive lighting and state-of-the-art acoustics courtesy of Turbo Sound and Funktion-One equipment, while a secondary area, The Boudoir, is suitable for more intimate events. And there’ll also be two outdoor terraces featuring retractable roofs and due to open in June right on time for the summer.
And the venue has plenty of exciting events lined up already, with a host of the city’s favourite promoters and club nights on board, including Mas Que Nada, Supa Dupa Fly, UKG Brunch, Cirque du Soul and Up On The Roof. Eager partygoers can check out the full line-up for the club’s opening months here. There’s hope for London nightlife yet!
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