10 May 2025, 16:04

By Justine Simons

For decades London’s nightlife has been renowned around the world.

From the Jazz clubs of the 50’s to the swinging 60’s, through Punk, Reggae, Disco and the New Romantics, to House, Jungle, Techo, Grime, Dubstep and Cabaret. Fantastic bars and great clubs have seen people dance through countless nights together, but in recent years it’s no secret that our nightlife has faced huge challenges.

The long-lasting impact of the pandemic, rising rents and business rates, staffing shortages and cost-of-living pressures have all hit businesses hard. Another huge factor has been licensing and many venues have found it difficult to stay open as late as they would like, with Londoners and visitors complaining about their favourite venues closing too early.

Licensing decisions are made by local councils but they impact London as a whole and they affect our global........

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