Located underneath two railway arches behind Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, this intimate south-east London club has been booking top house and techno DJs and producers from around the world since 2005. They have one of London’s best soundsystems, and are involved in developing underused urban spaces around the capital for use as socially minded arts venues.

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Don’t know where to head? We’ve done the hard work for you, and haveput together the top nights out in London right now: from properly decent club nights to after-hours oddities.So whether you want to trysomething completely new or just feel like re-visiting the classics, these 51 best nights out in London offer something for everyone. Phonox has the utopian aim of building a welcoming community of likeminded clubbers. No frills, no pretence, just a sound group of people there for the dance. Expect unrivalled DJs and a first-rate sound system. We’re totally biased (obviously), but there are few destinations with such a diverse range of culinary offerings – both in terms of influence and price. Sure, you can spend a couple of hundred pounds on a stellar meal, but there are so many amazing cheap eats to discover too. Anthony Bourdain once expounded his failsafe hangover cure: a joint, aspirin, a can of coke and some fiery Sichaunese food. If you’re looking for the latter piece of that puzzle you should be looking at Chilli Cool.

St John is just as brilliant as it ever was – the supper menu focuses largely on meat and seafood – with dishes like Roast Middle White, Sour Cabbage and Trotter guaranteed to win you over. Be sure to leave room for one of the heavenly desserts. Wondering where to find the best dim sum in London? Nine times out of ten, Yauatcha is going to be the place that people tell you to go. Alan Yau’s Soho dim sum house is a London food mecca for those who can’t get enough of the good stuff. SPFDJ recently tweeted that ‘Unfold the best party in the UK’. Damn, it must be good then. But seriously, if you’re the type of person that needs a boogie to wind down before the start of a new week, or one who just refuses to see the party end, this is the place for you. No photos or videos are allowed, making room for only pure vibes on the dance floor.

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Orii (meaning ‘soul’) is a full-frontal Monday night jam session run by artist Neue Grafik, featuring a full stage of drums, keys, trumpet, MC(s), guitar, bass, triangle and then whatever the audience throws in. The talent is incredible and for the most part, the vibesare immaculate – a comforting confirmation that live music is still alive and well. We’re warning you. This one isn’t for the faint of heart. However, if you can handle the spice and like to eat adventurously, there are few better places to get a good Sichuan meal.With the city spawning such a large number of internationally acclaimed comic minds, London plays as a battlefield for a huge number of comedians on the cusp of breaking through, battling it out against each other in strong competition.

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London’s culinary scene is diverse and there are so many amazing eats out there that it seems a real shame to waste your money on mediocre food. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your meals. What to Eat in London if You’re on a BudgetEvery last Thursday of the month sees a true burlesque bonanza from Shenanigans Cabaret at Hoxton Underbelly. Hosted by the iconic Foxi Blue, it's a raucous event with a variety of top-notch drag, comedy, circus and sideshow. Get down early for a prompt 8pm start. Not only does Adam Handling cook up a mean dish at Frog just above, but he's got the drinks to match. Nestled below his eponymous Covent Garden restaurant, Eve is the subterranean spot serving up impressive drinks and mouthwatering small plates in the most intimate of settings as they play on the art of seduction, and tempt you with London famous cheese doughnuts. Everything on the menu displays Marchand’s skilled touch – expect Parisian food with more than a few international influences and go with an empty stomach. If you’re looking for further evidence of St. John’s influence in the London dining scene, look to Fallow. It’s hard to imagine this hugely successful restaurant being possible without the ground it sits on being first broken by Henderson and Guliver.