The best places for a boys night out in London

Happy hour deals, beer pong tables, live DJs and tasty food – what more could you want from a guy’s night out? Core Bar is the ideal spot to hit if you’re looking to unleash your competitive side with a game of beer pong or simply relax with some after-work drinks and a juicy burger. From 3-8pm on weekdays, you can enjoy £5 cocktails, as well as happy hour discounts on pints, bottles of house wine and Prosecco. Core Bar also has a downstairs club open until the early hours if you and your pals are in the mood for an all-nighter!

This American-inspired meat restaurant in Clapham is the ideal place to come with the guys for some good old comfort food, craft beer and great vibes all round. Food highlights include Buffalo wings, loaded fries, mouthwatering beef, chicken and plant-based burgers, and a huge range of milkshakes to choose from. You can also enjoy house beer for just £4.50 every day, as well as exclusive themed deals on Martini Monday, Tequila Tuesday, Whiskey Wednesday, and Sunday Rumday. MEATliquor’s SW11 venue boasts a cool carnival-esque interior too, with a laidback atmosphere and hip tunes on the stereo. What’s not to love?

Rock & Rose in Richmond is a top choice for a boy’s night out, particularly if you’re in the mood for Asian-fusion cuisine and delicious drinks. There are plenty of classic cocktails to choose from, as well as bespoke signature cocktails such as the Popcorn Espresso Martini and the Rock Mojito, which blends intriguing ingredients like activated charcoal rum and Earl Grey leaf tea. The menu includes pan-Asian dishes such as roast pork belly, blackened miso cod fillet and a beef massaman curry, which is absolutely to die for. There’s also an Asian cuisine sharing platter with Korean chicken wings, chilli salt squid, spring rolls, edamame, gyoza and prawn crackers. The happy hour runs from 5-7pm every weekday, making it a great place to head after work with the lads to bag some great drink deals.

It’s simply not a boy’s night out without ordering a mega spicy curry and a crisp pint of lager, right? A cult favourite Indian restaurant, with Dishoom you can expect plenty of incredible Bombay-inspired dishes including aromatic curries, grilled meat plates, naan breads and yummy side dishes such as stuffed samosas and gunpowder potatoes. If you’re looking to get your drink on, you’ll also find a wide range of beers, ciders, wines and cocktails on the drinks menu, including Dishoom’s own IPA. The buzzing Covent Garden venue is centrally located, which is perfect if you’re looking for somewhere to line the stomach before hitting the clubs in the area. 

This upmarket gin bar situated within Holborn Dining Room oozes gentlemanly sophistication, making it an ideal choice of venue for a more refined night out with your pals. If you and the guys are gin lovers, you’ll be in for a real treat because The Gin Bar holds London’s largest collection of gin, featuring over 500 gins and 30 tonics! Enjoy a catch up with your mates over refreshing G&Ts in the relaxed, stylish seating areas or sip on some signature gin cocktails at the suave, copper-topped bar if you fancy a taste of luxury.