Late night clubs and bars, over 100 lost since 2020
Nearly 100 late night clubs and bars in London that stayed open past midnight have shut down since the pandemic, a report has found. It shows that the capital is among the worst-affected regions in the country.
Research from the Night Times Industries Association (NTIA) has found that only 343 venues that stay open into the early hours remain in London. In March 2020, that number was 433. The loss of almost 90 late night clubs and bars, accounting for a fifth of the total, will further affect London’s night life and its economy.
By comparison, cities elsewhere in Europe, including Amsterdam and Berlin, say they have a more vibrant nightlife than London. The Loop Bar in Mayfair, Printworks in Rotherhithe, Tiger Tiger in Haymarket, and Pryzm in Kingston are among the latest closures, all of which shut their doors in September.
The Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has launched a “Nightlife Taskforce” in February that hope to boost the capital’s struggling night economy. Cameron Leslie, co-founder and director of the nightclub Fabric, was appointed to chair the group, consisting of ten additional experts from the industry. They will report to the mayor in the autumn.
“We’re witnessing the loss of important social infrastructure from our towns and cities,” Michael Kill, CEO of the NTIA said. Nightclubs and late-night venues are more than just places to dance – they’re cultural institutions, economic engines and cornerstones of community life.”
“Small venues nurture new talent, fuelling the success of globally renowned artists and the creative economy. You don’t get Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, or Oasis without small venues. The collapse of independent venues puts the entire night-time economy at risk.”
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