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Leicester Square is a popular place to head for a night on the town. It offers a wealth of bars, clubs, restaurants and cinemas for a full evening of entertainment. The options for places to go drinking in and around Leicester Square vary from traditional pubs to club bars with dance floors that stay open until the early hours. Whether you come during the week or at the weekend, you will find the bars thronging with people during the evenings. This is the centre of London so you can expect crowds of people and a lively atmosphere.
Here are listings for bars in and around Leicester Square: a short description, the address, telephone number and official website for each bar.
For a guide to Leicester Square, with what to expect, how to get there, where to park, plus links to more detailed pages on clubs, places to eat, theatre ticket booths and cinemas, see our Overview Guide to Leicester Square
Bars in Leicester Square
Leicester Square is full of places to go for a drink. Many of the bar options listed below could also be classed as clubs. For this reason, if you would prefer a quiet drink in a place where you can get a seat, it is best to head to one of the pubs like Weatherspoons or The Bear and Staff (see below). For further listings for the clubs in Leicester Square, see our Guide to Clubs in Leicester Square
Weatherspoons
Weatherspoons are also a chain of pubs offering low price food and drinks - this can be a useful option in the centre of London where prices are often high. It is like a traditional pub but on a larger scale. This Weatherspoons offers free internet access.
The Moon Under the Water Weatherspoons
28 Leicester Square
West End
London
WC2H 7LE
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7839 2837
Website:Official Weatherspoons Leicester Square Website
Cafe de Paris
Café de Paris is not located directly in Leicester Square. However, it is less than five minutes' walk from the square and is a popular bar. It is a place where different events take place each night of the week, including burlesque shows, live bands and DJs.
Café de Paris
3 Coventry Street
London
W1D 6BL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7734 7700
Website:Official Cafe de Paris Website
Leicester Square's Zoo Bar
Zoo Bar is a bar and club in the heart of Leicester Square that stays open late every night of the week (for exact opening times see the official website link below). They also serve food and sometimes offer special discounts of food options during the day (see the official website for more details).
Zoo Bar Leicester Square
13 - 17 Bear Street
Leicester Square
London
WC2H 7AQ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 4505 5444
Website:Official Zoo Bar Website
Oxygen Bar
Oxygen Bar is a bar and a club that is spread over three floors. During the day they often offer special discounts on the drinks prices. DJs play music such as house and electro every night of the week.
Oxygen Leicester Square
17 - 18 Irving Street
Leicester Square
London
WC2H 7AZ
The Bear and Staff
If you have no intention of going dancing and are craving a traditional pub where you can enjoy a pint with your friends, this is the place to head. As opposed to many of the other pubs in the Leicester Square area, the Bear and Staff is not a chain pub. They pride themselves on their wide selection of real ales.
The Bear and Staff in Leicester Square
10 - 12 Bear Street
London
WC2H 7AX
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7321 0814
Website:The Official Bear and Staff Leicester Square Pub Website
Bars in the area
Many of the bars listed above offer food. However, if you would prefer to get something to eat in a restaurant before you go out drinking, see our Guide to Places to Eat in Leicester Square
Hitting the bars in Leicester Square is a popular activity for both locals and tourists. Leicester Square sits close to areas like Oxford Street and Soho. You can start with a drink in one of the bars in Leicester Square before heading to one of the nearby areas to carry on the party. Alternatively, you can stay in Leicester Square all night, dancing till dawn in one of the club-bar options.
These aren’t just places to try your luck at beating the house – with restaurants, bars, music and theatre all packed in, a night out at a London casino can be so much more.
The Colony Club
Glam it up in exclusive Park Lane establishment, The Colony Club. Come in for a seasonal cocktail at The Colony Bar, or a delicious meal from the global restaurant menu. For a real treat, book the exclusive Teppanyaki Bar for an authentic Japanese experience. And of course, there's a full range of gaming options at this sophisticated Mayfair venue.
The Hippodrome Casino
Head to Leicester Square for a night to remember at the historic Hippodrome Casino. Punters have been entertained on this site for more than 100 years, and with a 180-seat theatre hosting the best of jazz, swing, soul, burlesque and cabaret, there are plenty of years of entertainment to come. Take your pick of the six bars, head to the Heliot Steak House for a gourmet meal, and explore the three floors of casino table games and slots.
Grosvenor St Giles Casino
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Make your way to Tottenham Court Road for a night at the Grosvenor St Giles Casino, part of the Grosvenor Casinos group that has some of the best casino venues in London. Grab a cocktail or a bite to eat or explore the gaming floor if you’re feeling lucky at this casino, which features modern decor. It's also handily located next to the St Giles Hotel.
Horizons Casino
Spend a night in Horizons Casino, a long-established venue on Leicester Square, which was previously called Napoleons. The bar, which overlooks the gaming floor, offers extensive choices, plus Asian-inspired snacks.
Empire Casino
Enjoy live sports games on wall-to-wall giant screens, 24 hours a day, in the Carlsberg Sports bar at this Leicester Square casino in London's West End. The on-site restaurant creates exciting Asian fusion food; while the Empire Casino also usually hosts DJ sets until 3am every Friday and Saturday night.
Grosvenor Casino Victoria
Bring a group of friends to 'The Vic', a Edgware Road casino in Paddington that's become something of a landmark. Gather around a table at the restaurant for great steaks and fish, or head to the bar to catch up over cocktails, before trying your hand at the full set of gaming options.
The Barracuda, London
Check your Sherlock Holmes deerstalker hat at the door in this Baker Street casino, which offers French, Middle Eastern, Indian and Chinese cuisine in its restaurant. You don’t have to be a high roller to feel special at The Barracuda, right from the valet parking service at the front door to sophisticated cocktails at the bar. The Club Room is a popular location for private parties.
The Palm Beach Casino
Work up a thirst or a hunger at Mayfair night spot The Palm Beach Casino; the perfect excuse to enjoy a drink in its stylish baror to take your pick from its two eateries. Tuck into refined south Asian treats in the main restaurant, or opt for grilled meats, burgers and fish at the more relaxed Bar & Grill.
Grosvenor The Rialto Casino
Leicester Square Casino Bar Las Vegas
Dine out in your favourite Soho restaurant, then head over to this truly unique Grosvenor The Rialto Casino, housed in the Grade II-listed former Rialto cinema. Take a break from the gaming floor in the stylish Backstage Bar for light bites, wines, beers and cocktails.
Genting Casino Chinatown London
Find your way to the heart of London’s always-lively Chinatown for one of Genting's popular casinos. Enjoy authentic pan-Asian cocktails and cuisine between table games or slots. Smaller than some of the other venues on this list, Genting Casino Chinatown London is a great choice for those who prefer to avoid the larger venues but still want a great night out in a London casino.
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