When you are wandering about the city, there comes a time when you want to let loose. You could choose to settle in a nice spot and sip a delicious cocktail while listening to a happening live band play. You may want to lose control and let the DJ spin the latest dance tunes to get you pumped for an exciting night. Sometimes you might want to grab a few beers and shoot a couple friendly games of pool. Whatever you decide to do, London has a variety of night spots to keep you satisfied.

When Touring London, you will find that most pubs close at 11pm, but there are other alternatives such as dance clubs partying until the late hours. Check out one of the popular techno and electronica clubs scattered about the city. Let your hair down and visit Groucho, located at 45 Dean St., (020/7439-4685), where you can hope to sneak past the members only policy. Below are a few hot spots to look into:

American Bar
The Savoy
Telephone: +44 0171-836-4343
Check out the best martinis in town at one of the most sophisticated places in London. Here is where you go to listen to a bit of jazz Monday through Thursday.

Bar Rumba
36 Shaftesbury Ave., WC2
Telephone: +44 0171-287-2715
Seek out this hot spot where different themes are offered on different evenings, including nights filled with salsa and rumba. London’s famous radio DJ Giles Peterson hosts a Monday-night jazz-soul-club music night.

Cocktail Bar
Cafe Royal
68 Regent St., W1
This spot was once frequented by the likes of Oscar Wilde, James Whistler and Aubrey Beardsley. Check out the bar’s entertaining frescoed ceilings. You can either enjoy a nonalcoholic drink, as well as alcoholic beverages when you are ready to kick back and relax.

Equinox
Leicester Square, WC2
Telephone: +44 0171-437-1446
Come work up a sweat at the largest dance floor in the city. Here you can enjoy every kind of music when you choose to spend the night at this hot spot.

Gossips
69 Dean St., W1
Telephone: +44 0171-434-4480
Come and listen to some of the best reggae in the city. On Saturdays, enjoy the sounds of soul, as well as rhythm and blues on Thursdays.

Madame Jo Jo’s
8 Brewer St., W1
Telephone: +44 0171-734-2473
Have you ever visited a transvestite showplace? Come to this nightlife selection and enjoy a great revue on Fridays and Saturdays. This is truly a fun spot to let loose and enjoy the night.

Pizza Express
10 Dean St., W1
Telephone: +44 0171-439-8722
Come to this night club and enjoy some of the best jazz in the city. Many groups come from the United States and share a slice of delicious pizza.

The Blue Note
1 Hoxton Sq., N1
Telephone: +44 0171-729-8440
Once a hospital in the early 20th century, the Blue Note now has Catch a great live performance from Monday through Thursday. Here is where you should end up if you want a variety of music to entertain you, including traditional jazz, hip-hop and funk. DJs spin the best on Fridays and Saturdays.