6 Of The Best 24-Hour Bars & Late-Night Restaurants in London

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May 30, 2024

Nights out in London always start off with the best of intentions, but sure enough a few casual drinks - and potentially some shots - later, you’re suddenly sitting in a dingy kebab shop at 3am, stuffing your face with chips smothered in curry sauce (no judgement, we’ve all been there). But what if we told you there were restaurants that served full-English breakfasts, fluffy pancakes, salt beef bagels, and even more booze at all hours of the night? Read on to find out the six best 24-hour spots that are sure to end your night on a high. Duck at 6am anyone?

1. Polo Bar

For their 24-hour Bottomless Boozy Brunch…

english breakfast, beer, pancakes, and burger and chips at Polo Bar London

This all-day breakfast bar serves hearty café grub that's guaranteed to have you salivating at the mouth. From pancake stack challenges where you have to eat 12 fluffy pancakes in under 15 minutes to 24-hour bottomless brunch filled with two-courses and unlimited alcohol, there’s always something delicious to tuck into and sip on - no matter the hour.

Location: 176 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NQ

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2. Duck & Waffle

For breath-taking views of the city skyline…

Duck & Waffle brunch and prosecco with views of london

Scenic views, irresistible food, and delectable drinks - what more could you ask for after dancing the night away in the city’s bustling clubs and bars. Located on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower, Duck & Waffle is one of the city's most-loved spots for all night dining and beautiful sunset breakfasts. Their most famous dish? Duck and Waffle of course, consisting of crispy leg confit and fried duck egg, drizzled with mustard maple syrup.

Location: 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY

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3. Beigel Bake

For cheap, takeaway salt-beef beigels…

The night has ended, you’re tired, and you’re just looking for something cheap and cheerful to fill your stomach before jumping straight into an uber. We’ve got you. Well, technically Beigel Bakes has you sorted, but we’re happy to share just how delicious their famous beigels really are. From dawn to dusk, you can tuck into a range of fillings, from Cream Cheese to Salt Beef, and Smoked Salmon to Nutella, without the fuss of waiting to be served in a busy restaurant. There may be queues, but they’re worth it…

Location: 155 Brick Ln, London E1 6SB

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4. Beigel Shop

For rainbow coloured beigels if the queue is too long next door…

Located one-minute away from Beigel Bake is Beigel Shop - no, you’re not just drunk and seeing double - another family-run, beigel shop that’s also open 24-hours. We’re not sure who thought it would be a good idea to open two traditional beigel shops right next to each other, but somehow it just works. Top pick? Their multi-coloured doughy bagel filled with Salmon and Cream Cheese.

Location: 159 Brick Ln, London E1 6SB

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5.VQ

For a taste of London’s original 24-hour restaurant…

Whether in the mood for breakfast, brunch, dinner, afternoon tea, or cocktails, this place serves it all. Launched in 1995 as the city’s first ever 24-hour restaurant, the OG of late-night dining certainly lives up to the hype. Indulge in Buttermilk Pancakes after a night spent clubbing or enjoy a pre-session feed with a bowl of Spaghetti Bolognese. Best of all? The drinks will be flowing all night long too.

Location: Various locations in Chelsea, Aldgate, & Bloomsbury

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6. Balans Soho, No.34

For world-famous pornstar martinis…

stack of pancakes with fruit and syrup at Balans Soho no 34

Known as the little one, Balans Soho 34 is perched on a beautiful street corner of, you guessed it, Soho. Keeping Londoner’s fed and watered since 1987, not much has changed food-wise since they first opened their doors 36 years ago, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. From all-day brunch to delicious small plates, and traditional fish and chips to their world-famous pornstar martini, you can pop by every Friday and Saturday for 24-hour wining and dining.

Location: 34 Old Compton St, London W1D 4TS

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Continue dining from dusk to dawn... or cool down with one of the city’s best ice creams.

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Main Photo Credit: Polo Bar

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