IN LONDON THIS MONTH? YOU STILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE ONE OF THE CITY’S LEGENDARY CLUBS BEFORE IT CLOSES, AND CAN TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER ITS LATEST HOTSPOTS.

The beginning of London’s “The End” was in 1995 when it soon became one of the city’s hottest clubs. With a minimalist industrial look, this West End hotspot has been the site of mega parties to the sound of major guest DJs and live acts for over a decade. Many London clubbers feel this is one of the best weekend destinations in the city, usually with drum and bass on Fridays and house on Saturdays. But The End is coming to an end in a few days, closing its doors after 13 years.

The closing party will be on January 24th, and it will be the party of all parties. It will last until Sunday afternoon, and West Central Street will be closed to traffic on that night. There are no advanced tickets available, so it’s first come first serve at the door — at 40 pounds (20 pounds after 6AM).

This has been a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art space when it comes to dance music and showcasing the best underground music. Others have followed it, and a few other mega-clubs have opened and closed recently (one of them was the iconic Astoria, closing today after having hosted legends such as Nirvana, U2, and the Rolling Stones). A great substitute is Matter, opened last September from the same team behind Fabric, another legendary club in the city. This new space is London’s most futuristic, with a bodykinetic dancefloor shooting base waves up your body, and serving as a club and a live venue.

Better known among international visitors is Ministry of Sound, the country’s first ever “superclub.” You’ll find the big-name DJs there, and if they’re not there they’re probably at Heaven, a usually mixed gay-straight club. But if you’re looking for a more exclusive atmosphere, there are the Cockoo Club and Mo*vida, two hangouts for the city’s most fashionable crowds. You can spend the night in style there, or if you simply want to chill out with a cocktail, there’s Trailer Happiness or the Mandarin Bar.

The best part of going out at night in London is knowing that no matter how many bars and clubs come and go, there will always be several choices to fit your style and the ambience you’re looking for. UCityGuides helps you with that in its complete London city guide.