You’ve probably seen the headlines about how much the nightlife industry in the UK is struggling. Pubs are closing, not even students go out that much anymore – it all paints a pretty bleak picture. But, according to the International Nightlife Association (INA), it might not all be as bad as it seems.
The association has just revealed its annual roundup of the 100 best nightclubs in the world. The goal of the list is to give kudos to ‘the venues that continue to elevate global nightlife with innovation, quality, and unforgettable experiences’, and this year seven of them are in the UK, with four in the capital.
All of the UK venues named also made the cut last year, but almost all of them have climbed up the rankings in the past 12 months. For example the highest placed UK spot, Fabric in London, moved from 26 to 24, and Manchester’s Warehouse Project jumped an impressive 12 places from 39 to 27.
The top three clubs were UNVRS, Hï Ibiza, and Ushuaïa – all in Ibiza. No surprises there. You can read more about the top 10 here.
The best nightclubs in Britain in 2025
Warehouse Project, Manchester
Three of the seven clubs that made it into the INA’s list were outside of London. The highest ranking, Warehouse Project, has been one of the most popular venues in the UK for nearly two decades. This year it made the move to ban phones from certain areas –maybe that policy is part of what helped it make such a leap in the ratings this year.
Motion, Bristol
Motion came in at 33rd overall despite having a particularly turbulent year. When its lease came to an end this July the Bristol club put a bid in to buy the building, and for a while it looked like it might be curtains for the beloved skate-park-turned-nightclub. A fundraising effort meant that it was able to reopen in a different location in October.
Sub Club, Glasgow
Glasgow’s Sub Club was the final venue outside of London to make the cut. It climbed 2 spots to 92nd.
The best nightclubs in the UK, according to the International Nightlife Association
Here are all of the UK venues that made the 100 best nightclubs list for 2025, including their international ranking.
- Fabric, London (24)
- Warehouse Project, Manchester (27)
- Ministry of Sound, London (28)
- Motion, Bristol (33)
- Studio 338, London (47)
- Drumsheds, London (72)
- Sub Club, Glasgow (92)
You can have a look at the full list here.
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