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Strip clubs in London

Strip clubs in London are licensed by local councils, usually operate strict no-touching rules, and can get expensive, so always check charges before you go.

Part 16 of 23 2 mins read Published Nov. 26

Written by the Escorts Love team, who arrange bookings across London.

The short answer

Strip clubs in London are legal, licensed venues for adults, regulated by local councils, and they usually operate strict no-touching rules with charges that can add up quickly. Knowing how they work before you go in is the best way to avoid an unpleasant surprise at the end of the night.

How licensing works

In most of London, these clubs need a sexual entertainment venue licence from the local council, under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 as amended by the Policing and Crime Act 2009. Licences are normally renewed each year, and residents can object during the consultation. Each council sets its own policy, and some are restrictive. Tower Hamlets, for example, has a nil limit on new venues, while allowing existing ones to continue.

Licences change, and so does the list of open clubs. Spearmint Rhino's Tottenham Court Road club, for one, told Camden Council in October 2026 that flood damage would keep it closed until autumn 2027 or winter 2028. So before you travel, check the club's own website or the council's public licensing register.

The rules inside

Licence conditions vary by council, but no physical contact between performers and customers is the typical rule. Westminster's standard conditions, for example, have barred contact between performers and customers during a performance. You must be 18 or over and may be asked for ID. Photos are normally forbidden, and security staff will remove anyone who breaks the rules. Treat the performers with respect, and take no for an answer.

Check the charges first

This is the part that catches people out. There may be an entry fee, and on top of that come drinks, individual dances, private areas and table minimums, often at a price that looks small until it is multiplied. Before you agree to anything, ask what it costs and how time is measured, and ask to see prices in writing. Pay as you go if you can, keep an eye on your bill and check your card receipt before you sign or tap.

If you would prefer a quieter evening, our cocktail bars guide has good alternatives, and dinner dates are listed on many of our ladies' profiles.

Common questions

Are there strip clubs in London?

Yes, strip clubs in London are legal, licensed venues for adults, regulated by local councils. The list of open clubs changes, so check the club's own website or the council's public licensing register before you travel.

How much does a strip club in London cost?

There is no single price, because an entry fee may come on top of drinks, individual dances, private areas and table minimums. Ask what it costs and how time is measured, and ask to see prices in writing before you agree to anything.

Can you touch the performers in a London strip club?

No, no physical contact between performers and customers is the typical rule. Licence conditions vary by council, and security staff will remove anyone who breaks the rules.

How old do you have to be to go to a strip club in London?

You must be 18 or over and may be asked for ID.

Can you take photos in a London strip club?

No, photos are normally forbidden.

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