Electrowerkz: London's Iconic Underground Club for House, Techno, and Queer Nights

When you think of Electrowerkz, a long-running, no-frills underground music venue in London known for its raw energy and inclusive crowd. Also known as Electrowerkz Club, it’s not just a place to dance—it’s a living archive of London’s alternative nightlife. Open since the 90s, this converted industrial space in Islington has survived gentrification, club closures, and shifting trends because it never chased trends. It just stayed true to the music and the people who showed up anyway.

Electrowerkz isn’t about VIP sections or bottle service. It’s about house music, a genre built on deep grooves, soulful samples, and relentless beats that move bodies, not just playlists. It’s about techno, the stripped-down, hypnotic sound that thrives in dark rooms with powerful sound systems. And it’s about LGBTQ+ nightlife, a space where queer people, especially women and non-binary folks, can dance without being stared at, judged, or policed. You won’t find a dress code here. You won’t find a bouncer asking for ID unless you look under 25. You’ll find a crowd that shows up for the music, not the brand.

What makes Electrowerkz different from Fabric or Ministry of Sound? It’s the grit. The sticky floors. The DIY flyers taped to the walls. The DJs who play for five hours straight because they love it, not because they’re on a promo list. It’s the after-parties that spill into the alleyway. It’s the fact that you can still find a queer girl’s night out here that starts at 11pm and ends at 6am with no exit strategy. This isn’t a club for tourists. It’s for people who know the real pulse of London’s night.

If you’ve ever wondered where the underground still lives in this city, Electrowerkz is the answer. It’s where the party girls who don’t need Instagram filters to feel seen still show up. Where the techno heads from Hackney and the drag queens from Brixton end up after the main clubs close. Where the music doesn’t stop because the night is over—it stops because the sun comes up.

Below, you’ll find real guides from people who’ve been there—the best pre-game bars nearby, how to navigate the late licenses, what to wear (hint: wear what makes you feel powerful), and why this place still matters when so many others have turned into branded experiences. No fluff. Just the truth about one of London’s last real dance floors.