Came to visit a London club and I was waiting in line and a gentleman told me I can't come in solo...2+only. Absolutely ridiculous that a single person on a business trip is unable to go into a club. I'm a solo business trip traveler and I can't come in...absolutely unacceptable. Do NOT patronize this establishment. read more

I was at the Roxy Nightclub and witnessed one of your bouncers on a Saturday in the early morning. James acted impeccably like a consummate professional when he was dealing with racial aggression. I felt safe when he asked the 4 Asian guys to leave the queue. From, Laura read more

Pictures are a lie. This place has no fun. Never met a bar that pours with actual measures. ALSO they tried to charge me TWICE. Unfortunately, I was a victim to their upcharge and had to pay again for a ticket because they "wouldn't except it" money scammer ahh disrespectful skunks. They just want your money and NOT your loyalty. Just please stick to the clubs you know. This is not the place to try. Disrespect goes crazy. Proceeded to yell at us while we were waiting on their lazy asses to do the eir coat check job. Made us stand in the rain fr. NEPO babies run ramped in this place. Stay far away. read more

This place is shit. Mean bouncers and literally no hype. Completely dead, so sorry for the ppl that work here. The workers are so rude and disrespectful. Pedophiles. Also i am trapped. They have locked us in. read more

foo. the dj learned about music last week. hahaha foo has no clue. he's playing for what he thinks is cool. he has zero identity.

The Roxy is the absolute worst bar/club. The bouncers are so rude and sexist. They cornered me outside and would not let me go inside so I could get my friends to leave with them. I asked them multiple times and they refused to let me back in to retrieve my friends. They would not let me leave the corner for 20 minutes because, big surprise, they could not locate my friends without my help. I was crying and none of them tried to console me, they just kept me in the corner. On top of the bouncers rudeness and meanness, the bartenders were also extremely rude. They barley acknowledged my friends and I when we ordered drinks and had a terrible attitude all night. One of the bartenders literally told my friend she was in a bad mood. Go to "Be at Bar" or "Inferno," or literally any other place. This bar/club also requires cash which is just absurd. read more

I have had some awesome nights out here, possibly not because of the Roxy itself, mullet wigs and Norwegians were involved, which in my experience frequently results in the most pounding hangover imaginable. I digress. The Roxy door staff are less than gracious, and were not impressed by my university's lame excuse for a student ID. Apparently it has to be a proper NUS, so bad luck anyone at the University of Obscurity. I suppose they see 14 year olds trying it on all the time with fake ID, so I suppose I should not blame them. If you are a fan of students' unions but are over 25, then this may be the place for you. I would however suggest you turn up in a large enough group that it doesn't make you feel ridiculously old. The alternative is blagging your way into a real students' union. read more

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Studied abroad and went here countless times on Thursday nights (and other ones, too). One of the few bars that is 1) cheap 2) has easy access and 3) provides plenty of space for dancing. The crowd is generally young, and typically full of students. Wouldn't recommend this place for a special night out, but it gets the job done when you need it. Long Island Ice Tea pitchers are 9 pounds sometimes, and that is a plus. read more

I started frequenting The Roxy at my first year Uni and still head back there now when a good night out is needed, although I do tend to feel a tad old to be there which is worrying considering I am only 22! The Roxy is open every night but in my personal opinion Thursday is the best night to go. Gettingt here too early could risk some ackward shuffling while the places fills up whereas getting there to late guarentees queing in the cold. Aim for around 10 and the que shouldn't be to bad. The club is on a side road off Tottenham Court Road and once in, you make your way downstairs to a small bar. There is only one room and the dancefloor is small but it seems to work, generally everyones having such a good time they don't mind being crampt or enduring the enevitable que at the bar. The drinks are averagly priced, the saem as every other bar in Central, expect to pay around £6 for a cocktail. Although they do have Happy Hour, always a bonus. They ask for an entrance fee on the door which varies from £3 - £10 depending on time and night but do offer NUS on entrance fee. The music is indie and light rock with the occasional cheesy anthem thrown in. Its not the coolest place in London but with a good group of friends it makes a realy fun night. read more

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This place is the worst out of the 12 or so clubs I have been to in London. Small bar, rude bartenders that look like they hate their job, and a dance floor not even worth mentioning. read more

Pretty great time for a Monday night! Loved the song selections, interior, open dance floor, and awesome drink deals. Half price pitchers starting at 10pm!! read more

Drinks: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 4/5 The crowd here was younger than I thought it would be (18-20ish) however the environment is pretty cool. IMO, it is a great place for a small group of friends to pre-game when it's not too crowded and then leave to your final destination when the place starts getting packed. Large selection of beer and I didn't have time to try out the foods. Like I said earlier, great to "pre-game", but not a place you spend all night at (unless you're 18-20 and love to dance with this crowd). read more

Place sucks. Just don't go. I'd give it 0 stars if I could - staff is 0/10 lol and it's just not good.

Thursdays are now a really fun pop, 80s, bit o this bit o that night. im biased: Im one of the DJs. but i do the opening spot and then just stay and dance the rest of the night. the other DJs are That Perfect Fumble (of Bloody Awful Poetry) who does Soundtracks at The Monarch in Camden on Saturdays(which is a blast) and Sean who has his hands in Feeling Gloomy at the O2 Academy Islington on Saturdays. its an interesting mix of people also. theres a bit of t he Student crowd that the Roxy is known for, but also a good amount of 20 something professionals who know they can be hung over and exhusted on a friday at work. come down and say hello. im generally dancing. read more

So for my 21st birthday 25 magical creatures came out to party... The journey to Roxy was possibly one of the funniest, with fairy wings, wizard hats, elf ears and more scatter amongst the commuters. We choose this club because it was cheese music all night and when you have a gaggle of creative students all shouting about what kind of music they want to dance to there is just nothing that's going to satisfy them all - well apart from a liter of Glens vodka and Backstreet Boys. So off we went to this club and it was fantastic. Slow bar service but not too expensive, great music, no so large you lose all your friends when drunk! Actually I have been back a few times now, each time it's been for a birthday boogie with a group of friends. Don't expect glamour, or anything too amazing. Just a great night out with your friends. Oh and if you see a Christmas Elf fighting a Wizard outside, it's all about the flower fairy that they both fancy. read more

As a 19 year old college student, I will never spend my money here again. I would highly recommend against this club. The staff was rude, the drinks were terrible and the music was honestly not good enough. If you're looking to have a good time and dance, then adventure away from this building. First off, a group of my friends studying abroad with me decided to go out to celebrate our best friends birthday. I stood in line at 11am 85% sober and showed the bouncer my ID. I held it in front of him so that he could easily access it to inspect it further. He then demanded to see my ID. I didn't really understand what he was asking since I was holding my ID directly in front of him. It was when I rotated my ID that he finally took it from me and inspected it. The beginning of feeling disrespected. My friends had told me about the clubs student discount, where students only pay £5 after 11 (I even checked online and asked the bouncer if my international student ID would work and he said they take all kinds). So when I went to pay after showing my license, I was charged £7 while I was holding up my student ID. None the less I was very upset. I went downstairs and bought drinks at the bar. Over priced and disgusting are the two words I would use to describe their drinks. My Long Island iced tea tasted like pure tequila and my gin and tonic was more tonic than gin.. Overall terrible quality. During my time there, one of the staff me members was going around mopping the dance floor. He came over to me and pushed me to the side and told me to move (more than once) with his wet fingers. Not only did he leave streaks of water down my arm but he continued to push me into my boyfriend and my other friends while we were trying to celebrate and have fun. I love to dance, but I couldn't even enjoy myself because the cleanup staff couldn't wait to do their job. Lastly, as I was leaving the club with my boyfriend, the same bouncer who checked my ID asked if we were leaving the club. I responded to him with "Yes we are" and he then answered "Then go. Move! Quickly." And shuffled us out the bar, like we were unwanted and he just could not wait to throw us out. Overall this is the worst possible place to go out to have fun. Why spend your money at a place where they don't respect you and treat you rudely? As a college student, I think this was the worst bar/club I have ever been to. I would highly recommend going elsewhere. O'Neill's is by far a million times better than Roxy will ever be. read more

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. They didn't follow along with their flyer. At the time it was supposed to be different music playing at different levels, and they were only using one level. I really purchased my tickets and went for the music that was supposed to be playing in the floor that wasn't utilized. They said they were just going to combine both genres in the one room they were using, but took too long. Don't advertise something and not follow through. read more

I was staying in London over the summer of 2011 and while I had no shortage of pubs to frequent (even one my friend referred to as the "proper old man pub") my girl friends and I were in dire need of a place to dance... inexpensively... any night of the week. That is where the Roxy steps up to the plate! Sure, it doesn't have the fanciest lounge... sure, it's underground and you may not have cell phone service... sure, the lack of windows adds to an increased amount of humidity that may be uncomfortable if you're dancing like a raging lunatic all night (as I was on many occasion)... BUT don't let that deter you. The bouncers were really friendly, remembering my friend and I and letting us in promptly and free-ly ;) ... they have cocktail pitchers (I'd never heard of this before!) but if you're looking to get wasted on a budget--BOOM!... they have a varied crowd young, old, hipsters, suits, mod, what-have-you, not too much of any one scene so that you feel out of place... and the music varies so much that everyone gets a bit of what they like. All in all, it's a good place to party on a budget! Next time I'm in town I'll definitely be sure to make a stopover! read more

I went on a Tuesday, it was fun but I think I'm edging out the the demographic. It seemed to attract 16-18 year-olds. That being said, the music on Tuesday is great. It's a mix of indie and electronic. Everyone's lively and super drunk (watch for glass). Drinks are on discount. I'll probably end up here again. read more

The Roxy is not the type of place you can bring a ton of people and get free cover. That seems to be a trend with most places if you have a good guy/girl ratio and have a good pack; but The Roxy doesn't work like that. Letting people through in pairs, this club first checks IDs and lets you through, then greets you with a cashier who collects 4 pounds cover. Not a bad fee, but there is no way around it. A few in my group left after being faced with the cover! Inside, the ground is inexplicably completely covered with shards of glass. I know that sounds ridiculous, but it is as if 1000 people dropped their pint glasses and they just shattered everywhere. It's extremely dangerous as there are a ton of people dancing everywhere. It's a large place but seemingly every square inch is wet and bumpy with glass pieces. This place attracts a young crowd (18-21), but had plenty of older folks as well. Seemed like a good range and people conducted themselves okay. One of my friends got absolutely clocked in the face by a drunk girl who sort of fell into his face with her fist. It was insane and out of no where. The bathroom here is embarrassingly small for a place this big. I remember only one stall and two urinals with 11 guys crowded around in there waiting to use them. Its overall square footage is like the size of a single-person bathroom but with squeezed-in urinals. The DJ here has a habit of cutting away from songs at their peak, something I absolutely don't understand. Just as everybody is getting into it he'll change it or blend it into another. His mixing skills are frankly sub-par and he did a poor job of transitioning. At one point he screwed up and it was silent for a few minutes; people started yelling. Overall The Roxy is a pretty big downgrade from some of the places around Oxford/Piccadilly Circus area. Even on a Wednesday night it had a long-ish wait to get in so this might be a place to pass over. That is unless you like shards of glass (some people are into that). read more

This was the first club we went to on our first night in London. We basically found it because we got lost going to the club we actually wanted to go to, someone handed us a flyer and we said why not? It was sort of a bizarre night with the type of music that was playing and we had no idea any of the songs that they were playing at all. It was really empty when we first got there for at least the first hour and then it picked up afterwards and did get pretty fun. We had fun despite not knowing a single song they played all night long. They had pretty good drink specials too as we all got huge pitchers of Long Island Ice Tea's which were pretty strong and pretty delicious and well made for the price. They were reasonable for London prices from what I remember too. read more

Great big dance club. Lots of space to hangout and tons of seating around the edges and a big bar with drink deals on regularly. Slightly strange ratio of dance floor to the rest of the space but people were dancing all over anyway. Was here on a monday night and it didn't really get poppin until about 12:00 that night. I felt a bit awkward because I think I was one of the older people there, lots of students cause a college is close by or something, but they didn't seem to care so I got over it quickly. I heard it gets really crowded on Friday nights though. Looking for a place to boogie in this area? This is the place. read more

Gosh, this place has changed a bit. My previous visit was more than a decade ago and I mainly remember my friend being distraught after discovering her bag and passport had been nicked. Fast forward to 2016 and I barely recognise the place. No more sticky floors and general grottiness. It's slick and modern. Happy hour is fantastic value. The music gets gradually louder and dancing ensues. Prices are decent considering how central the bar is. For pre-drinks that spill into dancing, it's a perfect choice. read more

I had loads of fun, but I was really drunk and don't remember any details. Oh wait... dancing with friends was great, and the drink specials were pretty cheap... all the rest is a blur. According to the other reviewers, I was most likely the oldest person there, not that I would have noticed. I fit right in, everybody was super drunk. Good times. read more

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The Roxy, in its previous incarnation as The Office, was my beloved student haunt and we still return occasionally out of nostalgia, but tend to leave feeling woefully old. We used to go every Tuesday for "Panic", an indie/electro night but nowadays I would always choose Teenage Kicks, which has guitar hits from the 50s through to the present. last time I was at Panic, we all felt so out of touch with all the fresh-faced first years throwing stroppy poses on the dance floor, that I don't think I'll ever return. At least on a Wednesday, people are more game for a laugh, although if over 21 you will feel old! This said, The Roxy is a great little venue, it's small and intimate but there's plenty of space to dance and room to sit down too. The drinks offers, especially 2-4-1 jugs of cocktails are amazing, and sometimes they give out pick-and-mix on your way in. The door staff are rude, you'll definitely need ID no matter what you're age, and you'll more than likely have to queue, but if you're looking for a good dance and you're under 21 then it's an excellent option - if you are over that threshold and don't have nostalgic reasons for entering then perhaps you're best of elsewhere. read more

Cover Charge: £10 - 5 (Bring a Student ID) Coat Check: £2 I usually go on the students night but I've been here three times, which is three times too many. I don't see myself coming back here. I personally do not like this place much, there are better clubs in London. My girlfriends seem to like the place though. They have deals on drinks some nights. read more

It has been said by many that if you surround yourself by the correct people the most boring event can be turned into a carnival of fun. The Roxy, located on Rathbone Place between Oxfrod st and Goodge st this little underground venue is only a 2 minute walk from "Tottenham Court Road Station". Roxy boasts a fantastic bar with a great range of drinks and a list of colourful cocktails so definately not a dive of a venue, however you find yourself at quite an expensive bar. Its major trade nevertheless seem to bother thosewho have been in the club scene for a while, surrounded by annoying little kids who I'm sure are in the process of learning how NOT to drink, you'd possibly also be bothered by their rather hillarious dancing skills, now of course depending on the night you go, the music genre differs, but the DJ's tend to mix and match music types that don't compliment each other. I guess one could only say after you've had a few and or a few too many and in the company of the chosen few, any place is great... The roxy is just not a place worth visiting over and over, after the first few times you'll give up hope on it ever being a place you can enjoy sober, just for the music and atmosphere. One star would be too harsh because it's still a place for the young and restless to get drunk and enjoy themselves however once past that stage it's really not a venue for the experienced...... I've experienced better read more

This is one of my favourite clubs as you can have a dance, but also a conversation. The queues can get quite long, so if you're planning a birthday night out you might want to phone in advance for the guestlist. If you want to go to any particular club night (almost all of them are very indie biased), most have a guestlist you can sign up to for cheap entry. For instance, my favourite night there, on a Tuesday is between £3 and £5 entry, but guestlist is £1. They usually have drink offers on beer, with 2 bottles for £3. DJs will take requests, as long as the song is in league with their own personal taste. read more

As a first year student the Roxy became something of an addiction; we would go at least once a week, though generally trying to avoid Wednesday Uni Sports night. I went back a couple of times during second and third year, but by then it had very much lost its appeal. Not that the club itself had changed. It is a decent enough club, quite small, large bar selection with a generic indie r'n'b soundtrack. However, given the number of great clubs in London The Roxy isn't really good enough on its own merits to warrant a visit. Rather, go if you're a fresher (but only during the week), or are keen to relive your student days. read more

Bizarreee night. I wasn't sure what to expect when I entered The Roxy Bar. By the time I got there, I was annoyed with my friends for not wanting to go to Cargo or Plastic People because they thought it was expensive, but were willing to pay 7pounds to Roxy. I can see how this place will be great fun with its cheesy, drunk bar music, but the drinks are rather expensive and there was glass everywhere. By the time I exited the place I was scraping my foot every step of the way to get rid of gum and glass. Not exactly a night making experience! That being said, it's a place for your close friends. If you're ready for cheesy music, artsy students and dancing within your group with the occasionally stranger fisting pumping through, it's Roxy. Well it's not entirely bad. I loved the random moments when some Brit boys came up to me and did a little swing dance moves. Shuffling of the feet and hip twisting! Ballroom dancing might've been fun in this bar. After all the DJ seemed to like... well anything! They played Michael Jackson's Billie Jean to 3OH3!'s Don't trust a Hoe to Don't Stop Me Now by Queen. read more

I'm torn with this place. I should hate it. It's cliched, tacky and not really that cool. Unfortunately, sometimes that adds up to being a whole lot of fun. Especially if you're on a hen night. This wasn't one of those scary L plate hen nights (nothing in the world will get me on one of those), but there was dressing up involved. And glitter. Lots of glitter. The bar is cheesy, but it's indie so somehow it's OK. Can't actually remember how much we paid but I think it was about a fiver. You'll be able to find someone milling about handing out flyers so grab some of those. The cocktails we very hit and miss. The ginger mojito was yummy, but the apple cosmo was one of the worst cocktails I've ever tried. The service was pretty hit and miss too now I think back. If you're pissed, and feeling silly, you'll have fun here. But don't expect to be wowed. This place isn't brilliant, but now Metro has shut down, it's not the worst option in the area. read more

I have to say, I loved the music at The Roxy. There were some real old school classics that you'd normally be embarrassed to sing along too, but when everyone else is singing their heart out you don't have to worry! The place has a big downfall though - I for one don't approve of bouncers and bar managers throwing their weight around. Small people on a big ego trip can ruin the fun for everyone. After a big burly bouncer threatened to throw my friends out for the silliest of reasons I resigned myself to the fact that I will never return to The Roxy. It's a pity, but it's the principle of the matter! O and there's one other problem - this bustling club has a men's toilet that is smaller than your local MacDonalds'. Be prepared to queue boys!!! read more

I came here in january 2017 and it was one of the best nights of my life! The drinks were good, the music was fun and the people were better! The next time I'm back in London I'll definitely be back there read more

I've had some of the best nights of my life in The Roxy! You can forgive the teeny tiny toilets because the vibe here is fantastic. The drinks are pretty cheap comparred with other clubs in the area, though the bar is usually packed so I'd advise buying a couple of drinks at a time. Great indie music, with a bit of cheese thrown in. read more

Horrifying music choices that alternated between oldies and screamo

Stereotypical top 40's club. Drinks are average priced, staff are fine. Cover charge was average. Toilet were ok. All in all it's an ok club, but it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

Check the theme for the day before going, it will really make a difference on your experience here. The drinks here are decent, though. My only dissatisfaction with the Roxy was their music, but I guess that was my own fault... :\ read more

OK. The Roxy, thought I loved it at first - until I went a second time. This was one of the worst experience I have had in my entire life. I was verbally accosted by the security who proceeded to be inappropriate to my friends and I. Then, when walking from the ladies washroom I slipped and fell near the dance floor. A security guard/bouncer was standing there watching, did not care, it turns out I slipped in vomit. YES, VOMIT. No one cared and my knees have been damaged from the fall ever since. Do not come here, it is disgusting. read more

OK first ask yourself what you are looking for in your Tuesday night. This little dive bar is pretty fucking ratchet but let me tell you I went here every Tuesday night for two months and closed the place. From one American to another, there are sexy British men here who will buy you all the two for one drink deals your liver desires. This place is gross, but it is a blast and one of the best places to go on a Tuesday. Dont bother on the weekend there are bigger fish to fry! read more

Great Bar, Great atmosphere, and the drinks are not reasonable priced. Dancing here will make you dance all night trust me. When I went I remember thinking I'll make the last train home and then I looked at the time again t it was 3am!!! The night went by so quick when you're having fun. read more