Funky Buddha has closed; Itzel now operates at its Berkeley Street address. The Mayfair club no longer operates, so its Friday party and guestlist can no longer be booked. All of the clubs below are open on Friday nights.
Where to go instead of Funky Buddha on a Friday
All are open and taking bookings through London Night Guide as of October 2026.
- Itzel (formerly Funky Buddha) at Funky Buddha's former address, 15 Berkeley Street, Mayfair: hip hop and house, open Thursday to Saturday.
- Rumour (formerly Tabu) at 1 Dover Street, Mayfair: one intimate room of about 200 built around booths, playing open format hip hop, RnB and house from Wednesday to Saturday, 11pm to 4am.
- Maddox on Mill Street, Mayfair: hip hop and house, open Thursday to Saturday.
- 99 Regent Street (formerly Cuckoo Club), entrance on Swallow Street near Piccadilly Circus: hip hop and RnB upstairs, house downstairs, Wednesday to Saturday, 11pm to 4am.
- Tape London at 17 Hanover Square, Mayfair: hip hop, RnB and Afrobeats, open Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What Funky Buddha Fridays were like
For reference only, as none of this applies any more: every Friday Funky Buddha ran its "Thank Funk It's Friday" party, with funk, RnB and club classics from the resident DJ for a glamorous, fashionable crowd. The room was known for its giant monk statues and waterfall backdrop, the door was one of the more selective in Mayfair, and the dress code was smart and elegant.
Book one of the open alternatives
Tell us the night, the size of your group and whether you want a guestlist place or a table, and we will suggest the right open venue and confirm it free of charge. Message London Night Guide on WhatsApp or browse open London clubs.