Funky Buddha has closed; Itzel now operates at its Berkeley Street address. The Mayfair club no longer operates, so its guestlist, tables and drinks can no longer be booked. For the venue that replaced it, read the Itzel review.
Where to go instead of Funky Buddha
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 was like
For reference only, as none of this applies any more: Funky Buddha was at 15 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, near Green Park, and traded there for over two decades. It was a 300 capacity club known for its celebrity clientele, its giant monk statues and its waterfall backdrop. The music was hip hop and RnB from resident DJs, and it opened on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11pm to 4am.
The crowd mixed well connected Londoners, fashion professionals and international visitors, typically aged 23 to 35. Saturday was the flagship night with the fullest dancefloor. The dress code was Smart Casual, and the door kept a curated crowd, so the guestlist or a table was the reliable way in.
Book one of the open alternatives
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