Cirque le Soir Dress Code
SOHO · SMART & SEXY
The dress code at Cirque le Soir is showtime dress / no sportswear: Smart & Sexy — one of London’s strictest doors. Heels for ladies; smart shoes, trousers & shirt for gents. No trainers, sportswear, shorts or hoodies. The door team at 15–21 Ganton Street, Soho W1F 9BN has the final say on the night, so plan your outfit around the strictest version of the rule. Doors open 11 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and groups with a table booking arrive together and are seated by the club's team.
What gentlemen wear to Cirque le Soir
- Smart shoes
- Tailored trousers
- A shirt
What ladies wear to Cirque le Soir
- Heels
- An elegant outfit or a dress
Refused at the door
Trainers, sportswear, shorts, hoodies and jumpers.
On the night
- The door team's decision is final, even with a table booked.
- It is one of the toughest doors in London, so dress to the strictest reading of the rule.
- Unsure about one piece? Message us a photo before the night and we will tell you honestly.
Dress codes at Cirque le Soir and other London clubs
| Club | Dress code | Doors |
|---|---|---|
| Tape London | Smart to upscale | 11 pm – 3:30 am |
| Cirque le Soir (this club) | Showtime dress / no sportswear | 11 pm – 3:30 am |
| The Cuckoo Club | Smart dress required | 10:30 pm – 4 am |
| Maddox | Smart dress required | 10 pm – 4 am |
| The Box Soho | Strictly smart / no sportswear | 10:30 pm – 5 am |
| Tabu London | Smart dress required | 11 pm – 4 am |
| Mistress of Mayfair | Smart dress required | 7 pm – 3 am |
| Selene London | Smart dress required | 11 pm – 4 am |
| Reign Showclub | Smart to upscale | 10 pm – 4 am |
| Ministry of Sound | Casual welcome | 10:30 pm – 5 am |
| Maison Close | Smart dress required | 11 pm – 5 am |
| Dear Darling | Smart dress required | 10 pm – 3 am |
| Scotch of St James | Smart dress required | 10 pm – 4 am |
More on what to wear in the London nightclub dress code guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear trainers to Cirque le Soir?
No. Cirque le Soir refuses trainers, along with sportswear, shorts, hoodies and jumpers. Gentlemen need smart shoes, tailored trousers and a shirt.
What should women wear to Cirque le Soir?
Heels with an elegant outfit or a dress. The Smart & Sexy code applies to everyone at one of London's strictest doors.
Does a table booking get me in if I'm not dressed right?
No. The door team's decision is final even with a table booked, so dress to the rule rather than relying on the booking.
Also at Cirque le Soir: Booking a table · Venue overview
