If you had to summarise the 100 Club in one word, ‘legendary’ would be it. For 75 years it's predominately been a live music temple, boasting a solid and varied CV that includes The Rolling Stones, Kings Of Leon, Oasis, The Clash, The Sex Pistols and, lest we forget, Chas'n'Dave. However, if you had to summarise the 100 Club in two words, ‘sweaty’ would be the other.

The Venue
Named the 100 Club for the simple reason that its address is 100 Oxford Street, this iconic music venue has a blink-and-you'll-miss it doorway leading to a what-you-see-is-what-you-get underground bunker. Once you've passed the mutterings from the hovering ticket touts at the door and you've gone down the stairs, you'll be surprised at how small the venue is and how amazing it would have been to see big bands like The Rolling Stones play here.

The 100 Club capacity peaks at a miniscule 350. With a glance at the raised area that only just passes for the stage situated immediately in front of you, the sole bar to your left and the toilets to your right, you'll have seen all there is to see of this elongated bunker, making this one of the most intimate gig venues in the country. Be warned: get stuck behind one of the two ridiculously placed load bearing pillars and you'll only have a chance to hear and not see the music.

The Atmosphere
Depending of which musical combo graces the stage will typecast the clientele inside this music-only venue, but whether it be E.L.O. or the latest EMO offering everyone's there for one thing, the music. Oh, and the alcohol. However, the electric atmosphere is detracted from due to the lack of windows and air conditioning; so much so you'll wish you brought a sponge to mop your brow in between gasping for oxygen.

The Music
The Rolling Stones, Kings Of Leon, Oasis, The Clash, The Sex Pistols and Chas'n'Dave are just a drop in the ocean of the bands that have played this famous London haunt. 100 Club also hosts an array of eclectic club nights from rock to reggae, R'n'B to jazz.

The Drink
It's a no thrills bar at 100 Club, selling a basic selection of beverages from Red Stripe (£3+) to simple spirits with a mixer (£4). If cocktails and fancy foreign lagers are your thing, then this isn't the place for you.

The Last Word
If you're lucky enough to get a hot ticket to see a big band or you'd rather have a maverick approach and take a gamble on who's playing, then the iconic 100 Club is certainly worth a visit. No windows, no air con and raging temperatures are the only things that might put a (sweaty) damper on the night.

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