Bang in the centre of Camden Town, The Underworld is the close cousin to The Worlds End pub that resides above. Essentially a cross between a nightclub and gig venue, this is the easy option for a place to go that won’t break the bank - banter guaranteed...

The Venue
The Underworld is simple but effective. Head straight down the stairs, whop around the corner and you’ll be met with the bar, centralised in a wooden arena surrounded by comfy sofas and stools.

In a second room you’ll find a large dancefloor with various areas to chill out and take in the headache you’re about to get from the shots that are often promoted at the bar. It’s all pretty basic with none of the flourish of many other London clubs, but therein lies the charm of this cool gigging club (if that’s what rocks your boat, of course).

The Atmosphere
On gig night, the atmosphere at The Underworld is electric. No doubt you will be rocked senseless and, if you’re more adventurous, moshed back and forth. Just be warned, it gets very, VERY hot when rammed but hey, that’s what you expect from Hades, right?

On a standard night, there’s a mixed crowd of different ages - mostly a flow of people dribbling down from the pub upstairs who are already in good cheer.

The Music
In a word: everything! However, if pushed, there’s a more metal and indie rock orientated sound at The Underworld, with just a sprinkle of chart entries and hip hop.

Remember, this is the venue that has hosted some of the UK’s (and even the world’s) most iconic and original bands, including such must-have-in-CD-collection-or-else-I-won’t-be-cool greats as Radiohead and the Foo Fighters.

The Last Word
Just like the rest of Camden, The Underworld is steeped in musical history. However, the museum comparison ends there as it all adds up to a cool club with reasonably-priced drinks, a trendy crowd and decent tunes spilling from the sound system.

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