Recommended Jazz Bars in London

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Jazz Bars in London

The best jazz bars in London are impressive. Often small, often full of true jazz fans and always welcoming, the best jazz bars in London have a uniquely soulful and friendly air which many other live music venues in London struggle to recreate.
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The Avalon
16 Balham Hill, Balham, SW12 9EB
  • Destination public house and garden
  • DJs till 1 am Fridays and Saturdays
  • Stunning private dining room
  • Excellent selection of cask ales & wines
  • Wood burning open fire
With its distinctive but discreet red brick arched doorway, the 606 Club is one of Chelsea's most popular jazz venues.
90 Lots Road,
Chelsea,
London,
SW10 0QD
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Boisdale of Canary Wharf is the largest of the group and features a large smoking terrace, cigar club and London's largest collection of whiskies. They also host some of world's leading jazz, soul and blues musicians.
Cabot Place West,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 4QT
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The Bulls Head
(British, Thai)
The Bulls Head has been featuring jazz acts for the last 50 years and host live music every night of the week.
373 Lonsdale Road,
Barnes,
London,
SW13 9PY
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Dalston Jazz Bar
Dalston Jazz Bar is the venue if you want pure fun – endless musical possibilities and always a packed out place.
4 Bradbury Street,
London,
N16 8JN
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Dover Street Restaurant and Bar
(French, Modern European)
Dover Street is a late night restaurant and jazz bar with a contemporary edge, where they serve classic French and European cuisine. The ambience is perfect for a romantic dinner for two, and it is also ideally located for a pre or post theatre meal.
8-10 Dover Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 4LQ
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The Haggerston
(Pizzeria)
On Sundays, the legendary Uncle Sam's Jazz Band make an appearance and play late into the night.
438 Kingsland Road,
Hackney,
London,
E8 4AA
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Hideaway
(International)
Hideaway is a vibrant live music venue tucked away on Empire Mews behind Streatham High Road. As well as featuring music from established artists they also provide a platform for up-and-coming jazz, funk, soul, Latin and RnB musicians as well as hosting a weekly comedy night.
2 Empire Mews,
Streatham,
London,
SW16 2ED
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Jazz Cafe
(Modern European)
Legendary Camden venue on Parkway.
5-7 Parkway,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 7PG
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Le QuecumBar and Brasserie
(French)
Le QuecumBar is a funky, laid back jazz club on Battersea High Street dedicated to hot club gypsy jazz swing.
42-44 Battersea High Street,
Battersea Park,
London,
SW11 3HX
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Mango Tree
(Thai)
To coincide with the London Jazz Festival, the Mango Tree is putting on a range of sensational acts from 13th - 16th November including the Frank Giasullo and Art Themen Quartet.
46 Grosvenor Place,
Belgravia,
London,
SW1X 7EQ
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Mau Mau Bar
Free entry and live jazz on Portobello Road on Thursdays equals happy days all round for west Londonders.
265 Portobello Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 1LR
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Nags Head
The Nag's Head hosts a variety of jazz on Sundays, including a five-piece group, The Stowaways.
9 Orford Road,
Walthamstow,
London,
E17 9LP
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Piano Bar and Restaurant
(Tapas)
The Piano Bar and Restaurant is a splendid venue in which to sample great sounds accompanied by a grand selection of drinks and food.
75 Charing Cross Road,
Leicester Square,
London,
WC2H 0NE
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The Plough
(British)
People are attracted by more than just the setting here - live music, jazz, acoustic or multi-piece sets can be enjoyed every Friday and Saturday night when groupies spontaneously begin dancing.
381 Lordship Lane,
East Dulwich,
London,
SE22 8JJ
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Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
(British)
Ronnie Scotts is one of the oldest Jazz clubs the world, and since opening has featured most of the legendary and popular names in modern jazz and jazz fusion. (And here's your fact of the day - Ronnie Scott provided the sax solo on The Beatles' 'Lady Madonna'. And he didn't like the final recording.)
47 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4HT
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Ronnie's Bar
Ronnie's Bar is located upstairs at the legendary Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club but it has its own entrance and roster of jazz, folk and world music events.
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club,
47 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4HT
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The Selkirk
(Pub Food)
Regular events are held here, including a jazz night, weekly live music, a quiz night on a Thursday and fortnightly comedy.
60 Selkirk Road,
Tooting,
London,
SW17 0ES
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Servant Jazz Quarters
Smooth jazz den for trendy north east Londoners.
10a Bradbury Street,
Dalston,
London,
N16 8JH
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Spice of Life
(Gastro Pub Food)
At Spice of Life you can catch live performances of almost every genre from blues to classical, rock, indie to funk and soul. And some exemplary jazz too of course.
6 Moor Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5NA
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Toulouse Lautrec
(French)
Toulouse Lautrec located in Kennington offers an impressive menu of French dishes including charcuterie, snails and weekly specials. A comprehensive wine list, with something to suit all budgets, is available to complement your meal.
140 Newington Butts,
Kennington,
London,
SE11 4RN
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Vortex Jazz Club
The Vortex is a legendary and world renowned live jazz venue that is suitably shabby and welcoming, whilst retaining an air of exclusivity in Dalston.
11 Gillett Square,
Dalston,
London,
N16 8AZ
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