A funky cocktail lounge and DJ bar on Clapham High Street with live performances scheduled regularly.
64 Clapham High Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 7UL
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Tucked away in Holland Park, the Academy has regular Latin and jazz music nights keeping it a lively, fun place to visit.
57 Princedale Road,
Holland Park,
London,
W11 4NP
The Alley Cat is a busy late night bar that hosts regular live music and DJs in the basement of 4 Denmark Street.
4 Denmark Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H 8LP
The Amersham Arms has a lively pub atmosphere with regular live music on a weekly basis. Owned by the guys behind Camden's Lock Tavern its a favourite amongst some of the capitals best DJs and muso types.
388 New Cross Road,
New Cross,
London,
SE14 6TY
The upstairs bar is occupied by a band providing live music on the third Friday of the month at the Apple Tree.
45 Mount Pleasant,
Holborn,
London,
WC1X 0AE
Live music is a key focus, with regular soul and jazz events.
19 The Avenue,
Ealing,
London,
W13 8JR
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This is definitely not the place to come if you want to listen to commercial music. Bar 23 successfully mixes up genres to complement Dalston's famous jazz and reggae reputation alongside the newest indie and electro influences.
23 Stoke Newington Road,
Dalston,
London,
N16 8BJ
On a Sunday, they host Live at Lorca, a night that showcases a host of live bands.
61-63 High Street,
Bexley,
Kent,
DA5 1AA
The Bar is an Essex sports and music bar that’s now attracting customers with impeccable service and recently-introduced real ale.
7-9 Seven Ways Parade, Woodford Avenue,
Ilford,
Essex,
IG2 6JX
Barfly Camden is well known for staging regular live gigs, showcasing up and coming talent in Camden alongside more established acts.
49 Chalk Farm Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AN
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Barrio Central hosts live music Tuesday to Thursday with DJ sets on the weekends.
6 Poland Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 8PS
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Live bands play frequently here and the Bear presents both new and established indie acts on Tuesday nights.
26-28 York Street,
Twickenham,
Surrey,
TW1 3LJ
The Bedford is spread across two bars on the ground floor, with a ballroom and two theatres. Live music nights feature regularly as well as comedy show and club on the weekends.
77 Bedford Hill,
Balham,
London,
SW12 9HD
A young crowd is attracted by the live music and other events in the basement room.
56 Farringdon Road,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1R 3BL
Birds Nest is a popular live music venue with a friendly atmosphere and good service.
32 Deptford Church Street,
Deptford Bridge,
London,
SE8 4RZ
Located on Langthorne Road , the Birkbeck Tavern has a selection of drinks and cask ales available and facilities for playing pool and darts. They also host the What's Cooking live music event every week on Wednesdays and some Sundays.
45 Langthorne Road,
Leytonstone,
London,
E11 4HL
Do you like the idea of mulling over a 12-year-old Kentucky bourbon whilst tapping your toes to soulful rhythm ‘n’ blues? Blues Kitchen offers a unique night out in the heart of London’s alternative scene.
111 Camden High Street,
Camden,
London,
NW1 7JN
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Live jazz nights are on offer, thanks to a pretty impressive line up hand-picked by the Boisdale's Patron of Music, Jools Holland.
Cabot Place West,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 4QT
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The Britannia perfectly merges a pub, live music venue and restaurant with seamless efficiency.
360 Victoria Park Road,
Hackney,
London,
E9 7BT
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The Bulls Head in Barnes plays host to live music every night of the week.
373 Lonsdale Road,
Barnes,
London,
SW13 9PY
All kinds of live music and entertainment take place upstairs at this stunning pub in Camberwell, including cabaret and the Cambria's very own choir.
40 kemerton Road,
Camberwell,
London,
SE5 9AR
Cargo has huge line-ups and regularly showcases live music.
83 Rivington Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 3AY
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Carnivale is housed within an old converted church opposite Aldgate East tube station. The spacious venue boasts eclectic vintage decor, fresh homecooked food, a wide drinks provision, and the latest bands, DJs, cabaret and comedy acts.
2 White Church Lane,
Whitechapel,
London,
E1 7QR
There are many live bands, even Elvis impersonators, who rock this place on a weekend – and the crowd love it.
452 Finchley Road,
Golders Green,
London,
NW11 8DG
A hotspot for live music: Saturday is acoustic night and Friday delivers energising rumba music played by the house band.
225 Portobello Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 1LU
Live jazz music is on offer every Wednesday at this eccentric little boozer.
86-88 Point Pleasant,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW18 1NN
The CellarDoor is open every night of the week and there is never a shortage of entertainment.
Zero Aldwych,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E 7DN
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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 Dublin Castle is an intimate, cosy venue with 3 or 4 Bands playing every night of the week. Its stage has been the lauch pad to fame for dozens of Bands including Madness, Travis, Arctic Monkeys and others.
94 Parkway,
Camden,
London,
NW1 7AN
A residential pub popular with locals on Haggerston Road, the Duke of Wellington hosts a range of music nights that pull in an eclectic crowd.
260 Haggerston Road,
Hackney,
London,
E8 4EP
The Enterprise plays a mixed bag of indie and rock classics. If you are in the mood for a dance, the rear of the pub doubles up as a dance floor in the evenings.
2 Haverstock Hill,
Camden,
London,
NW3 2BL
Fighting Cocks is a rock and live music venue complete with jukebox and free Guitar Hero on the Wii.
56 Old London Road,
Kingston Upon Thames,
Surrey,
KT2 6QA
The Foundry is a vibrant bar and restaurant offering a variety of meals alongside a comprehensive drinks selection. Regular events are held at The Foundry including dinner and jazz nights, cocktail masterclasses and world music nights.
3-7 Delancey Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1 7NL
The lively and friendly Fox and Firkin has many great features making it an ideal pub to go and enjoy a drink. It offers quiz nights, live music, jukebox, pool, cocktails and a late licence.
316 Lewisham High Street,
Lewisham,
London,
SE13 6JZ
Guanabara is a spacious Brazilian style venue that offers a compact menu of authentic dishes. They host a range of entertainment including dance lessons, DJs and live music.
Parker Street,
Holborn,
London,
WC2B 5PW
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The exterior says tired and traditional pub, but step inside Putney’s Half Moon and you’ll discover a live music haven rich in heritage and character.
93 Lower Richmond Road,
Putney,
London,
SW15 1EU
The Half Moon Pub is an historic London venue dating back a number of years, which has retained much of its original charm coupled with a modern edge. They have regular live music nights.
10 Half Moon Lane,
Herne Hill,
London,
SE24 9HU
A live Irish music session takes place in the front bar of this quality pub. The sort of thing that's a rare treat in Kilburn these days let alone Kensington.
84 Earls Court Road,
Kensington,
London,
W8 6EG
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The Hard Rock Cafe has been standing on Old Park Lane in London since 1971 and, to this day still offers authentic American cuisine and rock 'n' roll memorabilia. They offer a variety of burgers, sizzling fajitas, mouth watering cocktails and a truly electric atmosphere.
150 Old Park Lane,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 1QZ
Live music, with an emphasis on blues and jazz, is regularly on ofder at Hoopers.
28 Ivanhoe Road,
Camberwell,
London,
SE5 8DH
Hootananny is a fantastic bar with lots to offer. The lively atmosphere and live music turn any old night into something special. There is also a delicious food menu if your feeling peckish made from fresh and tasty ingredients.
95 Effra Road,
Brixton,
London,
SW2 1DF
The Horatia is a venture from the people behind Shoreditch’s forward-thinking music pub-club, The Horse and Groom. The Horatia showcases the best in live music. open mic and fantastic club nights from ska to rock n roll to swing.
98-102 Holloway Road,
Holloway,
London,
N7 8JE
Thursday nights are open mic nights at this great pub in Stratford. Anyone can turn up and jam but please contact the venue in advance.
47 Broadway,
Stratford,
London,
E15 4BQ
Thursday nights are music nights. Professional groups perform with jazz and blues predominating.
816 High Road,
Leyton,
London,
E10 6AE
Live music, jazz and even orchestral acts are showcased alongside performances as diverse as magic and illusion shows.
2 Crouch End Hill,
Crouch End,
London,
N8 8AA
The Ladywell Tavern hosts various music nights on a Saturday, reeling in the local talent for live sets and inviting visitors to bring their own vinyl collection along for an eclectic mix.
80 Ladywell Road,
Lewisham,
London,
SE13 1DS
Le Quecum Bar is a funky, laid back jazz club that dedicated to hot club gypsy jazz swing.
42-44 Battersea High Street,
Battersea Park,
London,
SW11 3HX
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A funky music policy is guaranteed at the Lex in Islington.
96-98 Pentonville Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 9JB
The Lincoln Lounge on Yorks Way is a great live music venue and a veteran of the Kings Cross nightlife scene.
52 York Way,
Kings Cross,
London,
N1 9AB
The music is what it’s all about. Most people would do well to have a record collection containing half the stuff that this place has played host to live and you can see why every day it overflows with people.
35 Chalk Farm Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AJ
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The Lyttelton Arms hosts regular DJs, live music, spoken word and comedy nights.
1 Camden High Street,
Camden,
London,
NW1 7JE
Mau Mau is an intimate bar in Notting Hill that has regular live music events and DJ nights.
265 Portobello Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W11 1LR
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Formally a Wetherspoons pub, the Monarch is now a DJ bar and live music venue.
40-42 Chalk Farm Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AJ
There's a traditional Irish music session every Wednesday evening at this cracking pub in Wanstead.
51 Nightingale Lane,
Wanstead,
London,
E11 2EY
The Nightjar is a speakeasy found in Old Street, they serve an extensive choice of signature cocktails and host regular music throughout the week.
129-131 City Road,
Old Street,
London,
EC1V 1JB
Old Blue Last is a beautiful Victorian East End boozer that holds regular live music events.
38 Great Eastern Street,
Shoreditch,
London,
EC2A 3ES
The function room upstairs from the pub plays host to everything from full on northern soul discos (complete with talc on the dancefloor) to free live acoustic music nights every Wednesday that Squeeze's Glen Tilbrook and other big names have been known to frequent on occasion.
15 Nunhead Green,
Nunhead,
London,
SE15 3QQ
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
People are attracted by more than just the setting - live music, 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
Live music on selected nights at Porterhouse in Covent Garden.
21-22 Maiden Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E 7NA
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Primo Bar is located within the stylish Park Plaza Hotel. This contemporary bar offers an extensive drinks list and free live music every day of the week.
Park Plaza Hotel,
200 Westminster Bridge Road,
Waterloo,
London,
SE1 7UT
Live Piano Tuesdays held every week at Public House. Smatterings of acoustic sounds can be heard on Wednesdays too.
54 Islington Park Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 1PX
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Situated in the heart of London, this venue brings together the best of London's nocturnal talent.
61-65 Crowndale Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 1TN
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
A late license and trendy Dalston crowd makes this one of the real hot spots of East London. Avoiding the commercialism of many Shoreditch bars.
267 Kingsland Road,
Hackney,
London,
E2 8AS
The Shacklewell Arms is a pub/music venue that hosts regular gigs and clubs nights. They also have a beach-themed outdoor garden area and a separate room for bands.
71 Shacklewell Lane,
Dalston,
London,
E8 2EB
The Silver Bullet is located opposite Finsbury Park Tube station. They host regular club nights and live music events from a wide range of genres including acoustic, folk, electro, indie and rock.
5 Station Place,
Finsbury Park,
London,
N4 2DH
Folk and acoustic nights scheduled weekly at the Lamb in Clerkenwell.
34-35 Great Sutton Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1V 0DX
At Spice of Life, you can catch live performances of almost every genre from jazz and blues to classical, rock, indie, funk and soul.
6 Moor Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 5NA
The basement plays host to live acts, DJ nights and private parties.
175 Stoke Newington High Street,
Stoke Newington,
London,
N16 0LM
Troubadour is a renowned venue that has been here since the 50s. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week which is made using the best possible ingredients.
Below the cafe is the Troubadour club which has seen the likes of Bob Dylan and other up-and-coming singer-songwriters.
263-267 Old Brompton Road,
Earls Court,
London,
SW5 9JA
The stage area is really the focus of the space and promises a lot of live music events – something Clapham is crying out for.
78 Venn Street,
Clapham,
London,
SW4 0BD
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From Tuesday onwards there are lists of DJs, bands, jumble sales and a quiz night, which pretty much leaves no night free for small talk.
110 Grove Road,
Bow,
London,
E3 5TH
The Westbury is a stylish bar and pool lounge that plays host to some of the very best DJs London has to offer.
34 Kilburn High Road,
Kilburn,
London,
NW6 5UA
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Live music sessions take place every Sunday and include open mic jams where aspiring muscians are invited to take part.
96 Church Road,
Crystal Palace,
London,
SE19 2EZ
An excellent Finsbury Park pub with tasty cuisine and live music. Sunday night offers a well-attended acoustic night and ska-punk bands usually play on Fridays and Saturdays.
21-23 Stroud Green Road,
Finsbury Park,
London,
N4 3EF
Entertainment at Ye Olde Rose and Crown includes comedy nights, open mic nights and other special events.
53 Hoe Street,
Walthamstow,
London,
E17 4SA