Recommended Rock Bars in London

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Rock Bars in London

Enjoy rock? Real rock, we mean, none of this Coldplay-style, wet-blanket rock that Q Magazine get their pages all scrunched up over. Then take a look at our recommended list of rock bars in London. We've unearthed some unashamedly heavy rock bars in London guaranteed to have you forgetting that indie-pop is even a muscial category.
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Henry J Beans
153-163 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1NE
  • ‘Love Happy hour’ daily from 5pm ~ 9pm
  • American style menu - delicious steaks, ribs & burgers
  • The best party in Wimbledon every Fri and Sat until 1am
  • Weekend ‘Brunch Menu’ served from 11am ~ 4pm
  • Great Sunday roasts & 2 cocktails for £8 all day Sunday
Live music every week at this 350-capacity venue in New Cross.
388 New Cross Road,
New Cross,
London,
SE14 6TY
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Rock acts scheduled regularly at this legendary venue in Camden.
49 Chalk Farm Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AN
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Popular rock and roll nights scheduled at Boogaloo with many a rock icon and London-based celeb breezing through its doors.
312 Archway Road,
Highgate,
London,
N6 5AT
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The ever popular Borderline has regular music events covering most genres, but is well known for its rock nights.
Orange Yard, off Manette Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4JB
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A dirty but authentic rock bar hidden off a side street in the centre of London.
17 Manette Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4AS
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The Dublin Castle is an intimate, cosy Camden staple with three or four bands playing every week.
94 Parkway,
Camden,
London,
NW1 7AN
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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
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Filthy McNastys (just plain Filthy’s to the regulars) is a whisky bar and rock ‘n’ roll pub with heart. Check listings for forthcoming bands.
68 Amwell Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1R 1UU
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Live music nights from top acts who hold the Hawley close to their hearts.
2 Castlehaven Road,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8QU
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*****
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Camden's eclectic club offers some big name rock nights, including their regular NME events.
1a Camden High Street,
Camden,
London,
NW1 7JE
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A rock bar that isn’t trying to be edgy and cool, it’s a much-needed antidote to the pretension that infects the East End.
94 Middlesex Street,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 7EZ
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The very best in cutting edge rock showcased here at The Underworld on Camden High Street.
174 Camden High Street,
Camden,
London,
NW1 0NE
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