We went to the blues jam tonight. The music was very good…read more And I had a fun time singing and blowing harp. Friendly staff. Great posters! Sound level was very reasonable. The host managed all the musicians and traffic very well. Good players and singers. Howard Blu Maryland,

ain't nothing but a late night out in soho…read more... ain't nothing but a side street that also houses dishoom, clearly a distraction for anyone hungry. ain't nothing but an overflowing crowd being told outdoors drinking ceases after 10pm? ain't nothing but a one in, one out queuing system, so just stand patiently in line for entry. ain't nothing but relief from the outdoors elements in exchange for a sardines packed indoors on a monday night because there's no cover charge? ain't nothing but jostling for precious real estate as you inch yourself towards the bar to quench your thirst. ain't nothing but cashless transactions, even a cashless tipping machine, just tap and go! ain't nothing but a beer in one hand and a cup of nuts in the other, still inching ever so slowly towards the stage. ain't nothing but non stop live music and a boisterous appreciative crowd making room to groove along. ain't nothing but a long wait to poach one of a handful of tables to sit and soak in the ambience, freeing up your hands to clap! ain't nothing but enthusiastic jamming sets right up till 12.45am. ain't nothing but a good late night out in soho!

CallIum and Alice are elite, give em a raise Couldn't have hosted a better night, really made our…read morenight

The bar staff are amazing. I left my drinks at the bar for a moment. When I realised, I went back…read moreand they made me a fresh batch for free.

If you're the kind of person who would groove to the 'blue' strings, then this definitely is your…read moreplace. Located in a posh area, All Blue's Bar offers a unique experience righ from its entry procedure to the live performances inside. Being a typically small place, the entry is restricted to as and when people leave. So if you are planning to drop in on a weekend, I suggest you reach there by 9 or maybe even earlier if possible if you want to avoid standing in the cold for a minimum of 45 minutes! Once in, just enjoy the music and swing to the music.

I love this little spot on the Southbank between HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge. It's a modern day…read moreamphitheatre where they host a lot of independent events. I've been to the London Penguin Walk: Where we broke the world record for the number of people in penguin suits. Water Stories: a photography exhibition and most recently The Globes Complete Walk of Shakespeare films. Such a lovely place to have events.

The Scoop is a unique space: a little amphitheatre basically carved into the sidewalk. They…read moreroutinely put on free theatre, and that's what drew me here. Right now they are playing a 4.5-hour long adaptation of Wagner's "The Ring of the Nibelung" cycle. The original is a very intense, 15-hour-long German operatic epic that is performed over four nights. This is a much more digestible and family-friendly version of that, and it was done very well -- good writing, pacing, acting, production, all the more impressive because it's outdoor theatre where you inherently have less control of the environment. It's a very well-designed space. Acoustically, its below-street-level placement is an advantage because most of the noise from the street is drowned out, but it's not a very loud area anyway because there are no pubs/bars/restaurants in the immediate vicinity - you'll just occasionally be interrupted by an airplane overhead. The theatre can accommodate quite a lot of people, but the seats are stacked high enough as they go back, so that your view is never obscured by the person in front of you. They let you bring food and drinks (just no glass bottles) into the theatre, so pack a picnic and a few beers! It's not protected at all from the elements though, so if it rains you're kind of screwed. Also, at night it gets chilly, so bring a blanket and layers to put on.

Doorman "ahole small dude" welcomed me in then came and grabbed my arm and said I didn't pay the…read more$10. Said he waived me through and didn't realize he thought I was with a a group in front of me. Shook him off my arm, and he was very confrontational and threatening and said we could take it outside. Nope.. And the owner just stood there watching. No room there anyway, skip it. Plenty of other places they don't treat you that way.

Great dive bar, with a great vibe! I got there around 10pm and it was a little slow but before the…read morefinal hour the house was packed which technically is easy to do considering the place is tiny! If you're looking for a chill spot with great talent check it out.

I came here a few days ago on recommendation from a friend and completely fell in love with the…read moreatmosphere. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The decor is elegant, it set the right mood and ambiance. I was also lucky enough to come during happy hour! I became very excited with the cocktail selection. I had a great time and will be coming back. Thanks!

This place gets 5/5. Great atmosphere and very clean. Friendly, professional and knowledgeable…read morestaff who really know their drinks and mix up great cocktails. We were completely spoilt for choice with the massive bar selection of premium drinks. Beautiful al fresco and though slightly warm inside when the door is closed furnishing are quite comfortable. The evening act (Crimson Keys) were amazing, great sound quality and music selection after the performance. Will definitely being checking out their happy hour very soon!! Do go check it out- your patronage keeps places like this open

I went here before a show at Southwark. Service was great. I started with the croquettes followed…read moreby the fillet with bearnaise. I ended it with the chocolate fondant. It was all so good. Paired with a French Pinot Noir. Beautiful old building with a jazz club upstairs.

A wonderful spot for a date night for fun people who care about Jazz - this hot spot reads as New…read moreYork style but has the well trained musicians that only London has.

We absolutely loved Ronnie Scott's! We went here on the last night of our trip and it was the best…read moreway to end the trip! Our drinks were great, all the servers were so pleasant to talk to, and it was absolutely GORGEOUS inside. I honestly felt like I teleported to another universe for a few hours. The music and vibes were immaculate. If we ever end up back in London we will definitely be returning.

The atmosphere was small and cozy like a speakeasy. The food for the dinner show was surprisingly…read moregood. Usually, when you get dinners that come with a show, it is streamlined and boring. This was anything but. The flavors were rich. The service was phenomenal. Every seat in the house had a great view. The only downside for the section we sat in was the tables were stationary and near the padded benches. The cocktails were inventive and reasonably priced.

Great wee jazz bar. Worth going just for the sumptuous art deco including mirrored rose ceiling…read more Ask to be seated under that ceiling. If you are a group of more than 4 just book onto 2 tables....under that ceiling, ok. Late night jazz can cost as little as £10. A select traditional menu of cocktail will bring the ticket price up to £20+ per head. I wasn't blown away by mine. Really enjoyed Jay Rayner's anecdotes (Yes Clare Raynor, Agony Aunt's son) he's a food expert, piano playing sex columnist and it's such an intimate space, he came on up and said hello to us, a jovial chap. The ice water is a lot warmer than the staff there. It's in the former Atlantic Bar venue, but Crazy Coqs and Zedels Brasserie have definitely had a make over. Not sure if we got to the American Bar there, that's supposed to be good. The street cafe part, does feel like I'm in the one in St Germain when back in Paris. Not eaten at Zedels but it can be as cheap as £8.50 for 2 course steak and frites. However if you want to eat there in a large group before a concert at the Crazy Coqs book it way in advance before your jazz tickets Sod the staff. Look forward to my next visit under that mirrored ceiling. Bon appetite!

A lovely, intimate room for great performances--be sure to catch one of Harold Sanditen's open mic…read morenights!

Definitely need to call and book to seat in the room with the live performers at the weekend…read more Decent bar, nice staff and great jazz music! :)

Oliver's is so easy to miss. It is just opposite Greenwich Theatre and next door to The Spread…read moreEagle. The only evidence of its existence is an orange sign and an open gate inviting you down stairs. Once down there you enter a small basement bar with a few chairs and tables looking towards a tiny makeshift stage. There's a certain charm about it, almost as if you have found your way into a secret club. Everyone sets out to have the best time possible and a close knit group of local artists organise music showcases. The usually small crowds here respect the music which is nice and this enhances most people's enjoyment of the evenings. In my experience the music at Oliver's isn't that brilliant but it is still worth checking out and the artists usually enjoy a bit of light banter with the crowd. The bar area is based in a tiny room next to the performance area and when busy, this area gets very congested. It is also where the toilet is. For some reason people insist on standing there and so if you need to relieve yourself then leave yourself plenty of time to get to the loo.