I was out for a walk and stopped into this casual restaurant / Rock n Roll club. Lots of history…read moregoing back to Dylan, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and too many more to name. Very friendly and polite British service. It was very cool how the servers work as a team. One of them was especially proud of the establishment and shared some of the awesome history. As such after a beer and a snack, I went downstairs to the rock 'n' roll club and a really good band was playing.

The perfect spot after a long day of exploring! The staff was so friendly and gave great…read morerecommendations of places to see and things to do on our trip! We started with a cheese board and then I had a jerk chicken sandwich! I had the best dirty martini there as well! The back patio that we sat on felt like a secret garden in the center of the city!

THE place to go to for live performance from Blues to Jazz music. Check out the photo gallery,…read morepictures of the Beatles to Keith Richards, David Bowie. Good selection of beer, cider. Lots of seating although people prefer to stand near the stage.

Most of the time I barely take note of a concert venue, since I'm there for the show. But there is…read moresomething special about Under the Bridge. My first time here was for a Yelp event, and then I returned with another friend to see Matt Bianco. This place is just incredibly comfortable. Great views everywhere thanks to the raised outer circle, and far more seating than I've ever seen in a venue with a dancefloor. Lots of small and large booths to accommodate your group, no matter how many people you came with. The raised area is lined with a bar and lots of bar stools, so you can sit down comfortably, set down your beer to applaud, and enjoy a perfect view of the stage, while those behind you can easily see the stage over your shoulders. Really well designed. The acoustics here are extraordinary too. I do wish they'd have some more popular acts, or, you know, ones I actually know (the current events schedule didn't have any names I recognized). I would jump on the chance to see Bruno Mars or James Morrison here again! However, I would definitely make an effort to find a reason or an event to come back to Under the Bridge. My friend felt the same way. Just something very welcoming and comfortable about this place.

LAST WEEK!! Get down here!…read more It's the pop up that popped up in May, then why and how have I only just visited? I wish I had gone earlier so it couldn't been my summer haunt. This is an elaborate venue. All the fun of the fair with a circus/freakshow feel about it with olde posters donning every wall. Candy floss, sweets. fair ground rides, actual freak show, theatre and lots and lots of bars. There's ample outside and covered seating. Subtly lit in the darkness you could see couples making out in some of the outside booths and friends perching together in stationary bumper cars. The atmosphere was chilled and upbeat. On a date night with the mrs, we booked ourselves in for Fasinating Aida. I would highly recommend you all do the same. Book yourself in for this topical musical comedy and enjoy the quirky atmosphere before it disappears at the end of the month.

Well, we booked in to see The Tiger Lilies and we didn't really get it. All around us were people…read morewho had come to worship at the feet of their heroes...and us. We didn't really get it ....however the spiegeltent is fab and the south bank is the place to be on a Saturday night! It's good to try something new...even if you don't get it!

Wow! What a great place to hear good music. Basement dive venue. It feels mildly dangerous,…read morethrilling and sinful just to enter. But relax, you are quite safe in this soon to be completely renovated and gentrified Chelsea neighborhood. Dinner was more than acceptable. Hearty food in the style of what your mother makes, if she is a good soulful cook. Big portions, high quality ingredients, robust flavors. I had a lamb rump roast, it was delicious. My wife had the sea bass, it was wonderful. Big plates of food for 18 British pounds each, a bargain in this obscenely expensive city. Wine list has 30 bottles. We enjoyed a fruity well made Pinot noir from Romania. 24 pounds. Cover charge was a little extra for a special evening, still just 14 pounds. The show was 3 complete bands playing over 3.5 hours. Again this is a remarkable bargain. All employees are sincere, happy and helpful. I felt comfortable as no one was putting on any airs. I've visited jazz clubs the world around both big and small. I grew up in New York City during the 1960's where I saw world class American jazz musicians in legendary venues. Well, now it's 2018 and all those NY clubs are dead & gone. But glory be, this 606 club in London carries the eternal flame of fine jazz musicianship with care & respect. I flew all the way from San Francisco California to come here. If you are in London you can damn well get your butt in a taxi and come here to enjoy an evening of rollicking music and support this great club. Call. Make a reservation now. You're welcome.

We were staying nearby in Chelsea and we walked past the decorative signage one of the first nights…read morewe were strolling through the neighborhood. It wasn't until further in our trip that we were needing a meal that we found 606 Club online. This has that speakeasy vibe, with the subtle entrance, the narrow staircase and another door before you're told about a 20£ cover charge should you choose to stay for the live performance starting at 8pm. We only wanted a meal, as we were tired from travelling, and were seated close to the door. I had my reservations, as the music was the primary reason the crowd was there. But you know what? We had a delicious memorable meal here! My partner had steak frites and I enjoyed the Thai chicken (curry). We also shared an order of courgettes Provençal. If I had one mild issue, was that the waitress described the courgettes as "oh it's courgettes with tomato". My DEAR, they are NOT JUST with tomato! Provençal is this savoury delicious play on garlic, seasoning, and herbs like basil, oregano, thyme. With the right seasonal veggie it is this warm hug that reminds me, "hey, maybe I could be vegan". We enjoyed our meal, to say the least. I swear as we were ending our meal, and the jazz musicians were starting their set, the chef came out to listen a bit and looked out into the dining room and we made eye contact. I nodded, with a satisfied gaze, and he nodded back. If I could visit 606 Club in my future visits to Chelsea, I will!

came to see birthplace of Iron Maiden and were not disappointed! The owner was incredibly friendly…read moreand helpful. Guinness poured the correct way! unfortunately no food available until later in day. great place to hang out!

There is a very good reason why this pub happens to have Iron Maiden playing on repeat - this was…read morethe pub that they played at before they because one of the biggest heavy metal acts of the 80s. Yeah, this is basically the pub that every Iron Maiden fan ends up at when they go to London (though I mustn't be such a huge fan because, well, I didn't realise that this pub existed until recently). Mind you, it isn't the easiest of pubs to get to, but it isn't bad. Hey, they even have some good beer on tap, but yeah, it's the Iron Maiden that attracts me.

went on Sunday for lunch been a few times before but it has been several months but the menu seems…read moreto have changed and for the worst unfortunately. And the pudding with the overnight oatmeal soak was extremely disappointing. Could do a lot better and I know because I have had way better here previously.

What a wonderful way to spend an evening!…read more Two films (usually with a theme running between them) for £7.50. SEVEN FIFTY!! Last night's was a Joaquin Phoenix double bill, showing Walk The Line followed by Two Lovers. While we ended up skipping the first film and just having dinner, the price is still very reasonable. We shared a lovely bottle of wine outside on the terrace (had to sit on the wall though as all the tables were full) with amazing views of the river and Hammersmith Bridge. Back inside for dinner, which we shared: a large mezze platter and some mushroom bruschetta, both of which were delicious and just enough. The cinema itself is what every cinema should be: small and dark, with the seats on an incline so everyone can see. They showed the previews and ads WAY before the start time (PERFECT!!), even drew the curtains in between the previews and the film itself (DRAMATIC!!). Riverside has much more to offer than just a restaurant and a cinema... it also shows stand-up comedy, has a fully functioning tv studio where they film live shows, a theatre for live music, and art exhibitions. A wonderful space with quality at every turn.

I swung by here Sunday afternoon and ordered at the bar the king prawn roti for takeaway (the…read morepumpkin curry was out). The server behind the door, a young guy with short cornrows, had a huge attitude: avoiding eye contact, muttering answers to my questions as if I was annoying him, and just being generally unpleasant. I walked away and waited for my order feeling as if I was the problem- for god forbid paying this establishment for food. I debated getting a juice as they were cheap at £3.20 but refused to give this place any more money. It also took FOREVER for my food to arrive, despite the place not being busy at all. It seemed the cooks and staff (including that horrid server) had better time joking behind the bar than working. I could imagine your food would take centuries if one came at a busy time. The roti itself was delicious: chock full of juicy prawns, chickpeas, veg and potatoes. The roti was firm enough to hold the goodies but soft to chew and delicious. Mild spice (and this is coming from someone who doesn't do spicy sadly). It's a shame the food (and the price at £7.95 for the huge roti) is so great bc the crud attitude means I would never return nor recommend anyone would. Good riddance.

The Tabernacle is a strange place. I had heard of it when I moved nearby, but it wasn't until a…read morecouple of years ago, I discovered it for myself. Completed in 1888, the Romanesque red brick and terracotta building has been decribed as the 'Taj Mahal of North Kensington'. When the area went into decline in the 1900's it ws the centre of many slums in the area and race riots. In 1975 it closed down as a church and taken over by the local council. Demolishion plans were twarted and it was converted into the multi use community building that it is today. Joe Strummer of the Clash appeared here in the 70's and it also hosted gigs by Misty in Roots and George Melly. In 1995 it closed to be upgraded, to reopen in 1998. It is still going strong as a multi-use venue.They hold art exhibitions, concerts, dance lessons, fitness and sport activities as well as concerts. It's a great place to go for a drink or snack, and is very reasonable. It also has a full bar. I like sitting outside when the weather is nice in the large courtyard in frotn of the building. I highly recommend you visit this place, should you be in the Portabello Market area.

This is a tiny little bar where I go if I am in Portobello area, recommened to me by my dad's crazy…read morefriend on the premise that it is one of the only bars in the area that still retains its own little sense of character. And he is right! this place is really cool, it is a shame it is small. Although I do reckon the intimacy would be lost if it is any bigger, it is just hard to squeeze in there sometimes on a busy night. If you can, get on the big, squasy leather arm chairs- very comfy. They serve amazing cocktails including one called 'you mum'. Am planning to try that next. Suits the slightly er.. bohemian vibe. Drinks are not too badly priced, but it is not the sort of place where you would be buying too many, just one or too to have a nice chat with mates before you hit the town for bigger and glitzier places. Mau Mau is just chilled out with live music every now and then and all sorts of other events. Just go there and check out what is going on!

The Mau Mau is a Portobello institution and famous for its music connection with live performances…read moremost nights. Everyone seems to know one another, most regulars are local musicians. It's relatively small which is part of its charme. There are a few tables near the stage towards the back of the bar - with gents and ladies on either side of the stage. Or if you're lucky you may get a stool at the bar as you arrive. There's always a crowd of smokers hanging out on Portobello.

Came to visit a London club and I was waiting in line and a gentleman told me I can't come in…read moresolo...2+only. Absolutely ridiculous that a single person on a business trip is unable to go into a club. I'm a solo business trip traveler and I can't come in...absolutely unacceptable. Do NOT patronize this establishment.

I was at the Roxy Nightclub and witnessed one of your bouncers on a Saturday in the early morning…read more James acted impeccably like a consummate professional when he was dealing with racial aggression. I felt safe when he asked the 4 Asian guys to leave the queue. From, Laura