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!

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,

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.

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

There isn't really another venue like this in London. The 100 Club of Oxford Street has been…read moreentertaining punters since the mid-40s and its popularity shows no sign of waning in the new millenium. Over the years this legendary basement has played host to some of the most talented and innovative artists of the 20th century including BB King, The Clash and The Rolling Stones. This array of talent is testament to the innovative quality of 100 and the perpetual desire to be at the forefront of musical innovation. The venue itself has heaps of character and its battered rather tatty looking interior simply makes the place feel more homely and amiable. The crowd come predominantly for the history of the place so there's a nice blend of tourists, students and a few regulars. Drinks are unfortunately fairly expensive and the quality is not the best but this is quite honestly the sort of venue you can go to and not be to bothered about drinking. In an era of plastic and fakery, where fashion over function is practically a fundamental truth, it's comforting to know that there are places like 100 club that still burn a flame for good ol' fashioned, no-frills musical entertainment.

I had my reservations. Within 5 minutes of the comedy night I was there to see, a guy named Mick in…read morethe front row called the compere a dick, the compere called Mick an expletive I will not repeat and then a guy next to Mick threw up on his shoes. It was at this point I thought "My boyfriend takes me to all the classiest places!" It was, as it turns out, a fantastic evening (to be honest I had a feeling it might be after the above but I'm pretending I thought it was dreadful to appear more mature than I actually am). There were four comedians, the last of which was Milton Jones who never fails to make me chuckle. The bar is dark, dingy and sticky, the drinks are overpriced and if you're there for a seated gig, such as a comedy night, be sure to get in there quickly to grab a seat as we had to stand all evening and when you're wearing heels this is no fun and you spend the whole time shifting from one foot to the other (you know what I mean, girls!) Still, despite all these things I had a brilliant vodka-infused evening of laughs and decided that I need to come back for a bit of live music. This is a fabulous venue space that took me back to my student days, and it's handily located right on Oxford Street - who knew!?

My party of four enjoyed a pretty good acoustic show at this little club, I'd never heard of the…read moresinger -- Dawn Landes -- but research told me A) she had a solid following in Britain and B) she'd once been married to Josh Ritter, I'm a fan, so she had to be talented. She was, and she definitely had a loyal fanbase, the entire front room -- holds maybe 70 people -- was full, so my posse settled on a couch near the back, and sipped pints. I liked the bartenders (two ladies), clean feel of the venue, and beer selection, this is the only spot in London where I found a solid IPA that was hop-forward, always a good thing to pair with alt-country-Nashville sounds. A smallish club that's tricky to navigate via your mobile app, this place is worth a visit.

The Borderline is a top music venue with a rich history and an exciting present. Although many of…read morethe artists who perform here are at the bottom rung of the music industry ladder, The Borderline is a significant rung to have climbed. Among some of the artists who have performed here in the past are Oasis and R.E.M and more recently acts like Brandi Carlisle and The Fray have used the venue to introduce themselves to the UK public. I have to say I did enjoy looking at the pictures and memorabilia on the way downstairs which demonstrated the importance of the venue on the London music scene. The pub has the style and feel of an old saloon bar with pillars and posts obstructing views of the stage from certain spots in the venue. The stage is raised but if the place packs out and you're short like me, you have a hard time seeing the artist. Arriving early and getting a good spot is strongly advised. Some seating is available at the back if you do arrive early and the venue is not yet full and this is a good area for enjoying a pre-gig drink. A good quality of performer is guaranteed, normally singers and full bands a lot of experience under their belt. Tickets can be on the pricey side considering the stature of some of the artists and prices range anywhere between £6 to £15 depending on who's playing. However there are some drinks offers at certain times which will help save a little money. Posters dotted around the venue also tell you who else is coming up at The Borderline in the near future which I found very helpful. Public transport is the recommended method of getting to the venue as Manette Street is very narrow and is governed by double yellow lines. Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road tube stations are minutes away on foot.

Stay clear of this place! The charming hipster 70's wooden lodge look and fairly decent fast food…read morecan't make-up for the absolute lack of hygiene (Cockroaches crawling the walls) and the terribly inattentive staff. Went there at noon but we had to wait 20 mins before the cook would return (he was out for lunch). So we were taking in the atmosphere, noticed the grime on the table (probably hasn't been wiped in a long time. We ordered a Chilli Dog, Tots with Beer Sauce and a Veggie Dog. We had to ask the waitress three times until we got napkins, ketchup and cutlery for the tots that were starting to dissolve in the beer sauce. In the middle of our meal I noticed things moving on the walls. A family of cockroaches coming out from behind the booth. WTF?! It made our skin crawl to sit in that cesspool, so we quickly ate up (while closely expecting every bite). Had to pay 23 quid for it, which is IMO unjustifiably high for fast food. As I was paying I informed the waitress of the infestation problem, and she just brushed it off as a constant issue. No apology whatsoever. Disgusting place.

Been a while since I've been here and for all its small space it's the events it holds that really…read moremake it. Hip hop is a music genre I love and they do hip hop karaoke on a Thursday night. Monday's they have just started to do an event based around guest speakers and showcasing hip hop music videos; choosing their favourites and showing them why. I love an event where you learn or simply have fun. So though it's not a place is typically hang out because of the crowded small space, the hip hop vibe it clearly favours is something I feel is always missing with London and I embrace when I find.

What a fun place. There is a line to get in - but it freed up quickly…read more The bartenders are talented. Interesting bar menu .

What a lot of fun we had here. We celebrated a birthday at this speakeasy themed bar based on a…read more1946 British train station. The entrance and staff were done up very well. The vibes inside from the furnishings to the menu were all post WW2 celebration themed and set the tone. We had a few rounds of drinks that were WW2 and train themed. The drinks involved various people from that timeframe. Several of the drinks were to be shared by 2 people and all were pretty pricey. I can drink pretty much anything so I ordered the drinks based on the unique containers they were served in. Our server said all the drinks on the menu were served with the apparatus they showed in the menu. When my companions tried ordering the shareable "Is it a pot of Mustard" drink they were told the bar didn't have that container. Hmmmm... Later I ordered the "Operation: Top Up" so I could get it served in the Jerry Can pictured in the menu and the drink just came in a boring glass. When I asked where the Jerry Can part of the drink was, she said unfortunately prior patrons had stolen them so they didn't have the Jerry Cans anymore. HELLO? That is the reason I ordered the drink! Didn't she just tell me the drinks came as pictured? Why didn't she inform me that it would be served without the prop? I certainly would have changed my order if she had done so. Other than several of the drinks not having props available, the drinks were pretty well done and hit the spot of the themed bar. With the bill being higher than expected, I would recommend coming here for only one drink and make sure you ask if your drink will have the prop as pictured in the menu.

Long have I pontificated about the mighty Solid Rock Cafe in Glasgow, the undisputed king of the…read morerock pub north of the border. It's pushed hard for it's title by The Black Rose and Black Bull, both in Edinburgh. The Crobar, however, is my undisputed king of the south. I absolutely, positively, unequivocally LOVED this bar. The jukebox is awesome - custom built compilations of songs by group or genre. I heard everything from UFO to Nine Inch Nails while I was there. The drinks are pretty cheap for a central London bar... as in I didn't do a double take when I was charged. The decor is astounding! 2000AD pages adorn the walls, mixed in with other comic pages from the 80s and 90s... it's amazing. The bar doesn't have any draft beers, but does have an amazing range of bottles and spirits. The punters were all readily accepting of someone that clearly wasn't a regular, and there was a fair bit of banter and laughter between everyone, whether they knew you or not. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, even being quite clear that the beers they'd just put in the fridge weren't cold so they were selling them under protest! I was there a lot of the night, and can't say enough positive, happy, good things about them, or the place as whole. Even entertainment was provided by a small dog that was quite the thief, swiping half a vodka and coke while it's owner was distracted. Not sure that happens every night though... Seriously though... if you like your music a little loud, your decor a little wild, and you time to be filled in a pleasant environment, then for me, this is THE place to visit. It's on my list of must visit places for London now. Go. You deserve it.

Dropped in on my last night in London hoping to hangout with some metalheads…read more What do I get? A bunch of bitch ass posers wanting to play Red Hot Chili Peppers!!! If you actually fucking pay to play Sweet Child Of Mine, or any fucking shitty ass Red Hot Chili Peppers song on the juke box, you deserve to be hung with rusty fucking barbed wire and bitch slapped like a pinata with real Gibson Explorers and Flying V's. HAIL SATAN!!! \m/666\m/

Show Off! is a new regularly scheduled event in residence at Cafe Koha in St. Martin's Court, off…read moreof Charing Cross Road. The idea is to bring the quintessentially New York experience of the piano bar to London, and ... so far, so good! On one or two nights a month, Show Off! takes over Cafe Koha from 9pm to 1am, inviting guests (often big musical theater fans) to come up and sing their favorite tunes and showtunes, with a little help from accompanist/music director Nathan Martin. The idea is to have fun, so you don't need to be a pro to get up and warble out a fave song. There's always a host to perform and keep things running smoothly, and special guests from the theater and entertainment world frequently appear. If you like Broadway and West End theater music, and you like to have fun with a cheerful group of revelers, check it out!

I am an avid piano bar attendee in San Francisco and when I visit New York. This place is…read moreeverything I hoped it would be and more. My first time I befriended a half dozen people, locals who were just coming to appreciate this American tradition. Everyone should go, if you like to sing or not. If you do, bring some sheet music and you will get a chance to sing in a very supportive environment.

The Macbeth is a pub stoke club with live music, acts that have included Man Like Me and Jammer…read more The venue is Owned and run by musicians hence the need to have some form of music operating all the time whether it be live or booking in an DJ, the pub hosts a variety of club nights and gigs on each night of the week most popular being GASH club night. Tuesday nights features the in-house band and guests hosting an improvised jam session called Mum's Jam. Wednesdays are claimed by cabaret acts and performance art think Scottee, The-O, type art. Thursday through to Sunday the Macbeth features London's most exciting bands and DJs and is open until 2am. Drinks prices aren't that bad either starting from £2.00 +

Like the rebellious outcast of the trendy family, the Macbeth sits on one of Shoreditch's…read morebackstreets making a silent stand against overpriced drinks and badly dressed door whores. There is a nice smoking terrace and in the evenings there is a free BBQ if you get there early. The sound system is absolutely incredible and the line up is always festival-worthy (last time I went I saw Fake Blood, Annie Mac, Diplo and Mowgli for only £5!) A definite must if you like dirty basslines and dirty sweatboxes.