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    Ain't Nothin' But...

    4.1 (108 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Great live music. Sunday/Monday is best for the open mic pure blues jam sound. Shouts to Johnny and Ian. Even on a cover charge weekend, the amazing talent of the bands and the packed crowd of Blues heads from all over the world is totally worth the experience.

    Lera F.

    This place was super popular on a Monday night!! I was really surprised. There was a live show going on and the bar was full (even a bit of a line outside), with British and American and even French patrons of all ages inside. Bathrooms downstairs were a bit gross but besides that nothing to complain about. Normal priced drinks; not much place to sit when it's this crowded.

    Gina K.

    It's a dive bar's, dive bar. It's the music that saves a place like this. Yup we had to queue up at 8:30 to see the C Dragons, a rock/blues group from Canada. Totally worth it. What an awesome find. The decor hasn't changed in so long it's now historical like the Green Mill in Chicago. Same vibe. Old and cruddy and it's fine by me! The place has a total of Six tables located by the band. Should you be so lucky to get a table. We table hovered for about an hour hoping someone would leave. Nope, no one left!! Ugh but we still had a great time dancing in our spots to the remakes of classic blues tunes. Come with little stuff to carry. It's packed shoulder to shoulder and it gets hot. Should the music move you as it did me you'll get hotter. Strategy - Walk in, grab drink from the bar, then go towards the front. They do have old CRT screens above the bar but why? when the live performance is just steps away. It's a dark, dive bar. Service is non existent but I never expected it from this place. Depending on who's playing, I would definitely come back!

    Tom H.

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! I walk pat this place on the way to and from work and I've finally been there for a night out and enjoyed every minute of it! It's a tiny weeny little bar playing nothing but the blues (the clue is in the name) and serving no frills, no nonsense drinks and bar snacks. I'm not particularly into blue music but I loved all of the music being played, for the great atmosphere if anything. I'd recommend anyone to try this place out, which is full of lots of young music-loving twenty somethings all chatting to each other whether they know each other or not.

    Joseph T.

    This small live music venue was suggested to me when I was looking for an alternative date venue. It is a pretty tiny place with only a handful of tables in front of the musicians. The bar specializes in whiskies of all varieties, and, so, was ideal for supping on a bourbon and ginger. We got our drinks, found a ledge and soaked up the music. The music is definitely the reason to come here - it is far to busy to sustain a conversation - and there are frequent guest bands. This is definitely worth checking out but do try to get there early and grab a table.

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    3 months ago

    Fantastic atmosphere and some really good notes for an American werewolf in London. I shall return on my future travels.

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    3 years ago

    Sooo fun! Live music and great drinks. Service was really great too! Had a great time!

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    I came in here quite reluctantly after being told a firm No at Hoppers. However I was pleasantly…read moreblown away by the seamless friendly service, the wonderful cocktail I ordered based on the recommendation by Iona ( our Romanian hostess) absolutely hit a spot - made with Vodka and Lychee Syrup. We ordered a meat plate and a cheese plate which were good not great. My colleagues enjoyed their Gnocchi starter and the Steak and Pork Belly entree. I ordered the vegetarian entree of a roasted cauliflower entree - it was properly caramelized and the Tatziki was a really nice foil to it - I didn't miss the meat Definitely an unexpectedly good meal that I would be happy to repeat in King's Cross!

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