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.

Anywhere that can bring the Breeders within a fifteen minute walk from my flat gets the thumbs up…read more It must've been a couple of years ago now but I was most plussed to discover the Breeders (featuring ex-Pixies member Kim Deal) doing the rounds on the 4AD record label tour. The place was an ample venue and much bigger than I'd ever realised from walking past. The stage provided plenty of space for the band to rock out and there was a generally good atmosphere going through the venue. It lacked the darkness of many of the gigging spots in central, which in some ways slightly diminished the ambiance, but at the same time it was a welcome change. More like this please!

Last Christmas we were lucky enough to win tickets to a charity carol concert at these wonderful…read moreold halls. The new modernisation has made it disabled friendly so being in a wheelchair is now no problem at all. The interior is very wonderful and the acoustics are great. The shows they put on are diverse from things such as concerts to Chas and Dave. A great night out but no parking on site but you can park for free in the station after 6.3pm which is a bonus.

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.

Every Tuesday night!!!! All styles, bands, singer/songwriters, jammers, poets, drinkers, dancers,…read moredreamers and lovers welcome down!!!!! Starts at 10pm, get there earlier if you want to play. New Cross Inn, 323 New Cross r.d, SE14 6AS Speak to Steve info - 07876402898 Free entry A free beer to players (whilst rider lasts!)

Eh! This place is ok! If you stay in the hotel, it's worth…read morechecking out, otherwise I wouldn't bother.

The first (and only) time that I went to Jamboree, some seriously bizarre things were happening. I…read morewas there for an American meet-up. It was meant to have 370 people but probably maxed out at 50 at any given time. But that's another story. The bar was small, but well-stocked and there was also some live music playing. All I remember were very tall men wearing suspenders ( those are braces, if you're a Brit) and a whole lotta lederhosen on stage. Everyone in the audience was dancing feverishly, and everyone looked like they were having a great time. The place wasn't air conditioned, so I had a bit of a Marilyn Monroe moment as I walked past the fan and into the bathroom area. I'm not sure I'd make it back here again (it's a bit far) but it looked like a cozy, intimate, and fun place if you're into the slightly strange. Apparently, there's live music/performances every night!

Even if you don't like jazz, you'll appreciate the Crypt. It's one of my favourite places to go to,…read moreand introduce to others. Deep underneath the gothic St Giles church, whose steeple towers over bustling Camberwell, is JazzLive, every Friday night in the church's crypt. Wooden tables and pews are grouped around a corner stage where jazz bands from around the world perform. The space is like a grotto. Its nooks and crannies are filled with jazz lovers, art students and anyone else lucky enough to have found it. Even the vicar makes occasional appearances, serving drinks with his dog collar on. Get there early and you can sample hearty vegetarian meals from the small on-site kitchen hidden beside the bar at the back. Camberwell Crypt's hand-painted walls and haphazard décor help it retain a homespun feel, and stay true to its historic roots. The fact it was partly funded by a pile of old coins left by a mystery donor just adds to its appeal. This crypt is eerie with its darkened corners, candlelight and an inaccessible occupied tomb lurking behind the bar. Camberwell has no tube station, but the Crypt, one of London's hidden gems, is well worth a visit.

The Crypt, hands down, is probably one of the best jazz clubs in London. While other more famous…read moreplaces seem intent on sullying the good name of jazz, the Crypt offers a good "stripped to basics" experience that I think most would enjoy. Having been set up by a church minister with a strong fondness for Jazz, the Crypt resides in the basement of a church. Of course, the classic smoky jazz-bar element has changed a bit due to the smoking ban, but one can truly cop a feel for that odd "David Lynch" romantic notion of what a jazz club ought to be; dark, dingy, edgy, and with high leveled spirits being sloshed about the place (in a very dignified way of course). Being a jazz geek, I have come to love this place. The tables are intimately gather round the centre stage and the music is usually pretty spot on for the environment (none of the cheesy crap you'll hear at Ronnie Scott's and the likes). Unfortunately for me, I have yet to eat here so I cannot pass judgment on the food (largely vegetarian), but it's there if you fancy it. Even if it's not your bag, I think you'll still manage to enjoy the setting and the atmosphere.

I miss this place so much. Whenever I think of London, Sky Garden definitely pops into mind…read more Definitely book a table in advance. You can't really just grab a table day of. The drinks always change but they are always good. They also have some light snacks available to order but there are two restaurants here you can book (in advance) that serve better, full courses. The views are incredible and the vibe, music, ambiance, etc are just my favorite. I always have a good time here and you will too!

A great spot with an amazing view. Clarks behind the bar was engaging and professionalread more

A little local treat! ...sky sports plus home made Italian style pizza…read more I would recommend

I love this place. Great food, service and a good old Isle Of Dogs East End ambiance to die for…read more Well worth a visit. The pubs Landlady is lovely. The cook is amazing.

Very quirky pub in appearance. Stuffed animals....old globes....a whole spectrum of items that can…read moreonly really be gathered under a term like 'random paraphanalia' Proper Job, a favourite of mine, was in strange condition...in that the first few sips were the beer in top condition but later in the pint it got a little vinegary. A musical pub. There was much talk of guitars at the bar and someone was soundchecking in the next room. Be aware that they may be charging entry if there is a live show when you happen by. The toilets were a little gross, occupied as they were by a swarm of flies (which should be the name of a band).

An amazing little pub, apparently voted one of the best in Britain- I wouldn't be surprised; inside…read morethere is a carriage with a stuffed zebra's head in it. And you can play scrabble or any one of the hundreds of board games strewn around the pub. The owners are a little old couple who look like ghosts (!) and are really lovely to chat too. You can really tell that the pub has been theirs for a long time, and that they are unwilling to ever sell out. Always bustling, and even if it isn't the atmosphere is unique; quirky and a bit spooky. I have been there for band nights, burlesque nights, rowdy nights and quiet nights and it has always been an endearing place to go to. Drink prices are average, and there is a huge selection of beers and ales in keeping with the pub ethics. Really bizarre little place, but one that will stick in your memory and one you will want to return to!

This is a great shopping outlet with so many food places and also retail store too. I came here…read moreeveryday during my work trip to London because it was near my hotel. My work was inside the O2 arena which is inside this outlet too. I went to Nandos, Five Guys, Chiptole, German Kabob and a Thai restaurant. I also did some shopping here as well at Adidas, Hot Chocolate, Sunglass Guys and other stores. The arena is located right here you enter the outlet.

The O2 is a full experience. Shopping, restaurants, multiple venues for concerts/musicals/etc. It…read moreis just across the promenade from the bus station and a perfect place to spend a rainy day. It was reminiscent of the Planet Hollywood Mall except it is [semi]circular. There is a Wetherspoons located on either end (yay!) as well restaurants that specialize in worldly cuisines. I went for the first time to see my favorite boy band, Five, on their reunion tour. A 20,000+ person capacity arena in the center of a "mall" is wild. The arena had great sound, and even though I was in the upper tier stage-left, I had a clear view of the stage. For a first time visitor, it is important to note that the upper tier is very steep. I was only in the 2nd row from the ledge, so I did not have any issues with vertigo/motion sickness. However, I would personally avoid seats near the top because I know I would have issues. There is a separate merch store outside the area to avoid crazy lines once you enter the arena. You can bring small packages and pursues inside but they made others rent a locker to place large packages and jackets. In addition to the arena, there is a smaller venue that was simultaneously hosting a K-Pop concert and the dinner venue for Mamma Mia! I wish I would have arrived when the shops first opened as I could have easily spent an entire day wandering around. If you are visiting London and have the opportunity to see a show at one of the venues, I highly recommend making a day of it!