The Koko is a very stylish venue just outside of Camden, and hosts many live acts and clubs. The sound quality is excellent wherever in the room you are standing, and there are many seating areas upstairs and down. My only complain is the lack of raised floors for the more vertically challenged people, but we never seem to get a good deal and there was a table to stand on so it worked out alright. The security staff were very helpful and friendly, and the bar staff were extremely competent and quick. The drinks are overpriced but that is the same at any gig venue, particularly in london. Recommended. read more

I have been at Koko atteding to the Sam Sparro concert during the iTunes festival. I found that Koko is a really nice place because is an old teathre and the interior decoration has been mantained. THe acoustic is pretty good and the ground floor, near to the stage is big and has a huge disco ball hanging from the ceiling. The drinks are quite expensive and there are not a lot of choices if you want to drink beer. There are several sofas and tables were you can sit down in the superior floors. Koko is a good place to have some drinks and I think it's free if you go early. read more

KoKo is a really great venue, which has the look and feel of an old opera house. Inside there are around 3 floors to explore, with the main dance floor and stage at the bottom. There are also plenty of sofas, but these usually fill up fast! But they are great and comfy, and you can often find yourself stuck there the entire night drinking away with mates. Some club nights also feature live music which is also a added bonus. They also host some gigs here too. My main gripe with KoKo is at club nights you will come accross people who think it is fun to throw bottles and cups into the crowd below from the upper balconys, which explains why they never serve anything in a glass at this place! Nevertheless, it is still a decent night out in camden! read more

Saw Tricky there last night. The venue is exceptionally cool with the biggest mirror ball I've ever seen. The staff are nice enough, and the wine glasses were generously filled. Still, and maybe it was the show itself, the place felt a bit soulless. Maybe it's too big to be personal. read more

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Hi if anyone has seen a petite asian girl in this club leaving around 3:30am december 8th please let me know. She was wearing a black tank top and a yellow checkered skirt and is around 160cm tall. read more

The venue now known as Koko's is a big imporvement from when it used to be known as the Camden Palace. Back then this ghetto like venue had a real dull atmosphere and the acoustics just didn't sound right. Now re-inforced the sound is a lot better, various bars about also make the drinks queue a bit shorter. The inner decor is quite nice and the atmosphere is always what you'd expect in Camden on a gig night. I give it 3 * because they could really improve on their programming. Go to see who you like and only for that! read more

Koko, a famed club venue in Camden Town, is a rather nice place to pay the occational visit. The inner decor of the place is very atmospheric in a lovely, theatrical kind of way, what with golds and reds being the main colours used throughout the entire venue. Drink prices are on the expensive side, as is the fee you have to pay at the entrance when you finally get there after having kewed outside for the better half of an hour. Koko appears to be just as much a gig venue as it is a club, and so the establishment has hosted many an enjoyable gig in the past, as I am sure it also will in the future. On weekends, Koko is always busy, never boring! read more

I've visited Koko once for a night out with friends & found the venue amazing looking inside - it's brilliant! It's like an opulent old theatre - lots of stairs & levels overlooking a main stage area, with a few bars around the place. Only draw back on this particular night was the fact the air conditioning didn't seem to be working so an all pervading stench of B.O & sweat hung over the crowd & was especially bad around the bar area - (where it was most packed) which reeked of sick - enough for the gag reflexes to kick in frankly - it was that bad! So yeah - thumbs up for a beautiful looking venue, but hope it's not like that all the time as it was unbearable after a few hours. read more

The first club I went to when I turned 18! (After hearing wonderful things about the size of it's disco balland it IS huge!) It is definitly one of the most beautiful club venues in London and well worth a visit. One of the best club nights there definitly has to be the Buttoned Down Disco events! Go to the website to add yourself to the mailing list as its invite only. But the regular Club NME nights are also a guaranteed good night out, or Club Kerrang on a saturday if you have a slightlier 'heavier' taste in music. The definite downside is the price of drinks! Although with all the pubs in the area, where you can have a pre-club drink, it shouldn't be too much of a problem! Entry price is usually fairly reasonable, and often free if you get there really early! read more

One of my favorite venue in London : spectacular setting with balconies, leather comfy sofas, red warmy lights, secret stairs and corridors, vaste green terrace, and a huge amazing stage & sound system! Disco, rock, electro, dubstep, you'll find a party for any type of music The ticket price may vary from £5 to £50 depending on the line-up, but in any case it worth it! *tip : climb to the very last floor (4) to get the stunning view of the stage and the crowd read more

Koko is one of those venues that has been around forever in Camden. The venue has hosted a lot of great names there. We went there a while ago for our work do. The building itself is like a huge theatre and once you walk in there you realise how big it is. There are around 3 levels to the place and a large dance floor in the centre. Again as someone else has pointed out the only downside to this place is the price of the drinks. Its a shame as you often have to get there early anyway to avoid the long queues they seem to let build up for the sake of it sometime, and so ending spending a small fortune once in there. read more

I went to Koko only once, for the concert of Temper Trap... But I will definitely go back ! I loved the place, which I found absolutely beautiful. And as I was really tired the evening I went, I really appreciated the possibility to seat on a large, comfy sofa. Only one thing prevented me from fully enjoying the concert : if you're afraid of heights, don't chose the last floor as I did !!! I look forward to going back there on a friday night, it must be a totally different atmosphere ! read more

KOKO is one of the most beautiful music venues I've ever been to. The most beautiful actually. It reminds me a little of the theatre at Tottenham Court Road where they show We Will Rock You. Everything's red at KOKO and it looks a little like an opera house. The music was wonderful because I 've visited the club for Yann Tiersen gig. Although I loved the venue really really much, I'll give it four stars - drinks are pricey and the barman called my Sainsbury's juice from a carton fresh juice. Besides, they rip money off for keeping your things at the cloakroom. That's not very nice. read more

I really like it inside here, I went there for a gig and it's a real cool venue. If you want you can get close but there are three floors to choose from. The cool thing is that there is another bar at the top and if you want a smoke then no problem there is a big balcony to go out onto upstairs. Nice venue would go again. read more

Koko is a beautiful club, very interesting for young crowds. It is located in the trendy Camden Town, just opposite to Mornington Crescent tube station. If you get lost just follow the bubbles or pay attention to a very long line of interesting and beautiful youngsters waiting to be able to enter, specially for the party called "Buttened Down Disco" on a Saturday night, where you can enter for free until 10pm. The bar has the standard optiond for beer, ciders and spirits, but quite expensive though. I will not recommend the cloakroom, as the staff are extremely rude and desorganized. They can really ruin your night. Believe me. read more

Going Loco at club Koko is never a disappointment. As a violinist, I've supported acts for 2 years on stage and also invested my dosh as a club-goer on the floor. On either side of the stage, you can always be sure to have fun at this concert/club venue. The atmosphere is alive, due in part to the funky interior (red plush theatre meets 21st century club design) and a hip, diverse crowd. this joint comes alive when the crowds build up, mostly after 9.30. Thanks to four levels of floor space, the stage is always visible no matter how horizontally challenged you may find yourself in these situations (at the height of 5feet and 3inches, I often need a helping hand at festivals!). Gigs are well-balanced and great talent is always up on the stage. Koko's team of sound engineers usually get balances right so that any kind of act (from Bonobo to acoustic) fits right in. Tickets (mostly under £25) are available at the door, but if the act you wanna catch is hot, get em online! For a spot of fresh air, you can always dip out onto the second floor, outdoor patio and enjoy your pint with old friends or new acquaintances... If you are an artist thinking of applying to this venue, do! Well-stocked fridges, nice chill out lounge, friendly venue managers, good guest-list policies and fast food available around the corners of Koko means you won't go hungry or ignored. read more

AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE: My friend lives in Camden and this is our FAVORITE venue! Cover charge I think is cheaper when it's earlier and the music was always good when we went. I love the layout of Koko's; it's so pretty and unique. I don't know about drinks because I never bought my own. It's good to be an American girl at Koko's ;) read more

Jolly good fun place to spend a Saturday at. Several storeys around the main dance floor. Good use of visuals to the music

Amazing venue! It's a converted theatre with multiple balconies and lovely carvings. Have been there for club nights and comedy night and each time have had a blast going through all the different rooms and discovering different areas within the venue. The only drawback is that alcohol is quite expensive! read more

Love this venue. The sound is amazing and its one of the most atmospheric clubs/theaters I've ever been to. Great view of the stage from almost any spot. Tons of awesome balconies and a beautiful bar. read more

Brilliant! Koko should be on the London 'must do' list! Fantastic music venue in a great location. Camden is buzzing with pubs, clubs and basically whatever sort of evening you are after you can find it within a stones throw of Koko. The acoustics within the building itself are fab and drinks are not cheap but reasonable. Book yourself tickets to a gig here - you wont be disappointed. read more

Coolest club I went to in London, it is a giant theater that was converted to a club. It is swanky and about 4 levels and is an absolute gem, the atmosphere and decor were the icing on the cake. I went with the camden pub crawl on a friday night so I got to skip the line and the cover charge which was extra nice, a must go if you are in London and are into the club scene it only gets four stars from me because the band wasn't that great when I went. read more

prices weren't too bad, venue was pretty big but the crowd is less than desirable. Some guy with a bull ring grabbed my crotch and wouldn't go away and we got kicked out because my other friend was dancing too close to one the lousy bands girlfriends. Otherwise it was ok I guess. read more

It is worth going to Koko for the architecture alone. Set in an old theatre, this is an amazing place to see live music as the acoustics are fabulous. Featuring many nooks and crannies to lose yourself in, you can always hide from those you don't want to see once in here. I used to come here a lot but feel a bit too past it when i come on a weekend now, the crowd are definitely young YOUNG and the music a bit generic (how many times can one enthuse about Mr Brightside?!) but there's always a good buzz about the place even if it's not for you. Look out for 'special' events taking place - Agent Provocateur just hosted a catwalk show and party there, so it's not just about music. Prices are pretty steep and the staff can be pretty lairy so be on your best behavior please! read more

I saw Bat for Lashes at Koko, an amazing gig and a perfect venue for such an alternative, experimental band. The venue was a reason to go in itself, originally a theatre so acoustics are perfect. It is a grade II listed building, beautiful inside, atmospheric, magnificent and still overtly theatrical with the original decorative beams and pillars. The weekend club nights typically attracting a younger crowd, mostly the cool, indie kids, trying hard to impress. I can only imagine it has a completely different vibe, Koko isn't a club venue, the old theatre is far more suited for the intimate gigs it's so famous for. read more

One of the few clubs that I really enjoyed in London. Great music, fun people, and tons of dancing and laughs!

I've been to see lots of bands here - Shy Child, Anvil and Blonde Redhead are probably the most memorable. Decent bar service, good acoustics and a huge mirrorball - probably only downside is sometimes having to queue around the corner to get in. read more

I'm a fan of the KoKo. A little skanky, a little old, plush and worn. But that's where its charm is derived from.

One of my favourite clubs in London. Koko is massive, with a variety of music on different nights. The crowd is usually very friendly and up for having a good time. Good sized smoking area for when you want to have a conversation in a quieter area. The balconies give you a very nice view of the main dance floor. The top floor is quite hidden but is a little gem - it has it's own dance floor and bar, playing completely different music than the main dance floor downstairs. Expect to lose your friends and then re-unite with them at least a few times throughout the night - be warned! read more

this venue is absolutely beautiful inside and makes for a very atmospheric gig. it's also a really good size - not too big, allowing for an intimate-ish gig experience. the girls toilets are like a warren...if you haven't been in them before, expect to be confused on your first time! saying that they are plentiful, and kept well clean. the sound was very good, and i managed to position myself so that i could see the stage well, which is important to me because normally i struggle due to tall people standing in my way. drinks here are EXPENSIVE - £4.50 for a can of red stripe...REALLY?!?!? i guess people will pay it though... i'm looking forward to returning here to see gaslight anthem in june! read more

I think Koko is one of the best live gig venues in London, and I mean among the bigger arenas. I always check the calendar of future gigs in Koko, as if any of my favorite bands plays there I am up for it! I think the magic is in the collective space, it looks like an old opera house with the round hall and balconies. It is very beautiful and has the biggest and most sparkling disco ball I have ever seen. But every time the gig is over, I am outta there. I can't imagine how can anyone enjoy the place as a club? No no, the place is build for gigs, looking towards the stage. At least I prefer choosing another more intimate place for a more social night out. read more

Koko is a super hot venue. The décor resembles a 1930s grand theatre. It's large in scope and there is plenty of room to get busy on the dance floor. Every time I go here for a gig I'm in awe at the interior design. I give this place two thumbs up. read more

I went recently for a club night and had a great time! Good size dance floor and plenty of places to just stand on the balcony and watch everyone else dance if that is your sort of thing? (Not me, I can usually be found dancing or at the bar ;) )The drinks are kind of pricey but they do various offers, when I was there it was 3 jäger bombs for £12, and a few other offers. Really easy to get to and great night bus links too. It's the sort of place that you can turn up to in fancy dress and no one will bat an eyelid, always a plus in my book! read more

This is a pretty good venue, laid out like an old theatre inside, there are lots of little areas where you can sit and drink and get in people's way. Pillars can get in the way of teh stage though so be careful where you stand. I had a hellish trip here when a friend won sugababes tickets. The support act started about an hour late, and by the time the second support act came on i was completely fed up and we went home without seeing the babes, which was fine with me. For some reason I don't understand the main audience for the babes was women in their late twenties. (?) Anyway, they all looked very middle class, so I suspect this venue is for people who don't like their rock and roll too rocky. read more

A great concert venue with a simultaneous blend of luxury and good old-fashiond music values. There are various booths where you can take a break, and the red-lined decor is somewhat hidden by the dark, only broken by the sheer brilliant lights from the stage. And the bizarre red-lit tunnel between the box office and the stage, which feels almost as if you're in a birthing channel from Stanley Kubrick's imagination. A great place to be in! read more

Just went to Koko only last week to see Atmosphere, a hip-hop team from the US. Had heard great things about the venue, and their website alone in its' design and content alone had me determined to visit. (I recommend you have a look) Koko's is a stunning, stunning venue, perfect for seeing gigs not yet ready for the space of the O2 (thank God). A re-fitted old theatre, it's tall, blood red, dark, loungy, sultry and full of many nooks and cranniesperfect for finding the perfect viewing space pre-show. Sound and lighting is really well done and Atmosphere were awesome in this venue. The levels and levels of space makes this place great for taking your latest squeeze ;) Drinks are served in plastic cups which is a bit of a downside, but I found the crowd to be quite good and security good-humoured, even though they are adamant about checking bags intricatally. The thing that sucked big time was the cloak room queue at the end of the show, and the lack of exit doors - be prepared for long waits to get out and to get separated and not be able to call due to lack of phone signal. Arrange to meet outiside as a precaution! read more

Friday nights at Koko's might just be the best value evening in London. I'd never been - got the idea from a Qype search of music venues in Camden - and decided to take advantage of the First 100 people get in FREE! policy advertised on their website. Wasn't to sure though if we'd arrive and find 500 people already in line or some other hitch. Got there right on 9.30 when the doors openend and we were the first in line. Still had to walk all the way round the big crowd barriers which was the first indication of how serious a club this must be. Wandering inside we were rewarded with little flashing zero's indicating how much we had to pay. I asked about pass out's and the door lady said that was fine. So although we didn't - there is nothing stopping you popping in here at 9.30, getting in free and then heading off somewhere else until the main acts start at around 11.30. Walking inside was a bit like walking into somekind of camp post apocalyptic Daliesque dreamscape. Decaying red disco glam and a complete absense of people. Very much a playground for big kids. We found our way into the mid level and placed ourselves for the evening on two of the very few seats, with a great view of the stage. From our vantage we watched as people emerged into the main floor below and reacted with the same dreamy lost wow factor that we did. The transition from empty and mysterious to packed and club like was complete about two hours later when the bands started. We had seats on the first floor but the dance floor below was a sea of heads and waving arms. Really crowded. The bands were OK, without being great. In my opinion they didn't deserve the crowd that had gathered to watch them. Probably a bit better than what you'd see at the Dublin Castle, but not a lot better. But then, this was free! There were other rooms where DJ's played but we didn't move from our comfy seats. The only thing that didn't really suit me about the place was the type of crowd it attracts. Just SO white and middle class. Coming from hackney I'm used to a much more eclectic mix of punters. Although Camden is generally a WASP enclave, at least the folk at the Good Mixer and the Dublin Castle punk it up a bit. Koko's is like a nice safe venue for twenty something trust fund trendies who like to dress snappy and drink vodka mixers. Well, that's how it seemed to me.. read more

This was probably my favourite club while living in London. Whenever it was a weekend and my friends and I were bored, Koko was our go! Live music is always awesome! Usually rock bands but sometimes have some cool house DJs like Chuckie =D I saw him at Ministry of Sound though. Anyways, check out the beautiful venue if you don't mind dropping about 50 pounds. Cover usually ranges from 5-12 GBP and I'm sure you'll want to get your drink on. If you're broke, you'll probably find sweeties to spot you xx read more

To be fair, Koko is a pleasant enough place to go on a night out. It seems to me to be more of a bands venue than a club venue, although there is lots of seating all over the place and not much of a floor to watch the bands from. It has a few levels with the same music blaring out in all of them, and it's usually got a fairly shoddy lineup for quite an expensive price ticket. read more

A gigantic barn of a nightclub that also has lots of small adjoining rooms over several floors. Hosts plenty of special events and is always very busy on weekends. A must for visitors to Camden. read more