We saw The Amazons here in October 2022. We got to the venue after they had already let a ton of…read morepeople in and lined them up on the stairs to enter the concert space. Once they opened the concert space, they let the rest of the people who were outside waiting, in the venue. We immediately went to the bar and ordered some wine. We hung out there a while while we waited for the show to start. It was comfortable and a nice place to wait. The show space is very unique and had amazing sound. Even though we went in to the show space later, we could still see the stage really well. The Amazons were awesome and I'd definitely return to this venue.

I went to the Roundhouse last night to see The National play the iTunes Festival. And I gotta say,…read morethis is my kind of venue! Why? FOOD We turned up to the venue hungry and there was food! And by food I don't mean dirty water hot dogs but rather, nachos, burgers, peri peri chicken sandwiches and even a portobello and goat cheese sandwich (all of which were grilled to order on a BBQ.) OUTDOOR TERRACE Better still, we were able to consume said food outside, with beer. A concert venue with a terrace? Two words: hell yes! SCREENS The camera work during the concert was excellent and beamed up on two large screens which helped me to feel almost as if I were on the stage. ACOUSTICS You'll definitely get awesome aural at Roundhouse! SEATING I know, I know, all the kids are on the floor spilling drinks all over one another, jumping up and down, swapping spit and whatnot, but at this point in my life it is terrific to be able to take in a show from a seat with an incredible view! Now, if only I knew someone with an extra VIP pass to: The xx on 12 July and Florence + The Machine on 13 July Le sigh, a girl can dream...

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.

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.

Great intimate venue. Perfect for acoustic music. Went there for a private party with live music ;…read moremainly gently amplified guitar and voice. Also some unamplified singing. Simple but well priced bar and home made plates of food. Friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to more events there.

I really liked this little café. Music venue. Normally with established classical artists, but also…read moreacoustic sets, this is a nice quiet atmospheric café to go to. They serve alcohol and nice homemade food. It's a unique, arty room, with a house piano, very intimate. Go here if you want a cake, some live music and warm setting. Very romantic.

Came here to see Eiffel 65 and was reminded of a venue in SF. There's two levels and I prefer the…read moretop level since I'm a bit short and I can get a good view of the act. Several bars for drinks and there's a smoking section for those who just can't seem to quit. The sound system is decent and has a good intimate vibe to see your favorite band or dj.

Had the most unreal night here. Never forgot it thr atmosphere was amazing the venue was unreal…read moreand the lighting was out of this world

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.

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 club was dead and they were strict. We paid 30 pounds to get in for nothing. Bad experienceread more

So this is definitely a Posh club. Make sure you are dressed to impress if you don't know anyone…read morebut what I will say is they have an amazing app to speed along the service allowing you to get in the room and enjoy every moment although I do suggest getting a VIP section as there's very little standing room for the general entry people. The ambience was amazing. The lights are everything.

I wanted to bring a tin of soft drink to take meds in.. The paramedic just played on words and…read moreTerry did not let me in after travelling all the way up from Surrey to Camden. The show has not even started i was not rude i told them they were unreasonable. I showed my meds. I find the diet soda better but. Show has not even started and now waiting 3 hrs outside whilst my mate is inside. I apologised but Terry playing god refused to let me in. I was not rude. The medic just kept spinning his words. I just had a friend die last week and Terry ruined it. Was not ptepzred to listen just acting in the worst way possible. Other staff were nice.

Extremely Unsafe & Discriminatory for Disabled Guests - Please Read Before Attending…read more I'm leaving this review after months of being ignored by KOKO Camden following a serious incident that occurred on 27th February 2025. I emailed the venue on 28th Feb and again in full detail on 3rd March -- both emails were completely ignored. I attended the venue for a concert and had followed all proper procedures, including emailing the access team months in advance to confirm I would be bringing food, water, and medical supplies due to my Type 1 Diabetes. This was approved via email and in line with KOKO's own accessibility policy on their website, which states that attendees can bring food, drink, and medical items for health conditions. I had also attended this venue many times before with no issues. Despite this, upon arrival: * Security refused to let me bring in any of these items, even after showing them the official email from the access team. * My medical necessities were confiscated, and I was left with minimal supplies. * I was mocked and belittled by multiple staff members, including one who said, "That's a whole shopping bag," despite the bag being standard size and containing medical items. * I was taken into a back room by the venue medic (named Matt), who also dismissed my access needs, questioned my condition, and sarcastically asked, "So is a 1-minute response not good enough for you?" For someone with diabetes, 1 minute can be the difference between being fine and passing out. Despite all this, they refused to let me carry the bag with me and said staff could "bring items if needed" -- something that simply did not happen when I actually needed them. Throughout the night: * I became hyperglycaemic from stress, then hypoglycaemic later, and was unable to access my own supplies in a timely manner. * Staff were unresponsive, dismissive, and even shouted at my friends and PA when they tried to help. * I was denied access to the accessible toilet after the show -- the only response was "it's closed, use the regular one." * When I finally got my bag back, the medic questioned whether my blood sugar was actually low and condescendingly offered unsolicited advice -- at the end of a night where his refusal to listen had already endangered my health. I had medical documentation, an access card, official email confirmation, and visible medical devices. Still, I was denied the basic rights and support I need to safely attend an event. KOKO's own website says they "welcome all attendees who need to bring food or drink to manage a medical condition," but their staff did the opposite. I left this event physically unwell, distressed, and genuinely frightened by how little my access needs were respected. If I had passed out or worse, it would have been entirely the venue's fault. That's how serious this was. The fact that no one at KOKO has responded to me months later shows a complete lack of responsibility and care. This venue is not safe for disabled attendees in its current state. Until KOKO radically improves staff training, communication, and actual accessibility practice, I strongly urge anyone with access needs to stay away.

Music fan ? Blues fan ?…read moreHave you ever looked on the net and despaired because all the bands you like only play in the USA ? Well they don't - get yourself down to the Boom Boom where Pete Feenstra's helping to keep the blues alive. The clubhouse at Sutton United FC is the venue and Mr Feenstra puts on a band there most weekends (and sometimes during the week as well). Over the past couple of years I have seen some great blues acts there - Popa Chubby, Joe Bonamassa, Devon Allman, Walter Trout and Nine Below Zero to name but a few. Drinks are at social club prices which means that you still get change from a fiver and the music is fabulous. he also promotes a fair few "tribute" bands which are not really to my taste but he's keeping music alive and that is really what matters. Entry fees vary but it's normally ranging from £8 - £15.

Friendly and professionally run live music venue with big free car park which regularly features…read moreinternational tour bands, Rock/Blues bands and quality tributes. Bands that have played there include Michael Shenker, the Strwbs, Roger Chapan, walter Trout, Joe Bonamassa, jefferson Starship, Focus, Man, Ruthless Blues, The Zombies, The Yardbirds, kiki Dee, Madeline Bell, Paul Young, Curved Air, The Hamsters, Otis Grand.