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KOKO

Live music venue

Live, big-name indie, rock and dance music plus club nights in palatial former theatre. People often mention venue, great, good, staff, Great, concert, night, London, security, floor,


Address

1a Camden High St, London NW1 7RE, United Kingdom

Website

www.koko.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7388 3222

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (4.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 5 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 5 AM
  • Sunday: 7 to 11:30 PM
  • Monday: 7 to 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 to 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 11:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: venue (32) great (13) good (13) staff (10) Great (9) concert (9) night (7) London (7) security (6) floor (6)
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  • 5/5 Diana S. 5 months ago on Google • 211 reviews
    Great location, beautiful building, stunning decor, iconic interior, and absolutely phenomenal sound with well crafted visual effects. Staff is super helpful, from security to the bar staff ,visited Brother's Struts performance outstanding!!! The atmosphere was great. Employees make you feel welcome and comfortable ,Well looked after place ,clean bathrooms, and genuinely great vibes Thank you 😊
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin C. 4 months ago on Google • 128 reviews
    A fabulous venue in the heart of Camden. Very organised, friendly staff with reasonable bar prices. Sunday night was spent watching The London Soul Choir and the legendary soul group Odyssey!!! A historic building built over 100 years ago
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kseniya 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere with these unique interiors that make this place so special! I was very impressed how they transferred this theatre into the nightclub/ concert space and kept those beautiful moldings and how the red color worked there amazingly! Amazing idea to have bars on each floor and the balcony is super cute and sweet. The only thing is that some security are a bit rude and should not behave oppressive towards the customers that are not doing anything bad and just asking questions related to the club…. Also there is no way to have double entry, so if you entered the club, you can’t leave it and come back… you’ll need to get a new ticket so keep that in mind!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chike a. 4 months ago on Google • 308 reviews
    Nice location We went here for flavours concert. Great show and an amazing performer he is. The venue was good and felt safe with adequate security.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nish 1 year ago on Google
    I went to see Hania Rani perform here, it's definitely an interesting venue. The colour and decoration were eccentric. I definitely liked the chandeliers by the bar.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David P. 5 months ago on Google • 205 reviews
    Great venue for music. The stage and standing area is down one level, so you walk into the venue onto a balcony looking down. There is an upstairs bar that has an elevated view of the whole place and a downstairs bar at the back of the stalls. Staff were super helpful and courteous. Really enjoyed the music. Would definitely go again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Adam W. 3 months ago on Google • 307 reviews New
    Was here last night for Melanie C. Could hardly see her. Terrible venue to see a music act at as the stage is too low so it's very hard to see from the back. Not impressed. This is my view from my phone way above my head and I'm not short. At least my calves got a great workout from me being on top toes all night It was very crowded - too many tickets sold IMO. My partner went to the bar and it took half an hour. Bar staff didn't know where the toilets were.

  • 4/5 Donna G. 7 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Amazing venue. Bar staff were really good. We wasn't waiting too long for drinks. Toilets were clean and always toilet roll. Been here a few times for events and love it 🙌🙌🙌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raksha R. 2 months ago on Google • 65 reviews New
    I've been to most of the London Venues , large and small for concerts. But this venue by far is my new favourite. Not only is the building absolutely beautiful, it's heritage has been loving restored and extremely well maintained, I obviously wasn't expecting that. I only went to see an extremely talented up and coming artist. To experience both was truly an evening I won't forget. The security staff were helpful and polite, which you often don't get in the larger venues so I was pleasantly surprised again. Overall I'd recommend it, not just for the architecture but the whole experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim B. 6 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Gokwan isolation nation gig was absolutely amazing the building is a real nice venue from the internal and external decor the toilets were clean and smelt good, bar staff were good drink prices not too bad for location. Would attend again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sunny G. 1 year ago on Google
    A stunning private members club with access to the theatre for performances. The space offers beautifully designed rooms which host private performances or areas to hire for a private event. There are kitchens and bars littered around the labrynthine space and similar to Soho House, offers a luxurious and homely experience. Although the membership of £1800 a year offers no gym / pool / room attachments, there are plenty of opportunities to see up and coming or established bands in an intimate setting. Play pool in the Penthouse, head up to the airy, wild top floor restaurant then finish in the dome bar which is an experience in itself.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nné 8 months ago on Google
    I don’t have any complaints to be honest. We went Flavour’s concert and it was a blast. We (accidentally) paid for queue jump box seats which turned out to be a great decision. We had a good view and a private bar in our section. There was some faffing about directing us to the Box area but in the end, we were escorted.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David M. 6 months ago on Google
    This is the second time I’ve been to KOKO and it is really a great venue, not overly crowded and great drinks selection at the bar (pricey but it’s really to be expected and nothing worse than other venue bars with much worse selection) Nafe Smallz killed it and brought out a lot of great artists. Would definitely recommend the venue.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 María F. 1 year ago on Google
    Looking fantastic after refurbishment! Plenty of bars set across the different floors, which is great as you don’t really have to queue long for a drink. Smoking terrace would do with a bit more of security or some sort of separations barriers to grant easy entrance & exit to the terrace.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue. Went to see Yola last night and a first time visit to Koko since younger days when it was Camden Palace. Great, friendly staff especially the security team who all very personable. It was comfortable on a sold out night but we did need to arrive early to benefit from a clear view spot on a balcony. Definitely interested in returning for other shows. Eat before you enter as no readmission - we were told pizza place in there but nothing available. Great venue.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terri N. 5 years ago on Google
    First time at KOKO for Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards show and and I had an amazing time! Been wanting to come to the show for years so I'm happy I got the chance. KOKO is a beautiful venue. I did notice on my way in that there were long lines (queues) for the cloakroom so I opted to keep my jacket with me but other than that I had a great evening in a nice venue.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 grant u. 1 year ago on Google
    Saw Chase and Status here, the venue is really nice lots of great spots to see the performing artists and for a venue wasn't that overpriced. Would go back to watch another act!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 karen M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fabulous venue! Amazing staff and professional service. Great atmosphere, easy travel links, two mins from Euston on the Northern line. Parking free after 5:30 on Sundays roadside always a bonus. Well stocked bar and the fabulous Camden high street and market to explore outside. One of the best venues I’ve been to by far.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rónán Ó D. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    This venue is pretty epic. Top tips: get there early and grab yourself one of the old boxes on the 1st floor for the evening. Explore! Head up to the top floor for a hidden lounge area and some amazing views of the stage and dancefloor.

  • 5/5 Isabel R. 5 years ago on Google
    Great concert venue in Camden. It tends to get very busy, so it's a good idea to go early if you want a good spot at the front (e.g. at the front of one of the balconies). The times I've been there, they didn't check IDs vs. the reservation name on the ticket.

  • 5/5 Tiago V. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful venue, perfect size for intimate concerts with very good acoustics. The bar at the back is nice and decoration is laid back but classy. The giant disco ball is the cherry on top of the cake and complements the lighting show nicely

  • 5/5 Nur Luski L. 2 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    A very good venue overall. They handled a big crowd of people moshing and crowd surfing very professionally and kindly. Drinks were priced as you'd expect for a venue but I have seen worse. They have a coat room. All in all very reasonable!

  • 5/5 Fib H. 3 months ago on Google New
    Koko never disappoints! Saw Finch here years ago and recently saw Don Broco (and new-to-me band Ocean Grove that I recommend if you like old school NuMetal). The barriers around the standing crowd didn't hold us haha but the guards quickly worked around it by opening it up and they consistently provided us with water. Small but intimate venue perfect for any gig tbh

  • 4/5 Daniel D. R. 5 years ago on Google
    Cool venue for events and music gigs. It has a great stylish interior and looks absolutely beautiful and atmospheric. The shows vary so best to check the website. It is about half the size of O2 Academy in Brixton but is equally high and has more glamour. The prices are a bit ridiculous at the bar, but I guess normal for a night out at a gig. Unfortunately, cloak room does not take card or contactless. There is an atm which charges £1.60. There is also an outside smoking balcony. Staff was friendly enough at the bar, but did not seem to be briefed about the event that was going on.

  • 5/5 Duo 5 months ago on Google
    Came here for Frieze Music and I loved the atmosphere of the place. They've done a great job of renovating the venue and keeping the original features. Such a special place.

  • 5/5 Finn L. 6 years ago on Google
    Renowned music venue and nightclub, in an old theatre. It's a pretty amazing building, with a terrace overlooking the high street. Be sure to check ahead to make sure there's not a concert to avoid disappointment. Definitely one of my favourites in London.

  • 5/5 Tiago L. 5 years ago on Google
    Incredible venue for a concert.. great acoustics.. lots of angles to enjoy the concert from different floors.. several bar areas and an outside place to smoke at the top floor.. TVs and speakers spread all over the place to enjoy the concert even when at the bar to pick some drinks.. loved it

  • 5/5 Mika M. 1 year ago on Google
    Favorite club in London at the moment. Amazing events, space, design, smoking area and dance floor. Air con helps ;) Highly recommend. Really friendly staff.

  • 4/5 BEAUTY O. 6 years ago on Google
    the interior of the theater has been renovated. pretty good and nice atmosphere. entry is £10. quite reasonable. Jäger bomb is 3 for £12. it's a pity that the smoking area is very crowded.

  • 5/5 Angela 1 year ago on Google
    Probably one of the best club nights i’ve had in London. Accessible by tube and night bus, not too crowded, reasonably priced drinks and good music. Scenic balcony makes a good smoking area. Get tickets well in advance and you won’t have to pay. Bathrooms surprisingly clean and overall well managed establishment.

  • 4/5 Jozef C. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited for the first time since the fire. Loving the facade. Great sound, cool historic venue, crowds can be a bit of a hit and miss and prices are getting astronomical yet the choice doesn't include Jameson's. Staff actually quite nice.

  • 4/5 Reece M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice venue. A little hard to see if you're down the back near the bar, as the upper levels slightly block your view. It's also quite distracting (at my event anyway) as people near the back were very talkative.

  • 4/5 Fred 1755 (. 2 years ago on Google
    The shop is in Camden town, London. They specialize in custom designed shoes. They do really good customization in shoes. I have seen the person doing it myself and its really cool. They do have a lot of custom designed shoes on display in front of the shop. I do not have any idea about the pricing. They do also have a variety of customization designs in their catalogue.

  • 5/5 Pardeep S. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I came here from Canada, and this place was exactly what we expected from a concert venue in London. The architecture was stunning, the details popped, and the stage was visible from every angle. It was clean and well kept. The men’s bathrooms were a bit cramped (I didn’t explore others- but really it’s enough to get your business done and get out). The staff working were kind and respectful. Unreal experience.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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