Hidden gems - Live music venues in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Live music venues in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 27 places from Live music venue category.

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Jungle Electric

Coffee shop

👍👍 I made a trip to Roman Road today especially to visit the lovely Jungle Electric and it was definitely worth the journey! 🥰 I enjoyed a vegan tuna toastie, mac 'n' cheese, a strawberry milkshake, a cherry bakewell cake and an oat latte (just a light lunch🤭😂) and it all tasted absolutely amazing!...

4.90 (78 reviews) (~22.14 km from centre)

CAMDEN CABARET & COMEDY CLUB

Comedy club

👍👍 Such a great time! Fantastic acts, we had the best time :D BTW would Rhys Thorn like a copy of his set? I took some videos of the show

4.80 (56 reviews) (~14.67 km from centre)

Funky buddha bar

Bar

👍👍 Looking for a place to chill with good music and perfect cocktails then you want to be in this bar with a cool vibrant decor. Did I say you get to listen to live music that won't pierce your eardrums? The cool sound of the 🎷 with accompanying conga beats will surely get you moving. This is South Ea...

4.80 (55 reviews) (~28.25 km from centre)

Matchstick Piehouse

Live music venue

👍👍 First time here, Dom was my favourite server ive ever had. such a kind person with such a great sense of humour. please give this guy a raise!!!!! love him, will be coming back xxxx

$ $$$

4.80 (45 reviews) (~24.78 km from centre)

The Basement Door

Live music venue

👍👍 With the youthful energy of even the eldest of people that turn up to The Basement Door’s gigs, we’ve always enjoyed playing there as a band. Playing there helped us capture a large devoted audience, one that is very interactive. Kevin has always been great to us, very kind and loving attitude towar...

$ $$$

4.80 (27 reviews) (~15.67 km from centre)

Outside The Box Comedy Club

Comedy club

👍👍 We enjoy our regular Visits to Outside the Box Comedy. We've been Fortunate to see some Great acts and few Suprise Bookings. I'd recommend getting here for Doors opening as the Seating Layout can be congested and The front row is always left for later arrivals. In Kingston its located in the rear...

4.80 (19 reviews) (~20.88 km from centre)

Temple of Art and Music (TAM) Canary Wharf

Jazz club

👍👍 Love this place! Super unique bar in the basement of the Mercato Metropolitano Wood Wharf. Real wine vines growing. Vintage furniture. Record players. Art. Refurbished pianos as bars. Live music some nights. Friendly and passionate bartender/owner. Vibes, man. Will be back again and again.

4.80 (11 reviews) (~24.74 km from centre)

Music Room London

Live music venue

Former library with 5 creative arts spaces, used for band rehearsals, photographic shoots and dance.

4.70 (141 reviews) (~24.08 km from centre)

26 Leake Street

Event venue

👍👍 Fantastic modern way of telling Mandela’s story. A must visit. The exposition is a perfect mix of digital screens and historic pieces. The story of Mandela is something that needs to be told and told.

4.70 (136 reviews) (~18.66 km from centre)

Esher Theatre

Performing arts theater

👍👍 Been a few times now and it's a cracking lil venue.... Really friendly bar and Management staff... We were attending the Life Remixed event with Mark Wilkinson.... Fantastic and such a positive atmosphere.... And now we've been a few times, I'm keen to check out other events they've got lined up....

4.70 (129 reviews) (~25.23 km from centre)

Upstairs at the Ritzy

Live music bar

👍👍 Reggaeoke - Second time here and again was a great success. would be nice if they could cater for large groups so they can sit together. 17 of us, we managed but some had to stand all nite. Would definitely recommend and will no doubt go again.

4.70 (59 reviews) (~21.55 km from centre)

Eel Pie Club at The Patch

Live music venue

👍👍 BLUESCLUB BAND 11/01/2018 People--excited, ebullient, full-of-it, stimulated, expectant--some knowing, some not--what's it going to be like? what's going to be played? who are they? ---squeezing up the steep staircase, waiting for their turn to be ushered through, stamp on hand--mustn't be illegal-...

4.70 (59 reviews) (~16.47 km from centre)

Hilly Fields Park Bandstand

Live music venue

👍👍 Great afternoon in a fantastic location. This location is perfect for this event with the gentle sloping hill, plenty of shade and room for kids to run around. No cost although there is a charity collecting funds but a small donation is well worth it for what you get. You can bring your own picnic a...

4.70 (47 reviews) (~19.12 km from centre)

The Rock Den, Breaks Manor Link Drive, Hatfield, Herts AL10 8TP

Live music venue

👍👍 I had a brilliant time here. The venue was nice and spacious, with a cracking stage. The sound staging was perfect throughout the 4 bands sets. Really nice food and drink, I'll endeavour to be back for the next one

4.70 (30 reviews) (~19.91 km from centre)

St Luke's West Holloway Church

Anglican church

👍👍 Everyone in this church makes you feel so welcome and part of the churches family! Used to go regularly, but sadly moved away. When I do go back on occasions, the same warm and friendly welcome is present. Wonderful choir and sermons. Worth travelling to. You will not be disappointed and will return...

4.70 (22 reviews) (~15.71 km from centre)

FiFest Music Festival

Live music venue

👍👍 Gets better and better every year. Roll on next year

4.70 (6 reviews) (~28.79 km from centre)

Stanley Arts

Event venue

👍👍 What a grand building. The amount of beautiful detail in the design of this stunning building is just amazing. I came here for the comic book and illustrated artwork fair it's really great. The artwork I found was wonderful. I found some great skull artwork and fantasy artwork. I really enjoyed my v...

4.60 (131 reviews) (~28.41 km from centre)

The Night Owl Finsbury Park

Bar

👍👍 WOW, in a long time we haven't enjoyed bottomless brunch this much, food seriously impressed, we'll definitely be back! Great value, across from Finsbury Park Station, staff friendly, cocktails are beautiful & made from the heart. The DJ really knows exactly how to pair the music with your food and...

4.60 (101 reviews) (~16.42 km from centre)

The Front Room

Performing arts theater

👍👍 I enjoyed taking three photos such as when Emma Shepherd cutting the cake for her 50th Birthday at 11:56am and the Sanex Zero% Sensitive Skin Shower Gel 225ml I bought from Sainsbury's Local- East Croydon Station Local with the Sainsbury's Coupon in Longheath Community Centre at 1:18pm.

4.60 (74 reviews) (~29.89 km from centre)

Temple of Art and Music Smithfield (TAM)

Live music venue

👍👍 If you're looking for a live music experience in London, look no further than TAM. From the moment you step inside, you're enveloped in an electric atmosphere that's impossible to replicate. The sleek yet vintage design of the venue is perfectly complemented by the incredible sound quality and the p...

4.60 (42 reviews) (~18.32 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Live music venues in London, United Kingdom