1. Union Chapel
9.4
Compton Terrace, London, Greater London
Music Venue · Islington · 57 tips and reviews
Very Good Service: Music fans must go to a least one gig in Union Chapel, A fantastic music venue with character in London. Some great local restaurants nearby
Time Out London: The devil might have all the best tunes, but the Union Chapel is proof that him downstairs knows bugger-all about architecture. Read more.
The Guardian: "Famed for its breathtaking gothic interior, complete with octagonal-shaped chapel, exposed stone walls and wraparound balconies, it's also lauded for its quality of sound and pin-drop acoustics.." Read more.
2. Roundhouse
9.3
Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Music Venue · Primrose Hill · 161 tips and reviews
Cat Higgins: Great music venue. Always have an special evening. So many great memories
Time Out London: The Grade II-listed Roundhouse was built in 1846 as a turntable shed for steam engines, and the venue has married beautiful looks with beastly behaviour ever since. Read more.
Londonist: Of course, this is one of London's great music venues. Even better for extreme circus. Look up to the roof on the extension and you'll see a little-known Antony Gormley.
3. ABBA Arena
8.7
Pudding Mill Ln, London, Greater London
Music Venue · Stratford and New Town · 16 tips and reviews
Nessie Parker: Absolutely awesome!!!! Brilliant show, all seats have great view of stage/screen. Quick bar queues and plenty of loos. Great bar next door playing plenty of Abba and 70s/80s music.
Nicole Mills: A great futuristic show! The holographic technology is next level - you could be watching the live band on stage! Definitely worth going to watch!
Michael N.: Mitreißend. Optisch sowie akustisch beeindruckende Show.
4. The O2 Arena
8.8
Peninsula Sq (Millennium Way), Greenwich, Greater London
Music Venue · 316 tips and reviews
J. I.G.: Best arena in London. You can get a boat to the venue if you want.
HISTORY UK: The largest dome in the world and the largest single-roofed structure in the world was built amid some controversy for £789 million just in time for the millennium, completed in June 1999.
ESPN: This place will have the gymnastics competition and the basketball gold medal game. In other words, it’s not a bad place to spend some quality time while at the Olympics.
5. Wilton's Music Hall
9.3
Graces Alley (near Cable St), London, Greater London
Music Venue · St. Katharine's and Wapping · 61 tips and reviews
Amy Robinson: Great place for cocktails and entertain. Beautiful decor and old fashioned style. Have an explore upstairs. Many rooms to be found.
Time Out London: The oldest functioning music hall in the world is one of London’s most beautiful venues and home to occasional magic and cabaret shows. Read more.
HISTORY UK: What began as a small theatre in the back of the pub opened as a music hall in 1859, and is now the oldest surviving example in the world. It’s claimed the can-can was first performed in the UK here.
Alexia K: The best venue for rock / alternative concerts in London. Great atmosphere and sound.
Thrash Hits: One of the biggest theatre venues in London and they sell beer. This is important when you're watching heavy metal. The sloping floor means there’s a good view from anywhere downstairs. Read more.
Time Out London: The Academy’s famous raked dancefloor splits opinion – it allows the petit(e) attendee to see something of wht’s happening on stage, which is good, but isn’t exactly ideal if you fancy a boogie. Read more.
11. KOKO
8.6
1A High St, London, Greater London
Music Venue · 125 tips and reviews
Mike D: Great for live gigs and club nights. The live gigs I've been to are typically rock music. But later on in the night typically turns to dance music and old pop favorites. Beautiful venue!
Neil Higton: Go to the top balcony and watch the show from up there!!! You get such an awesome view of the stage and the biggest mirror ball in Europe.
University of Westminster: Get down to KOKO on a Friday night for great live music til late!
12. 100 Club
8.2
100 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Music Venue · West End · 33 tips and reviews
Vic McGin: Unassuming entrance to a great venue, splat bang in the middle of Oxford st. Great for intimate shows
HISTORY UK: This is London’s oldest live music venue and jazz club. It opened during the war in 1942. Many of its earliest performers and patrons were American soldiers, including Glen Miller.
Time Out London: The 100 Club is synonymous with punk, hosting shows by the Sex Pistols, The Clash, Siouxsie And The Banshees and Buzzcocks in September 1976 alone. Read more.
14. Under the Bridge
8.3
Stamford Bridge (Fulham Rd.), Fulham, Greater London
Music Venue · 10 tips and reviews
Thibault Lemaitre: Amazing venue — lots of space, a couple of different bars, and located just under the mythical Stamford Bridge, home of the Chealsea Football Club!
Rob Ferguson: Surprisingly excellent live music venue. Great place for press launches and private parties too.
Russell Whitworth: Get there early if you want a seat