London live music venues are where the city's musical culture lives. London live music venues span jazz, indie and traditional. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best live music bars in London
01 · London
Soho
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Jazz · Iconic 1959
Iconic Soho jazz club opened 1959.
Order: A whisky during the late set
02 · London
Oxford Street
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic Oxford Street music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the gig
03 · London
Camden
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Jazz · Modern
Camden modern jazz and soul venue.
Order: A whisky during the late set
04 · London
Soho
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Jazz + pizza · Iconic
Iconic Soho jazz club below the pizza restaurant.
Order: A pizza + the late jazz set
05 · London
Dalston
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Modern jazz
Dalston modern jazz venue.
Order: A craft beer during the late set
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06 · London
Limehouse
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Cabaret · Casual
Limehouse cabaret venue.
Order: A drink during the cabaret
07 · London
Earls Court
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Folk · Iconic
Iconic Earls Court folk music venue.
Order: A pint during the folk set
08 · London
Camden
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic Camden music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the gig
09 · London
South Kensington
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Concert hall · Iconic
Iconic South Kensington concert hall.
Order: A drink during the orchestra
10 · London
Borough
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Modern music venue
Borough modern music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the headliner
More London live musicThe full London live-music index by neighbourhood.
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How London listens to live music
The 10 above are where the music actually matters.
