Russell Square Africa Center
38 King Street
Telephone: 020 7836 19 73
Notes: Plays a mix of contemporary and traditional African music.
Astoria
157 Charing Cross Road
Telephone: 020 7434 04 03
Notes: The arena for metal, rock, and pop performers.
Barbican Center
Silk Street
Telephone: 020 7638 41 41
Notes: A favorite venue for modern music and cultural events.
Borderline
Orange Yard, Manette Street
Telephone: 020 7734 20 95
Notes: A cozy basement venue catering to garage, indie, and homegrown bands.
Bread & Roses
68 Clapham Manor Street
Telephone: 020 7498 17 79
Notes: A favorite venue for world music concerts.
Brixton Academy
211 Stockwell Road
Telephone: 020 7771 20 00
Notes: A venue with an open-air theater atmosphere, very popular venue for concerts.
Bull's Head
373 Lonsdale Road
Telephone: 020 8876 52 41
Notes: A jazz venue that features both local and foreign jazz players.
Cecil Sharp House
2 Regent's Park Road
Telephone: 020 7485 22 06
Notes: Regular folk gigs here.
Dingwalls
Middle Yard, Camden Lock, Chalk Farm Road
Telephone: 020 7267 15 77
Notes: A regular comedy venue that sometimes features surprise appearances by hit bands.
Earl's Court Exhibition Center
Warwick Road
Telephone: 020 7373 81 41
Notes: Mainly an exhibition center with the occasional band.
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Embassy Rooms
161 Tottenham Court Road
Telephone: 020 7387 24 14
Notes: Various bands at various times.
Forum
9-17 Highgate Road
Telephone: 020 7284 10 01
Notes: Good sound, good bands, great atmosphere.
The Garage
20-22 Highbury Corner
Telephone: 020 7344 00 44
Notes: Favorite venue among indie and garage bands.
Hackney Empire
291 Mare Street
Telephone: 020 8985 24 24
Notes: Popular as a hosting theater and comedy venue, with the occasional good band.
Hammersmith & Fulham Irish Center
Blacks Road
Telephone: 020 7978 97 78
Notes: Irish music galore.
Jazz Cafe
5 Parkway
Telephone: 020 8963 09 40
Notes: The name of this venue is a misnomer, as it is more than a cafe, and a variety of jazz and non-jazz bands perform.
London Arena
Limeharbour, Isle of Dogs
Telephone: 020 7538 12 12
Notes: A massive arena reserved for the really big bands and performers.
London Coliseum
St. Martin's Lane
Telephone: 020 7632 83 00
Notes: Home of the English National Opera, featuring fantastic operas and ballet.
Mean Fiddler
22-28A High Street
Telephone: 020 8963 09 40
Notes: Popular folk, blues, and rock joint.
100 Club
100 Oxford Street
Telephone: 020 7636 09 33
Notes: The venue where the Rolling Stones played in the 60s, now hosting jazz and indie bands. Varied crowd.
Pizza Express Jazz Club
10 Dean Street
Telephone: 020 7439 87 22
Notes: Excellent jazz artists on a regular basis.
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