Folk Music Venues in London
Barbican Music Library
The Barbican Library is a vibrant public library in the heart of the Barbican Centre with books, spoken word recordings, DVDs, CDs and scores available for loan to all visitors
Phone: 020 7638 0672
Address: Level 2, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London
Postcode: EC2Y 8DS
Area/Nearest station: Barbican
Bartholomew Social
Upstairs speakeasy and intimate listening room
Phone: 07854 377768
Address: 21 Bartholomew Street, London
Postcode: SE1 4AL
Area/Nearest station: Elephant And Castle
Bethnal Green Working Men´s Club
Since 1887 we´ve been a real East-End Working Men´s Club We hold regular social events each week; from racy, cultural or refined to mostly wild, unhinged good-times.
Phone: 0207 739 7170
Address: 42-44 Pollard Row, London
Postcode: E2 6NB
BFI IMAX Waterloo
Situated at London Waterloo, watching a film here is a completely immersive experience. Our programme ranges from the latest IMAX blockbusters to world-class alternative content and educational presen…
Address: 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, Waterloo, London
Postcode: SE1 8XR
Area/Nearest station: Waterloo
Biddle Bros
Hackney´s friendly hide out. Live music. Banging good times.
Address: 88 Lower Clapton Rd, Lower Clapton, London
Postcode: E5 0QR
Area/Nearest station: Clapton
Blackheath Halls
Blackheath Halls is an entertainment venue and concert hall in the heart of South East London. Built in 1895 by William Webster, Blackheath Halls is part of the oldest surviving purpose built cultu…
Phone: 020 8463 0100
Address: 23 Lee Road, London
Postcode: SE3 9RQ
Area/Nearest station: Blackheath
Blackheath Rugby Club
Upstairs bar in rugby club pavilion
Address: Blackheath Rugby Club Pavilion, Kidbrooke Lane, London SE9 6TE
Postcode: SE9 6TE
Area/Nearest station: Eltham
Blacks Club
Utterly unique and always inviting, uncover a new breed of members club with the spirit of Soho at Blacks. Synonymous with debauchery, surprise and delight, and filled with character and good conversa…
Address: 67 Deans St, Soho, London
Postcode: W1D 4QH
Area/Nearest station: Soho
Bloomsbury Theatre
The Bloomsbury Theatre is where ideas spark and creativity comes to life. Originally opened in 1968, today it showcases the best of theatre, music, dance, comedy and everything in-between. We seek…
Phone: 020 3108 1000
Address: 15 Gordon Street, London
Postcode: WC1H 0AH
Blythe Hill Tavern
This venue hosts regular traditional Irish music sessions. See the IMDL website (http://www.karenryan.net/index.php/irishmusicinlondon/wheretohear) or contact the venue for more information. The Bl…
Phone: 020 8690 5176
Address: 319 Stanstead Road, London
Postcode: SE23 1JB
Area/Nearest station: Catford
Boathouse Cafe and Bar
Boutique Cafe and Bar by the waterfront in Barking. An unusual and quirky riverside arts venue offering two flexible studios for a variety of uses: rehearsals, exhibitions, small scale performances, t…
Phone: 020 8594 7334
Address: 80 Abbey Road
Postcode: IG11 7BT
Area/Nearest station: Barking
Boondocks
Boondocks – the newer, more amplified sibling of the Feed Your Soul family serving up many Stax Diner staple dishes as well as an impressively indulgent extended menu! Boondocks boasts a much larger s…
Phone: 020 7253 0915
Address: 205 City Road, London
Postcode: EC1V 1JN
Area/Nearest station: Old Street
Brendan the Navigator
Friendly, freehouse pub on Highgate Hill with Traditional Irish and folk music sessions.
Address: 90 Highgate Hill, London
Area/Nearest station: Islington
Brewhouse & Kitchen, Highbury
Venue for the Islington Folk Club
Address: 2a Corsica Street, Highbury, London
Postcode: N5 1JJ
Area/Nearest station: Highbury and Islington
Brixton Jamm
Situated in the heart of Brixton, Brixton Jamm is a unique venue that has played host to an array of upcoming and international talent.
Phone: 07866 562377
Address: 261 Brixton Road; Brixton; London
Postcode: SW9 6LH
Area/Nearest station: Brixton
Brixton Pound Cafe
The Brixton Pound (B£) strengthens Brixton’s independent businesses, builds a more connected community, and celebrates the area’s character. We believe in economic justice and building a local economy…
Address: 77 Atlantic Road, Brixton, London
Postcode: SW9 8PU
Area/Nearest station: Brixton
Brockley Artists´ Garden
One of the venues for the Nest Collective´s Campfire Club: Embers Collective
Address: 68 Wickham Rd, London
Postcode: SE4 1LS
Area/Nearest station: Brockley
Brockwell Barn
New timber barn in the middle of Brockwell Park SE24
Phone: 07887583296
Address: Brockwell Park, London
Postcode: SE24 0PA
Area/Nearest station: Herne Hill
Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses
Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses (BPCG) is a community garden in the centre of Lambeth’s Brockwell Park. Our beautiful, large site includes an orchard, a series of demonstration gardens, a walled …
Phone: 07834 343664
Address: Brockwell Hall, Brockwell Park, London
Postcode: SE24 0PA
Area/Nearest station: Herne Hill
Brooklyn Bowl
“One of the most incredible places on earth…” – Rolling Stone
Phone: +44 (0)20 7412 8778
Address: The O2 Peninsula Square, London
Postcode: SE10 0DX
Area/Nearest station: North Greenwich
Brunel Museum Tunnel Shaft
The cavernous shaft created at the entrance to London´s Thames Tunnel by eminent 19th-century engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel has been transformed into a performance venue. London architecture stu…
Address: Railway Avenue, London
Postcode: SE16 4LF
Area/Nearest station: Rotherhithe
Builders Arms
A traditional pub, the Builder’s Arms serves up a warm, friendly welcome with great food and beer to boot. Built in the 19th century this traditional pub offers a relaxed atmosphere, the perfect place…
Phone: 020 8654 1803
Address: 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, Surrey
Postcode: CR0 6TP
Area/Nearest station: Croydon
Building Bloqs
Charming community workshop in an Edmonton industrial estate. Has a great performance space and cafe
Phone: 020 8803 3987
Address: 4 Anthony Way
Postcode: N18 3QT
Area/Nearest station: Angel Road
Burgh House
An independent historic house and charity for arts and the community, Burgh House is a beautiful, Grade I-listed, Queen Anne building in the heart of Hampstead
Phone: 020 7431 0144
Address: Burgh House, New End Square, Hampstead London, United Kingdom
Postcode: NW3 1LT
Area/Nearest station: Hampstead
Bush Hall
An independent live music & events venue in Shepherd´s Bush that hosts gigs, events, weddings & film shoots
Phone: 020 8222 6955
Address: 310 Uxbridge Road, London
Postcode: W12 7LJ
Area/Nearest station: Shepherd´s Bush
