Folk Music Venues in London
Tamesis Dock
Tamesis is a converted 1930’s Dutch barge, permanently moored between Lambeth & Vauxhall Bridge & now used as a neighbourhood bar, live music & events space. With great views of the Houses of Parli…
Phone: 020 7582 1066
Address: Albert Embankment, London
Postcode: SE1 7TP
Area/Nearest station: Vauxhall
Tara Theatre
Tara is an award-winning multicultural theatre in London, home to a world of stories, from the classic to the new. Committed to connecting worlds, audiences are invited to step through the Indian fron…
Phone: 020 83334457
Address: 356 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, London
Postcode: SW18 4ES
Area/Nearest station: Earlsfield
Temple of Art & Music TAM
The Temple of Art and Music (TAM) is more than just a music venue. The proceeds from tickets, food and drink help to support our artists. We are committed to nurturing new artists and musicians while …
Address: Inside Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, London
Postcode: SE1 6DR
Area/Nearest station: Elephant & Castle
The Abbey Tavern
Phone: +44 20 7267 9449
Address: 124 Kentish Town Road
Postcode: NW1 9QB
Area/Nearest station: Kentish Town
The Actors Church (St Pauls Church)
We are located in the busy West End of London and, as well as being the Parish Church of Covent Garden, we are affectionately known as The Actors’ Church’ because of our long association with the thea…
Phone: 020 7836 5221
Address: Bedford Street, London
Postcode: WC2E 9ED
Area/Nearest station: Covent Garden
The Albany
Address: 240 Great Portland Street
Postcode: W1W 5QU
The Alpaca
An independent pub with a love for food and drink and a community-minded nature.
Phone: 0203 417 7224
Address: 84-86 Essex Road, Islington, London
Postcode: N1 8LU
Area/Nearest station: Islington
The Amadeus
Situated in London’s Little Venice we are a pleasant 15 minute stroll from Paddington station, or less than 5 minutes walk from Warwick Avenue tube (Bakerloo line). The Amadeus is a former Welsh Pr…
Address: 50 Shirland Road, London
Postcode: W9 2JA
Area/Nearest station: Little Venice
The Amersham Arms
From the same people behind The Lock Tavern in Camden and Adventures In The Beetroot Field events. Time Out has described it as a "bionic superpub": a 300 live capacity out the back, fully equipped fo…
Phone: 020 8469 1499
Address: 388 New Cross Rd
Postcode: SE14 6TY
Area/Nearest station: New Cross
The Ancient Foresters
Address: 282 Southwark Park Road, London,
Postcode: SE16 2HB
Area/Nearest station: Bermondsey / Bermondsey Station
The Angel of Bow
Independent Freehouse, with a focus on east London Craft beers & microbreweries
Phone: 020 7537 3045
Address: 171 Devons Road, London
Postcode: E3 3QX
Area/Nearest station: Devons Road
The Antelope
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. Founde…
Phone: 020 8672 3888
Address: 76 Mitcham Road, London
Postcode: SW17 9NG
Area/Nearest station: Tooting Broadway
The Apple Tree
Quirky and colourful, The Apple Tree is not your run-of-the-mill pub. Independently owned and proud to be non-conformist, we offer a warm welcome to all and a home to the LGBTQ+ communities and to tho…
Phone: 020 7837 2365
Address: 45 Mount Pleasant, London
Postcode: WC1X OAE
Area/Nearest station: Farringdon
The Archway Tavern
Dating back to the 1700s, The Archway Tavern is an iconic pub situated in the heart of North London. Its imposing, stand-alone structure is hard to miss with great historical and cultural significance…
Address: 1 Navigator Square, London
Postcode: N19 3TD
Area/Nearest station: Archway
The Auld Triangle
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. Guinne…
Phone: 020 7354 2869
Address: 52 St Thomas´ Rd, London
Postcode: N4 2QW
Area/Nearest station: Finsbury Park
The Barbican
The Barbican is Europe´s largest multi-arts and conference venue presenting a diverse range of art, music, theatre, dance, film and creative learning events. It is also home to the London Symphony Orc…
Phone: 020 7638 8891
Address: Barbican Centre Silk Street London
Postcode: EC2Y 8DS
Area/Nearest station: Barbican, Moorgate
The Barbican - Milton Court
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.
Address: Milton Court Silk St, London
Postcode: EC2Y 9BH
Area/Nearest station: Moorgate
The Barn at the Black Lion
Epping´s oldest and most traditional Pub with a great live room at the back, the Black Barn. Licenced for up to 80 people, seats around 50 and offers great food and the best beer in town, voted best G…
Phone: 07977026533
Address: Black Lion Pub, 293 High Street, Epping, Essex
Postcode: CM16 4DA
Area/Nearest station: Epping on Central Line
The Battersea Barge
London´s legendary floating venue for top notch musical, comedy and cabaret entertainment. Also available for private parties, conferences and weddings.
Phone: 020 7498 0004
Address: Nine Elms Lane, London
Postcode: SW8 5BP
Area/Nearest station: Battersea
The Bear
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. We are…
Phone: 07903 088009
Address: 296A Camberwell New Rd, Camberwell, London
Postcode: SE5 0RP
Area/Nearest station: Camberwell
The Bear Club
Jazz, Blues and everything in between.
Address: 24a Guildford Street, Mill Yard, Luton
Postcode: LU1 2NR
Area/Nearest station: Luton
The Bear Club
Jazz & Blues club - live music every week - craft world beer, local ales, wine, gin and whisky. Occasional diversions to Comedy, Country & Americana.
Address: 24a Guildford Street, Mill Yard, Luton
Postcode: LU1 2NR
Area/Nearest station: Luton
The Bedford
A huge converted Victorian Hotel, The Bedford is now a cornerstone for London’s thriving live music, comedy and entertainment scenes. In the late sixties and seventies it was a spit and sawdust live …
Phone: 0208 6828940
Address: 77 Bedford Hill, Balham
Postcode: SW12
Area/Nearest station: Balham
The Beehive
A 4 minute walk from Bromley-by-Bow tube, 2 stops from Mile End, the backroom of this pub has recently been revamped into a great little 50 capacity live venue.
Address: 104 Empson St, London
Postcode: E3 3LT
Area/Nearest station: Bow Church
The Betsey Trotwood
Set in the heart of a London is a characterful pub embodying a Victorian heritage combined with a contemporary appeal. The Betsey Trotwood in Clerkenwell is a lively, four-storey venue attracting a…
Phone: 020 7253 4285
Address: 56 Farringdon Road
Postcode: EC1R 3BL
Area/Nearest station: Clerkenwell
The Birds Nest
The Birds Nest is an established pub & gig venue located in Deptford, London.
Phone: 020 8692 1928
Address: 32 Deptford Church St, Deptford, London
Postcode: SE8 4RZ
The Birkbeck Tavern
Address: 45 Langthorne Road, Leytonstone
Postcode: E11 3HL
Area/Nearest station: Leyton
The Biscuit Factory
Venue for the Bermondsey Folk Festival https://www.bermondseyfolkfestival.co.uk/
Address: 100 Clements Road, London
Postcode: SE16 4DG
Area/Nearest station: Bermondsey
The Black Lion
Kilburn is a bustling small town, which is steeped in history, close to Maida Vale, Willesden and West Hampstead. The centre of Kilburn is Kilburn High Road, which is part of an ancient roman road, wh…
Phone: 020 76241424
Address: 274 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, London
Postcode: NW6 2BY
Area/Nearest station: Kilburn
The Black Robin Inn
A traditional Kentish pub located in the picturesque village of Kingston, about 15 minutes drive south from Canterbury. Dating back to around 1740, The Black Robin is nestled in the heart of the Elha…
Phone: 01227 830 230
Address: Covet Lane, Kingston, Canterbury
Postcode: CT4 6HS
Area/Nearest station: Kingston