The acoustics here were once so bad, it was said this was the only venue where a composer could be sure of hearing his work twice. It was corrected in 1969 by putting diffusing discs on the ceiling.
The site of countless rock showcases and also a place where there is an unfathomable amount of beautiful guitars. If you play, you'd be forgiven for being tempted to break in. But don't.
Possibly Camden's worst venue beer and toilets, The Underworld is sweaty venue located right next to the station. There's always plenty on, but make sure you pick your spot wisely.
Central London venue which is like a school hall because... it's a school hall. Sometimes the drinks are ridiculously cheap because it's a university. Take note of that! Read more.
Only the biggest bands play here (unless they're supporting, of course). There are only a few food stall outside or nearby to the venue so it would be wise to eat (and drink) well before you get here. Read more.
At 102 Edith Grove, the Rolling Stones lived together in a basement flat between 1962 and 63 in awful conditions. Read more.
The Smiths showed a picture of the club on the inside sleeve of their LP, 'The Queen is Dead' and was featured in two videos for the band. It was also a rehearsal space used by the Hollies in the 60s Read more.
The video for Bob Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues (featuring the cards!) was filmed in an alley behind the Savoy. Outtakes include a version filmed on the roof and another filmed in a nearby park Read more.
Billed as "London's first rock 'n' roll hotel" the Sanctum has an awesome roof-top bar and has close links to bands of the likes of Iron Maiden and Gallows. It’s not cheap. Read more.
The hotel which once stood on the Island hosted all of the UK's legendary blues/rock acts of the 1960s including the Stones, Who, and Pink Floyd. Read more.
