Best music bars around central London?

[ZR1cliff]

Jazz, Soul, anything. Anyone got any pointers?
Cheers.

[JimCross]

I really like Ain't Nothin But Blues Bar - http://www.aintnothinbut.co.uk, near Oxford Circus. Really small, band just sets up in the corner of the bar. Have seen some great performances there

Also the Jazz Cafe in Camden can be good

Edited by JimCross on Monday 8th February 11:38

[ZR1cliff]

JimCross said:

I really like Ain't Nothin But Blues Bar - http://www.aintnothinbut.co.uk, near Oxford Circus. Really small, band just sets up in the corner of the bar. Have seen some great performances there

Also the Jazz Cafe in Camden can be good

Will be in Camden this Saturday so will check out the Jazz Cafe.

[arun1uk]

Went to Ronnie Scotts in Covent Garden on Saturday, it's ok in there but on a Sat night there is no live band, unless explicitly planned. Chris Evans was there too.

If not, try Charlotte Street Blues:
http://www.charlottestblues.com/category/live-blue...

Or for something a bit different, the Trubador:
http://www.troubadour.co.uk/the-club.html

[gbbird]

JimCross said:

I really like Ain't Nothin But Blues Bar - http://www.aintnothinbut.co.uk, near Oxford Circus. Really small, band just sets up in the corner of the bar. Have seen some great performances there

Also the Jazz Cafe in Camden can be good

Edited by JimCross on Monday 8th February 11:38

I like the Blues Bar too

[Baby Huey]

arun1uk said:

Went to Ronnie Scotts in Covent Garden on Saturday, it's ok in there but on a Sat night there is no live band, unless explicitly planned. Chris Evans was there too.

Unlucky, although I'm sure Chris Evans won't be there every time you go.

[Pupp]

100 Club on Oxford Street has some good nights; authentic dive feel too

[80quattro]

Great venue in NW1:

http://www.barflyclub.com/camden/whatson/WhatsOn.a...

My current favourite, my brother's band play here, in N1:

http://www.hoxtonsquarebar.com/

[ZR1cliff]

Thanks for the growing list chaps, will start listing them when I get time. Something to get the teeth into.

[5150]

ANBTB bar is a nightmare to get in to on a Saturday night - I suggest you try getting there early to avoid disappointment!

Anyone ever go to The Intrepid Fox in Soho - my fave london bar - it was permanently Halloween in there . . .