Best Pubs With Live Music In London

Considering that London has birthed the likes of David Bowie and Little Simz, it's no surprise that it's a buzzing hub of live music. And if you don't want to head to huge venues like Brixton Academy or The O2, then there are plenty of fantastic pubs with live music in London that you can check out instead.

From The Fox & Firkin in South London, famed for its lineup of reggae legends, to traditional North London boozer The Macbeth showcasing emerging music acts (and even a Balham hotspot where Ed Sheeran played one of his first-ever gigs), here's where to visit.

Best Music Pubs In London

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 3rd March 2025

The Slaughtered Lamb

11 reviews

Taking Bookings

Attracting a diverse crowd from all over the city, The Slaughtered Lamb is a cool gastropub located in Farringdon. It boasts its very own gig space in the basement, complete with a stage and a regular lineup of events, where you might just see some of the hottest new emerging musical talent in London.

The trendy spot is decorated with plush velvet booths, quirky neon signs and dark decor, and there's a cracking selection of both local and international craft beer at the bar. Feeling hungry? They also serve up a range of tasty burgers and British classics like fish and chips or sausage and mash.

Book Here

Sebright Arms London

11 reviews

Taking Bookings

Early Bird £4.40 Drinks and 4 other offers

Bethnal Green's best kept secret, the Sebright Arms is one of the best small music venues in the city. They've got a dedicated basement space where they host a lineup of shows almost every single night. Everyone from Charli XCX to Catfish and the Bottlemen and The Vaccines have played here in the past, so you never know who you might see.

The friendly neighbourhood pub has plenty more going for it, from large TVs showing live sports to quiz nights, karaoke and pool competitions. And if you're peckish, they're cooking up the likes of grilled aubergine and halloumi burgers, salt and pepper squid or bacon loaded fries.

Book Here

Skehans

Skehans is one of the few remaining independent family-run pubs in South London; it also prides itself on being 'purveyors of craic' as one of the most authentically Irish boozers in the city. Owned by…
Tell me more

Recommended by