The Social
5 Little Portland St, London W1W 7JD
The Social opened in the summer of 1999. A two floor bar right at the heart of London evolved out of the legendary Heavenly Sunday Social club nights that ran in various venues between ’94 and ’99. Rather than act as a bricks and mortar extension of those nights, the Social quickly developed a reputation as a free-thinking, boundary pushing destination for open minded drinkers, keen listeners and late night thinkers.
The Social is a stone’s throw from Oxford Circus. For the last two decades, it has been one of central London’s most loved getaways – somewhere between a modern day speakeasy and a home-from-home local.
Originally designed by renowned architects David Adjaye and Will Russell and now being re-imagined two decades on by the original team that built it, the two floors offer their own unique takes on the perfect night out. Upstairs is an intimate, music-led wooden room while downstairs is a newly redesigned event space that’s just as likely to host frenetic live shows as literary events or packed out DJ gigs.
Over the years, The Social has played host to everyone from the Chemical Brothers to Edna O’Brien, Wolf Alice to Adele, Horace Andy, Bon Iver, Young Fathers, Caitlin Moran, Four Tet, Kae Tempest, Cold War Steve, Jack White, Black Country New Road, Black Midi, Irvine Welsh, Jeremy Deller, Flying Lotus, Fat Boy Slim, Fat White Family, Laura Marling, Beck, the Avalanches, Andrew Weatherall, Michael Kiwanuka, Kevin Rowland, Super Furry Animals, the Charlatans, Aphex Twin and Lily Allen (to name a few).
The 100 Club
Century House, 100 Oxford St, London W1D 1LL
London’s iconic 100 Club has been trading under the same name since 1964 and has put on live music since 1942 as the Feldman Jazz Club amongst other names, earning it the title of the oldest independent venue world wide.
Throughout the decades, the venue has championed all manors of ground breaking scenes including the blues of Muddy Waters and BB King as well as mod stylings of The Who and The Kinks in the 60s; the birth of punk with the Sex Pistols, The Clash and Siouxsie & The Banshees plus regular reggae sessions from Eddie Grant and The Mighty Diamonds in the 70s; the first ever Northern Soul All Nighter in the 80s; the indie explosion with early shows from Oasis and Suede in the 90s as well as key shows for artists such as The Horrors, Gallows and Kings Of Leon in the 00s.
Because of the club’s rich history, it has become an institution for intimate secret shows by major acts including Queens Of The Stone Age, Metallica, Alice Cooper, The Rolling Stones, Blur, The New York Dolls, Desmond Dekker, Primal Scream, St Etienne, Mark Ronson, Chuck Berry, Paul Mccartney, Nas, Santigold, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Toots And The Maytals, Plan B, Paul Weller and Spiritualized to name just a few.
The 100 Club also lends itself to comedy with special sold out performances from Simon Amstel, Adam Buxton and Stewart Lee.
The Blue Basement
1 Marshall Street, Carnaby, London W1F 9BA, UK
Jack White’s Third Man Records London is located in the heart of Soho. Housing an intimate 70 capacity venue, ‘The Blue Basement’ is situated below the record and merchandise shop on the lower ground floor.
The venue, featuring a meticulously crafted audio system with delay speakers, was designed by Jack White himself, and has played host to exciting upcoming acts such as Wunderhorse, Geese, English Teacher, TTSSFU, The New Eves and Black Fondu, as well as world-renowned legends such as Ringo Starr, Jarvis Cocker, Kehlani, Hot Chip, Griff and Dinosaur Jr.
21Soho
3-5 Sutton Row, London W1D 4NR
21Soho is an independently-owned, multi-purpose live venue in the heart of Soho with a large venue, main bar, coffee shop and cocktail bar. By day they serve speciality coffee and brick lane bagels in their café. By night, the 200 capacity main venue and 60 capacity Green Room Bar host live comedy, live music, live podcasts as well as spoken word, filming, weddings, birthday parties, corporate hires and radio broadcasts.
Having already hosted some of the biggest names in comedy, received glowing reviews in the press as well from comedians and customers, 21Soho has become the place to perform in central London.
Phoenix Arts Club
The Phoenix Arts Club is known in the showbiz world as ‘that Soho bar’, and it is unlike any other. Truly independent, created by entertainers for entertainers, it now welcomes 100,000 cabaret lovers a year to its nightly multi-line-up cabaret shows, featuring the best in cabaret & variety from drag to musical theatre, burlesque to aerial, comedy and so much more. You never know who might take to the stage!
‘Post Show’, the venue transforms into a late night cocktail bar and hangout, welcoming the West End’s theatre workers, actors, writers, painters, film-makers and more through its art deco doors.
The Phoenix Arts Club fosters a vibrant community of artistic expression and innovation, providing a dynamic platform for performers and artists to showcase their talents in the heart of the city of London. They are passionate about fostering an inclusive and diverse environment while providing valuable opportunities for all.
The Phoenix Arts Club is committed to delivering equal services and customer care to everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. As a family-run company with over thirty years of history, they pride themselves on being one of the last truly independent venues in Central London. Access their comprehensive venue access information here.
Anotherland
28 Poland Street, Westminster, London, W1F 8QP
A hidden door in a convenience store leads to one of Soho’s most exciting music studios and communities. Anotherland is tucked underneath Soho Express in the heart of Soho’s centre, just a stone’s throw from Oxford Street. Set to play host to 4 of Soho Calling’s artists in 2026, get ready to melt into sumptuous sounds in Anotherland’s beautiful recording studio.
Entry is through the Soho Express convenience store. Once you’re in the shop, watch out for our friendly door staff who’ll show you down the stairs to find the music.
Anotherland is a record label, publishing company, and creative agency—though we prefer not to be labeled. With teams in Los Angeles, Nashville, London, and Sydney, we partner with artists, writers, and producers to bring their vision to life – on their terms – and connect their music with the audiences it was made for. Whether launching debut projects or scaling global campaigns, our role adapts to what each artist actually needs.
From artist development and project management to art direction, digital marketing strategy, sync, and live production, we offer tailored support across every stage of the creative journey. Rooted in the belief that music is one of the world’s most powerful unifying forces, Anotherland exists to reimagine the relationship between creators and the teams that support them. We champion transparency, community, and creative autonomy – and we’re committed to helping artists make the kind of music that moves people.
B.R.A.T.
20 Denmark Street, London, WC2H 8NE
beautifully romanticised accidentally traumatised. B.R.A.T. is a new addition to Soho’s famous Denmark Street, and is the brainchild of multi-platinum selling artist Yungblud. A store, venue and community space, B.R.A.T. offers up a unique space with a unique spirit, and will play host to an epic line-up of Soho Calling artists in 2026.
