8 of the Best Music Venues in Soho, London

In the Jazz world, Ronnie Scott’s is nothing short of legendary. Since 1959, it has hosted the biggest names in Jazz, from Chet Baker and Ella Fitzgerald, to Katie Melua and Jamie Cullum. The cosy and plush interior is the perfect bunker to pass an evening, soaking up some smooth sounds. You can imagine the room shrouded in cigarette smoke so thick you could barely see the glint of the saxophones on stage. Thankfully the air is now as fresh as the jazzy licks on offer.

Another London legend. Everyone who is anyone has played here, from The Clash to Oasis. It has hosted live music since 1942 when it was known as the Feldman Swing Club. As with many of the thousands of acts who have performed here over the decades, this one goes down in history as one of the city’s greats.