October 29, 2009

Miss Q's London

American-style pool hall has a retro pinball machine, booths, soul food and a dance floor where you can groove to the sounds of up-and-coming bands.

  Culture, Dancing Queen, First Date

September 8, 2009

The Tabernacle London

Old-school Notting Hill venue (Pink Floyd and The Clash played there in the ’60s) is a multipurpose theatre, art studio and gallery, as well as a bar and restaurant with an outside courtyard.

  Culture, Artsy, Hipster

September 8, 2009

Koko London

The former theatre (built in 1900) now hosts headline performances and weekly club nights for the cool Camden kids.

Photo: Courtesy of Koko

  Culture, Good for Groups, Landmark

September 8, 2009

Notting Hill Arts Club London

West London underground arts and music venue hosts club nights and live bands. (It’s where Lilly Allen famously launched her career). The space is small and not much to look at, but artsy types, cool kids and indie lovers will hear it here first.

Photo: Courtesy of Notting Hill Arts Club

  Culture, Artsy, Hipster

September 8, 2009

Sadler's Wells Theatre London

Venue dedicated to international dance. Book early enough and you can catch performances ranging from popular to independent and obscure.

Photo: Courtesy of Sadler’s Wells Theatre

  Culture, Artsy, Indie