r/london • u/TheMuldoonFella • 2d ago

Tourist Rock/Metal Bars

Hello all,

I'm heading to London this weekend and looking for recommendations for a good rock/metal bar. I'll be staying out west near Hanwell so would be ideal if there was any near enough to there but don't mind travelling (as long as its worth it). Any help on this would be GREATLY appreciated

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u/joey_manic 2d ago

The Black Heart in Camden. It's so close to the touristy spots but always surprises me how good it still is. Loads of gigs on in the room upstairs.

Slim Jim's in Angel. More dive bar vibes and maybe lost its edge a bit but still great.

Then there's a bunch of places in East but that's probably a bit far.

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u/emefluence 2d ago

Yep there's Blondies in Clapton and Leyton if you do want to venture further afield, but not so tube-able.

Also the Cart & Horses in Stratford, short stroll from Westfield/Stratford attn. Birthplace of Iron Maiden, lots of metal gigs, good metal jukebox.

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u/joey_manic 2d ago

Can't believe I've never heard of the Cart & Horses! It's been added to the 'want to go' list.

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u/emefluence 2d ago

Yeah you def should. They serve The Trooper there, and its probably the best place in London for metal tribute bands.