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KOKO
Music Venue, Night Club, and Rock Club
London
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out London and Evening Standard
"Great venue in a beautiful old theatre"(4 Tips)
"Get there early and reserve a spot on the balcony for the best view"(10 Tips)
"Great venue and fantastic gig tonight with The Temperance Movement."(2 Tips)
"One of the best music venues in London"(2 Tips)
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Mike DFebruary 7, 2016Great for live gigs and club nights. The live gigs I've been to are typically rock music. But later on in the night typically turns to dance music and old pop favorites. Beautiful venue!Upvoted Feb 29
Melanie MullinsJuly 13, 2015So much fun, great dance music and not that expensive. Also do not forget student card as it is £5 instead of £7 on Friday nights. This was my first time here and I will defiantly be back.
One of my least favourite venues in London. £5.10 for a can of lager. Try and get a spot at the front of a balcony for any hope of seeing.
MEL BROWN STUDIOSAugust 24, 2014Awesome! awesome! awesome! Love this place. They do a fruit cider too :) yay. Must visit the sky bar and people with before the show.
Caitlin SmithJuly 16, 2016Solid venue for sound. Door staff can be over cautious and you'll need a loan to buy a drink but worth it for the great views and fun atmosphere.
Paul HadfieldApril 29, 2016Lovely venue in beautiful historic theatre. Nice big bar area at the back for when you need to chill out. Beer not very exciting though!- Ian RicknerNovember 17, 2013Great venue and fantastic gig tonight with The Temperance Movement. Watch out for the price of drinks though. £4:80 for a can of Red Stripe felt a bit steep!
ChrisJuly 8, 2017Good venue, great views due to multiple levels. Gets a little warm however overall really positive.
Morgane DevillezSeptember 24, 2017Really nice life music, tasty cocktails and good looking bar. I enjoyed and had fun all night
PaulMarch 9, 2015Fantastic venue for live music. Recently saw Royal Blood and they nearly blew the roof off! As always though the drinks are crap and over priced
Awesome venue with good bar staff and cheap drinks. Good sound system too.
David SulitzerSeptember 5, 2014Old theatre turned into a night club. The venue really works well. It's cool walking up and down the stalls. When you dance downstairs you get the impression your the show! Live bands were too loud.
Great multi level venue. Amazing view from the top level and an almost private bar.
Time Out LondonMarch 28, 2012Camden features heavily in London’s pop history, but Koko must surely be its Forrest Gump, having had a hand in the gestation of numerous sounds and styles over the decades. Read more- Alexia KMarch 11, 2017One of the best music venues in London, perfect to catch good bands who are in the rise.
- Andrew SmallwoodDecember 3, 2011Best music venue in London. Get there early and reserve a spot on the balcony for the best view
ClaireAugust 29, 2018Great venue for concerts. Best to grab a spot on one of the balconies for a good view.
The Guestlist NetworkMarch 4, 2013Koko is a great venue for watching a band, showing your moves on the dancefloor or simply getting a drink. Koko offers it all!
Kathryn CheethamAugust 6, 2016Great staff, drinks are reasonable and the roof terrace is a lovely escape at a gig to cool down
Tiago Teixeira CorreiaFebruary 6, 2015If you ever feel like you want to have s theatre experience but don't actually like the theatre just go to KOKO. Best acts in the loudest sound system in Europe, attracts a lot of weird people.
Evening StandardMay 11, 2012Marrying the grandeur of Camden’s seminal concert venue, live performances from some of the newest bands and guest DJs, Saturdays at KOKO are one of the best alternative club nights in town. Read more
Lydia BerkennouJanuary 27, 2015One of the best venue in London. Great for gigs and perfect as a nightclub.
olga zeroJune 3, 2015The best venue in London, hands down. An ex theatre now hosting the most forward thinking bands. Came here to see the Young Fathers and the air was sizzling
Taryn OMay 25, 2011The second floor boxes are great - it even has its own bar. Get there through the corridor to stage right of the second floor bar.- Daniël van der WindenAugust 6, 2014Awesome venue with several floors and good views. Also: roof terrace.
Em CollinsNovember 26, 2010Nice venue and plenty of places for short people to stand and still see the band. However, I resent playing £3.50 for a can of Red Stripe when the off-license opposite sells them 6 for a fiver!
Thrash HitsFebruary 6, 2011It used to host the very short-lived Klub Kerrang but loads of metal passes through here regardless. Due to most of the venue being a balcony, there are loads of decent places to get a good view. Read more
Ross GroomJanuary 2, 2018If you don't want to be down in the mosh pit then definitely secure a spot on the balcony.
Wian HattinghOctober 4, 2014AWESOME place when "Guilty Pleasures" events are on. Loads of fun! Loved it!!
P-Edward LiebNovember 8, 2014Club in an old theatre - probably one of the best place to go out in London
- Go to the top balcony and watch the show from up there!!! You get such an awesome view of the stage and the biggest mirror ball in Europe.
Lucas AmadorFebruary 14, 2014bring cash and pennies if you want to buy a beer (10+ pounds for credit card payment)
Michelle R.October 12, 2011Great venue for checking out gigs and dj's - love it! The Bestival dress up party each year is great
Shawn S.October 7, 2012music isn't too bad but this club seems to be a festering hot spot for young 'energetic' university students. a little too rowdy for my liking.
Chris ImlachJune 12, 20137-8pm Sunday to Thursday is happy hour - get a £2.50 beer/wine while watching/waiting for a support act.- Jenny StewartOctober 4, 2015Leave it as late as possible before heading in for a gig - drinks prices are super-inflated.
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