Borderline @ Orange Yard (London)

I first went to Borderline when my friend's band played there. Looking at the walls as you descend into the main area lists of bands that have previously played there stand out at you. Bands like Razorlight, Supergrass, Shed Seven...some really big names. The bar is easy to get to, never too busy and not too expensive. You can sit off to the side with tables, beind the barriers and laugh at the loons having their own mini-mosh or on the stage (providing there's not a band on there!). It's a very rustic, old school setting. It's steeped with a good music history and is central enough to get home easily enough without being filled with Busted/McFly lovers like ...  Read the complete review

Indie, Indie and even more indie with a bit of modern punk and ska thrown in. This is another small live music venue that plays music to a young crowd, most of them tourists and students (many of which are from overseas). Perhaps not the place to be see the rich and famous, but Good atmosphere and fun to visit if you are in London. I have found the best days to be Friday's, but remember this one opens quite late, so don't arrive too early or you will be waiting around. ...  Read the complete review