Going out for dinner is great but the experience is even more fun if you add some live music into the mix. From refined accompaniments to riotous party atmospheres, London has plenty of great restaurants that let you listen to some top tunes whilst you eat. Whether you enjoy music from around the world, opera, jazz, or something else, there's a restaurant in the capital that can give you a fabulous musical experience. Take a look at our guide to restaurants with live music in London.

Restaurants with live music in London
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Live music restaurants in London
- 1Sicily Creative Italian setting
- 2Quaglino's Iconic dinner venue
- 3The Piano Works Put your request in
- 4The Blues Kitchen Comfort food and live music
- 5Le Café du Marché Rustic French restaurant
- 6Sunday in Brooklyn Laid-back Friday nights
- 7Big Easy Food, cocktails, and tunes
- 8Megan's Serenaded as you dine
- 9Meson Don Felipe A genuine Spanish experience
- 10Plaquemine Lock Louisiana influences
- 11Ochre Seasonal British menus
- 12Toulouse Lautrec Lively Parisian brasserie
- 13Mu On-trend spot with nightly performances
- 14Troubadour Music and comfort food
- 15The Strings Listen to classical guitar
- 16The Tent (At the End of the Universe) Bohemian Middle Eastern meals
- 17Boisdale Jazz with Scottish style
- 18Amazónico Escape to the tropics
- 19SW16 Bar & Kitchen Bustling multipurpose space
- 20Hovarda Well-heeled Greek eatery
- 2128°-50° by Night Intimate music spot
- 22The Courtesan Dim sum with entertainment
- 23The Windmill Glamorous theatrical shows
- 24606 Club Dinner in a jazz club
- 25Scarlett Green West End tunes
- 26Bohemia House Traditional Czech and Slovak dining
- 27Sarastro Theatrical Mediterranean meals
- 28Ninety One Living Room Hip musical spot
- 29SingEasy Hidden musical party
- 30Brasserie Zédel Grand Parisian style
- 31Tia Maria Brazil in Vauxhall
- 32Café Boheme Lively Soho spot
- 33Hiddo Restaurant East African flavours and sounds
- 34Voodoo Ray's Pizza and jazz
- 35The Sitara Traditional Punjabi cooking
- 36Troy Bar Intimate local spot
- 37Primo Bar Trendy riverside venue
- 38Made in Brasil Vibrant Camden venue
- 39Brilliant Corners On-trend bar and restaurant
- 40100 Wardour Street Iconic venue in Soho
- 41Capote y Toros Spanish flamenco shows
- 42Stereo Underground tunes
- 43Darby's Music every Sunday
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Creative Italian setting
Visit Sicily Restaurant for contemporary Italian dining in a vibrant and spacious setting. There's a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere and classic Italian dishes are served all day. Visit on a Friday night to enjoy live jazz alongside dishes like pasta and grilled meats. You can also check out changing pieces from the owner's art collection.
- 2A Elizabeth Street, Belgravia
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Iconic dinner venue
Iconic restaurant Quaglino's opened in 1929. It's a grand and glamorous space that's attracted some celebrity and royal clientele. Live music is a huge part of the Quaglino's experience and adds to the electric atmosphere as you dine. Expect live jazz, blues, and soul along with a sophisticated menu.
- 16 Bury Street, Westminster
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Put your request in
A meal is always a party at The Piano Works. This lively place is full of riotous atmosphere, and centres around the house band who are there to play your requests. There's singing and dancing all night long plus tempting brunch and dinner dishes like burgers or tuna steak.
- Gillian Lynne Theatre, Covent Garden 113-117 Farringdon Rd
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Comfort food and live music
Sultry venue The Blues Kitchen takes inspiration from the Southern US states. Expect homey cooking from the menu of Cajun barbecue dishes plus live music every night. Fans of soul, blues, and rock 'n' roll are in for a treat. This venue also does brunch and serves a wide variety of drinks.
- 40 Acre Lane, Brixton 111-113 Camden High Street, Camden Town 134-146 Curtain Rd, Shoreditch
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Rustic French restaurant
Well-established French brasserie Le Café du Marché is an upscale place serving provincial French recipes. The interior has a comfortable rustic look and there's live jazz music here every night whilst you dine. The menu is seasonal and includes options like grilled mackerel, charcuterie platters, and rabbit cacciatore.
- 22 Charterhouse Square
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Laid-back Friday nights
Swap London for New York with Sunday in Brooklyn. It's laid-back with terracotta tiles and potted plants. Brunch is especially popular here with options like egg sandwiches and brioche toast. The dinner menu includes cannelloni and steak and every Friday night there's live music as you eat. Cocktails are a big deal here too.
- 98 Westbourne Grove
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Food, cocktails, and tunes
Indulge in wood-smoked meats, lobster, and cocktails at Big Easy. Every night there's live music here from the house band as well as special guest artists. Expect a bustling modern setting, laid-back atmosphere, and indulgent dishes like pork ribs, surf and turf, and deep-fried shrimp, paired with signature cocktails and boozy slushies.
- Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 332-334 King's Rd, Chelsea 158 Westfield Ave, Newham 12 Maiden Ln, Covent Garden
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Serenaded as you dine
Megan's Old Town in Clapham invites guests to enjoy dinner, dancing, and drinks with their new Night Cap offer every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Make the most of their drinks and feast on their zingy Mediterranean-inspired menu, featuring dishes like garlicky bavette steak, crispy sea bass fillet with warm harissa hummus, a charcuterie tray with a mini fondue, and a tempting basque cheesecake with pistachios and sweet tahini for dessert (although they do change their menu regularly). Grab friends or a date and head to Megan's in Clapham Old Town for an evening of acoustic covers of favourite classics paired with top-notch food and drink.
- 55-57 The Pavement, Clapham
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A genuine Spanish experience
Listen to live Spanish guitar music whilst munching on authentic tapas at Meson Don Felipe. This well-established family-run restaurant has been serving Londoners since 1987. The interior is vibrant and full of character whilst the menu includes over 40 different tapas. Spanish wine and sherry are there to complete the experience.
- 53 The Cut, South Bank/Southwark
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Louisiana influences
You might think Plaquemine Lock is just your usual pub but once inside you'll discover vibrant murals and a distinctive menu of Cajun and Creole favourites. Expect shrimp po'boys, gumbo, and shrimp boil. There's also a feasting menu for large groups. Live jazz by some of London's top performers is on almost every day.
- 139 Graham St, Islington
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Seasonal British menus
Based at the National Gallery, Ochre is a stylish dining destination where classic and modern style meet. The seasonal and sustainable menus are a celebration of British produce. There's a monthly music evening with cocktails inspired by the gallery's collection, dinner, and live performances from different bands every month.
- The National Gallery
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Lively Parisian brasserie
Transport yourself to 1920s Paris at Toulouse Lautrec. This French brasserie is full of atmosphere and has a piano bar as well as a jazz club on-site. Brunch is served here and the main menu focuses on contemporary French cooking. A wide variety of performers play here plus there are other events like life drawing.
- 140 Newington Butts, Lambeth
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On-trend spot with nightly performances
Head to Mu for music and Japanese cuisine. This cool East London spot has two different live music performances on every night from resident and guest performers. This atmospheric venue is low-lit and modern, and the food and drink offering focuses on fireside cooking and cocktail classics.
- 432-434 Kingsland Road, Dalston
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Music and comfort food
Troubadour is London's last remaining music venue from the 1950s and puts on live shows every night. The place is packed with heritage and you can also visit for a drink or a meal. Most performances are ticketed but there are free weekly jazz nights. This rustic venue serves seasonal food menus with dishes like shepherd's pie.
- 265-267 Old Brompton Road, Kensington
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Listen to classical guitar
For tapas, Italian dishes, and classical guitar music, visit The Strings. This is a modern family-run eatery close to the Thames. There's live music each evening to enjoy whilst you sample the menu. Expect Spanish tapas, pizza, and mains like steak and sea bass. The drinks list includes beer, wine, and cocktails.
- Belvedere Road, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark
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Bohemian Middle Eastern meals
For a distinctive dining experience with festival vibes you can't miss The Tent (At the End of the Universe). Feast on contemporary Middle Eastern cooking like saganaki cheese or tomatoes with whipped feta in a Bedouin tent with a faux-night sky. Regular live music events are on where you can enjoy a meal with top entertainment.
- 17 Little Portland St, Fitzrovia
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Jazz with Scottish style
Boisdale has a proudly Scottish identity, from the tartan decorating touches to the menu of quality produce sourced from Scotland. This vibrant space also has live jazz music every night to make your meal even more memorable, plus a weekly jazz Sunday lunch. There are also DJ sets spanning a range of genres and a menu of hearty recipes.
- Cabot Square, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 13-15 Eccleston Street, Belgravia
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Escape to the tropics
Escape to a tropical paradise at Amazónico, where the lush decor feels like being in the rainforest. It's glam and exotic, with vibrant fresh seafood, sushi, and grilled meat on the menu. There's tons of entertainment as well, including a house band performing swing, bossa nova, and jazz tunes.
- 10 Berkeley Square, Mayfair
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Bustling multipurpose space
You'll find a lot happening at SW16 Bar & Kitchen. This lively spot is a bar, restaurant, store, and co-working space, with plenty of events to keep you entertained. The menus of local and seasonal food change frequently, and local live bands perform here on a regular basis.
- 5 Streatham High Road
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Well-heeled Greek eatery
Music is a big thing at Greek restaurant Hovarda – the restaurant centres around the DJ booth and stage. DJs perform here frequently, and if you're a live music lover there are some hybrid sets that feature live instruments too. Food at this fashionable spot is all about Greek specialities like lamb shanks and octopus stew.
- 36-40 Rupert St, Soho/Covent Garden
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Intimate music spot
Basement eatery 28°-50° by Night is all about great music, wine, and simple European dishes. The venue is intimate and elegant with low lighting and a cosy atmosphere. There's live music every night spanning genres like jazz, blues, and swing. The kitchen is open til late - try dishes like gnocchi or rib-eye steak paired with fine wines.
- 76 Jason Ct, Wigmore St, Marylebone
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Dim sum with entertainment
In Brixton there's stylish dim sum parlour and cocktail bar The Courtesan. You can visit this exotic and evocative venue for drinks or food, and there's regular entertainment with cabaret nights, burlesque shows, and top West End performers. The imaginative dim sum menu includes global takes and unexpected fillings, plus there are intriguing signature cocktails.
- 69-73 Atlantic Road, Brixton
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Glamorous theatrical shows
Evoking the feel of the Moulin Rouge, The Windmill Soho is a glamorous destination for dining and cabaret. Theatrical dining shows are the order of the day here, with cabaret and burlesque performers and lively circus acts. The set menus feature high-end dishes like beef carpaccio and lobster. Later the venue becomes a bubbling club.
- 17-19 Great Windmill Street, Soho
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Dinner in a jazz club
One of the busiest jazz clubs in Europe, 606 Club hosts up-and-coming stars every night. It's an intimate basement bar with a speakeasy vibe. Alcoholic drinks are only served with a meal so it's the ideal spot for dinner and a show. The menu features the likes of grilled chorizo, lamb rump, and grilled salmon.
- 90 Lots Rd, Chelsea
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West End tunes
Aussie-inspired eatery Scarlett Green is a leading brunch spot. It's a leafy venue that does food all day, with the option for bottomless brunches and dinners. The place has weekly West End music nights where you can hear top performers belt out the classics whilst you eat.
- 4 Noel Street, Soho
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Traditional Czech and Slovak dining
Understated restaurant Bohemia House is the only Czech and Slovak restaurant in London. The space is simple and full of light, with tables in the garden too. The menu centres around typical dishes like potato dumplings, goulash, and schnitzel, plus plenty of beer. There are regular performances from Czech and Slovak musicians.
- 74 W End Ln, Hampstead
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Theatrical Mediterranean meals
Enjoy a flamboyant meal at Sarastro. This restaurant serves Turkish-leaning Mediterranean cuisine in an elaborate space with gold details, Art Deco lamps, and loads of extravagant touches. Food options range from hummus with spiced lamb to pasta or kofte. There's regular live music with diverse genres like opera and Motown.
- 126 Drury Ln, Covent Garden
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Hip musical spot
Bar and eatery Ninety One Living Room is a hip Brick Lane venue for food, drinks, and live music. This trendy space has a homey feel and outdoor spaces too. Both up-and-coming acts and established names perform here. Enjoy the music with a simple menu of small plates and burgers, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
- 91 Brick Lane, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
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Hidden musical party
Tucked away beneath The Piano Works West End there's SingEasy. This is an immersive musical party space serving dinner and bottomless brunch. You'll be entertained the whole time by your lively party host, a singing pianist, and West End performers as servers who are always primed to burst into song. Menus include burrata and steak.
- Clareville House, 47 Whitcomb St, Westminster/Covent Garden
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Grand Parisian style
Brasserie Zédel gives London a grand Parisian brasserie, full of classic style and Art Deco touches. The venue includes a restaurant and bar, a laid-back café, and a theatre with regular cabaret performances. Every night in the brasserie you can enjoy jazz and swing from the house bands whilst you savour classic French cooking.
- 20 Sherwood Street, Soho
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Brazil in Vauxhall
Lively Brazilian restaurant Tia Maria is colourful and energetic. There's loads of space for dancing at this informal exposed brick venue. You can eat authentic Brazilian dishes like feijoada and stroganoff, plus traditional live music is on every week so you can dance all night with a cocktail in hand.
- 126 S Lambeth Rd, Vauxhall
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Lively Soho spot
Soho's Café Boheme is a stylish spot for all-day dining in the heart of the capital. There's a relaxed atmosphere and classic French dishes are served from morning until late. Every afternoon there's live jazz and swing from an eclectic array of performers, giving a special accompaniment to a late lunch.
- 13 Old Compton Street, Soho
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East African flavours and sounds
Experience traditional East African sounds and cooking at Hiddo. This Somali restaurant is based in Wembley and has a lively atmosphere. Try out the authentic food like soup, samosas, and lamb shoulder. The service here is friendly and welcoming, and sometimes you'll catch live music and entertainment. Private events are welcome too.
- 5 Wembley Hill Rd, Wembley/Brent
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Pizza and jazz
Get a supersized slice of pizza from Voodoo Ray's, where each pie measures 22 inches. This is a casual spot with a buzzy feel and plenty of neon lights. At the Peckham location there's a live jazz quartet every Sunday evening, creating the ideal backdrop for eating NYC pizza slices with seasonal toppings.
- 285 Rye Ln, Peckham
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Traditional Punjabi cooking
In Holloway there's The Sitara, a traditional Punjabi restaurant that enhances the experience with live jazz performances. This smart venue has colourful red walls adorned with photos of famous jazz musicians. Expect classic dishes like pakora, biryani, and chicken tikka here, paired with a fun musical atmosphere.
- 784 Holloway Road
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Intimate local spot
For affordable Caribbean cooking with a side of music, don't miss out on Troy Bar. This well-kept secret is intimate with a simple and understated look. On top of the food, this place has a buzzing music programme with live jazz, reggae, and blues. Jams and open mic nights take place as well.
- 10 Hoxton St, Shoreditch
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Trendy riverside venue
In a prime location by the river, Primo Bar serves up accessible dishes and tempting cocktails along with live music from a wide range of performers. This smart venue is spacious and easygoing, with tables offering a great view of the stage. Expect burgers, pizza, cocktails, and global wines as you enjoy a show.
- 200 Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark
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Vibrant Camden venue
Lively and colourful Brazilian spot Made in Brasil is a restaurant, bar, and music venue in Camden. This place is full of colour and has a party atmosphere. There's a big choice of cocktails and classic Brazilian street eats, plus there are DJs and live bands playing bossa nova, samba, and Latino house.
- 12 Inverness Street, Camden Town
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On-trend bar and restaurant
Bar and restaurant Brilliant Corners combines a Japanese cooking influence with great music. Here you can sample Asian-inspired cocktails and food to a soundtrack of DJs and live jazz performers. There are different sets every day covering a varied range of genres. This dimly-lit spot serves dishes like salads, fried chicken, and sushi.
- 470 Kingsland Rd, Dalston
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Iconic venue in Soho
Soho restaurant and bar 100 Wardour Street is an institution. The venue is colourful and bold with neon lights and elaborate floral displays. Food is served all day in this bustling venue and live music performances and DJs enhance the atmosphere. Music is on five nights a week.
- 100 Wardour St, Soho
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Spanish flamenco shows
Try Capote y Toros for tapas and sherry, paired with lively flamenco shows. This is an Andalusian restaurant with elaborate decor, offering guests the longest sherry list in Europe. Indulge in regional tapas and something from the drinks list whilst listening to live flamenco music every night.
- 157 Old Brompton Rd, Kensington
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Underground tunes
Part restaurant, part cocktail bar and part live music club, Stereo brings chic entertainment vibes to a space beneath Covent Garden Market. The American-inspired food menu is prepared in cooperation with Andrew Clarke of Acme Fire Cult fame, and local breweries and distilleries provide the bar with house-brand spirits and brews. Live music is on every night, from a house band and resident DJs to one-of guest shows.
- 35 The Piazza, Covent Garden
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Music every Sunday
NYC-style restaurant Darby's has a lively atmosphere, enhanced with live music performances every Sunday afternoon. Music here combines with a buzzy ambience and an internationally-inspired menu. Dishes include Cornish crab salad, gorgonzola agnolotti, and beef and bone marrow pie.
- 3 Viaduct Gardens, Nine Elms, Vauxhall/Battersea
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