Where: 157 Charing Cross Road, WC2 8EN

About: The astoria has now been used exclusively for gigs, concerts and club nights for the last twelve years and artist’s such as Nirvana, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Metallica, Oasis, Prince, U2, Eminem and The White Stripes among others have been enjoyed by many thousands.

The Astoria’s convenient central location has seen it attract many people over the years and it has been fêted by musicians and audiences alike - winning second place in the ‘Best British Venue 1999’ Top Ten, as voted by NME.com.

Mean Fiddler acquired the London Astoria in May 2000, securing the future of live music at one of London’s most famous rock ‘n’ roll venues.

Whats on: too much to list. See the website below

Nearest underground station: Tottenham Court Road

Concert booking line: 020 7344 0044 / 08701 500 044 (24 hour credit card hotline)

Website: meanfiddler.com - then click on 'venues' and 'astoria'