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Ain't Nothin' But

Carnaby blues bar, live every night since 1993.

Venue at a glance Ain't Nothin' But · London
Capacity
standinggrassroots
6 nights
Live music
Mon · Tue · Wedper week
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Blues
Books
originals+2 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

Ain't Nothin' But — Quick Facts

Carnaby blues bar, live every night since 1993.

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The Details

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Capacity
Live nightsMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Ain't Nothin' But 20 Kingly St, Carnaby
Soho
London W1B 5PZ

Genres

Blues Rhythm & Blues Soul

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Ain't Nothin' But

Ain't Nothin' But is a grassroots music venue in Soho, London. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Ain't Nothin' But books Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Soul acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

Ain't Nothin' But is London's original blues bar — an independent grassroots venue on Kingly Street in Soho (W1B 5PZ) that has run live blues, R&B and soul nightly since 1993. The narrow, wood-floored room with low lighting and vintage musical memorabilia hosts everything from booked acts to casual jam sessions every night of the week. It's a walk-in, no-reservations, 18+ venue, open late, with free entry early on (a small admission fee of around £8 may apply later). A true institution of the London blues scene.

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20 Kingly St, Carnaby, Soho, London, W1B 5PZ

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