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The Blues Kitchen Brixton

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The Blues Kitchen Brixton books Blues, Soul, Funk, Motown, Bluegrass. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Deep South BBQ, cocktails and live blues seven nights a week in Brixton

Venue at a glance The Blues Kitchen Brixton · London

~500

Capacity

standinglarge

6 nights

Live music

Mon · Tue · Wedper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Blues

Books

originals+4 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Blues Kitchen Brixton — Quick Facts

Deep South BBQ, cocktails and live blues seven nights a week in Brixton

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Capacity~500 standing

Live nightsMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Blues Kitchen Brixton 40 Acre Lane
Brixton
London SW2 5SP

Genres

Blues Soul Funk Motown Bluegrass

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About The Blues Kitchen Brixton

The Blues Kitchen Brixton is a grassroots music venue in Brixton, London with a standing capacity of approximately 500. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Blues Kitchen Brixton books Blues, Soul, Funk, Motown, Bluegrass acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

The Blues Kitchen Brixton is a bar, BBQ restaurant and live-music venue at 40 Acre Lane, Brixton, London SW2 5SP. Downstairs is a Deep South bar and restaurant (New Orleans gumbo, catfish jambalaya, Texan brisket, St Louis pork ribs, cocktails); upstairs a live stage and Clubroom host live rhythm & blues, soul, funk, swing, bluegrass and Motown seven nights a week, with DJs and themed nights. The venue holds around 500 and is wheelchair accessible; under-18s are not admitted to the bar, club and stage areas.

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40 Acre Lane, Brixton, London, SW2 5SP

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What equipment does The Blues Kitchen Brixton provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the London venue directory.

What genres does The Blues Kitchen Brixton book?

The Blues Kitchen Brixton books Blues, Soul, Funk, Motown, Bluegrass. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Blues Kitchen Brixton?

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What is the capacity of The Blues Kitchen Brixton?

The Blues Kitchen Brixton has a standing capacity of approximately 500, classed as a large venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.

Does The Blues Kitchen Brixton have open mic nights?

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Where is The Blues Kitchen Brixton?

40 Acre Lane, Brixton, London, SW2 5SP. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.

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