Southsea · Small

The Deco

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The Deco books Rock, Metal, Alternative, Punk, Hardcore. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Art deco bar and restaurant.

Venue at a glance The Deco · London

~60

Capacity

standingsmall

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Rock

Books

originals+4 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Deco — Quick Facts

Art deco bar and restaurant.

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The Details

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Capacity~60 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Deco 43 Store St
Southsea
London PO5 1LR

Genres

Rock Metal Alternative Punk Hardcore

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About The Deco

The Deco is a grassroots music venue in Southsea, London with a standing capacity of approximately 60. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Deco books Rock, Metal, Alternative, Punk, Hardcore acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

The Deco is the south coast's premier rock, metal and alternative live-music venue, at 128 Elm Grove in Southsea, Portsmouth (PO5 1LR). Recently refurbished in a facelift that took over 1,000 hours, it's open noon to midnight seven days a week, serving real ales, ciders and bar snacks alongside a packed gig calendar. It programmes a wide spread of heavy and alternative genres — recent acts include Green Gardens, Wailing Banshee, Red Rum and Glasshouse — plus themed nights, retro gaming, quizzes and live DJ sets. A cornerstone of Portsmouth's grassroots rock and metal scene.

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43 Store St, Southsea, London, PO5 1LR

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What equipment does The Deco provide?

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

What genres does The Deco book?

The Deco books Rock, Metal, Alternative, Punk, Hardcore. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Deco?

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What is the capacity of The Deco?

The Deco has a standing capacity of approximately 60, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.

Does The Deco have open mic nights?

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Where is The Deco?

43 Store St, Southsea, London, PO5 1LR. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Deco?

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