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About Spice Of Life
Spice Of Life is a grassroots music venue in London, London with a standing capacity of approximately 100. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Spice Of Life books Jazz, Blues, Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
The Spice of Life is a historic Soho pub at 6 Moor Street, on the corner of Cambridge Circus, with a rich musical heritage stretching back decades and a guest list that's included Bob Dylan and the Sex Pistols. Its beating heart is the Backstage Cellar Bar — a renowned basement music room holding up to 100 standing, with a state-of-the-art sound system — long celebrated as one of the best little music venues in London. The programme runs live gigs across jazz, blues, acoustic and more, plus a weekly comedy night, and the pub has recently added 12 boutique hotel rooms above. A genuine Soho institution welcoming originals and covers.
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6 Moor St, London, London, W1D 5NA
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Spice Of Life has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
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6 Moor St, London, London, W1D 5NA. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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