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The Underbelly

indie and live music venue in London

Venue at a glance The Underbelly · London
c. 200
Capacity
standingmedium
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Indie
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 20 July 2026

The Underbelly — Quick Facts

indie and live music venue in London

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Capacityc. 200 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

The Underbelly 11 Hoxton Square
Hoxton
London N1 6NU

Genres

Indie
Rock
Punk
Alternative

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About The Underbelly

The Underbelly is a grassroots music venue in Hoxton, London with a standing capacity of approximately 200. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

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

The ‌​‌​‍Underbelly is a basement live-music venue and club beneath GiGi's on Hoxton Square, a raw, low-ceilinged room that has hosted live music since the early 2000s. It holds up to 200 standing, with its own bar, stage and sound system, and leans into indie, alternative, electronic and emerging acts - one of the larger grassroots stages in the Hoxton and Shoreditch corner of east London.

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11 Hoxton Square, Hoxton, London, N1 6NU

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The Underbelly books Indie, Rock, Punk, Alternative. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Underbelly has a standing capacity of approximately 200 (100 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
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11 Hoxton Square, Hoxton, London, N1 6NU. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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