Five London music venues that could get you to Nashville

Get ultra-quirky and go to a gig on a converted, brightly painted, 1930s Dutch barge moored between Lambeth and Vauxhall Bridges. Catch indie and rock acts in the cosy space then take part in KaraUke (that’s karaoke with a ukulele band backing you).

Based loosely on a Japanese ‘listening bar’, this slick space hosts DJ sets that are pumped through a seriously high-spec soundsystem. Glass-fronted studios hold live sessions – and even the loo cubicles have big speakers.

Photo: Ed Reeve

This effortlessly cool venue sits in a former multistorey car park and shares its space with a vegetarian and vegan restaurant. The music programming is spot on, with live jazz, soul, funk and R&B.

Make your way through the masses at this East End pub to an unassuming door beyond the bar. Downstairs you’ll find a tiny basement where bands belt out art rock, psychedelic pop and other alt genres.

Speakeasies may be ten a penny now, but Nightjar nailed that vibe years ago. Hidden behind an unmarked door, it’s a den of world-class cocktails and seductive live music, covering swing jazz, blues and fiery New Orleans sounds.

If being able to enjoy live music at some of London’s incredible gig spots has got you thinking about other destinations to visit with a rich musical heritage, then your everyday spend could help you get away sooner. Whether you’re paying for a new LP or drinks at a Friday night gig, you can collect Avios on your everyday spend and use them on reward flights to hundreds of destinations. What’s more, the 2-for‑1 Companion Voucher can get you and a friend there for the same number of Avios as one flight.² You simply pay the taxes, fees and carrier charges. Did you know:

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