Pub in London W1
Ain't Nothin' But...
20 Kingly Street, London, W1B 5PZClosest station: Oxford Circus, about 5 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 3,543 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Ain't Nothin' But...
Blues club hosting both local and American acts nightly, with jam sessions on Monday and Sunday.
Small blues bar with seating towards the rear and a small stage where up and coming blues bands play. Gigs are on every day. The walls are decorated with blues memorabilia - such as photographers of blues musicians, record covers, and posters of blues concerts. Wednesday to Saturday admission charges may apply. Can be very busy when bands are playing, and entrance is restricted by fire regulations. The venue does not take bookings. Cask ale is from the Adnams range and there may be more on offer than the two indicated here. Broadside and Ghost Ship alternate.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music: Mon-Fri from 6.30pm, Sat & Sun from 3.30pm
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday
- 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Friday
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Sunday
- 1:00 – 11:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7287 0514
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 3,543 ratings
5 out of 5Mert Gulon Google, August 2024
I'm too damn busy listening to the band on stage, so let the AI write my review this time: "Step into the bar, and you’re instantly wrapped in a warm, cozy embrace. The staff here are always smiling, like they’re in on a secret that’s about to make your night. The atmosphere is pure magic, with soft, amber lighting setting the perfect mood. And the music? It’s not just played, it’s felt. Every note of the blues here tells a story that makes your foot tap and your heart hum. The performances are so captivating you can’t help but lose yourself in them."
5 out of 5Carrie Jeskeon Google, September 2024
Love this blues bar. The setting was absolutely perfect and the musicians very very good. It was nice having the harmonica player as a guest this night. His eye movements were funny and his rhythm spectacular.
5 out of 5mark bridgeron Google, May 2024
Small venue with big sounds. All the musicians were amazing, true professionals and played exceptionally well. We turned up for the open mic on Sunday afternoon. Fantastic afternoon, if you enjoy blues, I would highly recommend here. To be honest, if you appreciate talented musicians no matter what the genre is, this is still the place to come.
5 out of 5Steven Payneeandyon Google, September 2024
Ohhhhh yeahhhhh if you are visiting London this is one of the last landmark traditional England boozers still running in the westend. Come the evening.... The Blues is still played here and if you've got enough Dutch courage down ya, you will be up and having a boogie between the tables and chairs. We've lost so many of these boozers in London, so go while you still can....
4 out of 5Nate Bon Google, July 2024
We enjoyed this place. It was really busy on a Monday night. Service was okay. We enjoyed the music. I would recommend this place.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.