Situated in London's music capital - 'Tin Pan Alley' aka Denmark St, the 12 Bar Club must be one of the smallest live music venues in London. Helped by the intense and unique atmosphere that this intimate space created, the club was awarded 'Live music Venue of the Year '95/'96' by London's leading entertainment magazine 'Time Out'.

The club is located in a building built in 1635 as stables then later converted to a forge for the St. Giles area up until World War I.

Next it became a carpenter's shop until just after World War II when it was then used as store rooms.

In the 1980's, Andy Preston of Andy's Guitar Centre which is situated next to the building turned it into 'The Forge Folk & Blues Club', originally as a social club for the staff of the guitar centre to have somewhere to play but as word spread it became popular.

In 1994 the venue expanded and became the 12 Bar Club.

Since then, the bar area has been expanded, new offices, a restaurant added to the front and a new kitchen installed below. A new air conditioning - ventilation system and computerised till system fitted.

The club continues to deliver good food and exciting music 7 days a week.

Close History

London's small but intimate 12 BAR CLUB showcases around FOUR ACTS A NIGHT, 7 NIGHTS A WEEK, from solo performers through to full bands. That's a LOT OF MUSIC, and with the emphases placed on SONGWRITING, we feature artists from ALL OVER THE WORLD.

As well as the MUSIC ROOM the club has a CAFE/RESTAURANT open from 10am until 9pm serving a diverse menu from tasty snacks through to full meals.

Being centrally located, close to the intersection of Charing Cross Rd, Oxford St and Tottenham Court Rd, we are well served by public transport. The nearest TUBE STATION is Tottenham Court Rd. - WHERE ARE WE? 12 Bar Club, Denmark Street, London WC2. Take a look at our map

Opening Hours - The 12 Bar Cafe opens at 9am till 9pm - The bar opens at 11am

The music venue opens:
Monday - Thursday 7:30pm till 1am
Friday - Saturday 7:30pm till 3am (may close earlier)
Sunday - 7pm till 12.30pm (open mic nights open at 5:30)

Pictures of the club's main bar, dining room and stage.
A brief history of the 12 Bar Club.

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