Regional Dishes of Britain

London is a city with a rich musical heritage, having been the breeding ground for such famous names as The Rolling Stones, The Sex Pistols, Amy Winehouse, and Madness. It has always had a thriving live music scene, and has proved an irresistible draw for musicians and music lovers over the years. The different areas of London have their own distinct music scenes, so if you are a keen musician or music fan that is thinking of moving to, or within, London, you will probably want to live in or near an area that has plenty going on. Here is a guide to some of the more music-orientated areas in London. If you are planning on paying a visit to London any time soon, you can find some amazing deals on Kensington hotel rooms at milleniumhotels.co.uk.

Camden Town

Camden had its heyday in the 1990s, benefiting from the Britpop boom and the music industry feeding frenzy that followed. It is an area that benefits greatly from its location, in that it is just a few stops on the tube away from central London, and also from the fact that it contains an unusually large amount of music venues within walking distance of one another. Popular venues in Camden include Dingwalls, the Barfly, the Monarch, and the Enterprise. Rents and house prices in this area have risen dramatically over the last decade or so, but there are plenty of affordable homes within a short distance of Camden, in areas such as Archway, Holloway, and Kilburn.

Dalston

This part of East London used to be considered a bit of a no-go area, but it has become very fashionable in recent years, benefiting from vastly improved transport links and an influx of artists and musicians. While it may seem to an untrained eye to be a typically run-down area without a lot going on, a closer inspection will reveal a plethora of cool underground venues and well-hidden hipster hangouts. Popular venues include the Shacklewell Arms, Cafe Oto, The Vortex, and The Dalston Superstore. Rents and property prices are on the rise, but there are still plenty of bargains to be had.

Soho

This central London area has always had a bit of a seedy reputation, which has insulated it to a certain extent from the rampant commercialisation of the surrounding area. Popular venues in the area include the 12 Bar, Madam Jojo’s, and St. Moritz. Property prices and rents are sky-high, as you might expect in central London, but it is easy to get to from a number of locations around the capital, so whether you are staying in a hotel in Kensington or a flat in Islington, you will be able to get there and back with the minimum of fuss.