Ain’t Nothin’ But...

About

Jazz & Blues, Dance Clubs, Wine Bars

Price Range : Under $10 (££)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 20 Kingly Street, London, W1B 5PZ

Phone: +44 20 7287 0514

Work Hours

Mon 5:00 pm-1:00 am
Tue 5:00 pm-1:00 am
Wed 5:00 pm-1:00 am
Thu 5:00 pm-1:00 am
Fri 5:00 pm-2:00 am
Sat 3:00 pm-2:00 am
Sun 3:00 pm-11:30 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    No
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    No
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Loud
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    Music
    Live
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Best Nights
    Tue, Fri, Sat
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes

Reviews

  • Rick C.

    star star star star star 11 June 2026

    Unquestionably the best "hole in the wall" blues bar in the U.K.
    The place is packed, shoulder to shoulder because the Beer is cold, the ladies are stunning, and the talent on that stage, brings you solid, masterfully played blues every night.
    Get there for open mic night, to catch new,  up and coming talent earning there chops and living the dream .
    I know blues, Im the front man for the CADILLAC BLUES BAND TX and on my last visit, had the honor of performing  at
    "AINT NOTHIN BUT".  The crowd was electrified when we brought  them some deep Texas Country rockin blues.
    This is the real deal.  This joint brings you back to the very roots of the blues.
    Aint Nothin But is where the souls of the great blues Gods would hang out late at night watching the new crop of talent, KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE.

  • Valeria F.

    star star star star star_border 9 June 2026

    This place was super popular on a Monday night!! I was really surprised. There was a live show going on and the bar was full (even a bit of a line outside), with British and American and even French patrons of all ages inside. Bathrooms downstairs were a bit gross but besides that nothing to complain about. Normal priced drinks; not much place to sit when it's this crowded.

  • Olivier B.

    star star star star_border star_border 1 June 2026

    This place have great live blues band playing until late at night! Its fun the place was pretty jam when i got there (getting a drink while waiting for a table next door) its cool :) for people who love live music and cheap drink!!!

  • Tanya H.

    star star star star star_border 25 May 2026

    This is a really fun date place. I actually came here on a first date - though I'm not sure I'd recommend it for that as it was rammed and pretty hard to speak to your date!

    Anyway it's a small, simple venue and generally packed so be prepared for that. But it's a fun atmosphere and makes a change from dreary generic bars. The music was good while we were there.

    Apparently they do a 'blues jam' session too where you can sign up and perform/jjam on stage (if that's your cup of tea!).

  • Akua K.

    star star star star star_border 21 May 2026

    My friend and I got lost and arrived 30 minutes before closing. All the begging for entry was absolutely worth it.  Great live music and okay drinks. Reminds me of The Shrine in Harlem, New York without the diversity

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