Union Chapel

Union Chapel is a working church, an award winning venue, and a centre for those who are homeless and in crisis in London

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    +44 20 7226 1686

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    unionchapel.org.uk

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    Music Venue

Address

Compton Terrace London Greater London N1 2UN United Kingdom

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Very Good Service

Music fans must go to a least one gig in Union Chapel, A fantastic music venue with character in London. Some great local restaurants nearby

Dan Brown

One of the best acoustic venues in London . Great architecture , atmosphere, and sound. The pews can be a bit hard on a bony behind though, so either bring a cushion or sit on some clothing .

Evening Standard

The Union Chapel’s spellbinding surroundings and a cappella acoustics make it tough competition for more modern, purpose-built venues, putting it top of the list for bands and music fans alike. Read more

littlegingerkid

The Daylight Music gigs at midday on a Saturday are always great. And free (though leave a donation if you can, to help with the upkeep of the lovely building)

Vic McGin

Surreal music venue . So atmospheric. Sit in the pews up the top for a birdseye view . Some Sundays they do midday shows with delightful home made cakes .

Mike Brosche

Great venue for live music , book a pew spot first with your coat then retire to bar as people are pretty honest and spot is usually there when you get back.

Dennis Sentance

One of the best venues in London , if you have a fav artist playing there just book tickets. You won’t be disappointed!!!!

Akua Obeng-Frimpong

Gigs in the upstairs bar are relaxed and intimate . Heard Yourgardenday. First time at Union Chapel. Would definitely go again.

Simon Willison

Daylight Music on Saturdays is great - music , tea , cakes and free with a suggested donation of £3.50

Amy Robinson

What an incredibly beautiful venue . Remember you can't take booze inside the main section but the bar is lovely too.

Christopher Weir

Great venue for a gig. If you're watching something where you have to sit down for a long time maybe bring a padded jacket to sit on ????

Solveig Osk

Sitting on the upper balconies at the back, stage centre, gives you an amazing view over this beautiful old chapel. Not many venues today that still use candles to set the mood. (via Scoville) Read more

Jack

The one time I visited was for a goosebump-inducing Mount Eerie concert . Stunning venue, especially for acoustic music .

Sebastiano

Great acoustics , interesting events and fair prices . Plus, amazing environment

Raul Romero

Amazing place. I've seen there some of the best concerts ever... Sheila Chandra, Mariza... Such a wonderful venue, such a good taste!

Cat Higgins

Stunning venue. Arrive early to get a good pew

Mike Barnard

Beware: you can't drink in the chapel, only in the designated bar upstairs. Great for more sedate gigs and comedy .

Time Out London

Live at the Chapel, a monthly Islington comedy club , undoubtedly provides the finest, most interesting line-ups in the capital. Read more

Time Out London

The devil might have all the best tunes , but the Union Chapel is proof that him downstairs knows bugger-all about architecture . Read more

Hein Kuenen

Brilliant so check it out when you get a chance!

Enzo Martinelli

Great venue for live concerts in in intimate setting

Matthew Brown

Join the Union Chapel and get discounts at the bar . Support a great place and get a little reward. Cool!

Dan Conway

Great music venue !

Matthew Baker

In actual fact the speakers are a hinderance. When the acts walk away from the microphone the acoustics are much better. Sitting in the upper circle is super echoey

Mat A

One of the best venues in London . If you come to an evening performance make sure to eat at the food buffet in the bar .

David H

If you take out a Membership, not only do you get advanced notice of events , you get a discount at the bar .

William Cleary

great acoustics , saw Jonathan Coulton there tonight. make sure you don't sit behind one of the pillars!

Ale Tower

Amazingly beautiful venue , perfect for quiet gigs.

Brian Owens

Stunning venue. Can't bring drinks into the chapel. But there is a bar :)

Laura Scott

Recommend any gig here... One of the most beautiful venues on London.

Eric Brotto

Try the Meantime chocolate flavoured porter . It's tasty!

Ally Mcerlaine

Much good music , a really quirky interesting venue

Brian

If you sit just in front of the sound technicians you're under a heater - good on cold nights

Artemy Ustimenko

Have a cup of coffee while you wait for the gig

Tim Talbot

Are you the hippest kid in town ? Have you seen a gig in a church ? NO PROBABLY NOT. But you can solve this dilemma by heading to Union Chapel. We saw the Kooks do an acoustic show there once. Sorry Read more

Alex Calcan

Unique venue for live performances !

Anna Szypkowska

I love this venue!

Colm Linehan

Best music venue in London

Simon Quinton

Possibly the best music venue in London , defy you NOT to love it!

Simon Pearce

Great venue. Check out the bar upstairs.

Ben Ward

When attending gigs, shows or—plausibly—religious service in the wintertime, be sure to sit inside the circle of the balconies , since that's where the heaters are directed.

Davide Corradi

Best venue in London for an intimate small mid size gig.

Puppala Dupi

Fantastic venue for vocal music

Dan Hopchet ✨

Live at the Chapel comedy set is great fun. bar upstairs is sizeable too

Michael Wilson

An absolutely stunning venue to watch comedy

Tiina Heinonen

Concerts ; film screenings; drinks upstairs afterwards

Dani S.

Best gig venue in London by a mile.

Henna Patel

Absolutely beautiful venue

Davina Rudie

Great venue for comedy

Caroline

see ANYTHING here. fantastic venue.

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