The Astoria (London) > Reviews

Advantages: Small, loud
Disadvantages: Dark

...(music) The Astoria has to be the best venue for that kind of music I have ever been to. Beating Wemberley Arena in terms of viewing (the astoria is small, so you see much) The security there are very good, helpful and happy to help if you get lost, stuck or injured. The mosh - pits they have there have always been quite fun, and i've never really got injured there. They allow crowd surfing which is a bonus. I've seen many bands there, not once ... Read review

Advantages: Friendly and interesting
Disadvantages: Leans towards the "cheesy" side at times

The Astoria has got quite a reputation, so when you get there it's comforting to find out that the place is a friendly and relaxed venue. I did find the crowd to be a very young studenty type, but maybe that's just me getting old! But if you do go, then expect lots of glitter wigs and alcopops. The place itself is large enough to be interesting and varied and small enough to locate your lost friends without spending the whole evening looking for them! ... Read review

Advantages: Music, Alcohol.
Disadvantages: Price, location, bouncers

Charing Cross Road Another old theatre, the second largest non-stadium venue in London. Lots of standing room, an enormous stage and many seats on the balcony. The only problem is the bouncers. These are the worst in London and the most likely to start a fight, the access is crap and you have to fight your way to get out, this is not helped by the attitude of the bouncers. Soon they will have to registered though and those with criminal records ... Read review

Advantages: Huge club so there's room to breath
Disadvantages: Don't lose sight of your friends

The largest Gay club in Europe deserves that title. The Astoria is huge and is divided into two distinct areas - LA1 and LA2, LA standing for London Astoria. My perspective is strictly gay and well educated. GAY runs four nights a week - Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Monday and Thursday night are held in LA2 where the music is heavy dance/techno downstairs and camp as they come upstairs. The crowd is friendly and cruisey. Friday night ... Read review

Advantages: FUN FUN FUN
Disadvantages: Can get quite packed

I have visited the Astoria on many occassions when it takes on the name of G.A.Y - the best gay night out around. If you are queer, camp and love to dance to some cheesy pop music - then this is the place for you!!. It is great if you want to have a good time and a great dance. You can also see some great acts there, I have seen Geri Halliwell, Kylie Minogue, Westlife, Ronan Keeting, Scooch, Lolly, Steps and loads loads more. - It is farely priced ... Read review

Advantages: Great view.
Disadvantages: Quite dark.

The Astoria is one of the best venues in London for metal gigs. I've seen Slayer, Anthrax, Nuclear Assault and Testament here. The first two were headlining shows while the last two were part of this year's No Mercy Fest. It's a mostly standing venue although some seats can be found in the upper balconies. Maximum capacity is about 1600. The venue can be become over crowded on sold out nights. You get a good view wherever you go. I usually go upstairs ... Read review

Advantages: EVERY TINK
Disadvantages: I AVE TO GO TO LUNDIN

This night club is the best I have every been to . Alough I live in Birmingham it is worth coming down every saturday on the train to pa r r r r r r r r R R R R R R R R R R R r r r r ty ! ! ! ! ! ! and if I I was you I would go down al the time , even if u do not live in lundin ! just go down on the train ! if you do really need or just want some more info mation please email me at WEBmaster @ GOcactus . com or WEBmaster ' GO cactus . co .uk or ... Read review