Koko

amazing venue, had one of my best hard dance nights here

KOKO is a cracking place. It's a converted theatre and as such there's great views of the stage from higher up in the circles. I often take couchsurfers visiting London and if they ask of a place to go and watch a gig I suggest KOKO, it's not too expensive and it's an amazing place. They also have a knack of getting in some really good bands. I've got a couple of really good memories of KOKO, Mr Scruff till 6am the morning of an exam, an epic Halloween fancy dress party and Dirty Projectors with good friends!

I love it as a venue because of how flexible it is, you can be down in the crowd right at the front bouncing up and down or you can be chilling on a couch up top and loving it or dancing like there's no tomorrow with enough room to really go for it! Not sure about the bar, can't remember it being expensive Or cheap, so it must be OK!

I have been here many times for hardhouse nights... when it was camden palace and now its koko.. the place has always been an amazing venue... awesome sound system, and always a great crowd

Wow, this is what I call a cool club! Being an old theatre but renovated to a very, very fancy place, this venue might be one of the poshest I have seen.

One of the best indie dance parties in London is the Buttoned Down Disco which takes part in here.

But KOKO is not only a club - It's also a concert hall, where you can enjoy the best concerts ever, such as Block Party, Joshua Radin (26th of September!) and many more.

I have literally just moved to London and this my introduction! I ruddy love the sound system and vibe in this place. Can't wait to see from the Jam there in October.

This is my favourite london music venue, its just the right size and being an old theater it is truly beautiful inside. I love it!

I have been to Koko a few times already but mainly to see live bands. I’m in two minds about this venue really as the accoustic has not always been great. It was amazing a few days ago with ‘Ben l’Oncle Soul’ but was dreadful with ‘Katie Perry’ or ‘Kate Nash’. Whether it’s dependent on the artist actual voice or the venue is something to be questioned. Overall though, the place itself is an amazing old theatre, full of balconies, leather sofas, stairs and corridors and a genuinely cool atmosphere on every night. I’ve never had to queue that long either.

I can’t comment on the club nights here as I’ve only been here to see live bands but only three times and will never go back no matter who is playing (a shame really considering some good bands come through here).

Why won’t I return? The sound / acousitics in here are horrendous making a live performance from your favourite band see completely off. First time, I thought it was the band. Second time, I thought, must be the band but might be acoustics. Third time, realised it was the acoustics as confirmed by other people who said they’d seen bands there and thought the same thing.

For a club night, it might be alright. For live music, don’t waste your money.

Apart from the 1 hour wait to get in, this place is a very good venue. You can get up close to some big performers. The dance floor is big enough to create a concert vibe but without the potential crush of a stadium.

The balconies make it good for atmosphere and disabled viewing space. For those that drink the bar is quite accessible as it is often crowded with the 16-18 year old market.

Also 2 seconds from Mornington Crescent tube on the Northern Line.

One of my favorite venue in London : spectacular setting with balconies, leather comfy sofas, red warmy lights, secret stairs and corridors, vaste green terrace, and a huge amazing stage & sound system!
Disco, rock, electro, dubstep, you’ll find a party for any type of music… The ticket price may vary from £5 to £50 depending on the line-up, but in any case it worth it!
*tip : climb to the very last floor (4) to get the stunning view of the stage and the crowd

great night here esp wen there is a big bunch of friends got sooo drunk here but loved it

One does adore koko fabulous X

This is a great night on a Friday when they host the NME music nights.am a regular attendee and never disappoints. Fantastic gig venue, went to see Babyshambles in March and couldnt ask for a better location. reasonable entry fee but drinks are quite expensive for what they offer.

Eclectic is the word I would use to describe Koko, its definitely unique and very different to most places you will see live music.

Multiple floors, it was hard to work out how many, balconies, seating, rails, more seating, more steps, and side rooms to everywhere. Lots of good vantage points to see the stage if you are up high. Drinks were pretty expensive, and I really don't enjoy a drink in a plastic cup that much either.

The sound and lighting were pretty good and it definitely was loud.

I could see the roof terrace from outside, but never did find it inside, and the odd shapen toilets were a nightmare, you can't escape if someone goes to the urinal next to you!

KOKO is one of the most beautiful music venues I've ever been to. The most beautiful actually. It reminds me a little of the theatre at Tottenham Court Road where they show We Will Rock You. Everything's red at KOKO and it looks a little like an opera house. The music was wonderful because I 've visited the club for Yann Tiersen gig.
Although I loved the venue really really much, I'll give it four stars - drinks are pricey and the barman called my Sainsbury's juice from a carton fresh juice. Besides, they rip money off for keeping your things at the cloakroom. That's not very nice.

Horrible music, horrible place...hate it so much ! WOuldn't have gone if I would have known which kinda place it is...

I thought KOKO was an excellent music venue, it was a breath of fresh air from all the usual dull music venues. In the style of an old theatre KOKO's are able to give many different viewing points from overlooking balconies and 3 different tiers with a bar on each. The outside balcony overlooking Mornington Crescent tube station is also a really enjoyable part of the venue to sit out with a drink and enjoy a summer evening before the concert begins. The sound is also worth mentioning, since there seems to be a balanced acoustics to the venue that adds to the quality of the sound the band are producing.

Downfall - drinks prices are a complete rip off and there are no offers encouraging people to buy drinks which leads to many people trying to sneak alcohol in. As a music venue I would have given it 5 stars but as a club it deserves 3 stars. I would never go there unless I was seeing a band because as a club the drink prices just aren't worth it and the layout doesn't quite suite a clubbing environment.

Oh dear, what to say about Koko that hasn't already been said? It really is the place to go if you're in Camden, especially if you're from out of town, to get a taste for tacky English culture. Not necessarily a club, much more than a bar, and without the pompous crap that comes with a concert venue, Koko's is a thing of its own.

It's enormous, first of all -- four stories, and holding some million trillions of people. They are primarily a music venue, with live music acts most night of the week. I was there the first time to see a fabulous band called Six Nation State, who really rocked my socks off.

When outside getting some "fresh air", I met a group from Australia, two chaps from Italy, and 8 girls from Spain out on a Hen Night (at Koko's???). A very diverse and interesting crowd most nights.

Unfortunately, it does seem to be a haven for spotty youths looking for a sugar mama (no means no, sausage head), but it's all easily avoided enough.

My favourite thing about Koko's is that the stage can be seen, and seen well, from any vantage point at Koko's because of the tiered balcony seating. There are dozens of little balconies where one can sit in relative peace on any number of dirty, yet comfy couches.

Unfortunately, the drinks are unduly expensive, and served in plastic cups, which I suppose is to be expected for a gig venue.

The decor is all plush red gothic 60s, with faux red velvet battened walls and black painted fixtures every where.

You'll spend most of your time going up and down one of thousands of staircases. The dance floor down at the very bottom can be quite chaotic, and unless you're ok being trampled or leaving a gig with cauliflower ear, it's best avoided.

If you're 18 and just looking for the most ludicrous time you can have, go for it. Either way, Koko's is a must see and do.

I went to Koko only once, for the concert of Temper Trap... But I will definitely go back ! I loved the place, which I found absolutely beautiful. And as I was really tired the evening I went, I really appreciated the possibility to seat on a large, comfy sofa. Only one thing prevented me from fully enjoying the concert : if you're afraid of heights, don't chose the last floor as I did !!!
I look forward to going back there on a friday night, it must be a totally different atmosphere !

I was here once before years and years ago and, although the general layout has not changed (multi-level bars, etc), I do remember that the little niches on the lower ground level used to have proper seats in them - now there is either nothing or those lean-on seats that you find at some bus stops.

I would have liked to check out what used to be called the champagne bar (the bar on the upper level) but only the lower level was open when I recently visited.

I might go here again for the right event, it kind of has a charm of its own, but it will not become a regular haunt.