MOTH Club - London

João F.

I just saw Queen Priyanka perform on January 11, and I absolutely loved the concert! All the performers she brought out were fantastic, especially our newly crowned winner of Canada's Drag Race, The Virgo Queen! The atmosphere was amazing.

The venue is quite small and the show was sold out, so it got pretty hot—definitely don’t bring a jacket like I did or you’ll end up carrying it around for a few hours. I was in the fifth row, and although there were some tall people in front of me, I could see most of the performances. However, I would be concerned about arriving late, as you might not have a good view.

It's worth noting that the entrance for the artists is shared with everyone, which makes it a little challenging for them to get on stage. Additionally, the venue is not very wheelchair accessible, but the staff did arrange a small space for disabled patrons near the stage, which I thought was kind and thoughtful.

Lars B.

Overall, what should have been a fun and pleasant evening started off on the wrong foot by a rude security guy.

Came around for a mid-week gig. Arrived a little early, as I had not been here before. Asked the security guy outside of what we thought was the place to confirm were were at the MOTH Club. He confirmed and adding in all practical terms that we should F-off, as the doors were not open yet. We went to a pub around the corner waiting, and came back to when the tickets said the doors would open, and they eventually did. Once the queue moved to us getting in next the same guy were there remaining on-brand for his unpleasantness.

All in all, it gave the evening a sour taste.

Luckily, the bar staff at the actual venue were super nice and the bands were brilliant.

Could certainly have ended up being an overall bad experience, but there were happily some redeeming aspects. Not that I am in any hurry to return.

Leaburn

I’ve been hearing about this place for nights on a decade and finally got here to sample it. A renovated old military members bar it has the distinct feel of a classic working men’s club so you rapidly see how it became popular in a hipster area. Service at the bar was fine.

We went for comedy and had to buy off an app which proved a real pain. At over £16 a ticket we were confident the acts would be decent enough. Sadly, this proved a bit too optimistic. Not being funny (much like the comedians) but you simply can’t charge prices like those for amateur comedy. It was a stretch to call it comedy at all. Was more like an amateur theatre group who forgot the punchlines. We felt really awkward sat there having to force smiles for these appalling acts. It was two hour’s we’ll never get back and at no point could you come close to a laugh. We’ve seen plenty of comedy in our time but never something as abject as this. It’s actually scandalous to charge so much for such abysmal acts and means I can’t imagine trusting paying for any acts this venue again. Management need to be more discerning with regard to the acts they put on given the prices they are charging.

Coffee M.

Great little venue. Saw a band called The Kytes this evening who had so much energy on stage it spread through the 200 or so dancing to their indie dance tunes.
Thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Thank goodness these venues exist.

Michael H.

Great venue and top comedy. but whatever you do, if you value your spine, don't get the booths facing away from the stage. my back hurts.

Ornate F. L.

I went for a gig which was very good, no issues really with the venue it could just do with some updating. It was more of a social club than a venue but I still had a great night. Also, not the easiest to get to if you are travelling from afar. Although that might be because of tube station closures I experienced.

Jazz W.

Great venue for comedy. I haven't seen music there but I understand it's great for an intimate experience. The service was fairly disinterested, but to be fair ain't no one going there for the bar service. Nor should they.

Paul R.

Great venue for music, comedy and the occasional film. It may look like a location for a wedding reception in a Mike Leigh film, but the beer is decent and the atmosphere bang on.