Set within Cable Street Studios, a cauldron of creative living, it exists in Limehouse, an area rich in its theatrical past, Jamboree is an atmospheric haunt in which to enjoy a show, and suspend time and place.
All styles and variations of authentic music from all over the world, from different times of our musical past.
Come to dance the waltz, sing the polka, jig swing spin whirl and cheer our vaudevillians and musicians.
Live music and entertainment on all evenings from Monday to Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Jamboree is now open Sunday afternoons too (4 – 9pm)!!
But not just opening, oh no, we will be bringing you some wonderful Jazz and Blues tunes, from the 30s, 40s and 50s being spun by Dan Benzino, (aka, Dandy Dan, Last Days of Decadence resident DJ), also on offer, some the finest Cakes known to man, Boardgames, Coffees (Irish too), Teas, Story telling in our ‘Rabbit Hole’ by Flying Fish Theatriks, Film projections, magic tricks and Some wonderful and Live acts on some Sundays!! Everything you could want to make your Sunday afternoon special!
Reviews:
This is the TimeOut 101 best things to do in London feature – Jamboree has been included as one of the special bloggers’ picks: “..tucked under a wedge of artists’ studios, Jamboree Live Music Bar hosts incredible musicians and performers from all over the world. Dance between the tables, visit the resident painter or just look interesting in a darkened corner.”
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“..the dimly lit Jamboree resembles an old-fashioned Parisien den of musical résistance..” Read more…
I Know This Great Little Place In London
”Jamboree harks back to another time – the kind of place that appears in books about the 60s and 70s – a magical place full of curios and intriguing people. I never, ever want to leave this place. I wanted to photograph every nook and cranny of this place over and over and cover my bedroom walls with the resulting images until I really did feel as though I was permanently here. It’s the sort of place that inspires you to do more with your life..” Read more…
THE 405/ Written by Hannah Morgan
“From the moment you step through the heavy drapes into a room with colourful lanterns hanging from the ceiling you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d entered a bar in Berlin’s former East Side…”Read more…
Gutter Magazine
“…a DIY charm rarely found in the East End today… the music’s great and the drinks are cheap…” Read more…
ViewLondon
“Serious about music.” Read more…
All in London
“A feeling of intimacy that’s rare in London venues.” Read more…
London Tour Dates
“All cosy and home-made bohemian.” Read more…
Kitten Painting Blog









