Was there for a Lovers Electric gig. Not very crowded when I went which was a downside. The venue was quite nice, I liked the decor but I thought the price of entry was a little too much (8 pounds!!). Most of the time the dj/lights dude was pretty good, except for when he would shine this really bright white light, which probably would have been a cool effect if it wasn't for the fact that it blinded the audience.

The Monto Water Rats of Grays Inn Road is in the unique position of being not only one of the most important live music venues of the last decade, but also one of London's most famous pubs, favoured for its warm, convivial atmosphere.

The Monto Water Rats live venue and bar is free from all the bullshit that you would normally associate with Clubs in London. The reputation is universal. On their website www.themonto.com you can see the ethos was to create a platform that would nurture both local talent and, at the same time, cater for international stars.

Tourists from all over the world regularly visit to photograph the venue that has played host to such legends as Bob Dylan, Oasis, Katy Perry, MGMT and The Magic Numbers. In recent years The Monto Water Rats has hosted concerts for important new stars such as The Courteeners, Glasvegas and Black Kids. It is a venue that musicians from all over the world consistently request to perform in and return to.

Monto are a team of experienced music bookers and promoters programme a schedule of live music seven nights a week, incorporating all genres from rock, indie and electronic to traditional, folk, country and roots music. This diversity attracts music fans from all walks off life – students, media professionals, and veteran music fanatics.

This is the best little venue in London. Saw a few big bands like Feeder and Editors in this small place which is nice. Played a gig a while back with my old band and the promoter provided all the drums. Going next week to see Lights, she's top ten in the Canadian charts at the moment. I like it when I see big bands in little places :}

i really want to see the crave today does anyone know if you can pay at the door?

Brilliant venue great music loved Alice Gold Saw Heros Before The Fall a new irish band last night. awesome energy! check out the drummer first year student at Kingston amazing chops We will be back!
Idiot Savant

MONTO WATER RATS has always been one of my FAVORITE MUSIC VENUES IN LONDON!!

The bar is cosy.. I have amazing memories of standing up at the back of the room where they hold the gigs and watching some of my favorite bands. THERE IS ALWAYS A GREAT ATMOSPHERE.

i've been going to gigs (AND PLAYING GIGS! for 15 years, and still love the place. Its a good place to go for a drink on a saturday night.

The place is what it is, anyone coming here expectinig anything fancy will leave disappointed, but in general, its a great little old school vibe to come drink and be merry. the area where the gigs are can get very busy and really intimate. the gigs i've seen here have always had an excellent atmosphere, and the crowd have always left satisfied.

Gigs I've seen here :

THE GERMS (PAT SMEAR!!)

JOE LALLY (FUGAZI)

FEEDER

EDITORS

JONATHAN RICHMAN (THE MODERN LOVERS!!)


Check the website if you're planning a trip to London see who's playing and grab some tickets (which are always reasonably priced) and enjoy!

I *L* O* V* E* THIS PLACE!

It's cool without the stuck up attitudes you get @ other bars. It's a great place to see a concert of indie bands.

The woman working the door was friendly and allowed me to come in from the cold and wait until the show started. The staff were also friendly. The concert space is a decent sise, not too claustophobic, an intimate setting of sorts.

I love this place.

If you have never seen a show there, you have to go in for one. For music lovers, the experience is raw and in your face. I love going there, and I will always come back from time to time.