Located in Islington, Union Chapel is a working Gothic style church and built in the 19th Century. We visited in October to see The Breath. Door entry was a very peculiar experience and carried out by what I will call an aggressive man to the people waiting to enter the Chapel and who then had a personality change and become very polite and friendly to the staff passing him to enter. I put this down to him maybe having to deal with a number of difficult people in the past and therefore having to take this approach to try to control the people he deals with when queuing. The concert by The Breath was enjoyable, although late in starting. The chapel is a little cold and seating hard (As to be expected). We also ate on site before the concert and on offer was a one vegetarian dish and chicken dish. Drinks are also available to purchase, but can not be taken into the main chapel seating area.

Absolutely gorgeous venue. We showed up almost an hour early for the stand-up comedian we came to see, but there was already quite a long line at the door… seating is unassigned but most seats seem really good, including the balcony. It’s a working church, so be prepared for sitting on wooden pews and/or bring a cushion. Acoustics are great, venue is quite intimate. I’d love to come back for a musical act. Very close to Highbury and Islington Tube station.

This is a church and is set up for a music venue. Got here early so managed to get seated on the pews. Okiem was inspiring, he manages to mix classic piano with other instruments and synthesizers. This venue suited the music, it was a marriage made in heaven, packed with emotion and artistic somersaults. Amazing concert.

I took my dad to see Izo Fitzroy here a few weeks ago. She is one of my favourite artists of all time as her voice is electric. When I first saw her 2 years ago, she blew the lid off of Ronnie’s. This acoustic masterpiece what more fitting of her. All seating, with no reservations. Pews, with little pillows dotted around. There is no bad seat. You look up and the beautiful ceiling, lit up, with a beautiful stained glass and you get it. You can see why someone who believe in god. The bar is cheap, very busy, and atmospheric. The toilet situation isn’t great and you can’t bring drinks into the venue itself. But this can be overlooked. It is perfect and probably the most amazing venue in London.