The Fighting Cocks in Kingston upon Thames is a cult rock bar and compact live venue in south-west London. A low-ceiling back room (≈100–150 capacity) channels punk/metal/alt shows straight to the stage, with close sightlines and an intimate, high-energy feel. Out front it’s a scruffy-charming pub with a strong jukebox, old-school arcade machines and pool; by night the programme rotates between touring club shows, underground bills and award-winning stand-up. The building’s live pedigree runs deep — jazz in the 1930s/40s, later rock and folk through the decades — and today it’s a fixture of the Kingston circuit, often teaming with Banquet Records on packed, up-close gigs. Loud, friendly, and proudly alternative.
ADDRESS:
56 Old London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6QA, Great Britain
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