The Old Blue Last

The Old Blue Last The Old Blue Last, a popular pub located at Great Eastern Street, has been entertaining guests since 2004. With the best forward-thinking artists performing seven nights a week, this intimate live room stage has seen some of the biggest names around, including Arctic Monkeys, Skepta, and Death Grips. While secret shows are often on the agenda, more often than not they are completely free of cost. Overall, The Old Blue Last is a must-visit destination for lovers of music and good cheer.
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join the bill on 23rd September alongside Reading’s .band and Manchester’s - BIG gaze bill. Don’t miss out.🎫 tickets v...
09/09/2026

join the bill on 23rd September alongside Reading’s .band and Manchester’s - BIG gaze bill. Don’t miss out.

🎫 tickets via DICE, link’s in our bio. Only a fiver for 3 great bands.

09/09/2026

touch down at The Old Blue Last on 19 September, with & .mantra + special guests in tow.

Tickets are moving on RA + DICE.

Some SERIOUS alt-pop bangers to be heard upon attendance of this concert. , & are taking over OBL for a whole evening ...
08/09/2026

Some SERIOUS alt-pop bangers to be heard upon attendance of this concert. , & are taking over OBL for a whole evening of jumping and dancing and having the time of your darned lives.

Tickets only a fiver, grab β€˜em quickly - https://buff.ly/SNgZDDu

Here’s what we’ve got on the big screens at The Old Blue this week ⚽️ Book a table now - https://buff.ly/k1lKy0R
08/09/2026

Here’s what we’ve got on the big screens at The Old Blue this week ⚽️
Book a table now - https://buff.ly/k1lKy0R

Up next at The Old Blue Last…𝗠𝗒𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 Come by for a drink? Β£4.60 early bird drinks, every weekday, 1–5pm.π—§π—¨π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ It’s .sea...
07/09/2026

Up next at The Old Blue Last…

𝗠𝗒𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 Come by for a drink? Β£4.60 early bird drinks, every weekday, 1–5pm.

π—§π—¨π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ It’s .season sold-out show. Join the waitlist on DICE.

π—ͺπ—˜π——π—‘π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ We are open for drinks 🍷

𝗧𝗛𝗨π—₯𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 Indie outfit .band headline show.

𝗙π—₯π—œπ——π—”π—¬ OBL Presents: (acoustic), & .

In the main bar from 10, we’ve got on the decks.

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨π—₯𝗗𝗔𝗬 Blues and folk musician and storyteller, is coming all the way from North Carolina.

π—Ÿπ—”π—§π—˜ π—‘π—œπ—šπ—›π—§ return for another knees-up, with , and in tow.

In the main bar, catch from 10.

𝗦𝗨𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 Downstairs, enjoy candlelit live jazz with The Dom Hall Trio.

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06/09/2026

OBL Presents continues into the cooler months. On 11 September, it’s + & . Β£5 tickets are moving on DICE.

05/09/2026

Not long to go until hits the stage at The Old Blue Last. A spiritual blues and folk musician and storyteller coming all the way from North Carolina. Presented by . Tickets are moving on DICE 🎫

OBL presents some more shows this September β€” as always, all a fiver each:21st September w/ & .band23rd September w/ ....
04/09/2026

OBL presents some more shows this September β€” as always, all a fiver each:

21st September w/ & .band
23rd September w/ .band &

Tickets via DICE. Snap them up!

Come dance with us this Saturday as Tho + Loren take over the booth for an extended session. It’s FREE ENTRY too.Sign up...
03/09/2026

Come dance with us this Saturday as Tho + Loren take over the booth for an extended session. It’s FREE ENTRY too.

Sign up via RA + DICE. Link in bio.

A few snaps of . Catch them back at ours TONIGHT with .url + .band.Tickets are only Β£5 on DICE.
03/09/2026

A few snaps of . Catch them back at ours TONIGHT with .url + .band.

Tickets are only Β£5 on DICE.

September has landed at The Old Blue Last πŸ‚Book your tickets & RSVP via the link in bio.
02/09/2026

September has landed at The Old Blue Last πŸ‚
Book your tickets & RSVP via the link in bio.

Excited for .band to be joining tomorrow’s show alongside and .url. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, what are you w...
02/09/2026

Excited for .band to be joining tomorrow’s show alongside and .url. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, what are you waiting for?

Here’s the live sport we’re showing this week on the very big screens at The Old Blue. Table bookings via the link in bi...
02/09/2026

Here’s the live sport we’re showing this week on the very big screens at The Old Blue. Table bookings via the link in bio & some very good early-bird deals on the next slide πŸ‘‰

See you at The Old Blue Last this week?π—§π—¨π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ We’re open and pouring. Β£4.60 early bird drinks, every weekday, 1–5pm.π—ͺπ—˜π——...
01/09/2026

See you at The Old Blue Last this week?

π—§π—¨π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ We’re open and pouring. Β£4.60 early bird drinks, every weekday, 1–5pm.

π—ͺπ—˜π——π—‘π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ Alt-indie soloist takes the stage.

𝗧𝗛𝗨π—₯𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 OBL Presents: , .url + .band.

In the main bar, is on from 9.

𝗙π—₯π—œπ——π—”π—¬ brings a rare extended set from + .

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨π—₯𝗗𝗔𝗬 OBL Presents: , & .

π—Ÿπ—”π—§π—˜ π—‘π—œπ—šπ—›π—§ + take over the booth for an all-night-long.

In the main bar, catch from 10.

𝗦𝗨𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 Downstairs, enjoy candlelit live jazz with The Dom Hall Trio πŸ•―οΈ

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Bank Holiday weekend is looking good at The Old Blue Last, with a few good shows in the lead-up too πŸ‘‡π— π—’π—‘π——π—”π—¬ -π—§π—¨π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ We ...
24/08/2026

Bank Holiday weekend is looking good at The Old Blue Last, with a few good shows in the lead-up too πŸ‘‡

𝗠𝗒𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 -π—§π—¨π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ We are open and pouring. Β£4.60 early bird drinks every weekday, 1–5pm.

π—ͺπ—˜π——π—‘π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ & present live, also joined by pigbaby2000, , & more.

𝗧𝗛𝗨π—₯𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 It’s OBL Presents with + & .

𝗙π—₯π—œπ——π—”π—¬ Day 1 of August Weekender: + + + & .

Followed by an afterparty upstairs in The Flat with ._.penn.

From 10 in the main bar, takes to the decks.

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨π—₯𝗗𝗔𝗬 Day 2 of August Weekender: .eurosuite + + + & .

Followed by an afterparty upstairs in The Flat with .

In the main bar, is on from 10.

𝗦𝗨𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 On the very top floor from 3.30, .cap returns with and .

In the main bar, it’s live jazz all night with The Dom Hall Trio.

From 10 upstairs, lays down a four-hour set spanning funk, soul, disco, house and beyond.

In the main bar from 10, returns.

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A look back at a few weeks ago, through the lens of .
20/08/2026

A look back at a few weeks ago, through the lens of .

19/08/2026

On 12 September, we welcome , a spiritual blues and folk musician and storyteller coming all the way from North Carolina. Presented by . Book your tickets on DICE now 🎫

Have you made plans for the Bank Holiday yet? throws a big one every August. 10 bands, two days, upstairs at ours.Flick...
19/08/2026

Have you made plans for the Bank Holiday yet? throws a big one every August. 10 bands, two days, upstairs at ours.

Flick through some snaps from awesome gigs over the years, then grab your ticket: Β£10 a day or Β£15 for the weekend.

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Some SERIOUS alt-pop bangers to be heard upon attendance of this concert. , & are taking over OBL for a whole evening ...
19/08/2026

Some SERIOUS alt-pop bangers to be heard upon attendance of this concert. , & are taking over OBL for a whole evening of jumping and dancing and having the time of your darned lives.

Tickets only a fiver via the link in our bio, grab β€˜em quickly.

Next week’s looking very good: is back on this stage, joined by & .Just Β£5 on DICE. Snap one up.πŸ“Έ
18/08/2026

Next week’s looking very good: is back on this stage, joined by & .

Just Β£5 on DICE. Snap one up.

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There’s plenty happening at The Old Blue Last this week πŸ‘‡π— π—’π—‘π——π—”π—¬ return with , , and .π—§π—¨π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ Another one from , with ,...
17/08/2026

There’s plenty happening at The Old Blue Last this week πŸ‘‡

𝗠𝗒𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 return with , , and .

π—§π—¨π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ Another one from , with , , .neds & .

π—ͺπ—˜π——π—‘π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ OBL Presents some very good bands: with & .vervain.

𝗧𝗛𝗨π—₯𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 OBL Presents: , & .

𝗙π—₯π—œπ——π—”π—¬ More from OBL Presents: , .machine.band &

From 10 in the main bar, takes to the decks.

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨π—₯𝗗𝗔𝗬 ’s last party of the summer: Sunglasses in the Club (yes, wear sunglasses).

In the main bar, is on from 10.

𝗦𝗨𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 Head to the main bar for live jazz all night with The Dom Hall Trio.

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SATURDAY NIGHT. team up with to present all-night-long.Get ready for 4.5 hours of the finest swampy goodness from two...
13/08/2026

SATURDAY NIGHT. team up with to present all-night-long.

Get ready for 4.5 hours of the finest swampy goodness from two of the best in the game.

Still time to get involved via RA or Dice.

Some snaps of from many moons ago. It’s about time they came back next week. Joined by friends .machine.band and . Just...
13/08/2026

Some snaps of from many moons ago. It’s about time they came back next week. Joined by friends .machine.band and .

Just Β£5 on DICE. Lovely stuff.

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Address

38 Great Eastern Street
London
EC2A 3ES

The Old Blue Last is conveniently located on Great Eastern Street in London. If you are traveling by public transport, the nearest tube stations are Old Street and Shoreditch High Street, both within a 5-10 minute walk from the pub. There are also several bus routes that stop nearby, including the 55, 243, and 149.

If you prefer to drive to the pub, there is some limited on-street parking available in the surrounding area, but it can be difficult to find a space during busy times. Alternatively, there are several paid car parks within a short distance of the pub, including NCP Car Park London Finsbury Square and RCP Parking Ltd.

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 12am
Tuesday 3pm - 12am
Wednesday 3pm - 12am
Thursday 1pm - 12:30am
Friday 12pm - 2am
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 1pm - 12:30am

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The Old Blue Last, located on Great Eastern Street in London, is a must-visit pub for music lovers. Since 2004, this venue has been hosting some of the most forward-thinking artists seven nights a week. The best part? More often than not, their events are completely free! The intimate live room stage has seen performances by big names like Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys, Skepta, and Wolf Alice. But it's not just about the big names - The Old Blue Last is also known for showcasing up-and-coming talent. Despite experiencing two roof collapses due to all the fun they've had over the years, The Old Blue Last continues to be a top destination for live music in London. Don't miss out on this iconic venue!