Scala

 
 
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275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London N1 9NL 
 
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ScalaHoused inside the old King's Cross Cinema, the Scala might be a bit tattered around the edges but this only adds to its battered charm. The venue welcomed legends like Iggy Pop during the 70s, but didn't become a purely music venue until 1993. Since then though it has seen an illustrious series of soon-to-be-famous bands pass though the doors, including Foo Fighters, Chemical Brothers, Scissor Sisters and Suede.

The old cinema lay out works really well allowing you to watch the bands from in the pit, on one of the raised tiers, or in the upper gallery of seats - so short or tall, sitting or standing, you can get a decent eye-full of the band. The acoustics are quite agreeable too. They attract a fairly heterogeneous array of bands, the selection of hip hop artists they attract is particularly remarkable.

King's Cross is by no means the most pleasant area of Central London, especially after dark, but things are looking up with the arrival of the Eurostar. The Scala started the trend and now there are a few places to head on afterwards. We recommend the recently opened Big Chill House just down the road.

 

Scala events

 
The Crookes, The HeartbreaksThe Crookes, The HeartbreaksThe Sheffield-based four-piece performs a mix of alternative rock and indie-pop.21st May 2013Tuesday 21st May 2013 Where:
Scala, 275  Pentonville Road  King's Cross    N1 9NL
Category: event
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The Crookes, The Heartbreaks
event  Tuesday 21st May 2013
VENUE  Scala 
The Sheffield-based four-piece performs a mix of alternative rock and indie-pop.
Deap Vally, The Family RainDeap Vally, The Family RainPop-rock by the Los Angeles-based duo of Lindsey Troy, guitar, vocals and Julie Edwards, drums.22nd May 2013Wednesday 22nd May 2013 Where:
Scala, 275  Pentonville Road  King's Cross    N1 9NL
Category: event
On Soon
Deap Vally, The Family Rain
event  Wednesday 22nd May 2013
VENUE  Scala 
Pop-rock by the Los Angeles-based duo of Lindsey Troy, guitar, vocals and Julie Edwards, drums.
Gentleman's Dub ClubGentleman's Dub ClubA blend of dub, dubstep, electronica and reggae fusion from the Leeds-based collective to promote its debut album Open Your Eyes.23rd May 2013Thursday 23rd May 2013 Where:
Scala, 275  Pentonville Road  King's Cross    N1 9NL
Category: event
On Soon
Gentleman's Dub Club
event  Thursday 23rd May 2013
VENUE  Scala 
A blend of dub, dubstep, electronica and reggae fusion from the Leeds-based collective to promote its debut album Open Your Eyes.
White Mischief's War Of The Worlds BallWhite Mischief's War Of The Worlds BallDJs Annie O, Kate Hutchinson and guests spin electro swing, vintage jazz and rock'n'roll, with a live performance from Sam And The Womp, plus burlesque and cabaret from Beatrix Von Bourbon, Big Howard / Little Howard and Kiki Lovechild.25th May 2013Saturday 25th May 2013 Where:
Scala, 275  Pentonville Road  King's Cross    N1 9NL
Category: event
On Soon
White Mischief's War Of The Worlds Ball
event  Saturday 25th May 2013
VENUE  Scala 
DJs Annie O, Kate Hutchinson and guests spin electro swing, vintage jazz and rock'n'roll, with a live performance from Sam And The Womp, plus burlesque and cabaret from Beatrix Von Bourbon, Big Howard / Little Howard and Kiki Lovechild.
The Spring SpectacularThe Spring Spectacular26th May 2013Sunday 26th May 2013 Where:
Scala, 275  Pentonville Road  King's Cross    N1 9NL
Category: event
On Soon
The Spring Spectacular
event  Sunday 26th May 2013
VENUE  Scala 
Art BrutArt BrutThe Berlin-based band, with member from England and Germany, performs jangly indie-rock.29th May 2013Wednesday 29th May 2013 Where:
Scala, 275  Pentonville Road  King's Cross    N1 9NL
Category: event
On Soon
Art Brut
event  Wednesday 29th May 2013
VENUE  Scala 
The Berlin-based band, with member from England and Germany, performs jangly indie-rock.
Carnival Of LoveCarnival Of LoveLive bands Zong Zing All Stars, Tankus the Henge and Blind Thug Orchestra perform with hip hop, funk, dubstep, drum'n'bass, reggae and house tracks from DJs Tiran, Jabs, Born cheating, Vicardo Rillalobos, Luke C, Naida and Spigeltron 9000.30th May 2013Thursday 30th May 2013 Where:
Scala, 275  Pentonville Road  King's Cross    N1 9NL
Category: event
On Soon
Carnival Of Love
event  Thursday 30th May 2013
VENUE  Scala 
Live bands Zong Zing All Stars, Tankus the Henge and Blind Thug Orchestra perform with hip hop, funk, dubstep, drum'n'bass, reggae and house tracks from DJs Tiran, Jabs, Born cheating, Vicardo Rillalobos, Luke C, Naida and Spigeltron 9000.
Roots Dance UprisingRoots Dance UprisingDub and reggae courtesy of King Alpha Soundsystem featuring Ras Joseph and Ras Peter, plus Aba-Shant-I.31st May 2013Friday 31st May 2013 Where:
Scala, 275  Pentonville Road  King's Cross    N1 9NL
Category: event
On Soon
Roots Dance Uprising
event  Friday 31st May 2013
VENUE  Scala 
Dub and reggae courtesy of King Alpha Soundsystem featuring Ras Joseph and Ras Peter, plus Aba-Shant-I.
Rock Sin Subtitulos PresentsRock Sin Subtitulos PresentsLa Pegatina play eclectic, pop and Latin dance music.1st June 2013Saturday 1st June 2013 Where:
Scala, 275  Pentonville Road  King's Cross    N1 9NL
Category: event
On Soon
Rock Sin Subtitulos Presents
event  Saturday 1st June 2013
VENUE  Scala 
La Pegatina play eclectic, pop and Latin dance music.
The Jump OffThe Jump OffHip hop and rap courtesy of Rap 6, Charlie Sloth and DJ Manny Norte.3rd June 2013Monday 17th June 2013 Where:
Scala, 275  Pentonville Road  King's Cross    N1 9NL
Category: event
On Soon
The Jump Off
event  Running from Monday 3rd June 2013 until Monday 17th June 2013
VENUE  Scala 
Hip hop and rap courtesy of Rap 6, Charlie Sloth and DJ Manny Norte.

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Hotels near Scala

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The Fairway Hotel London London
The Fairway Hotel London
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Room - Ensuites: 26% off from £79
13-15 Argyle Street, WC1H | 4 minutes from Scala
This budget hotel, centrally located just two minutes from King's Cross Tube and train station, will suit travellers looking for affordable but clean accommodation. The thirty ...More
 
 
 
Central Hotel London
Central Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Double Room - Ensuites: 11% off from £71
16 - 18 Argyle Street, WC1H | 4 minutes from Scala
This family run bed and breakfast provides affordable accommodation that's located 5 minutes from St Pancras International (Eurostar) and near to the city's top sights, shopping ...More
 
 
 
The Fairway Hotel London London
The Fairway Hotel London
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel  Twin Room - Ensuites: 16% off from £90
13-15 Argyle Street, WC1H | 4 minutes from Scala
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Alternative Live Music nearest Scala

Nearest to Scala
Filthy McNasty's London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Filthy McNasty's
London > Entertainment > Live Music
68 Amwell Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 8 minutes from Scala
Filthy McNasty's Whiskey Cafe (great name) appears, at first sight, to be an Irish bar with a sizeable selection of whiskies as well as Guinness ...More
 
 
 
Charlotte Street Blues London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Charlotte Street Blues
London > Entertainment > Live Music
74 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 19 minutes from Scala
With live performances every night of the week set over three floors in an attractive Charlotte Street venue, welcome to the Ronnie Scott's of the Blues ...More
 
 
 
The Forge Arts Venue London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Forge Arts Venue
London > Entertainment > Live Music
3-7 Delancey Street, Camden Town, London NW1 | 20 minutes from Scala
The Forge is a purpose-built acoustically-designed concert venue in the heart of London's Camden Town. Housed in a sustainable, architecturally designed building, boasting both a RIBA ...More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near Scala

Near Scala
Kings Place London
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Kings Place
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 5 minutes from Scala
Just 150 metres from King's Cross and St Pancras stations and with a waterside setting, the Dixon-Jones designed Kings Place combines the offices of The Guardian ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Lexington
London > Entertainment >
96-98 Pentonville Road, Clerkenwell, London N1 | 7 minutes from Scala
The Lexington is both a music venue and an English pub that thinks it’s an American speakeasy. While this may sound like trying to please all ...More
 
 
 
Renoir Cinema London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Renoir Cinema
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Brunswick Shopping Centre, Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 9 minutes from Scala
Almost invisible in the ridiculous 1960s sci-fi architecture of the Brunswick Centre, the two-screen arthouse Renoir Cinema is a firm favourite with London's film buffs. It ...More
 
 
 
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Events near Scala

Near Scala
Clod Ensemble-Zero London
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Clod Ensemble-Zero
London > Events > Theatre  Dates: Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th June 2013
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 12 minutes from Scala
Performance company Clod Ensemble return to Sadler's Wells this June with their latest production, Zero. Blending dance, music and visual theatre, the show is set to ...More
 
 
 
The Forsythe Company - Study #3 London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Forsythe Company - Study #3
London > Events > Dance  Dates: 18th, 19th and 20th June 2013
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 12 minutes from Scala
Arriving at Sadler's Wells for three nights only, The Forsythe Company is one of the unmissable foreign guest companies visiting the London dance house in the ...More
 
 
 
The ARC Show London
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The ARC Show
London > Events > Business Events  Dates: 19th, 20th and 21st May 2013
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 13 minutes from Scala
The ARC Show is the capital's most prestigious lighting show, shining the spot light on the global architectural, retail and commercial lighting industry. Bringing together the ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Scala

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Scala
Gagosian Gallery Britannia Street London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gagosian Gallery Britannia Street
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
6-24 Britannia Street, King's Cross, London WC1X | 2 minutes from Scala
The Gagosian is a cavernous space for exhibitions of the highest calibre. It is a major asset for the regeneration of the King's Cross area. Larry ...More
 
 
 
London Canal Museum London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Canal Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
12-13 New Wharf Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 5 minutes from Scala
A trip to the Canal Museum reveals there's more to London's man-made waterways than just enjoying a day out in a narrow boat. You'll learn about ...More
 
 
 
Guardian News & Media Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Guardian News & Media Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 6 minutes from Scala
For an interesting take on print journalism and the machinations of the media world pay a visit to the gallery situated in the foyer of the ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near Scala

The best shops and markets near Scala
Drink Shop & Do London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Drink Shop & Do
London > Shopping >
9 Caledonian Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 1 minute from Scala
Drink Shop & Do is a unique fusion of design shop and café bar, selling products from emerging designers alongside vintage furniture and home wares. Located ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Foyles St Pancras International
London > Shopping > Books
St Pancras International, Pancras Road, King's Cross, London NW1 | 5 minutes from Scala
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Books on a broad range of subjects from fiction and poetry to ...More
 
 
 
Sourced Market London
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Sourced Market
London > Shopping > Markets
St Pancras International, King's Cross, London NW1 | 5 minutes from Scala
Since opening in August 2009, the UK's first produce market to be located in a train station aims to bring the best from local and artisan ...More
 
 
 
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06 St Chad's Place London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
06 St Chad's Place
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
6 St Chad's Place, King's Cross, London WC1X | 1 minute from Scala
Tucked away behind the Thameslink in King's Cross 06 St Chad's Place is a cafe, restaurant and bar in a striking architecturally designed conversion of a ...More
 
 
 
Camino London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Camino
London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
3 Varnishers Yard, The Regents Quarter, King's Cross, London N1 | 1 minute from Scala
Camino - meaning road in Spanish - is born from owner Richard Bigg's love of all things Spanish. This place in Kings Cross does a roaring ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Paolina
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
181 King's Cross Road, King's Cross, London WC1X | 2 minutes from Scala
Thai cuisine. ...More
 
 
 
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Education near Scala

Near Scala
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Place
London > Education > Evening Classes
17 Duke's Road, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 9 minutes from Scala
London's specialist venue for contemporary dance, The Place plays a role in every aspect of this fast-growing art form. The London Contemporary Dance School offers degrees ...More
 
 
 
London Wine Academy London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Wine Academy
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 12 minutes from Scala
One day workshops, offering a friendly no-nonsense approach to teaching about wine, suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Courses take place at the following venues: Atlas PH, ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Mary Ward Centre Evening classes
London > Education > Evening Classes
42 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 13 minutes from Scala
Wide selection of courses, but particularly emphasises new age, self-empowerment and humanities subjects....More
 
 
 
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Leisure near Scala

Scala gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Road, King's Cross, London NW1 | 5 minutes from Scala
The lavishly restored St Pancras Renaissance Hotel has attracted a lot of attention since opening in 2011 as part of the grand Eurostar relocation. The Hotel's ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Dolphin Swimming Club
London > Leisure > Activities
U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 14 minutes from Scala
Swimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ...More
 
 
 
All Star Lanes, Bloomsbury London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
All Star Lanes, Bloomsbury
London > Leisure > Activities
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 15 minutes from Scala
This fun bowling alley and restaurant is a great place for a gang of you to spend a memorable night out trying to out-do each other. ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Scala

The best pubs near London Scala.
The Betjeman Arms London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Betjeman Arms
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
Unit 53, St. Pancras International, NW1 | 5 minutes from Scala
Gastropub...More
 
 
 
The Easton London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Easton
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
22 Easton Street, Clerkenwell, London WC1X0DS | 10 minutes from Scala
Freezing cold and slightly wet, we took shelter in this welcoming pub for a bite to eat... but they practically had to roll us out of ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The North One Bar
London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Tolpuddle Street, Islington, London N1 | 11 minutes from Scala
This refurbished pub / bar has been highly recommended by a number of readers, and we found it very pleasant. The interior is absolutely standard, and ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near Scala

Scala clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Scala London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Scala
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, King's Cross, London N1 | Same location as Scala
Housed inside the old King's Cross Cinema, the Scala might be a bit tattered around the edges but this only adds to its battered charm. The ...More
 
 
 
The Big Chill House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Big Chill House
London > Nightlife > Bars
257-259 Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, , King's Cross, London N1 | Same location as Scala
From the outside, The Big Chill House building looks spectacular, a floodlit white townhouse that puts the grimy environs of King's Cross to shame. The interior ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
VOC
London > Nightlife > Bars
2 Varnishers Yard, Regents Quarter, N1 | 1 minute from Scala
VOC is a 17th Century-inspired Punch House from Fluid Movement, the people behind speakeasy bars The Whistling Shop and Purl. Taking its name from Vereenigde Oost-Indische ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Scala

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Scala.
Kings Place London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Kings Place
London > Business > Venue Hire
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 5 minutes from Scala
Just 150 metres from King's Cross and St Pancras stations, the Dixon-Jones designed Kings Place offers conference organisers two auditoriums, two art galleries and a wide ...More
 
 
 
British Library Conference Centre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
British Library Conference Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
96 Euston Road, King's Cross, London NW1 | 6 minutes from Scala
As the national library of the United Kingdom the British Library is renowned for its world class collection of books but its Conference Centre is something ...More
 
 
 
The Foundling Museum London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Foundling Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 7 minutes from Scala
The Foundling Museum is one of London's real hidden treasures. Originally established in 1739 as a hospital which looked after abandoned children, the museum now tells ...More
 
 
 
 

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The Crookes, The Heartbreaks
Concerts | On 21st May 2013 

Scala At Scala

The Sheffield-based four-piece performs a mix of alternative rock and indie-pop....More

Rachel Whiteread: Detached
Exhibitions | Until 25th May 2013 

Gagosian Gallery Britannia Street 2 minutes walk from Scala

A solo exhibition featuring latest sculptural works by the British artist, including a piece entitled LOOK, LOOK, LOOK from 2012, ...More

The Schadenfreude Sessions
Comedy | On 21st May 2013 

The Harrison 4 minutes walk from Scala

A blend of new material, sketches and character comedy from Matt Rees, David Mills, Chris Mayo, Bob & Jim, Sarah ...More

Bach Unwrapped
Bach Unwrapped
Concerts | Until 21st December 2013 

Kings Place 5 minutes walk from Scala

With their 'unwrapped' series, concert hall Kings Place puts the spotlight on one composer; in 2012 it was Brahms, and ...More

 
Propaganda: Power and Persuasion
Propaganda: Power and Persuasion
Exhibitions | Until 17th September 2013 

British Library 6 minutes walk from Scala

From the iconic depictions of Margaret Thatcher as Napolean, to the representation of the Olympics, propaganda comes in many forms ...More

 
Cayucas
Concerts | On 21st May 2013 

The Lexington 7 minutes walk from Scala

Indie-rock by the band from Santa Monica, California....More

Flourish
Exhibitions | Until 15th September 2013 

The Foundling Museum 7 minutes walk from Scala

Paintings, sculpture and photography by young adults and children with experiences of growing up without their biological parents....More

Pub Quiz
Leisure | Until 28th May 2013 

The Star Of Kings 8 minutes walk from Scala

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Spring Loaded
Spring Loaded
Dance | Until 22nd June 2013 

The Place 9 minutes walk from Scala

Spring Loaded, The Place's annual festival of contemporary dance, bounces back to London this May, showcasing new talent in the ...More

 
Soft Play Day
Kids Events | Until 28th May 2013 

Coram's Fields 10 minutes walk from Scala

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