HMV Forum Reviews

Sound quality wasn't as good as I'd expect, but security were helpful and the building was beautiful

Went to see Eddie Izzard and I was blown away by the efficiency and professionalism of the staff keeping us safe
Awesome night

A decent amount of space to stand and watch. Bathroom not large enough for ladies, can get stuck in huge waiting lines. They can sell beer in 2pint glasses which is great.

Great venue. Beautiful and surprisingly practical. Low stress gigging.

Fortunate enough to get tickets for Eddie Izzard last Saturday, and Ricky Gervais last night, both at The Forum. These stand up gigs are trial events with small crowds of 600-700 all spaced out on portable chairs divided into groups that match your booking size. Of course now London is Tier 2, I could only attend with members of my household, so one ticket was wasted last night as the friend who was set to join us when I bought the tickets week before last, was no longer permitted to socialise with us indoors. I must say the venue have done a great job to make everything safe; electronic tickets, staggered entry times, socially distanced seating and toilets, sanitisation everywhere, one way system round the room and an app to order drinks to be delivered to your seats, so no need to fight at the bar! It worked really well for us both nights and all the staff were polite, welcoming and very helpful so I can't praise everyone enough for proving that live shows can resume safely if everyone follows the guidelines. We laughed more in two nights than we have the rest of the year combined, so the effect on our mental health had been immeasurable. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!

Great venue, small enough to still be 'intimate' but with a banging sound system... I'm still feeling the bass a day later. Bar staff remained friendly throughout the evening despite being run off their feet. Would definitely recommend the place

Great venue! Amazing performance by Highly Suspect! Hope they're back soon!

Horrible acoustics, and 2nd floor seating are confusing and not ergonomic.

Seats are just pillows on a bench but oh well the Hodgetwins were banging!

Great venue, been multuple times, never fails to impress

Overpriced drinks, too hot inside, not helpful staff.

Great venue would highly recommend. Staff/security helpful and friendly

Awesome venue. Good clean facilities. Pleasant bar staff. Bar prices a bit on the high side.

Nice venue. I was in the balcony and the tiring is good so seeing the stage is not a problem. Sound quality and level was reasonable. At the back it was possible to hold a conversation and my ears arnt rining today. Unless Rob Zombie has started to get quiet that's probably down to the venue. If you want loud, getting nearer the stage should fix that. Several bars and loos too so you should not haveuch queuing to do.

Well organised, friendly staff, great performances. My only criticism is the queuing to get in is somewhat hap hazard.

Great venue, the seating was nice and comfortable, the acoustics were good, and it wasn't too big a venue but still drew a pretty big act (Zedd). I enjoyed the venue aside from the weird half lemonade taste in my water, it was very pleasant. Security was brief and easy and the will call was fast and efficient. The show was also great, and what more could you want.

Realy good venue. Teared standing so you can see ova people heads

Cracking venue really nice staff and a good night had by everyone...

Security were proper lovely when I saw as it is and didn't handle the crowd surfers badly

I love this venue, the sound quality is great. Overall nice place to be. As an O2 customer I also get discounts which is a bonus.

Friendly bar staff, they let my partner taste some of the beer before she decided which one. Only thing that let it down was the sound wasnt the best up the front but that would change depending on the show

Best venue in the city for disabled accessibility and facilities. Lovely helpful staff and attendants

Koncert 20/10/19, Krzysztof Zalewski, Male czuk, The Dumplings, great party, great place and atmosphere.

Ateez were great, the venue is ridiculous. Queuing half a mile away from the place while we drown in rain. Just open earlier and avoid the stupid panic to get in. Dreadful.

Extremely hot and staffed by the world's least empathetic security guards. Easily over 30degrees in the auditorium - which is fine, I get that it's an older venue and that's going to be the case - but security staff had zero interest in making sure people were safe and hydrated and lots of interest in making sure they stayed in the auditorium, rather than in the cooler and more comfortable lobby.

Always love this venue and the atmosphere it creates!!

Great venue, good organisation and staff, not much choice of beers/wines, buy I mean, it's a gig venue, so it's fine.
Would definitely go there again

Saw Rich Brian here, very nice venue with great views

Very accommodating, helpful staff, on Friday 24th Feb, thank you!great venue too!

Always a great venue and they have done an impressive change to keep people safe during the pandemic.
Great to be able to go to a venue again!

Its a nice intimate venue but too many people came to talk to each other nearly drown out the music so annoying

I've only been here a couple of times but the concerts are great here. They're a lot more intimate and you can get really close to the artists. The staff are great and friendly. They are quick to answer questions and show you where to go.
I would recommend bringing bare minimum when coming here as the Cloakroom can get quite busy after the show has ended.

Awkward to get home on public transportation..

Last southbound tube...11:30pm...

Amazing venue for a small gig. Stereophonics just played here and were amazing. Easy to park nearby in the evening too and close to tube station.

Great venue. Nice size and not to big. Friendly staff and lots of toilets!

Great place to see a band, comfortable, great atmosphere

I saw Porter Robinson and Madeon here and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen, it was a fantastic small venue so felt very intimate. I only haven't rated 5 stars because I would have liked a bit more of a show as in lasers, small pyro or Co2 cannons as I'd seen in some of the videos from the tour being held in America. The door staff were excellent and the bar was very well run. Would return for sure!

Had a fantastic time watching Eagles of Death Metal

Good venue just queueing times could be long especially when they closed one of the bars half-way through the gig. The levels go up as you go nearer the back so everyone could see, which I really like about venues like this and Brixton academy.

Went to see alien ant farm. Was brilliant. But Very small . But lease you can see the band and not on a screen like bigger gigs.

I attended this venue for Krept & Konan and I must say the staff were incredibly disrespectful towards my acquaintance also Krept & Konan are taking way to long to get on stage and Im incredibly bored this is unnaceptable you shouldnt attend a concert and be bored when it hasnt even started

One of London's 'super' venues, the Forum is situated in the shell of an old cinema just up the street from Kentish Town station. Host to lots of the biggest groups past and present do check out the decor when you go, which is centred around a rather startling Roman theme. There's a lovely tiled floor in the entrance area too. Do make sure that you have lots of cash in your pocket however, because they will try to make you part with the best part of a fiver for a can of lager..

Saw lacuna coil here. Easy to get to the front of the stage

Pretty good gig venue. Small and intimate. They took a box of chewing gum off us at the door which was pretty irritating.

It was pretty shabby. The seats didn't have back support. Drinks were kinda expensive but about what you'd expect. Lines for the bar are usually pretty long for the entirety of the show.

It was quite good to go from South London to the Cult concert. On Saturday evening it was easy to park.

Classic music venue, theater layout, stalls and balcony, can't go between the two levels, which is a bit of a shame

Beautiful medium capacity theater, very interesting rock bands are programmed

I like the venue. Seen a few bands there. Easy to get to and close to the station.

I have found the event a little bit disorganized! Took ages for the singer to start and the place was very cold!! Was a good experience for the evening!!

Top venue, pricey on the beer mind. I feel that this could do with a sloping floor like Brixton, old cinema types, but they hold good gigs here.

Interesting hall in the semicircle built large gallery with many seats. Sound ok. Entry was quick. I can't say anything about drink prices because I didn't buy anything.
Halle is easy to reach by underground.
Bars, fast food restaurants and grocery stores in the immediate vicinity.

Awesome place with awesome bands. Staff is pretty organised and patient with all the crazy fans

Lots of alternative rock music on here and a very good sound system.

Good venue.
Big concerts decent acoustic.

Terrible sound quality, nothing but loudness, zero dynamics. Cant hear words, cant hear instruments, just wall of loud sound.

Great music venue .Good views and sound but O2 need to reduce the price of a pint or we will take our own !!!

Parking is the only problem otherwise staff helpful and friendly and good range of acts.

Went to a poetry reading here. Great view from the top, comfy seats and pleasant staff.
Really nice night.