Union Chapel UK Review

The Union Chapel is a beautiful venue for live entertainment with fantastic acoustics, architecture and atmosphere. We saw the Backyard Cinema screening of Baz luhrmann s 1996 film Romeo & Juliet starring a very young Leonardo DiCaprio and Clare Danes. The Some Voices Choir performed exquisite renditions from the movies soundtrack including: Young Hearts, Everybody s Free and Kissing You, both pre and post film screening. For those few uninformed individuals who complain that you can only consume alcohol in the bar and not The Union Chapel: this is because it still serves as a church with a regular Sunday service.

Amazing venue in a working church. Great to watch acts from pews . Wide range of acts.

Fab venue for Music. I have been here many times always sitting upstairs in thr gallery.
The arcutecture of the building is beautyful and always worth looking up in a Cburch as you will find things you.did not know where there.

Spent an unusual evening in this Beautiful Church which also provided an atmospheric venue for the Romeo & Juliet film, with excellent live entertainment by a talented choir and musicians .... wow!

Excellent gig venue. Firm favorite for smaller gigs, highly recommend.

Fantastic venue. Duke special on top form nit sure about one of the supports

Incredible venue and church. Lovely sound and setup. If you are coming to church I think you would enjoy it. If your coming for a concert you will be in for a treat

Impeccable customer service. Went in with a wheelchair and they were nothing but helpful beginning to end, thank you for a wonderful night!

Absolutely blown away with this venue.. warm cosy welcoming

Such a great venue, been a couple of times now. Perfect example of a community multi use venue and church. I'm not religious! Good size for atmosphere and sound and actually being close to the artist. Stones throw from highbury and Islington Station and the brilliant amenities of Upper Street.

Went to see Novo Amor October 23rd and it was one of the most beautiful shows and the venue was perfect. A really nice bar upstairs too, all super friendly staff and reasonable prices for London. Will look out for future gigs for sure

Great place for events! Nice lay out, gets very crowded so make sure you get to events early

It's a classic place for music lovers. It is almost certain that some of your favorite artists have already played there.

Went to ee Devotchka there - awesome gig, great venue

Lovely setting to watch my daughter take part in a choir performance. Had a lovely time and should be going again soon. Was sat near the front and had a perfect view but next time hope to go to upstairs section and take it all in with the beautiful stained glass as part of the view.

Favourite venue in London, intimate, great acoustics, really nice staff, lovely coffee!

Great venue, even the slightly uncomfortable seats don't detract from giving it 5 stars.

Great venue. Impressive & very large. Really enjoyed the backyard cinema of Romeo & Juliet there. Pues are a bit uncomfy after an 1hr an 20mins, but we didnt let it ruin our experience. Reasonably priced too

Beautiful, well preserved chapel which has been converted into a auditorium (I think) where they hold a variety of shows, festivals. Saw the Banff mountain film festival there and it was awesome!

Great venue. I went to see George Ezra last week and it was the best gig I have been to this year. I love the quirky venue and sitting in the church pews really adds to the experience. We had to queue for about 30 mins outside but that's no big deal and I would rather go somewhere like this than a huge arena. Cute little tuck shop to get your hot drinks and snacks. Go if you get the chance.

Unique concert hall in the city. You can not consume alcohol inside.

Lovely intimate venue. Claire Richards was amazing!!!

Fabulous acoustics, not many people have heard of this place , less been here!
This is a working church with several social programs for the homeless
amongst others.
The organ is hidden away as the architect, Cubitt, thought it might be distracting.

Great space for various performances. Churches are theatres after all.

I went to see Ludovico Einaudi there and the place was amazing, the small church with a very rich history. Will definitely come over again with my sister

One of my all time favourite venues for live music. Highly recommended!

Really stunning venue, comedy night highly recommended. It's got an enormous rose and plenty of stained glass, and a good space for events.

Beautiful space in Islington. Rich in history and hugely professional staff

This is a church which is also a major music venue. The upsides are an atmospheric setting and good acoustics. The main downside is hard wooden pews with no reservations - some people queue for a long time to be at the front. I'd recommend making a meal reservation - you get into the bar early and can then bag a seat when the doors open, you can just leave a coat or bag and go back to the bar. The food isn't spectacular but it's fine.

The missus and myself decided to visit London this week from the North West and there was a gig being played here. One of my favourite artists, Andrew McMahon was playing a solo show - just him and his piano.

I've never been to a church or chapel solely for live music. I was not disappointed in the slightest. We were sat on the second floor and we got a wonderful view of the stage and the sound rivaled every venue I've ever visited. As it got darker (the gig was in late May), it was like the music swallowed all daylight around the chapel, leaving the performer to emit his own light.

All in all an unforgettable and magical experience. Much like church-goers, a sense of peace stirred amongst the onlookers as we all shared the same emotions.

Superb acoustics in this chapel which hosts many concerts of all kinds in addition to traditional religious services! Stained glass lighting plays a nice part in the beauty of the shows and the bar upstairs, always appreciable! A few steps from the metro and bus stations, this place is perfectly served.

Pretty darned uncomfortable if you are sitting in those seats for any length of time. You can't take alcoholic drinks from the bar into the main hall. Bit grubby but still an impressive hall architecturally.

Probably my favorite live music venue in London. Great acoustics. Uncomfortable seating - bring a cushion.

Union Chapel is such a gorgeous venue for a show/gig. The interior is stunning, there is an onsite bar and separate cafe, it's incredibly cosy and going there just feels like an event.

Went here for josh turner. Lovely church nice bar and just a stunning building

What a great venue. Went for an intimate music gig and what an atmosphere. One of London's finest establishments.

Beautiful building and the Daylight Sessions are brilliant! Would highly recommend.

Lovely venue. Great sound. I was concerned about parking, however if parking after 7, there is ample parking around the venue

Beautiful venue - been here for gigs (main chapel) and a baby cinema but worth remembering that it has pews and there's no bar in main area

Great place for theater shows, the setting (a church!) is absolutely amazing!

Stunning venue with great accoustics. Staff were professional and friendly, I hope to return for another event soon.

Really enjoyed the Union Chapel. It had a great atmosphere and friendly staff. The only negative thing I would say about the place is it felt like going on holiday to a popular German resort, where people got in early and reserved their seats by leaving their coats on them.

Bakery Cafe nice Friendly place in IslIngton Near Highbury Corner by the bus stop going towards St Paul s Road

Acoustically, one of the best venues in London. The venues great atmosphere draws many acts big and small to perform in the Chapel.

Warning the pews aren t the most comfortable - take something to soften them.

The Union Chapel cannot be out done when it comes to bringing in top drawer entertainment. Everyone who goes is in awe of the building and its special atmosphere. I love this venue and few do as much for the needy and homeless as they do here. If you have never been to a performance here, then put it on your bucket list now.

Well... incredible place - we saw Fairport convention - sound quality dreadful... all I can say..

Excellent music venue. Good acoustics. Bar, cafe and hot drinks. Unusual venue being a large old chapel with wooden prews (slightly raked) and balcony. Operates no seat numbering.

Brilliant live comedy venue, although the wooden pews are a bit hard on your bum! Good atmosphere and very easy to get to.

Great sound, amazing place to watch acoustic rock music. Their own 1877 Pal Ale is very fine too!

Recommend to get there early to get good seats - some of the seating is awkward. Large & beautiful inside my eyes didn t know where to look!

The Grade I-listed gothic masterpiece, completed in 1877, is still used as a working church.
Great acoustics better than many modern, purpose-built venues. It hosts acoustic nights and occasional jazz shows.

Best acoustics bar none in London
Courtney Marie Andrews didn't disappoint despite suffering from a cold.

Great location. Great concert. Great staff. Wheelchair friendly. Nice ambience. Nice cafe. Very nice place to be! Great place for special groups and concerts.

Fabulous venue for acoustic style bands as well as other events, notably the annual Comedy for Depression gig in May.

The wooden benches can be a bit sore if you have a skinny backside and there is a no alcohol policy in the main church area but there is a bar upstairs. You can however have soft drinks and mugs of tea/coffee.

What a fantastic venue. Great atmosphere, acoustics and even has a bar!

A little chilly but depending how the night goes the venue warns up.

Fantastic venue, literally take a pew, sit wherever you want, get a drink in the bar, a light meal and watch quality acts right in front of you in a magnificent chapel setting. 1 min from Highbury & Islington station and right by lots of bars and restaurants. Watched the Illegal Eagles tonight, truly wonderful performance enhanced by a symphony of 10 great musicians - fantastic night. We often visit Union Chapel and it never disappoints. Funds go to the homeless so all in a great cause. Great job all round.

Church by day, venue by night. Ambience and acoustics for ages!

Amazing gig at the tallest man on earth! Perfect acoustics and lovely hot chocolate!

Grate place to see independent films and lovely venue.

Service on Sunday Open free Wednesday Bar after show otherdays a place with contrast each does not mingle. Magnificent auditorium cum church. Great visit.

Lovely building, really great people and community events, cinema, crafts, incredibly helpful Margins Project round the back of the Building.
Refurbishment is planned and much needed to upgrade toilets and access.

Very well. It looks very good from all sides. The bathrooms are unisex

Beautiful venue. Went for a film festival and would definitely go again

Amazing church and concert venue,with very good acoustic.
Remember to check the "Daylight music" series of events: a two hour live free concert. This happens on Saturday at noon, in some periods of the year. More info in the official website

Visited for a concert. First ever visit. Really easy to find. Amazing space. Will definitely come back again.