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About Blow Up Metro

Blow Up Metro was a landmark club venue located in central London at The Metro Club, 19-23 Oxford Street, W1D 2DN. Known for its basement-style space that hosted live shows and club nights, it drew crowds for groundbreaking acts and a reputation as a standout live music venue in its era. While Blow Up Metro as a venue closed in January 2009 due to Crossrail/Tottenham Court Road expansion, the brand’s influence remains part of London’s club and live music history. This page provides a current, practical guide for visitors seeking nearby seating options, transit details, and convenient hotel and dining choices for a complete night out in central London.

Use this page as your handy insider resource when planning a night out around Oxford Street, with reliable, no-nonsense information to help you secure seats, navigate transport, and find comfortable places to stay or eat nearby. We’ve included affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant suggestions to simplify your planning and keep things easy in one trusted place.

Venue overview: The Metro Club on Oxford Street was a basement-style nightclub venue known for live performances and club nights. Its legacy includes performances by notable acts such as The Killers, Kings of Leon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Mika, Scissor Sisters, and Robyn. The venue closed in January 2009 due to Crossrail-related works at Tottenham Court Road, with demolition occurring around 2010. Blow Up ultimately moved to other London venues in succession, continuing its brand in different locations and even internationally in later years.

Seating and capacity: As a club venue, Blow Up Metro featured standing room for most events, with a basement ambiance and a flexible space designed for live sets and DJ performances. Availability of seated areas varied by event; fans often secured general admission or standing room tickets for the best view of the stage. Plan ahead and check the specific event page for seating or standing details for your chosen night.

  • Seating info: Most events were standing with some limited seating in lounge areas or per-event arrangements. Always verify the seating/standing configuration for your date.
  • Transit: Nearest Tube stations include Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street, with Leicester Square nearby for easy connections to the West End. Local bus routes run along Oxford Street and surrounding streets.
  • Parking: Central London parking is limited near Oxford Street. Consider nearby paid car parks or street parking where available, and plan extra time for peak hours. Public transit is often the most convenient option.

Nearby hotels and restaurants: After the show, you’ll find a range of accommodation and dining options within short walking distance. Here are carefully selected affiliate-friendly recommendations to simplify your evening:

  • Hotels:
    • Marisa Hotel — practical central London stay with convenient access to Oxford Street
    • Cheshire Hotel — stylish, comfortable rooms close to major sights
    • St Giles London — reliable option near Tottenham Court Road and attractions
    • Bloomsbury Hotel — upscale option a short ride from the West End
    • Hazlitt's — boutique stay with classic London charm nearby
  • Restaurants:
    • Nearby casual and late-night spots along Oxford Street and Fitzrovia, offering varied menus to suit post-show dining

We’ve partnered with trusted hotel and dining affiliates to help you book smoothly. If you’re planning a night out around Oxford Street, secure your stay and dining in advance to keep things simple and stress-free.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: The Metro Club at 19-23 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2DN (central London).
  • Venue type: nightclub/club venue (basement-style space) that hosted live shows and club nights.
  • Closure: The Metro Club closed in January 2009 due to a Crossrail/ Tottenham Court Road expansion project; the site was demolished around 2010.
  • Notable acts at Blow Up Metro included The Killers, Kings of Leon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Mika, Scissor Sisters, and Robyn.
  • Awards: In its first year at the Metro Club, Blow Up Metro earned Time Out Magazine’s Live Venue of the Year award for breakthrough acts.
  • Post-Metro relocations: Blow Up moved to Bar Rumba (January 2009), then to 4 Denmark Street (2011), later other London residencies, and by 2014 was in residence at The Bussey Building in Peckham; the brand has also staged events in the United States and elsewhere.
  • Transit: Nearest Tube stations include Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street (and nearby Leicester Square).
  • Nearby hotels (for ticket buyers): Marisa Hotel, Cheshire Hotel, St Giles, Bloomsbury Hotel, Hazlitt's.