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About London Astoria 2

London Astoria 2 (LA2), also known as the Mean Fiddler, sits beneath the historic London Astoria at 165 Charing Cross Road. With a flexible capacity around 1,000 and a layout that can feel like a single, intimate venue when combined with the main Astoria space, LA2 has hosted iconic acts and historic performances. Although the building was demolished in 2009 for Crossrail/Tottenham Court Road work, LA2’s legacy remains in the performances recorded here and the energy it brought to London’s live music scene. This page provides practical details to help you secure your seats, navigate transport, and plan nearby dining and lodging.

Transit to the venue is straightforward via the Tottenham Court Road tube station, with additional access from Goodge Street and Covent Garden stations. There is no on-site parking at LA2; nearby car parks along Covent Garden or alternatives around central London can accommodate pre-booked spaces. When planning your visit, consider nearby hotels like the Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel on Tottenham Court Road, along with Covent Garden options that suit a range of budgets. For an easy, no-fuss ticket experience, we’ve partnered with trusted providers to help secure your seats. If you’re curious about the venue’s history, you’ll find references to Nirvana’s early interactions, U2 performances, and live recordings by bands such as Against Me!, Enter Shikari, Gaslight Anthem, Metallica, and The Fall at or around this location.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and identity: Astoria 2 (LA2/Mean Fiddler) located at 165 Charing Cross Road, London, as the basement space of the London Astoria.
  • Capacity and layout: LA2 capacity 1,000; main Astoria capacity 1,600–2,000; two spaces could function as a single venue.
  • Demolition and renaming: Demolished in 2009 to accommodate Crossrail/Tottenham Court Road station; LA2 was renamed/known as Mean Fiddler before demolition.
  • Notable events and recordings: Hosted acts like Nirvana (1989) and U2; live recordings include performances by Against Me!, Enter Shikari, Gaslight Anthem, Metallica, and The Fall.
  • Transit access: Nearest Tube is Tottenham Court Road; other nearby stops include Goodge Street and Covent Garden.
  • Parking: No on-site parking; central London parking requires using nearby car parks (e.g., Covent Garden/Soy venues) or pre-booked spaces.
  • Nearby hotels: The Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel (Tottenham Court Road) and other Covent Garden-area hotels are within walking distance.