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About West End Barfly

West End Barfly sits at the heart of central London, a compact yet vibrant space with a long history of hosting indie and rock acts. Located at 36-38 New Oxford Street, this Barfly-era venue offered two levels of intimate live music: an upstairs bar area with a capacity of around 110 and a basement live room accommodating roughly 150, totaling about 260 guests across configurations. Whether you’re catching a buzzing local act or a rising indie band, secure your seats and get ready for a focused, up-close show experience.

Note: The space has since been associated with Ballyhoo/The Bowery, but the historical address and intimate live setting remain a point of reference for fans and visitors exploring this central London music scene.

Getting there is straightforward. The nearest London Underground station is Tottenham Court Road, with convenient walks from the station to New Oxford Street. If you’re driving, plan ahead as central London parking can be limited; consider nearby public garages or park-and-ride options. After the show, explore nearby dining and lodging with our affiliate partners to find dependable options close to the venue. We’ll help you book comfortable stays and solid meals without fuss, so you can focus on the music and the moment.

Nearby venues with similar vibes and a shared history in the area include spaces once occupied by The Fly, The Bowery, and Ballyhoo, all contributing to London’s evolving indie/rock scene in this central corridor. Whether you’re revisiting a past show or discovering new favorites, West End Barfly remains a touchpoint for intimate, memorable performances.

  • Transit: Tottenham Court Road Underground Station (Walk: ~5–10 minutes from New Oxford Street)
  • Parking: Central London garages nearby; plan ahead for peak times
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  • Restaurants: Curated picks within a short stroll for pre-show or post-show dining

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 36-38 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1EP.
  • Venue type: small, indie/rock live music venue; part of the Barfly chain.
  • Capacity: approx. 200 at Barfly-era venue; floor plan later cited as two levels: upstairs ~110 and downstairs ~150 (total ~260).
  • Seating/chart: two levels—upstairs bar area (~110 capacity) and a basement live room (~150 capacity).
  • Transit: nearest London Underground station is Tottenham Court Road.
  • Notable events hosted: as The Fly (London), hosted indie/rock acts (e.g., Quitzow, Setting Sun; Big Hand around 2009–2010); space later used by The Bowery and Ballyhoo.
  • Demolished/renamed: the site is now occupied by Ballyhoo/The Bowery; The Bowery reference confirms the address and that The Fly/Bowery/Ballyhoo occupied the same space.