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Eastcheap Records is a live music and cocktail bar in the City of London, hosting nightly jazz, funk, soul and pop performances.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Eastcheap Records is a live music and cocktail bar located in the City of London. Despite its name, it is not a record label but a hospitality venue that combines a bar with a programme of live music performances. The venue positions itself as "The Home of Live Music, Cocktails & Good Times in the City," offering free-entry gigs and a rotating line-up of resident and guest musicians. The bar operates seven days a week with varying opening hours, typically from late afternoon until midnight or later. Its main stage hosts acts spanning jazz, swing, funk, soul, disco and pop. Regular performers have included Tony Bowen, the Alec Harper Quartet, Frankenduo and Frankenband, and FunkChan. The venue also offers promotions such as 20% student discount on certain nights. Eastcheap Records is part of London's vibrant nightlife and live music scene, catering to City workers and visitors looking for after-work entertainment. Its programming emphasises accessible, high-quality live music in an informal setting, with no cover charge for many events. The bar's name references Eastcheap, a street in the historic City of London, and the word "Records" evokes both music and the area's history. As of the available evidence, the venue is active and promotes its events through its official website and social media. No information about ownership, founding date, or corporate structure is publicly confirmed in the provided sources.

History

Eastcheap Records is a live music and cocktail bar situated in the City of London. The venue takes its name from Eastcheap, a historic street in the City of London, and the word "Records" which suggests a musical theme. It operates as a bar and music venue rather than a record label, despite the name. The bar hosts live music every night, with a programme that includes jazz, swing, funk, soul, disco and pop. Performers have included Tony Bowen, known as a "Human Jukebox" for his live request shows; the Alec Harper Quartet, featuring musicians such as Ferg Ireland, Nick Costley-White and Will Cleasby; Frankenduo and Frankenband; and FunkChan. The venue offers free entry to many gigs and provides promotions such as 20% student discount on certain nights. Opening hours vary by day, typically from 4pm to midnight or later, with some nights extending to 1am or 2am. The bar positions itself as "The Home of Live Music, Cocktails & Good Times in the City," targeting City workers and visitors seeking after-work entertainment. As of the available evidence, the venue is active and promotes its events through its official website. No information about its founding date, ownership, or corporate structure is provided in the sources.

Products and positioning

A live music and cocktail bar in the City of London offering free-entry gigs and a varied nightly line-up.

Product categories. Live music performances · Cocktails · Bar food and drinks · Student discounts

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