Ronnie Scott's

You descend into the dimly lit basement on Frith Street and immediately feel the weight of musical history pressing down from the low ceiling. This isn't just any jazz club – it's where everyone from Miles Davis to Amy Winehouse has graced the stage, and where tonight's headliner could be a Grammy winner or tomorrow's breakout star. The room is compact and every table has a decent view, though the acoustics are so pristine you'd hear a pin drop between sets. Cocktails are proper and strong, befitting a venue where the music demands your full attention. Book ahead for the main shows, but the late-night sessions that run until 3am often feature surprise appearances that become the stuff of Soho legend.