An iconic north London music venue known for supporting up-and-coming artists has been put on the market for £1.75 million.
The Fiddler’s Elbow in Kentish Town has hosted live music for more than fifty years, but is now up for sale.
The late Shane MacGowan of The Pogues was a regular at the pub, while James Bay filmed his If You Ever Want to Be In Love music video there.
Despite its cultural legacy, the 150-capacity venue is now listed on Rightmove as an “award-winning grassroots music venue”, with the upper floors described as a “development opportunity”.
On The Fiddler's Elbow Instagram page, the venue’s owners have urged music lovers to "save a grassroots venue".
"This isn’t just a property; it’s a legacy. Whether you’re looking for a landmark investment or the ultimate passion project, this is your “once in a lifetime” moment,” the post reads.
Musicians and fans responded to the post by sharing their memories of the venue and expressing hope that a new owner will continue to invest in the space.
"My first gig in the UK was here. Had wonderful times performing at Fiddlers - I hope whoever comes in next keeps this iconic place alive,” one person wrote.
The Victorian pub has stood on the site since 1845 and changed its name from The Mother Shipton in the 1990s.
It was taken over by music loving landlords Dan Maiden and Nancy Wild in 2009 and is decked out with music memorabilia, vinyl 45s, posters and a vintage 60s jukebox.
The venue is being sold as the current owners are retiring and the pub has issued an appeal for the right buyer who could keep the spirit of the venue alive.
“We are looking for owners who want to keep the legacy going and invest in keeping grassroots spaces alive.
“The Fiddlers Elbow has been a staple and heart of the community, and is a home for many artists,’ the venue said in the social media post.”
