OPEN BARS (6)
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Renamed in honor of Bill Graham. Hosts rock concerts and various performances.
The Scotch of St James
🇬🇧London, United Kingdom
Hidden in a cul-de-sac in the aristocratic St. James district, "The Scotch" was the apex of "Swinging London." It replaced the Ad Lib Club as the primary watering hole for the Beatles, Stones, and fashion elite.
La Machine du Moulin Rouge
🇫🇷Paris, France
Located adjacent to the world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret in Pigalle, this venue was historically known as La Locomotive (or "La Loco"). In the 1960s, it was the largest nightclub in Paris and the temple of the "Yé-yé" pop movement. It hosted The Beatles and The Who, serving as a bridge for British rock entering French culture.
Lucerna Music Bar
🇨🇿Prague, Czech Republic
Part of Lucerna Palace complex built by Václav Havel's grandfather. Cultural hub long before the war. Famous round stage became center of post-revolution celebration.
Debaser Strand
🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden
Represents the modernization phase of Stockholm's rock scene. Brought higher production values and international booking power. Primary stage for 2000s indie rock explosion.
CLOSED BARS (6)
Rum Runner
🇬🇧Birmingham, United Kingdom
Canecão
🇧🇷Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Speakeasy Club
🇬🇧London, United Kingdom
"The Speak" represented the decadent exclusivity of the rock aristocracy in the late 60s. Managed by Laurie O'Leary (friend of the Kray twins) and Roy Flynn, it operated as a late-night haven for musicians, agents, and label executives.
Danceteria
🇺🇸New York, United States
Less a club and more a cultural amusement park. Spanning four floors: live bands on first, DJs on second, video art on third, VIP room/restaurant "Congo Bill" on fourth.
The Country Club
🇺🇸Los Angeles, United States
A massive 1,000-seat venue in a former Sav-On drug store in the San Fernando Valley. During pay-to-play Strip era, The Country Club was the Valley's major concert hall.
Bus Palladium
🇫🇷Paris, France
Pigalle's mythical rock bar where Stones, Gainsbourg & the French "yé-yé" scene mingled.