Aeolian Hall, London

#2441 among attractions in London

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue

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Aeolian Hall, at 135–137 New Bond Street, London, began life as the Grosvenor Gallery, being built by Coutts Lindsay in 1876, an accomplished amateur artist with a predeliction for the aesthetic movement, for which he was held up to some ridicule. In 1883, he decided to light his gallery with electricity. An outhouse became a substation, and equipment was installed in the basement, which upset some of the neighbours, and caused others to buy electricity from him. Thus began the system of electrical distribution in use today, but the threat of fire ended these activities, and by 1890, Lindsay was forced to sell out to the Grosvenor Club. By 1903 the whole building was taken over by the Orchestrelle Company of New York. As manufacturers of musical instruments, and especially the mechanical piano-player known as the pianola, they converted the space into offices, a showroom, and a concert hall. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'44"N, 0°8'39"W

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City of Westminster (West End)London United Kingdom

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Aeolian Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Regent Street, Bond Street, South Molton Street, Savile Row.

~1190 ftE
Shopping, Street, Edwardian architecture
Regent Street, London
6 min walk • Regent Street stands as one of London's most prestigious shopping districts, renowned for its historic Victorian architecture and an array of high-end retail stores. This bustling thoroughfare, designed by architect John Nash in the early 19th century, has evolved into...
~210 ftNW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Bond Street, London
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Bond Street is an emblem of luxury and a beacon for those with a penchant for high-end shopping. Established in the 18th century, this prestigious shopping district has long been associated with sophistication and the finer...
~980 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
South Molton Street, London
5 min walk • South Molton Street is a street in Mayfair, London, that runs from Oxford Street to Brook Street. Bond Street Underground station is at the north end of the street. The street was built in the mid-18th century as part of the Conduit Mead Estate. It was extensively rebuilt around 1900, but many of the original Georgian houses remain.
~830 ftE
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Savile Row, London
5 min walk • Savile Row, a street in London, England, is synonymous with bespoke tailoring and sartorial elegance. Located in the heart of Mayfair, it has been the epicenter of traditional British tailoring since the late 18th century.
~500 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Conduit Street, London
3 min walk • Conduit Street is a street in Mayfair, London. It connects Bond Street to Regent Street.
~1220 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Bag O'Nails, London
6 min walk • The Bag O'Nails was a live music club and meeting place for musicians in the 1960s and situated at 9 Kingly Street, Soho, London, England. Bands and other musicians who played and socialised there included Georgie Fame, Jimi Hendrix, Bobby Tench, The Gass and Eric Burdon.
~510 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Bruton Street, London
3 min walk • Bruton Street is a street in London's Mayfair district. It runs from Berkeley Square in the south-west to New Bond Street in the north-east, where it continues as Conduit Street.
~450 ftNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Handel & Hendrix in London, London
3 min walk • Handel & Hendrix in London is a museum in Mayfair, London, dedicated to the lives and works of the German-born British baroque composer George Frideric Handel and the American rock singer-guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who lived at 25 and 23 Brook Street respectively.
~1110 ftN
Monuments and statues
Winged Figure, London
6 min walk • Winged Figure is a 1963 sculpture by British artist Barbara Hepworth. One of Hepworth's best known works, it has been displayed in London since April 1963, on Holles Street near the junction with Oxford Street, mounted on the south-east side of the John Lewis department store.
~940 ftSE
Museum, Science museum
Royal Institution, London
5 min walk • The Royal Institution of Great Britain is an organisation for scientific education and research, based in the City of Westminster. It was founded in 1799 by the leading British scientists of the age, including Henry Cavendish and its first president, George Finch.
~1190 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Annabel's, London
6 min walk • Annabel's is a private members club in Mayfair, London, located at 46 Berkeley Square. Before the club moved to its new location in 2018, Annabel's was previously located at 44 Berkeley Square, London. It was founded by entrepreneur Mark Birley and named after Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart, then his wife.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aeolian Hall?

Nearby attractions include Bond Street, London (2 min walk), Sotheby's, London (2 min walk), Fine Art Society, London (2 min walk), St George's, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Aeolian Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aeolian Hall:

Bus

Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis • Lines: 390, 7, 98, N207, N7, N98 (6 min walk)
Oxford Circus Station / Harewood Place • Lines: 7, 98, N7, N98 (6 min walk)

Metro

Bond Street • Lines: Central, Jubilee (7 min walk)
Oxford Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Central, Victoria (7 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (24 min walk)
London Marylebone (30 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (27 min walk)
Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (30 min walk)