Hotels for Bleachers

Bleachers bring a horn-driven, anthemic strain of indie rock built for singing along rather than standing still. Jack Antonoff's songs tend to swing between confessional lyrics and euphoric, widescreen choruses, so expect a set that moves from quiet to explosive within a single track. A Friday night slot means a crowd ready to make an evening of it, with no early start to rush for. Fans of carefully arranged, emotionally direct pop-rock tend to travel for this one.

A beautifully preserved art-deco theatre in Hammersmith, the Eventim Apollo is one of London's best-loved mid-size music venues, hosting touring bands, comedy and one-off gigs. The surrounding west London district blends riverside pubs along the Thames with the bustle of the Broadway's shops and cafés.

Hammersmith station, served by the District, Piccadilly and other lines, sits almost opposite the entrance. Booking a room nearby means you can spill out after the show straight into the neighbourhood's late bars and easy transport.