Hotels for Gabrielle - The Hits

A hits set built for singing along from the first bar. Gabrielle's songs span three decades of British soul and pop, from early breakthrough tracks to the ballads that followed, and a Friday evening crowd tends to know every word. Expect a set heavy on the singles rather than deep cuts, with the kind of warmth that comes from songs people have lived with for years. Doors on a Friday night mean a full evening out, not a quick after-work show.

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.