Hotels for The Black Keys

A Monday night gig means an early crowd and a clear run into the working week after, no matter how loud the guitars get. Expect a set built on fuzzed-up blues rock, the kind of riffs that started in a garage and never lost that grit. Fans tend to be long-term devotees who've followed the duo from small clubs upward, so the singalongs are loud and word-perfect. A weekday date also keeps things a touch calmer than a weekend show, without losing any of the energy on stage.

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.