The Verve – “Bitter Sweet Symphony” Video Location

The music video for “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve was filmed on Hoxton Street in London, England.

Vocalist Richard Ashcroft begins walking at the corner of Hoxton Street and Falkirk Street in the Arden Estate area. The Golden Fried Chicken restaurant, featured at the beginning of the video, is now known as Hoxton Chicken & Pizza.

The song is part of the album Urban Hymns (1997), and the music video was directed by Walter Stern.

London Rock Route

London, England, is one of the birthplaces of rock and has seen the rise of many bands that are part of music history, such as the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Clash, Pink Floyd, Queen, Iron Maiden, and The Police.

If you’re planning a trip to London, consider taking a rock-themed tour through the British capital.

The Royal Albert Hall and the Forum Kentish Town, for example, are some of the historic venues perfect for more intimate concerts. If you prefer a pub with live music, The Marquis is a great choice. You can also visit the very first Hard Rock Cafe, which opened in June 1971.

Many artists and bands have chosen London as the backdrop for album covers that have become rock history, like David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, The Beatles‘ Abbey Road, and Oasis‘ (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?.

For record and CD collectors, it’s worth adding a stop at Rough Trade and Reckless Records to your itinerary – two iconic stores in the city. There are also amazing shops for instruments and merchandise.

To plan your rock-inspired trip to London (or to other cities and countries around the world), check out all the guides we’ve already published here at TRAVEL 2 CONCERT!