25/05/2026
What a blast it was to visit Jimi Hendrix’ flat at 23 Brook Street, London!
Between 1968 and 1969 Hendrix lived on the top floors of this Mayfair townhouse with his girlfriend Kathy Etchingham.
His flat was next door to the home of baroque composer George Frideric Handel who was the first occupant of 25 Brook Street in 1723 until his death there in 1759. This fact really blew Hendrix away and at one point thought he had his ghost come through the wall!
This amazing museum incorporates the life stories of two of the world’s greatest composers in a way that you can appreciate what it was like to live here during those eras.
Hendrix’ bedroom, where he spent a lot of time in bed (he didn’t tend to get up until around 2pm), writing songs or hanging out with musician friends, has been recreated from old photographs and has an authentic feel with precise attention to detail such as having a copy of Hendrix’ favourite Victorian shawl over the bed.
The spare room which was used by famous visitors as a bar with bottles on the window ledge, incorporates Hendrix’ vinyl record collection and includes all his UK gig dates including his two appearances in Stockport in 1967 at The Sinking Ship and The Tabernacle Club.
While we were there we enjoyed dressing up (choose from Hendrix or Handel-inspired attire) and listening to an excellent guitarist playing Hendrix classics. Check out his version of Purple Haze on the last image.
We loved how was so absorbing for the visitor with huge photographic displays across on the walls, press cuttings and memorabilia.
If you’re in London and looking for a music-inspired attraction, this is well worth a visit, just a couple of minutes walk from Bond Street tube station. 🎸 🎤 💜
