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ABOUT

A Grade II listed pub with a long history as a music venue, particularly from the 1980s until 2013. Hosted a wide range of indie, rock, and alternative acts in its backroom venue, run by promoters like Jon Beast (Timebox/Hype!) and later Club Fandango.

SIGNIFICANCE

A key venue for bands like The Pogues, Coldplay, Blur, Suede, My Bloody Valentine, PJ Harvey, The Darkness, The Libertines, Muse, and Manic Street Preachers early in their careers. Ceased operations as a music venue in 2013 after being sold to the Young's pub chain. Its closure as a venue was a notable loss for the live music scene.

MUSIC & CHARACTER

MUSIC POLICY

Wide range of indie, rock, and alternative acts in backroom venue

NOTABLE FEATURES

  • ▸Grade II listed pub
  • ▸Backroom venue
  • ▸Former stage area now open kitchen

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ADDRESS389 Kentish Town Road, London

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