It isn't too often you get the chance to drink in a 'Surrealist Boudoir,' but according to the owners of The Dogstar this is one way to describe the refit of this Brixton institution. The three-floor DJ bar, unintentionally...
We've had reports this one's been replaced by a block of flats which somehow doesn't surprise us. If we hear otherwise, we'll let you know.
If what you're after in Brixton is an unassuming pub rather than a style bar, this is probably you're best bet. Off the main drag in a quiet Victorian square, it's a tad removed from the sights and smells of Brixton centralis....
Not having been to this one for a while, we found it's turned out well after a recentish refurb - equipped with pleasant and friendly staff and relaxed locals of all sorts. It's managed to pull off the feel of a traditional pub...