The pub is located at the top of Brixton Hill. From Brixton tube either walk or take a bus heading to Streatham (check bus routes). From Streatham Hill BR take a bus heading to Brixton (check bus routes).
There are plenty of pubs being remodelled as clubs across the capital, but this one manages to balance drinking and dancing (and dining) pretty well. A large Victorian pub, its darkened interior includes a fairly priced Thai dining area at the front, a simple loungey bar space in the middle and a largish dance floor (hidden behind black curtains) at the back. The open fireplace adds a glow to proceedings on cold winter nights. Whilst we just stayed for a drink, exiting before the Club night kicked off, the clubby clientele appeared a happy-go-lucky bunch. Our man on the dance floor informs us the music choice is wide-ranging - we'll take his word for it. What we can say for certain is that whilst maybe not a destination for a quiet night out, The Telegraph suggests that the pub club mix can work, and with a minimum of pretension. We felt it was between a 2 and a 3 pinter but we'll give it the benefit of the doubt in this case.
reviewed: 5/3/2003
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