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Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields


This no-frills Shoreditch basement venue throws together a pulsing and popular mix of gigs and club nights. It hosts a rotating selection of resident DJs and a varied line-up of indie, hip-hop, electro, drum and bass and dubstep artists. Tickets are sometimes available at the door, but it's better to check gigs online and book ahead.


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