La Lucha Libre

Latin Quarter


On the first and third Friday of the month at 10.30pm this high-spirited Mexican-themed bar really comes into its own when its vaulted cellar hosts masked-and-costumed Mexican pro-wrestling shows, which are as entertaining as they are a serious competition. Tickets go on sale from 8pm; afterwards there's an open ring where anyone in the audience can give it a go.

The wrestling ring is also open to all from 8.30pm Tuesday to Friday and from 5pm on Saturday.


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