A superstore-sized mixed club hosting gay nights, mornings and afternoons, all throbbing with dancing and stimulated men. Fire is sprawled across ten railway arches in Vauxhall, though not all in use at any given time. Certain events happen in the Protocol space, which is accessible via the tunnel (aka South Lambath Place). Current gay stalpe is Beyond Midnight (every Saturday 11.45pm–Sunday 11.45am), an offshoot of former flagship brand Beyond (started 2002 at the now-defunct Colloseum). "Sis...
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It’s been a couple of years since I was in London and this was a club I used to enjoy and attend regularly. I went back recently and oh dear, what a disappointment! From the ridiculously OTT “guilty til proven innocent” of the security staff, to the tacky interior (toilets were disgusting) and the freezing break out area (only one of 4 heaters working) I think I’ll hold onto my memories of yesteryear. It used to have a regular dark room but apparently that was last seen a year ago. Couldn’t find anything on instagram or Facebook so maybe the management has changed but for sure whoever is in charge now, they seem to have given up. Such a shame as it was a great club.
(Was an) Absolute must visit in London
Original Review: Fire is up there with the best gay venues in the world (Fly in Toronto, Parking in Montreal, The Week in Sao Paulo). With excellent sound system and lighting (one room has a wrap around LED lighting system all over the walls and ceiling) this venue attracts a hot, up for it crowd with no attitude. Note that Saturday night events vary so check listings in advance. Update: December 2012. This is not really a gay venue anymore, in part reflecting a waning interest in Vauxhall. It has always hosted straight parties but weekly gay nights like Gravity have moved to the inferior Covert and I question for long those that remain will stay here. Fire has hosted a very small number of gay parties on Saturday nights this year. And having been to a few nights since my original review I think it was a bit over-enthusiastic. There's much better (gay and straight venues) to be had in London.