A section of a First World War bunker reinvented as a subterranean gay playground, in the spirit of "continental sleaze". This is the domain of dungeon aficionado Alan Roberts (aka MA1 since 2000), who revamped the space — previously Wayne Shires's East Bloc — in January 2019, when MA1's signature club night, Buff, shifted from Backstreet to here. The 150-capacity, low-ceiling and black-walled venue includes a maze, cabins, booths, a blackout bunker and chill areas,...
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Address
217 City Rd, Islington
London,
England
EC1V 1JN
Near: Shepherdess Walk
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A cruise bar without attitude - It was refurbished Jan 2019 so its clean and well laid out. The club has three different zones to explore all leading off from the friendly, dark bar - didnt have to worry about getting lost. The guys on the bar go the extra mile to make you feel welcome, and are great banter. The £10 gets you in, with your cloakroom and first drink thrown in too. Making it a cheap cruise spot. Will be back