Brixton Bar and Club Guide

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** MUCKY DUCK
201 Coldharbour La, SW9
With unquestionably the worst pub name in Brixton, the (ahem) 'Duck' is an old fashioned, no-nonsense pub. There's a very mixed crowd inside, of all ages, with some good ska/reggae/house DJs occasionally playing out (Open till 1am weekends). Free admission.

The PLUG 90, Stockwell Rd, SW9 9JQ
Currently closed. Tel: 020 7274 3879

***** PRINCE ALBERT
418 Coldharbour La, SW9
Unquestionably, the finest pub in Brixton! Attracting a mixed and very friendly crowd, the Albert enjoys a fierce loyalty from its patrons who enjoy the cheap beer, extremely eclectic music selection and the firm but fair rule of its legendary landlady, Pat. Located next door to the 414 Club, this is the best place for a pre-club drink or just a pub night out. We recommend it. Any night! Every night!
Tel: 020 7274 3771

*** PRINCE OF WALES
469, Coldharbour Lane, SW9
Another pub to get the glossy makeover treatment - now resplendent in a fetching 'Mediterranean' colour scheme - the POW has never had quite enough character to make it an urban75 essential stop-off, despite its late weekend opening hours (1am). Plus points are that it's free and some of the DJs aren't too bad, but this is offset by beery non-locals getting tanked up en route to the Fridge, or some of the bar staff who get extremely rude come 1am. Tel: 020 7501 9061

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** THE QUEEN
45 Bellefields Road SW9 9UH
Ever wondered where all the hard-core, dribbling alcoholics disappeared to after Brady's closed? Look no further! With ne'er a frill in sight, this is a heads down, no nonsense, mindless drinking boozer for those with unquenchable thirsts.

**** RITZY CRUSH BAR
1 Brixton Oval, SW2
This downstairs bar serves up a reasonable selection of beers for cinema goers, but the split level upstairs bar is the place to go with good beer, food and coffee. There's often a DJ playing chilled tunes with the occasional late club night. Best of all, you can play table football there! Open 5pm-11pm M-F, 2pm-10.30pm Sun email: [email protected], tel: 020 7733 1336

**** SW9 Bar
Dorrel Pl, opp Brixton tube
Once a firm favourite with the urban75 drinking crew, it's lost some of its appeal after the recent swanky refurbishment, change of staff and reduced opening hours. It's still a good place for a chilled out drink though. (Open 11pm weeks, midnight weekends)

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**** THE TELEGRAPH
228, Brixton Hill, SW2
Situated miles up Brixton Hill, this pub looks like it was last decorated back in 1970 and although the main bar is absolutely ghastly, you can get some good nights in the surprisingly club-like back room.

****TOUNGE AND GROOVE
Atlantic Rd, SW9 Very stylish, friendly, laid back cocktail bar with an unusual 'soft porn' theme. Stretching all the way to the back of the bar is comfy, soft leather seating with a big leather bed by the door: great fun to slump all over after a few beers! It's only going to be 'open house' for a short while before it moves to a membership only club, so get there quick! Bloody expensive beers though. Open 7-2am Tues-Sun. www.tongueandgroove.org tel: 020 7274 8600 8600

*** TRINITY
45 Trinity Sq, SW9
Nice friendly pub in a very pleasant square with a new beer garden. Can get a bit 'rugby shirt' at times, though. Tel: 020 7274 4544

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**** WHITE HORSE
94 Brixton Hill, SW2
Great bar with DJs throughout the week playing a wide mix from d'n'b, techno, house and jazz with the occasional late licence. Also sports screen and tapas. The bar is due for a much-delayed rename/refit at the end of Sept 2001.
web: www.whitehorsebrixton.com, email: [email protected], tel: 020 8674 0058

***** WINDMILL
22, Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill, SW2 5BZ
Serving reasonably priced pints, this no-nonsense pub has a very lively atmosphere. One of the last of the true Brixton watering holes, it hosts a variety of sounds on different nights, with the DJ policy being, 'come and have a go if you think you're hard enough'. Nights are advertised with alarming restraint on Brixton Hill. Recommeneded! Tel: 020 8671 0700

*** Z BAR
30 Acre Lane, SW2
Small and friendly bar on Acre Lane serving up cocktails, music and food with a soul/r'n'b vibe. Open till midnight, 7 days a week. Web: www.zrestaurantbar.co.uk, tel: 020 7501 9001

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