Notting Hill Arts Club effortlessly merges bohemian with hip
Estate agents in Notting Hill might tell you about the fantastic architecture, cosmopolitan neighbourhood and celebrity population of the area but you’ll have to learn about the underground party and cultural scene yourself. If you’re looking for a different type of venue in London that straddles both the celeb world and the underground arts scene then Notting Hill Arts Club might be exactly for you.
Situated a short walk from the Notting Hill Gate tube station, the unassuming wooden doors belie a contagious party vibe and alternative club and arts scene. The venue is also literally underground, as you follow stairs down to a few cosy rooms with walls covered in graffiti and comfortable couches and a few small tables. Reviews for the Notting Hill Arts Club promise friendly staff and efficient bar service and the bar menu includes exotic beers and organic cocktails.
The Notting Hill Arts Club views music as an art form in its own right and encourages the appreciation of modern artworks with their imaginative galleries. Time Out magazine wrote, “If anyone tells you modern music’s too corporate and money obsessed, send them to the Notting Hill Arts Club, where they’ll find people motivated by passion, and shot through with commitment”. With these credentials, you can’t go wrong with the Art’s Club if you’re looking for something a little more meaningful in a consumer driven world.
If you are, however, a little more motivated by money and name dropping, you’ll be excited to learn that past DJ’s include Courtney Love and Mick Jones from the Clash. Currently, the regular star DJ at the Notting Hill Arts Club is the famous punk music producer, Alan McGee of Glasgow.
Events include dress up parties such as ‘Artful Badger: a hedonistic party for mystical creatures and an exhibition that provides a large blank canvas on which talented artists and club goers can unleash their creativity. The club welcomes guest DGs and aspiring bands to play for some of the night’s activities. Other activities at the Notting Hill Arts Club include a ‘night for scissor wielding crafters’ and death disco, Asian and gypsy music theme nights.
One of the best attributes of the Notting Hill Arts Club is the eclectic group of people who are encouraged to leave their airs at the small doors of the club. Everyone is free just to be themselves and have a good time. Promising you a unique and fun night out, the Notting Hill Arts Club is not to be missed: just make sure you write the address down because the venue is tucked away.
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