The Phoenix Cavendish Square London reviews by real event-goers

Review of Afternoon of David Bowie: Aladdin Sane 50th - over 80% sold

Review of Feeling Gloomy - 90s & Britpop Special

Great event.

Review of HDIF Family Disco - all-ages indie club

Extremely low music, it can only suit toddlers!!! It would be great and honest specific that while you advertise the event. My kids age 10,7 and 6 get bored!!!! Location even not clean., very dusty. Definitely not come back again.

Review of Great Big Kiss soul club

Loved it

Review of Age Against The Machine - 9th Birthday Party

In 2021 when me and Annie found this club it was brilliant. Great dance tunes and hardly any blokey anthems. We danced for hours back then with space on the dance floor and a really fun time had by all.

What a difference a year makes, in fact as we were leaving (early) a girl asked us if it was a gay club as there were a group of drunk men dancing in a circle and dominating the dance floor, barging into pretty much everyone.

Annie and I wondered if it was just us being old but I’m convinced that the popularity of the venue has caught on and it’s become over crowded as a result. The clientele are predominantly men, drunk and behaving like football fans. The music has changed to suit their mentality with anthems and obscure 90’s tracks that only they know. I watched regulars being pushed aside and looking confused as to what was playing…..endlessly.

So to be constructive and to quote The Eagles track ‘The Last Resort’. ‘You call someplace paradise….kiss it goodbye’

Us older folks just want to boogie but with twenty drunk male vocalists roaring ‘Come on Eileen’ I think perhaps we need to find something a little more fitting!

It a shame but that’s progress. I guess.

Paul

Review of Belle & Sebastian special at How Does It Feel To Be Loved?

Review of HDIF Family Disco Halloween Party - all-ages indie club

Absolutely loved the HDIF family disco! Not too busy as to feel manic or crowded, great atmosphere and music. Very welcoming

Review of HDIF Family Disco Halloween Party - all-ages indie club

Really fun afternoon out, we get to have a drink and a dance as do the little ones! Love it!

Review of Feeling Gloomy - Joy Division & New Order Special

The Dj is brilliant, I like what he played. I enjoyed the evening

Review of Feeling Gloomy - Joy Division & New Order Special

Review of The Cure special at How Does It Feel To Be Loved? indie club

I first came to this club in March as I was over in London for a weekend from Ireland. It was my first weekend socialising since before the pandemic. I had a great night then. I was back over again this weekend. It was even better. It’s definitely the best club night I have been to. It is really cheap. It is not too packed. The best thing about it along with the music obviously is the atmosphere. The people who come here are of varying ages . It doesn’t matter . There is no judgement . Everyone is there to enjoy the music and dance whether they are with a group of friends or on their own. It’s not cheap to come over to London for a weekend but already I’m looking forward to going to this club night again. It will probably be next year before I make it back. What’s so special about it? I get the feeling I’m really alive when I’m there I guess

Review of Age Against The Machine - May 2022

Be as daft as you actually are

Review of Age Against The Machine - May 2022

Haven't danced like this since 1995.

Review of Age Against The Machine - May 2022

Excellent - Haven't danced like that since 1993.

Review of Age Against The Machine - April 2022

Review of How Does It Feel To Be Loved? indie and soul club

Review of Age Against The Machine - February 2022

Such fun!

Review of Age Against The Machine - Christmas Party 2021

A great fun night out with a friendly atmosphere (no idiots!) - would recommend

Review of Feeling Gloomy - Stuff Christmas Party

Brilliant Night!

Review of How Does It Feel To Be Loved? indie & soul club Halloween Party

It's not a club - it's a pub that was next to empty