I was told about Libertine (in Winsley St. just off Oxford St.) a while ago as it’s one of London’s ‘Hot’ clubs plus it’s accessible with a disabled toilet – unique for a London nightclub. Access is via a lift to all areas of which there are 4: The ‘speakeasy’ style cocktail bar – Reason &…
Disability History Month is an informative and entertaining, four week long series of events to learn about, discuss and debate disability in the UK and it starts today! The overall idea of the month is for disabled people to celebrate their heritage, understand the struggle that has taken place towards equal rights and accessibility and to create…
The Warehouse Project is a bit of a wandering institution on the Manchester club scene. Having originally opened in Boddingtons Brewery before moving to Store Street car park, it reopened last September in Victoria Warehouse. In all three locations the club has attracted incredible line-ups and become one of the best big nights out in the world. After…
As we slowly but surely move towards the future we all want – where all buildings offer total accessibility – you might expect nightclubs to be among the last places to make the change. Being dark, cramped and normally downstairs they’re hard to get into and there is also a common preconception that less able…
We at BBS Towers were really pleased to see that the government are looking into Access to Transport for Disabled People. Now, this has been discussed ad infinitum but at last they now recognise that there is an economic reason to do this i.e. it would ‘boost the economy by letting more disabled people visit cafes,…
The Lowry Building is a comprehensive art and entertainment venue in Salford Quays, Greater Manchester. The Lowry houses two main theatres and studio space for performing arts (The Lyric 1,730, The Quays 466 and The Studio 180 seats respectively). It brings visual and performing arts – from opera to stand up comedy – together in one stunningly…
Cargo is in Shoreditch, London and is a “first class bar/ restaurant overflowing with character and charisma.” It’s located in an unused railway yard and is host to many events including a regular ‘Open Decks’ night which gives upcoming DJs a chance to play their music! They also have resident DJs and events for which you’ll…
UPDATE – we’ve started hearing some differing stories about the accessibility at DSTRKT. We’ve been told that they may not let wheelchairs into the club. Apparently they have been telling people that although they haven’t got a problem with wheelchair users, they can’t let them in (see the comment below). Although they have denied this,…
Frontline Club is in London, they have an interesting menu serving: “Nettle & goats curd risotto” or “Grilled haunch of venison, celeriac mash & blackberry sauce” – amongst other things! If you become a full member of this club you get free entry to events, discounts and access to the private club room! But if…