Gay London Life | April '24 Edition - Magazine - Page 12
Going Out
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Red Eye
Many club nights fizzle out after a few outings once the initial excitement has died
The Cock Tavern
down, but you know something’s really good once it makes it past the first year
It’s a Friday night about half-eight, you’ve made no plans whatsoever and
— this is definitely true of Red Eye, which recently celebrated its first anniversary.
you fancy a bit of a dance — where to go at the last minute? We’d point you
Every month, resident DJs Jesus RedSoul and Ceilia Ena spin a mix of melodic,
in the direction of The Cock Tavern in Kennington, which, yeah, is a pub, but
progressive, house and techno — proper euphoric, hands-in-the-air stuff — while
it’s got an excellent dance floor at the back. This is watched over by eclectic
hostesses Dramala Tina and Lola McQueen always add some colour to the
resident DJs who’ll play Hi-NRG, disco, pop and big dance stompers if they
dancefloor. You’re sure to step out onto Kingsland Road at 6am with a big grin on
so wish. It’s the same deal on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights as
your face and new best friends for life (or at least the next day or two).
well, but not Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday when The Cock is closed for
Saturday 27th April, 10pm-6am, Village 512, 512 Kingsland Road,
E8 4AE. Nearest Station: Dalston Junction
custom (everyone needs a rest).
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340 Kennington Road, SE11 4LD. Nearest Station: Kennington