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Bar Rumba @ Bar Rumba

Description: Shaftesbury Avenue, WC1. On Fridays. Tel: +44 (0)20 7287 2715.

Newest Review: ... and long, thin plan. Before the main club opens( the dancefloor is shut off by screens until about 10.30-11) there are DJ-hopefulls performing in the bar; the new breed getting a chance to show off their skills infront of a very discerning crowd ( and boy, have I seen some cheeky skills!) The bar is WELL cheap before 9 (entry is also free b4 9) with drinks at 2-for-the-price-of-1 ... more

... (unheard-of in a west-end-club). So it makes a good place to go after work anyway; superb music to get you in the mood, and cheap drinks. The bar itself is a decent size, and well staffed. The most exciting thing about this space thuogh is the low ceilin...more

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by - written on 13/04/03
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Escape to Herne Hill - Advantages: Good Value, Great Wine, Art - Disadvantages: On main line not tube

Essential Experience (356 words)
by - written on 14/07/00 (Very useful, 119 readings)
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I've been to Rumba alot over the two years I've been living in London. It always seems to be the only option after my couple of pints on a thursday. I've seen some classic nights, ranging from a guest appearance from DJ Marky (who promptly mashed it up... I will describe later...), to Todd Terry (doing his first official drum'n'bass set). All have had their good and bad points. The club itself is an underground affair. This is accentuated by the low ceilings and long, thin plan. Before the main club opens( the dancefloor is shut off by screens until about 10.30-11) there are DJ-hopefulls performing in the bar; the new ... Read the complete review

Bar Rumba @ Bar Rumba: Small club in Shaftesbury Av (99 words)
by - written on 25/06/00 (Useful, 80 readings)
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This is a small club, but is very popular, it gets rammed quickly so come early to be able to get in. The music is good and caters pretty much to everyone with drum'n bass. Good variety most days of the week for example:- Movement, Thur), jazzy hip hop (Gilles Peterson's That's how it is on Mondays). Garage grooves (Saturdays) and Latin rhythmes (Tuesdays. Great variety necer a disapointment. Great extertainment right in the heart of the city and of course close to the tubes. ... Read the complete review