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The Garage

Music Venue, Rock Club, and Night Club
Highbury East, London
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    helena H.
    "This is Progress wrestling is awesome"(4 Tips)
    Ricardo S.
    "Nice and cozy venue for small gigs."(2 Tips)
    R S.
    "decent size venue"(2 Tips)
    Filiz S.
    "always enjoyed going to intimate gigs"(2 Tips)
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  • Filiz S.
    Filiz SalihNovember 20, 2011
    At this club I saw Mike Dignam, Gabrielle Aplin and Kate McGill. It was a small, but I have always enjoyed going to intimate gigs and seeing unsigned artists perform. Cool venue
  • R S.
    R SENOctober 20, 2015
    Easy to get to and decent size venue but not sure about their sound system ... Saw one of the best hip hop shows I've seen in years there but there were technical issues throughout
  • Thomas G.heart icon on user image
    Thomas GravinaNovember 28, 2015
    Went there to see Moon Hooch, the concert was amazing. The place is nice, polite and respectful staff.
  • Punktastic
    PunktasticAugust 15, 2012
    Plenty of great gigs to see here. The beer's a bit pricey and the selection isn't the best, but there's every opportunity to have a good time!
  • Vic M.heart icon on user image
    Vic McGinMay 1, 2015
    Unpretentious live music venue, with 3 separate rooms. See lesser known bands in the little room, very intimate.
  • Joseph G.
    Joseph GuthrieAugust 3, 2013
    My first @ThisIs_Progress show and... WOW! Such an amazing event. The wrestling is straight out of the top drawer and the atmosphere is incredible!
  • Thrash Hits
    Thrash HitsJanuary 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The beer isn't as good as the energy drinks so stick to what they know. Worry about feeling like you're having a heart attack 'til tomorrow. Also, it's easier to crowdsurf now they raised the ceiling. Read more
  • Tahnee O.
    Tahnee OslerOctober 14, 2012
    I went there for a free gig a years ago. I managed to pass out in a mosh pit and the staff were amazing, looked after me more than they needed (helped me downstairs for fresh air and so on)
  • Eddy R.
    Eddy RobertsonFebruary 1, 2016
    Lovely venue for gigs , great location and nice décor.
  • Neil H.heart icon on user image
    Neil HodgkinsonDecember 7, 2014
    A strange venue, has so much potential. Been to 2 gigs here & despite being a great space fails to deliver the vibe of its Camden neighbours.
  • Caroline
    CarolineOctober 6, 2013
    Whoever put the men's toilets next to the main stage was a idiot. Apart from that, great venue with a nice meaty sound.
  • silvia
    silviaJanuary 4, 2014
    definitely a great club to sweat and dance around to Molotov Jukebox!
  • Robert P.
    Robert PatakiOctober 24, 2013
    Great place, no fucking air conditioning, super hot place, keep out! Also smells like cigarette smokes ;(
  • Enzo M.
    Enzo MartinelliAugust 15, 2015
    Intimate venue great for small gigs
  • Josh A.
    Josh AndersonJune 25, 2014
    There's an amazing blonde behind the bar (it isn't a beer)
  • Charming Liars
    Charming LiarsMarch 27, 2014
    Be the first to check-in & find Nick (guitarist) for a very special prize at tonight's show!
  • Karaoglan T.heart icon on user image
    Karaoglan TasciMarch 3, 2016
    great live music
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HelpsAugust 9, 2015
    Brilliant medium sized venue
  • Ricardo S.
    Ricardo Sanchez-SaezSeptember 5, 2014
    Nice and cozy venue for small gigs. Sound was a tad too loud though.
  • Andrew S.
    Andrew SmallwoodDecember 4, 2011
    Great venue and good acts - even the Red Hot Chili Peppers have played this tiny stage
  • Andrew L.
    Andrew LeckieJuly 13, 2013
    Shit venue, shit beers, shit prices. Do not come to a gig on a hot day, stay at home, put your headphones in and climb into your oven. It will be exactly the same only you won't be robbed of your cash
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HodgsonJanuary 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The home of Progress Wrestling, where the best in UK wrestling is showcased every 2-3 months
  • Oğulcan G.heart icon on user image
    Oğulcan GirginçApril 11, 2012
    They got a very stupid rule: Once you get in, you can not re-enter!
  • Russell S.
    Russell SherwoodJune 25, 2011
    Pint of lemonade was £4.30... Bizarrely more expensive than beer and the energy drinks!
  • Cla C.heart icon on user image
    Cla ClaMarch 25, 2014
    Really cool rock venue
  • James H.
    James HaggerJuly 2, 2011
    It's full of screaming school girls. A pedos paradise. And £1.50 per item in the item.
  • Bill B.
    Bill BNovember 4, 2011
    Check with the venue what time the main act are on before setting off. Art Brut 11.30 tonight :-(
  • Dennis A. V.
    Not too bad for an English venue. I expected a much worse experience. But maybe I was lucky.
  • 5teven Films
    5teven FilmsOctober 7, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    I love it here.hottest place in islington.no doubt
  • UncleScar
    UncleScarFebruary 3, 2012
    Tuborg is £4.10 a pint cheaper beer @ The Famous Cock outside the tube station.
  • helena H.
    helena HMarch 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This is Progress wrestling is awesome
  • Nessy
    NessyMay 11, 2014
    Wallis Bird
  • Jan P.
    Jan PauknerMay 18, 2012
    Shittest venue ever. Idiotic security measures- do not let you go outside and back in. Insane long queue for smallest smoking space ever WTF
  • Laura S.
    Laura ScottAugust 20, 2011
    I once saw someone pee in a cup here during a gig here. That pretty much sums up this place
  • Wesley V.
    Wesley VerhoeveOctober 21, 2011
    Great venue!
  • Jan P.
    Jan PauknerMay 18, 2012
    Chewing gums are teken from people and binned. No re-entry. FUCK THAT VENUE!
  • Armen
    ArmenOctober 8, 2012
    Cloakroom is 2.5£ wtf? Even in ministry of sound its 2 :) dont think ill come back !
  • Stuart G.
    Stuart GrayMarch 23, 2013
    Shit sound, shit security. Why decent bands insist on playing here is beyond me.
  • Rob T.heart icon on user image
    Rob TDecember 6, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    the Guinness tastes terrible
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