Quick, visit Powers Acoustic Room whilst it’s still in the raw! It will be soon discovered by the indie crowd and then getting in won’t be so easy.

The Venue
Located very close to the attractive Luminaire, Powers Acoustic Room definitely has the potential to become a hot favourite on the live music scene. However, that potential is not yet fully realised and, for now, this club is a rough diamond yet to be exposed.

The venue stretches deep into the building but all the action happens just past the door, where a small stage is located. Red velvet curtains are the theatrical backdrop of the stage, fitting well with the old style decor of the room, lined with wooden panels and boasting two fireplaces.

The nicest area is the back room: a red niche ideal for small groups with two couches, a low table in between them, and a large mirror multiplying the space, giving you clear views of all the action. The accents are part pirate ship, part boudoir: red lights are a strong visual element but on the mantlepiece you’ll find old glass bottles entirely covered with molten wax. All in all, Powers Acoustic Room may still be looking for its identity but, as it is, it’s still raw enough to be an ideal backdrop for new music acts.

The Atmosphere
Young and hip? Not yet, and this is why you better pay Powers Acoustic Room a visit now before it becomes too cool for its own good. The crowd is heterogeneously mixed: old and young, groups and singles, people who have mistaken this for a regular pub. The lack of a typical crowd makes you enjoy the music with more sincerity.

The Music
Cool indie rock is the music blasting out of the speakers when nobody is playing, and is the ultimate genre they want to have on stage, scheduling in such acts as Pete Doherty and ex-Kook Pete Denton. However, you will be surprised at the diversity they show off at Powers Acoustic Room; forget the now ubiquitous burlesque act and concentrate on English folk, a blend of gypsy, swing, ska, rock, and more DJs than you might expect to find in a place with acoustic in their name. With something for every taste, this club could really be a crowd pleaser but carefully select your night: English folk isn’t for everybody!

The Drink
Powers Acoustic Room is all about the music, clearly indicated by the small menu: expect just a handful of house wines and a few less common lagers, namely Red Stripe, Corona and San Miguel. A pint will not set you back too much: draughts are £2.90-£3.10 and all bottles go for £3.

The Last Word
Love music? Want to be the first one to blow the whistle on a cool club for those in the know? Get down to Powers Acoustic Room before everyone starts talking about it.

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