Uh, where do YOU go clubbing in London if you think £3.50 for a bottle of beer is expensive? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. And yes, the loos aren't great but for God sake, I've never been to a busy club with particularly nice toilets and anyone who's ever been to a festival will know that sometimes it's worth a wait when you have such great bands and music.

I thought the gallery was cool - I don't know, maybe your expectations were overblown? But, for me, seeing amazing photos of some of music's most influential artists is not to be looked down upon.

Personally, I loved Proud. It's not as pretentious as most of the clubs across London and there are some incredible nights on now. Every time I've been - and I'm a regular - it's been a great night out. - Report

I'm glad your experience was great.
Mine wasn't. This is a place where people the right to write down their experiences... express their opinions.
I have actually been to clubs in London where the drinks aren't that expensive. If you think it's not that expensive then that's fine for you and anyone else who can.

I have been in places where the loos are diabolically bad both in festivals and clubs and I'm used to that.
The loos here are nice it's just the queuing that is amazing. As I said before the whole madness of trying to get out of one room and then to another to go across that and through the long stable bar area with the human traffic (Which is unavoidable it being a club so that's understandable) and then to queue again is insane! That is my opinion. If they have loos on the other side too now then fair enough ignore this. otherwise If you think that's fine then that's great.

I don't look down on photos of influential icons at all they are good photos. I was expecting different types of art you expect to see in a galleries or even photos done by local photographers in the area. If I was wrong to think that then fine but it's my opinion and my expectations and I can write that down here.

I personally didn't enjoy it and I did find it pretentious.
If you didn't then that's cool for you and for anyone else with your opinions.
You've written why you enjoy it so much well that's great!

Anyone who reads this will see two points of view.


- Report

Lol, you guys are hilarious! I kinda agree with both of you – the queue is undeniably sucky but the toilets aren’t disgusting, which is a bonus in my book. The gallery could have been utilised more but it’s pretty cool. I do think that the drinks can’t be called expensive – I’m just a junior designer but even I can afford a couple of drinks at Proud – lets face it, anyone living in London has to get used to a certain level of price. I think its unfair to call it pretentious, I chatted to total strangers – the toilet queue is great for that lol! Although I wouldn’t go every week like the other dude, I will definately go again. - Report

I am so sorry to read the above! We really pride ourselves on being a friendly club and try not be the typical nasty place London does too well. But also we have a capcity of 700 and that is set by the council not us. Think about it, we would hardly stop you coming in if we could help it would we? You are right the venue could hold a lot more, but the council wont let us and that is out of our hands. Also if you arrive before 10pm you will always get in fast, you must have come post 11pm and I hate to point it out but sadly most places are at capcity at this stage in London and can only let one in when one goes out. This is simply the law. as for our staff, yes they stand outside all night until 3am in the cold getting shouted out so of course they have a drink and a laugh, isnt that simply human? So whilst i totally hate you not enjoying your visit I dont think it is in anyway our fault or we can change the laws of the land! Do try to arrive before 10pm and you will get in within 5 mins on 99% of nights. I hope you do come again and have a better night out.

Yours

Alex Proud - Report