100 Tinworth Street,
Vauxhall,
London,
SE11 5EQ
(020) 7820 6613
The ViewLondon Review
Hidden is a maze-like hedonists’ playground situated on the outskirts of the Vauxhall Village.
The Venue
Not terribly well hidden considering Tinworth Street is just off the busy Albert Embankment, even if it is on the northernmost periphery of Vauxhall’s clubland, after several refurbishments (rumoured to have cost millions) and many incarnations (including The Chunnel Club and Studio 33) this railway arch has evolved into an exciting and versatile club space.
Inside there is plenty of room for maneuver thanks to three large (although not massive) dance arenas. There are two mezzanine levels to keep the crowd circulating - as well as providing plenty of seating - additional bars and vantage points to ogle the partygoers at play. Unusually there are loads of toilet cubicles so you don’t have to wait in a queue for cheek-clenching eons. Outside a large covered deck and cafe caters for the overheated or nicotine-addicted.
The Atmosphere
For the past five years, on the last Saturday of the month Hidden has become a potpourri of perversion for the members of gay and lesbian fetish night, Hardon. Whilst, since June 2008, the first Friday of the month finds clubbers decidedly dressed down for men-only naturist dance party, Nudity. However, if you're into your more traditional clubbing experience, Moondance and Frantic also hold regular straight club nights here offering everything from cutting edge drum and bass to the hottest sounds in dance and techno.
The Music
Known for its powerful Turbosound sound system, Hidden plays host to anything and everything from the drum and bass of Definition Soundclash to the techno, uplifting trance, hard house and tribal of Hardon.
The Drink
Draught, canned and bottled beer, your regular spirits, soft drinks and bottled water - but not cheap.
The Last Word
Hidden is one place where you can indulge your bad behaviour and not even worry what people think.