Union Chapel
Opposite Highbury and Islington (Victoria, Overground) station is Union Chapel. It’s a Grade I listed Gothic style church, but don’t let that put you off. It’s also one of the best venues in all London, seating roughly 850.
It’s a place where people come in and say ‘oh wow’, and that’s the performers!
They have a full programme of comedy, music, book signings, interviews, films… Food and alcoholic drinks are available in the bar. It’s a wonderful place that features on many dvds.
But two warnings:
- there’s no reserved seating, so queues are long to get the best seats
- the seats are hard (it’s a church)
- no food or drink (beyond water, soda or chocolate tea cakes)in the church
- the loos are outside and are, er, cosy
- strict 10.30pm curfew (think of the neighbours)
OK, three bonus warnings.
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