The Windmill

Built in 1971 for the adjacent Blenheim Gardens housing estate and named after the neighbouring Ashby’s Mill, The Windmill went through various phases of being a bar that attracted locals, bikers, the Irish community and, by the end of the 90’s, started hosting DJs, poetry sessions and, occasionally, live bands. Around 2002 its focus stably shifted onto live music.

The Fridge/Electric Brixton

The Fridge was at the heart of the New Romantic movement, and booked such acts as Eurythmics and Pet Shop Boys before they were well known, later becoming particularly famous for its Africa Centre nights, playing hip hop and funk, hosted by legendary group Soul II Soul (in the late 80s).

Bowie Graffiti Mural

The David Bowie Memorial, inspired by the cover of Bowie’s 1973 album Aladdin Sane, has been a highlight of Brixton since 2013.