The Windmill
A small pub venue that became the epicentre of the 2010s-20s South London guitar-rock resurgence known as the Windmill scene.
- Live music
- Price: £ · Budget
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Did you know
black midi, Black Country New Road, Squid, and Shame all played as effective resident acts here early in their careers; during the pandemic the pub staged 77 socially-distanced shows and released a fundraiser compilation.
Local tip
Entry is famously cheap, usually £4-£10, so it's a low-risk way to catch emerging bands; check windmillbrixton.co.uk, as some nights are free but tickets are still recommended.
Finding it
- Address
- Blenheim Gardens, Blenheim Gardens Estate, Brixton, London Borough of Lambeth, Greater London, England, SW2 5ET
- Nearest station
- Brixton (Tube), 1179 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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