ARCH Clapham

A bar built into a railway arch on Voltaire Road in Clapham, drawing a predominantly male crowd from the local neighbourhood and beyond. The brick arch setting gives it a raw, industrial feel, and the space opens up enough to accommodate a dance floor alongside the bar. DJs play at weekends, making Saturday nights the main draw for those who want to stay later into the evening. It sits outside the usual Soho circuit, which gives it a more local character than many London bars.