The Dogstar in Brixton, south London, closed for good last week, despite their reputation as being one of 'the most visible Black clubs' in the capital.
The Dogstar in Brixton, south London, closed for good last week Another staple of London’s nightlife is gone and has already been taken over by squatters. The Dogstar in Brixton, south London, closed for good last week, despite their reputation as being one of ‘the most visible Black clubs’ in the capital. Squatters have since occupied the building and have even placed a legal notice in the window.
The pub even found itself targeted in the 1995 Brixton riot, which was sparked when a black 26-year-old Wayne Douglas died in police custody after allegedly robbing a couple in bed at knifepoint. The pub first opened under the name the Atlantic That same year the pub claimed to be the first DJ bar in the UK and slowly won over locals due to its later opening hours and sound system. Antic went into administration in July, and by September no buyers could be found forcing the pub to close.
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