Bar / Club
Ching-a-Lings
Why locals love it
There's no signage, so no matter how many times you've been you feel like you've stumbled upon it. It's like a secret warehouse party smack-bam in the middle of Oxford St. And inside's suitably uneven - rough round the edges: exposed brick walls, chipped paint, vertiginous stairwells, DJs blasting twisted soul, retro beats or thick and chunky dub.
Why you should visit it
Named after a New York biker gang from the 70s, this shadowy gem makes everyone feel like a member. You don't even need wheels. Just a rambunctious attitude. Then watch your ego disappear on the pitch black staircase leading to the bar; and reach out for those lightbulb moments suspended above, while thick tunes surround you and the drinks flow.
Su: 17:00-22:00
We: 18:00-23:00
Th: 18:00-01:00
Fr: 17:00-01:00
Sa: 18:00-01:00