Slay Club

The best time to get in quickly is between 11.30 pm and 12.15 am. You’ll avoid the queue on the pavement, the cloakroom runs smoothly, and you can order your first drink straight away. The crowd really builds up between 1.00 am and 2.30 am as revellers arrive from the bars. As the drag shows start around 1.30 am or 2.00 am, try to get a spot near the stage or on the raised sides of the venue by around 1.00 am or 1.15 am.

No, there’s no dress code. You’re perfectly fine coming in trainers, jeans or a T-shirt. On show nights, some people choose more elaborate or sparkly outfits, but this isn’t compulsory. The security staff focus primarily on behaviour, alcohol consumption and respect for the safe space, screening out disruptive groups.

Admission is usually around €10 in advance and up to €15 on the door, depending on the night, with a coat check costing €2. At the bar, expect to pay €4 to €5 for a soft drink or a bottle of water, €7 to €8.50 for a pint of beer, €10 to €12 for a mix of spirits and soft drinks, and €12 to €14 for cocktails.

Unfortunately, access is very difficult. The entrance to the vaulted cellar is via a flight of fairly steep stone steps, and the club does not have a lift or access for people with reduced mobility. For wheelchair users, descending the steps is virtually impossible without substantial assistance from others.

The club has a dedicated indoor smoking area, so you don’t have to go back up the stairs to smoke outside. However, the vaulted ceiling means the heat builds up quickly once the room is full after half past one. Remember to wear a light layer under your coat so you don’t get too hot on the dance floor.