fabric
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fabric showcases underground DJ talent, internationally-renowned electronic music legends and accomplished live acts. The DJs and artists that play there are dedicated to cutting-edge house, techno, electro, disco, dub-techno drum & bass and anything else that fits within the confines of the night's future-forward and ever-evolving programming.
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karenrW8407CJ
Taunton, UK54 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Had read some negative reviews so arrived a little nervous.
Our experience was the opposite of what we had read.
Queue was quite small, took ten mins, and that was because of the scanning machine playing up. All security we encountered were friendly and polite, and a good laugh. Lady who searched me was lovely and thorough.
Cloak room was easy and not too expensive £2 per item.
Bars were easy to get to and they had a water bar serving free water.
Toilets were unisex but no trouble from the bouncers.
Would definitely go again. Brilliant club.
Our experience was the opposite of what we had read.
Queue was quite small, took ten mins, and that was because of the scanning machine playing up. All security we encountered were friendly and polite, and a good laugh. Lady who searched me was lovely and thorough.
Cloak room was easy and not too expensive £2 per item.
Bars were easy to get to and they had a water bar serving free water.
Toilets were unisex but no trouble from the bouncers.
Would definitely go again. Brilliant club.
Written January 20, 2020
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ellie c
3 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Had previously gone to xoyo the previous night so we were hoping the music would be better at fabric for me personally it wasn’t I really didn’t know much about techno but couldn’t get into it honestly, btw the club is huge and be prepared for millions of stairs.
If anyone is wondering about entry prices we payed £27 for a Saturday night and drink prices aren’t cheap either 4 shots of vodka and vodka and lemonade came to £36, for a club in London I get it but almost £30 for a club is beyond ridiculous in my opinion, unfortunately I did not have a good time. Also they do put stickers on your phone to stop you from taking pictures but almost everyone does it anyway.
If anyone is wondering about entry prices we payed £27 for a Saturday night and drink prices aren’t cheap either 4 shots of vodka and vodka and lemonade came to £36, for a club in London I get it but almost £30 for a club is beyond ridiculous in my opinion, unfortunately I did not have a good time. Also they do put stickers on your phone to stop you from taking pictures but almost everyone does it anyway.
Written September 20, 2021
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C Alderson
4 contributions
Serious safety incident
Sep 2022 • Couples
I should have known it would’ve been a terrible experience from the start. I’ve been searched for club entry countless times, but I have never ever been touched inappropriately until coming to Fabric. Instead of having a finger slipped under my bra to see if anything fell out, my breasts were forcibly squeezed. My partner has his privates squeezed as well. An utterly pointless violation.
When inside, I couldn’t even see the DJ who I came for and had to bail the room as it was dangerously overcrowded with people shoving and pushing to the front. No staff to be seen.
Turns out the staff were all hanging around the edges of the other rooms waiting to berate people for using their cameras, as if that’s somehow more important than people’s safety.
The only time staff came to “help” the overcrowding situation was when they closed all but one entrance to the room. Which obviously made the situation much worse.
The staff are rude and bitter about the club being a Time Out-approved hotspot for tourists and just-turned-19 year olds (yes it does suck but that’s the reality). The club itself is run by money grabbers who oversell tickets at the expense of the clubbing experience. I will never come here again if I can help it. There are so many better clubs in London and wider Europe.
When inside, I couldn’t even see the DJ who I came for and had to bail the room as it was dangerously overcrowded with people shoving and pushing to the front. No staff to be seen.
Turns out the staff were all hanging around the edges of the other rooms waiting to berate people for using their cameras, as if that’s somehow more important than people’s safety.
The only time staff came to “help” the overcrowding situation was when they closed all but one entrance to the room. Which obviously made the situation much worse.
The staff are rude and bitter about the club being a Time Out-approved hotspot for tourists and just-turned-19 year olds (yes it does suck but that’s the reality). The club itself is run by money grabbers who oversell tickets at the expense of the clubbing experience. I will never come here again if I can help it. There are so many better clubs in London and wider Europe.
Written September 19, 2022
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Bethan
4 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
A group of us came here on New Year’s Eve for an event and I couldn’t not write a review after experiencing such a great venue. When you get in the door the staff put stickers on your front and back phone camera to avoid people taking pictures as well as there being signs throughout the venue to promote ‘being in the moment’ and spending less time on your phone. Whenever you’re served a drink in a cup you get a rubber lid on it to avoid being spiked as well as all of the staff wearing T-shirts saying ‘don’t be a creep’. The staff are constantly picking up empty cups from the floor and were all very very helpful.
As far as rave venues go this one is right up there for female safety, couldn’t fault it!!!!
As far as rave venues go this one is right up there for female safety, couldn’t fault it!!!!
Written January 1, 2023
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Jack M
7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Worst experience ever. Went there with a mate on my birthday. Had 2 drinks each because we were running late. We were told to leave the queue, and then were told to come back in 30 mins to sober up. That was funny because we were more than sober enough to enter a night club. We came back 30 minutes later and then they said we were too high and upset the bouncer with our questions. Absolute joke. Clearly they Oversell tickets and will lie to you when it is too full to let more in.
SCAM location, we never got our 45 pounds back.
SCAM location, we never got our 45 pounds back.
Written August 7, 2023
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sleazymichael
London, UK431 contributions
Sep 2021
Fabric WYS Sunday 5th September 2021 thank you for making my 63rd Birthday so special.
To round off my partying weekend which started on the Friday this was my first opportunity to return to Fabric since way before the global shutdown.
Since 2004 I have had many clubbing experiences, my taste has always been quite eclectic, I was born with two rainbow coloured glitter balls, but I have never restricted myself to just Disco and House. What I love about Fabric is that the venue offers a very different music experience.
For me this club is the Berghain of London, however not even this legendary Berlin Club can touch Fabric when it comes to sound and light.
I have yet to experience another club that can touch Fabric for sound and NOW light.
The lighting upgrade in Room 2 perfectly sequenced was like no other I have experienced.
OK I had two double GT’s yet it felt like I was tripping.
On-Off DJ from the Rave Rabbit Collective who rounded off the night you had me and the entire crowd on fire, you so made me just let rip in my neon yellow leotard, this so far has been my ultimate clubbing experience.
If I ever do get a ticket for heaven in the next life, Fabric Room 2 On-Off DJ (I will so be back on the 26th Sep for this DJ) on the decks with the crowd the sound the lights - you have created my ideal 'heaven.'
To round off my partying weekend which started on the Friday this was my first opportunity to return to Fabric since way before the global shutdown.
Since 2004 I have had many clubbing experiences, my taste has always been quite eclectic, I was born with two rainbow coloured glitter balls, but I have never restricted myself to just Disco and House. What I love about Fabric is that the venue offers a very different music experience.
For me this club is the Berghain of London, however not even this legendary Berlin Club can touch Fabric when it comes to sound and light.
I have yet to experience another club that can touch Fabric for sound and NOW light.
The lighting upgrade in Room 2 perfectly sequenced was like no other I have experienced.
OK I had two double GT’s yet it felt like I was tripping.
On-Off DJ from the Rave Rabbit Collective who rounded off the night you had me and the entire crowd on fire, you so made me just let rip in my neon yellow leotard, this so far has been my ultimate clubbing experience.
If I ever do get a ticket for heaven in the next life, Fabric Room 2 On-Off DJ (I will so be back on the 26th Sep for this DJ) on the decks with the crowd the sound the lights - you have created my ideal 'heaven.'
Written September 9, 2021
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Amy Shafto
3 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Queue took forever, the toilets were disgusting - what’s more there was a lady in there yelling orders at you. They were unisex and had no locks. The cleaner would just barge in to every toilet yelling “only one person” even though she saw us all go in individually. She pushed the door open so hard it hit me in the head, at that point I went home. Literally felt like being in a prison.
Written September 26, 2021
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ACW001
1 contribution
Serious safety incident
Jan 2022 • Friends
I visited for New Years 2022, I was touched inappropriately but a stranger. The security handled it well at first and removed of the stranger, after about 1hr, the person that touched me was back in the building? I felt like I was completely ignored. This was terrifying for me. I will not be back unfortunately.
Written January 3, 2022
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CharlotteB
London, UK2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Where do I even begin. I’ll start by saying that this is easily the worst music venue/club/bar I have ever visited. The staff were rude but I found myself just feeling sorry for them as they all seemed to be very unhappy in their job. The drinks were very expensive but nothing out of the ordinary for central LDN. The music was also laughable.
I’d say there was a 70:30 ratio of boys to girls which doesn’t surprise me as the poor girls who were there just seemed to be getting harassed constantly. I had a few positive interactions but alot of the boys seemed quite aggressive and we’re only there to cause trouble. Not my scene at all.
The worst part is I had read the reviews on here beforehand, I thought I’d give it a shot and perhaps people were just being negative for the sake of it. No. Trust me, these reviews are honest.
I’d say there was a 70:30 ratio of boys to girls which doesn’t surprise me as the poor girls who were there just seemed to be getting harassed constantly. I had a few positive interactions but alot of the boys seemed quite aggressive and we’re only there to cause trouble. Not my scene at all.
The worst part is I had read the reviews on here beforehand, I thought I’d give it a shot and perhaps people were just being negative for the sake of it. No. Trust me, these reviews are honest.
Written August 20, 2022
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bex783
Isle of Wight, UK28 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
By far the best club night I’ve ever been too. Went to a charity night for a guy who has been a promoter for many years and is well known to the fabric and friends and boy they put on a show.
The line up was insane and the sounds system was just another level.
After reading all the reviews about security I was actually quite worried they would be awful but they were fantastic..only experienced friendly guys who were so helpful. One of the doorman at the end of the night helped me find my husband and made sure I was safe… really felt like they cared about customer safety.
I don’t think I ever want to go to another club except fabric again! Will definitely be back soon ❤️
The line up was insane and the sounds system was just another level.
After reading all the reviews about security I was actually quite worried they would be awful but they were fantastic..only experienced friendly guys who were so helpful. One of the doorman at the end of the night helped me find my husband and made sure I was safe… really felt like they cared about customer safety.
I don’t think I ever want to go to another club except fabric again! Will definitely be back soon ❤️
Written November 20, 2021
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FarAway63464366264
1 contribution
Hi does anyone know if fabric takes cash or is it card only? Dont want to get caught out with minimum spend for card
Ray L
Pulborough, UK198 contributions
They take cash or card, but card you need a minimum spend of £15.00 I think. Which is easy as 2 x drinks comes to that amount already!
I’m thinking of going to the Halloween rave in fabric this month, it’s on the Thursday. Does anyone know what type of music they will play at the rave? Is it like hip pop? Also is there any dress code for the Halloween rave? Thanks
Th Djs playing on 24th Oct are
British Murder Boys LIVE
Samuel Kerridge LIVE
Faux Naïf
Never heard of any of them so don't k ow if that's hip hop.
PRADEEP G
Douala, Cameroon66 contributions
Hello,
how much for new year eve entry.does entry fee includes liquior also.
Aure-en-voyage
Metz, France19 contributions
We are interested in the evening of tomorrow night but is it mandatory to pre-sell tickets? Or can we buy them directly at the entrance the same day?
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