Going out in Brixton!

opethdisciple · 25 May 2013 at 14:02

You havent exactly sold it too me guys!

I've never been to Brixton in my life. 10 years ago, it was a danger area, but I hear it's not that bad anymore and do have a few freinds that actually live in Brixton. :eek:

My night will end with me needing to get a bus from Brixton to Trafalgar Square in the early morning.

ikillbears · 25 May 2013 at 15:05

Jesus. Go and have fun. You will not die and will not get mugged.

bitslice · 25 May 2013 at 15:18

opethdisciple said:
is it safe to go out drinking, and then have an hours journey home?

An hour is too long, with a femoral artery cut you will be dead in minutes,
best case is a ~~arrow~~ bullet to the knee which gives you around 30 minutes.

At the very least you are looking at a taxi back and full BUPA coverage.

dowie · 25 May 2013 at 15:46

don't yell racist abuse at the bouncers - they might well be retarded enough to beat the **** out of you in the street, with a metal bar, right in front of CCTV cameras....

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...ught-on-own-CCTV-Attacked-with-metal-bar.html

Burt · 25 May 2013 at 15:52

Stayed with friends there on numerous visits over the past year and thoroughly enjoyed myself each time. Never had any hassle despite being a drunken fool on most of those occasions!

Tunney · 25 May 2013 at 18:49

groen said:
I wouldn't go out in Brixton. No need, rather go to soho area/covent garden if i was going out for night out.

I'd take a night out in Brixton over Soho anytime. No tourists, no Essex boys looking for a fight, cheaper drinks, better music...

daz · 25 May 2013 at 21:10

Brixton itself around the tube etc tends to be fine. It's the areas around Brixton, heading towards the estates when you start going off down side streets where you have to watch who's around you etc. As with any busy place, of course try not to advertise your iPhone 5 whilst walking down the street.

Domo · 25 May 2013 at 21:14

Some stupid posts on here. I've had some great times in Brixton albeit a few years ago now. Don't believe everything you hear or read. Check it out for yourself.

Remain respectful and chances are you'll come to no harm. Behave like an idiot and you might end up in trouble. Just like anywhere else.

DailyGeek · 25 May 2013 at 21:17

I did a stand-up gig at the Ritzy cinema in Brixton a couple of years back, been to a few gigs at the Brixton Academy too. Stick to the main roads and you'll probably be fine.

Probably.

Mr Gimp · 25 May 2013 at 21:19

I've been out in Brixton only once, and I didn't feel like I was gonna be rapestabbed at all.
As mentioned, don't act like a clown and go out and have fun

Randomly, this thread title made me think of the song "Flying into Tokyo" by Magnetic Man, and what a "Going out In Brixton" might sound like in comparison made me giggle.

Domo · 25 May 2013 at 21:24

Tunney said:
..cheaper drinks, better music...

Takes me back. We used to go to the Prince of Wales before a night in The Fridge or 414 down Coldharbour Lane. Occasional visits to the Academy too.
Really great days..

J1234 · 26 May 2013 at 00:42

Watch out for *******

Doohickey · 26 May 2013 at 00:47

I've only been to Brixton a couple of times and was killed each time.

J1234 · 26 May 2013 at 00:49

comments like that aren't wecome.

PapaLazaru · 26 May 2013 at 00:53

Pitiful.

C.R.A.Z.Y · 26 May 2013 at 00:54

J1234 said:
racist dribble

You're an idiot! Grow up fool :mad:

J1234 · 26 May 2013 at 00:58

ShaolinDreams · 26 May 2013 at 01:04

It was nice knowing you.

Neil79 · 26 May 2013 at 01:15

Don't risk it

At the end of the day, it's not as if we can say " told you so "

Freefaller · 26 May 2013 at 09:10

Tunney said:
I'd take a night out in Brixton over Soho anytime. No tourists, no Essex boys looking for a fight, cheaper drinks, better music...

here here.

Loughborough Junction is not a nice place - but the main Brixton area is awesome. During the day go the market - it's brilliant.