Anywhere that can bring the Breeders within a fifteen minute walk from my flat gets the thumbs up…read more It must've been a couple of years ago now but I was most plussed to discover the Breeders (featuring ex-Pixies member Kim Deal) doing the rounds on the 4AD record label tour. The place was an ample venue and much bigger than I'd ever realised from walking past. The stage provided plenty of space for the band to rock out and there was a generally good atmosphere going through the venue. It lacked the darkness of many of the gigging spots in central, which in some ways slightly diminished the ambiance, but at the same time it was a welcome change. More like this please!

Last Christmas we were lucky enough to win tickets to a charity carol concert at these wonderful…read moreold halls. The new modernisation has made it disabled friendly so being in a wheelchair is now no problem at all. The interior is very wonderful and the acoustics are great. The shows they put on are diverse from things such as concerts to Chas and Dave. A great night out but no parking on site but you can park for free in the station after 6.3pm which is a bonus.

I find the Upper Con Club as it known to be a warm and friendly enviroment that welcomes newcomers…read more The decor is modern and inviting unlike some of the social clubs I have visited and not one mention of politics :-). The huge TV screen and the staged area for dartboards, not to mention the snooker tables, certainly emphasis the members passion for sports and entertainment.

I attended a great fancy dress party here about two years ago! It was a perfectly sized hall for…read morearound 60 guests with ample seating, a bar and great use of space! The staff working there got into the spirit of the party and even helped clean a little which was sweet of them! It may not be the most modern of halls but once decked out with some decorations and filled with lights, music and people you wouldn't know the difference.

This club is situated off London Road. It has an outdoor seating areas for smokers. Drink and food…read moreare very good price and extremely good quality. A very friendly club, many regulars have been coming here for years. A good community spirit.

Been here quite a few times over the years but membership is needed unless accompanied by a member…read morewho can vouch for you. You still have to pay an entry fee if you are not a member though (not sure what it is i think it's 1 pound) Most nights it can be dead although some nights it can be very active and there are lots of quizz and bingo nights which pay a very nice amount if you become the lucky winner. If you go up the stairs you will find the toilet's and a snooker room. In all the times i used to go there to play snooker, please beware that you must book the table in advance otherwise you wont get a game. The beer is good but i think more variety could be had here. Nice friendly staff and also there are 2 big widescreen mounted tv's and plenty of fruitmachines ect.

Been a member of this club for 2 years now…read more Membership is reasonably priced and new members are welcomed to join. Have a lot of events and activities for members and do food some days and weekends. Beer and other drinks are well priced and people have to show their passes to gain entry which stops the youngsters coming in. Overall a nice friendly, large club that has entertainment and is family friendly.

Very small friendly club serving good value food and low priced drinks including 3 real ales. Great…read moreentertainment and social side see http://www.rayleighconclub.co.uk for times/more info

Having been here both as a performer and an audience member, the venue is a lot bigger than you'd…read morebelieve, as are the shows. Thriller: The Michael Jackson Story was here a while ago, and blew me away, (even though I felt only the young kid was the only one to pay a true tribute to the undisputed King Of Pop). Sometimes they do have the sound a little too loud for the venue, but this is only on the more rock/metal style live performances, such as Thriller, and other such shows. If you do have a balcony seat though, beware of the steep overhang, and the low hand-rails, as a 6'2" Epileptic, I could easily fall over these, (I've had further drops though, heh), and I feel that as far as safety is concerned, (not just for me, but also for others, such as blind people such as my Mother), that these hand-rails should be raised more. In short, a great place to go for a reasonably priced show, but don't get a balcony seat if you've had a few to drink, lol.

One of two theatres in Southend, the Cliff's performances can be a bit hit and miss so it's best to…read morecheck the website in advance to see if anything interesting will be playing. However, sometimes musical productions form London will tour and they often have a short run of a week or two at the Cliffs. I have been lucky enough to see the touring production of Fame and also The Woman in Black (which was terrifying!) here. The prices are also much less expensive than going to the West End and the theatre is smaller and more intimate - you definitely get a better view of the stage. The sweets are just as pricy though!

Lovely intimate club where all the family are welcome. I think the rates are £20 per family each…read moreyear or £16 per individual. Its attached to a really large hall which is also really reasonable in the rates. Its about £30 per hour for childrens parties and £220 for weddings, on saturdays etc. The staff are always really friendly and the lady that runs it is lovely.

Small club set in the centre of a housing estate. Usually quiet but all the family are welcome…read more Friendly staff and large hall that is available for hire. membership is needed here but very reasonable rates for the year and easy enough to join. Great place for a family outing where the kids can be happy and safe to.