Solace

At the end of Croft Alley in Chinatown, in the space that housed legendary bar The Croft Institute from 2001 to 2020, Solace is a three-level music-focused bar.

The design is raw and minimal, leaning into Bauhaus simplicity. On the ground floor, a moody, low-key bar is lit by a geometric installation and a central DJ booth. One level up is a more relaxed space with couches and low lighting. The top floor club is compact, dark and fitted with speakers from one of the most legendary names in dance music history: Funktion-One (like Berghain in Berlin).

The club’s programming leans into local talent, spanning techno, house and progressive styles. Equally, the drinks list is short, sharp and local. Expect low-intervention wines, alongside beers and seltzers from Wolf of the Willows, Bodriggy and Aqua Boogie.