The Fridge, Nightclub in Brixton, United Kingdom
The Fridge operated in a converted cinema building featuring a classical frontage block with distinctive architectural elements and a spacious dance floor layout.
Originally opening as the Palladium Cinema in 1913, the venue transformed into The Fridge nightclub in 1981 under the direction of Andrew Czezowski and Susan Carrington.
The venue hosted early performances by Eurythmics and Pet Shop Boys, while attracting notable visitors including Boy George, Grace Jones, and Marc Almond.
Located near Brixton Town Hall, the club maintained a capacity of over 2000 people and featured multiple rooms for different music genres and entertainment options.
The club's initial decoration included actual refrigerators and artificial dead cats hanging from the ceiling, setting new standards for nightclub aesthetics worldwide.
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Inception: December 1981
Address: 1 Town Hall Parade, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RJ, England
Website: http://frid.ge
GPS coordinates: 51.46020,-0.11690
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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