SJQ

You'll find SJQ tucked away on Bradbury Street, in that part of Dalston where independent venues still outnumber chains. It's the kind of place that takes its programming seriously—expect proper sound engineering, not just someone plugging in a speaker. The room itself is stripped-back and unpretentious, with that lived-in feel that comes from years of hosting everything from electronic sets to indie bands to whatever else the bookers reckon will work. Come here if you actually want to hear the music, not just be in the same room as it.