Shoreditch's iconic rooftop tube carriages are finally opening to the public as a new bar. The legendary venue Village Underground is turning its London Underground carriages into a rooftop bar in July.
Rooftop Bar Launch
We have all seen those tube carriages that loom spectacularly over Shoreditch. Now the public will finally have the opportunity to explore them. The music venue upon which they sit, the Village Underground, is opening a brand new rooftop terrace. This will be the first time the general public has had access to the recycled Jubilee line carriages on top of what was a railway viaduct on Great Eastern Street.
The rooftop bar will serve pizza as well as alcoholic beverages. It will launch on Friday, July 3, and will be open throughout the summer every Wednesday to Sunday.
Venue History
The Village Underground will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year. The Victorian-built warehouse opened as a music venue in April 2007. It quickly became one of the most atmospheric gig and club venues in the capital, regularly hosting top electronic DJs and up-and-coming artists.
The tube carriages were previously used as artists' studios and as offices for the team that runs the venue. This new development marks a significant expansion of the venue's offerings.
Additional Offerings
Visitors looking for more rooftop bars in Shoreditch can explore other favorites in the area. There are also many excellent rooftop restaurants in London. For the best rooftop bars across the city, check out our curated list.
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