Brixton Culture Capital | 27.03. 2025
Why you need to go to Brixton Prison, All Brixton Events this week and More discounts
I bet you didn’t know that one of London’s top restaurants is hidden behind the gates of Brixton Prison. Meet The Clink, a gourmet dining experience served by inmates training as chefs and waiters. Far from your average café, this restaurant transforms a Victorian-era prison building into one of the most surprising and inspiring spots in Brixton.
Launched as a bold social enterprise, The Clink tackles reoffending rates by teaching prisoners professional culinary skills, teamwork, and hospitality expertise. It’s no gimmick—it’s a proven success story, widely celebrated for dramatically reducing reoffending and receiving more than 60 awards. Now in its 14th year, The Clink Charity continues transforming lives, one meal at a time.
Inside, expect seasonal British dishes expertly crafted and served by prisoners nearing the end of their sentences. There’s no alcohol, your phone stays at the gate, and yes, your knives and forks are plastic—but the food rivals any Brixton hotspot. It’s surreal yet welcoming, upscale yet down-to-earth.
This isn’t just dinner—it’s cultural capital in action, Brixton-style. Every meal enjoyed at The Clink contributes directly to a powerful local narrative of reinvention, rehabilitation, and community strength. So next time you’re thinking about where to dine, maybe it’s time you head to prison. After all, Brixton loves a comeback story—and The Clink is one of our best yet.
🎭 Upcoming Events in Brixton
27 Mar 2025 – Black Cultural Archives – Ask BCA About: Genealogy – A one-hour online session exploring genealogy beyond family trees, hosted by genealogist Selena Carty as part of BCA’s monthly education series blackculturalarchives.org
28 Mar 2025 – Pop Brixton – Greenhouse Sessions – An intimate Friday night DJ experience inside Pop Brixton’s lush Greenhouse, featuring live DJ A Tee spinning Afrobeats, garage, drill and more amid a plant-filled setting popbrixton.org
28 Mar 2025 – Brixton Jamm – BRYN – Live at Brixton Jamm – A rising UK rap/R&B artist, Bryn brings her expressive vocals and high-energy performance to the Jamm stage for an electrifying headline show, blending soulful hooks with rapid-fire flows over diverse beats brixtonjamm.org
28 Mar 2025 – Brixton Jamm – Remember Them Days w/ Donae’o – A monthly UK Garage and funky house party led by veteran MC/DJ Donae’o, celebrating old-school vibes “when drinks & tickets were affordable and it was all about the music,” with plenty of feel-good garage/funky anthems all night brixtonjamm.org
28 Mar 2025 – Phonox – DJ EZ: All Night Long (Phonox 10th Anniversary) – UK garage legend DJ EZ performs an exclusive six-hour set as part of Phonox’s 10-year anniversary series and his March residency, with MCs B-Live and Viper hyping the crowd for an unforgettable marathon club night djez.com
28 Mar 2025 – Electric Brixton – Nubiyan Twist – The acclaimed 9-piece UK collective Nubiyan Twist delivers an eclectic blend of jazz, afrobeat, soul and funk, known for tight musicianship and infectious grooves that mesmerize audiences (doors 6:30pm) electricbrixton.uk.com
28 Mar 2025 – Electric Brixton – Yung Singh – A late-night club event headlined by Yung Singh, one of Britain’s most exciting young DJs, famed for blending Punjabi roots with everything from house and garage to hip-hop in his sets – expect an unpredictable, high-energy night from this 2021 “Breakthrough DJ of the Year”electricbrixton.uk.com
28 Mar 2025 – Effra Social – Brixton MegaPop Party – A free-entry retro pop party hosted by Brixton Buzz every Friday at Effra Social, known for its busy, gay-friendly crowd and fun throwback soundtrack (think Abba, Dolly Parton, Cyndi Lauper) to keep the dancefloor smiling skiddle.com
29 Mar 2025 – Pop Brixton – Selector’s Paradise – A free-entry club night by Cloud X with emerging DJs mixing garage, Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B and dancehall – complete with a free rum punch in the first hour to kick off an unforgettable dancing experiencepopbrixton.org
29 Mar 2025 – Hootananny Brixton – Short Circuit 10 x ABSOLUTE – Live Rap Battles – Premier Battles brings a “super stacked card” of live rap battles to Brixton, as MCs face off in an afternoon event (1pm start) celebrating the Short Circuit battle series in front of an 18+ audience skiddle.com
29 Mar 2025 – Electric Brixton – cleopatrick (Sold Out) – Canadian alt-rock duo cleopatrick crank up their heavy-hitting guitar anthems and raw energy, having built a dedicated global following through a DIY rise from small-town Ontario to streaming sensations (14+ show, support: Projector) electricbrixton.uk.com
Ongoing (7 Mar – 31 May 2025) – Photofusion Gallery – Select/25 Exhibition – A free photography exhibition showcasing exceptional work by Photofusion members on themes like environmental fragility, cultural identity and motherhood, open to the public at Photofusion Gallery (Unit 2, 2 Beehive Place) photofusion.org
2 Apr 2025 – Pop Brixton – Open Decks: Amapiano Edition – An open-deck night celebrating South Africa’s Amapiano music, inviting both new and seasoned DJs to spin the hottest Amapiano beats for a lively crowd at Pop Brixton popbrixton.org
The BCC List Film & Theatre Guide
🎥 Ritzy Brixton – Black Bag (2025) – 🔹 Showtimes: Fri 6:15 PM & 8:40 PM | Sat 6:15 PM & 8:40 PM | Sun 6:25 PM & 8:40 PM
Ignore the IMDb score – this is one to watch. A tense spy thriller in which love and loyalty collide. A married intelligence duo faces suspicion and betrayal in a gripping, slow-burn drama. Stylish cinematography and razor-sharp tension make this a solid weekend pick. 🎟️ Book here
🎥 Ritzy Brixton – The End (2025) – 🔹 Showtimes: Fri 7:50 PM | Sat & Sun 7:50 PM
A bold and bittersweet swan song for British theatre legend Timothy Spall, playing a once-famous TV personality fading into obscurity. A slow burn about fame, loss, and memory, delivered with dry wit and emotional heft. Spall carries this one with grace.🎟️ Book here
🎥 Ritzy Brixton – The Last Showgirl (2025) – 🔹 Showtimes: Fri & Sat 6:00 PM | Sun 3:30 PM & 6:00 PM
Lesley Manville dazzles in this warm, cheeky British dramedy about an ageing Blackpool dancer facing life after the spotlight. Equal parts glam and grit, it’s a love letter to forgotten performers and the spirit of carrying on. One for fans of Billy Elliot and The Full Monty. 🎟️ Book here
🎭 Brixton House – Providers – 🔹 Final shows: now until Sat 29 Mar
A powerful, urgent South London drama about the cost-of-living crisis and what happens when survival becomes the only goal. Written by Ambreen Razia and performed by both professional and ex-prisoner actors, Providers tells the story of two sibling pairs navigating poverty, pressure, and pride. Every show ends with a community Q&A. 🎟️ Book tickets
Brixton Discounts
Free Drink with Every Main at Clover’s
We’re obsessed with the food at Clover’s, one of our favourite brunch spots in Brixton. Enjoy a complimentary drink with us when you order any main meal For an unforgettable experience, try their Caribbean breakfast—it’s a crowd favourite that never disappoints.
Mezza Me – 10% Off Lebanese Street Food
Mezza Me offers a taste of Lebanon with a Brixton twist. Could you mention TheBCClist to get 10% off your meal
Prince of Wales - 10% off food and drink. This does not apply to normal Happy Hours of Food Deal or TakeAway offers.
En Root – 10% Off Plant-Based Delights
Plant-based Indian fusion cuisine that’s both nutritious and delicious. 10% off.
Mamalan – Authentic Chinese Street Food
Authentic Beijing street food in the heart of Brixton Village: 10% off.
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