The Effra Social was the previous home of the local Conservative Club from the late 1800’s until its closure in November 2012 and so this will be the first time in over 100 years that the venue will be open to the general public. With its front bar, dance hall, dining room and garden, it provides an interesting space which is very much of its time. It is not trying to be retro, it is retro. Whilst Brixton continues to flourish, we felt that it was missing a modern take on the traditional social club, which whilst retaining the look and feel of yesteryear, delivers a quirky night out for locals. The building lends itself to the sort of place that the Balham Bowls Club has become and whilst close to the hustle and bustle of the town centre, it is far enough removed to be a bit more sedate. A bit more grown up.
It’s a really lovely old thing and deserves to be used by the many, not the few, and it will very much resonate with anyone who enjoyed a bottle of coke and a packet of Golden Wonder crisps when out with their parents in the glam days of 70’s.
