The nearest overground is Dalston-Kingsland (two stops from Highbury & Islington tube), Bardens is then a five minute walk up Kingsland Road.
Buses 67, 76, 149 and 243 stop on our doorstep. Buses 149, 243 and 76 operate all night.
Buses 242, 30, 38, 56 all go to Dalston Junction which is a five minute walk up to Bardens. Buses 38 and 242 operate all night.
Bardens Boudoir is a 300 capacity basement venue with a late licence, suitable for small to medium sized gigs and for dj nights.
Opening times: We are currently only open when there is an event scheduled. Please check the home page for listings and door times.
Facilities: We have a late licence, dj decks, P.A., stage, two bars and friendly bar staff selling bottled drinks and beers on tap. We also have an extensive wine list. Along one side of the room are separate booths, each one decorated by a local artist.
Parking: Free after 7pm on Stoke Newington Road. There is a car park opposite Bardens open until 11pm.
Disabled Access: The entrance to the venue is by staircase. Our security and staff are able to assist with wheelchairs.
Dress code: None.
P.A. specification:
Main PA
HK Actor DX Active 4kW System
4x 400W turbosound wall-mounted speakers
Mixing Desk
Allen&Heath GL2400 24 Ch
FOH Outboard
1x Behringer 4Ch Gate, 1x Behringer 4Ch Compressor, 1x TC Electonics M-ONE Reverb Unit, 1x Samson 31bands Graphic EQ
Monitor System
2x Studio Spares Passive Monitors, 1x Behringer 31bands Graphic EQ
Microphones and DIs
5x SM58, 3x SM57, 1x AKG D112, 4x AKG C419, 5x Behringer Active DI
DJ Equipment
1x Numark CM200 Dj Mixer, 2x Technics 1210 Turntables, 1x CDN22MKIII Twin CD Player, 1x JBL EON Active Monitor
Additional information
Inhouse Sound Technician is provided for all events.
Backline will not be provided for bands