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The bricks and arches of cavernous Cargo keep Shoreditch music fans in a blissful state of whatever-nextness. Happily, it's just far enough from the main drag to ensure that it escapes the stag parties and bridge-and-tunnel revellers who roam Shoreditch at weekends, and as such has retained an atmosphere that stands slightly apart from its fashionable neighbours.
The music programming remains gloriously varied, taking in everything from indie-rock hopefuls to Fela Kuti tribute acts. Also worthy of mention: the great street-food café (pizzas, burgers, £5 lunch specials) and the Shepard Fairey-styled street art in the garden. A noble endeavour, and one still worth backing.
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What is 'following'?Transport Old Street tube/rail or Shoreditch High Street rail
020 7739 3440
Open noon-1am Mon-Thur; noon-3am Fri, Sat; noon-midnight Sun. Food served noon-3pm, 5-9.30pm daily
Admission free-£10
Credit cards MC, V
Facilities
Tables outdoors ( 14, yard ), Babies and children admitted ( until 6pm ), Disabled ( toilet ), Entertainment ( bands/DJs evening daily ), Wireless internetCargo map
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Just got back from this place tonight and felt so strongly about it that I had to come and write about it straight away.
I think this is possibly the worst place I have been to. Sure, you can book a table and pay per head, but they will still try to charge your guests again on the door. The bouncers are the rudest people ever too. I was polite and smiled at them. They just talked to me like shit. Nice!
Inside you'll find it overpriced. Its also very cramped. I'm sure there is some sort of maximum capacity violations going on here. I did feel in danger from being trampled a couple of times. Just glad I didn't witness any fights. The people surrounding would have no chance.
Such a shame as I was here for a special occasion and the pictures look good. It might be ok during the day, but don't bother in the evening!
Daylight robbery!!! charged me £12,50 for a crap cocktail that it didn't even test alcohol
Absolute horror of a club! Do not bother visiting - the bouncers are rude and aggressive, the door staff obnoxious, and the staff hardly acknowledge customers who have booked themselves areas. To them it is all about making the most money they can on the night by screwing people over - they actually sell tables to people waiting in line outside to the highest bidder (they start a cover charge at 10pm, so if you're in the queue at 9, good luck getting in within the hour). Such a sham!
I have not had this kind of experience at any other busy place I go to in London, it really is a joke. Honestly everyone, save yourselves the time, effort and trouble - you will have a much better night out elsewhere!
The worst place ever. This is my first bad review and all I can say is don't go to Cargo. I booked an area for 25 of my friends having to pay money per head, then when i arrived, at my birthday party, i found out that i was sharing the area with another 80 people or so, when my area could only fit 8 of my friends, even though i booked for 25. when i asked about it, they simply said they didn't think everyone would need a seat?????? it was such a ridiculous and awful night, i seriously would not reccamend that place for anyone!
There are so many cooler and nicer places in that part of London, so just skip Cargo, until the management and staff are replaced..
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