I love threads like this as my father was on the scene back in the day and used to go to the various bars, cafes and clubs often mentioned. He would often be seen in the back room of The Bath Arms in The Lanes and a cafe just down from there; Lorelie or something similar.
There was an interview with Johnny Greenwood on Radio 6 last night and he mentioned when Radiohead played at The Richmond. He complianed about how they had to carry all their equipment up the narrow stairs.
Also, my wedding after-party was one of the last events held at the Freebutt. I was...