WateratsVenue of first Oasis gig
Address: 328 Gray's Inn Road - Kings Cross
WC1 - Camden
London
Nearest Bus or Train:Kings Cross
Open Hours:8a-3p M-F, 5p-midnight M-F, 8p-midnight Sa, Performances: 8:30p-11p M-Sa
Waterats is where the infamous Gallagher brothers performed their first London Oasis gig. Since then it has become a regular haunt for A&R executives drinking away their expenses accounts and hunting for the new 'big thing'. Open in the morning for coffee and for snacks at lunch, it's not until the evening when the Camden indie kids cram into this King's Cross hot spot to support whatever friend's band is showcasing at the time that the place truly kicks off. The music is very loud but there is a separate bar area. With its bubblegum floor, tobacco-stained walls and an array of staff that look as though they're competing at a body-piercing convention, Waterats is not the kind of place you'd bring your mum. However, it is still a worthy local if you want to pay homage to the lost days of Brit Pop.
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