The highly anticipated opening of new Ku venue 'She' happens tonight. The queue is already round the corner. It's the first women's venue with an entrance on the iconic (and infamous?) Old Compton Street.
Yes, it is another basement venue for women, and no it most definitely isn't 'Candy 2'.
The owners and managers have done a very successful and elegant job of shedding the basement feel, the former decor, and the Candy feel to create a new welcoming and relaxed bar space.
A complete renovation including a new layout, complete with DJ booth, a separated quiet space ideal for "talking", and a mature take on interior design gives something new to offer for women who perhaps have felt in recent years there wasn't a venue for them.
Some of the successful events from Candy's final 6 month incarnation, under the helm of events Promoter DJ Amy B, who is staying on at the new venue, are transitioning over including Boi Box, Laughing Labia and Chick Habit. New events include femme for femme speed dating hosted by Pink Lobster (begins on Valentines night!) and an over 25s night on the last Friday of each month.
Listings will always be available on the Planet London events calendar, and you will be the first to know about special events and headline acts.
A range of new DJs including DJ Hazel and DJ Gem Precious will take to the decks on regular nights.
She Soho is open every day from 4pm.
Full details about the venue are here.
By Katie
