One of the 80s' best-known music producers, Arthur Baker (DJ and London bar magnate) has teamed up with the founder of Smith of Smithfields to turn one of Brixton’s less salubrious watering holes into a member's bar complete with restaurant and boutique hotel.

Harlem Brixton will open in late February on the site of The Prince Of Wales pub on Coldhabour Lane. Local well-known DJs have been recently spotted at nights like Daddy’s Yard making good use of the bar and hefty sound system before the complete transformation occurs.

Once fully opened expect a smart bar and restaurant with a serious menu. Called Dex, the member’s bar is likely to become a hang out for touring bands performing at the Academy, as is the boutique hotel on the top floors that will come with turntables in every room.

What's more you can be guaranteed a man like Arthur Baker will not be filling Harlem with DJs of the funky house variety. Instead we are sure to be blessed with an alternative soundtrack of rock, hip-hop, electro and perhaps, if you are lucky, the odd impromptu set from a passing band.

Get down to the POW tonight for one of the last parties before the renovations begin.

Prince of Wales - 9pm-2am 5 pounds tonight
467 Brixton Road, SW9 - 020 7326 4455

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