GE2017: Where to Drown Your Election Sorrows

The results of the General Election should be clear in the early hours of Friday, creating the perfect opportunity for a weekend-long celebration for some and a very heavy drowning of sorrows for many others.

While a night-long count with David Dimbleby will not see bars packed by crowds clustered around TVs plenty of venues are offering whole nights dedicated to their chosen side or a general lament at the state of our political landscape.

“Election Night at the Lexington – Sponsored by Dignitas”

This bleakly-titled gathering is taking place on election night through until 4am as the results are shown on large TV screens. This is one party that promises to be free of bias, as it takes a dim view of all the political parties on offer.

Organisers assure us that the sponsorship by the assisted-dying facility Dignitas is just a joke.

June 8 from 9pm to 4am  The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB 

Corbyn Victory Rave vs Leaving Drinks – The Red Lion

Many drinkers have decided to spend Friday night at the famous Westminster pub, which is popular among MPs and has hosted such Prime Ministers as Winston Churchill and Clement Atlee.

“Comrades! Compatriots! Followers of the cause! Come far and wide and toast our ultimate victory in the name of our great leader – Corbyn!” reads the Facebook event page.

Be warned that 8,500 people have already clicked “going” on Facebook and other events are supposedly being hosted at the same venue so it is unclear whether this will be a real party or just a very crowded booze-up.

On the same night a more sceptical host has organised Jeremy’s leaving drinks after an election defeat with a rival event page and 1500 people apparently intend to go along. “It’s been a great few years guys but it’s time for me to leave. I hope you can make it to my leaving drinks,” is the invitation.  June 9 from 8pm to 11pm  The Red Lion, 48 Parliament Street, SW1A 2NH

Jeremy Corbyn’s Moving Out Party – The Bedford Tavern

This event looks less like a spoof or piece of marketing and should actually happen.

“As you all know Jeremy Corbyn is moving house on Friday June 9 from his little terrace just off Seven Sisters Road to number 10 Downing Street (a bigger gaff altogether),” explains the invitation.

The likely lack of a Labour majority will provide an even better excuse for a few more drinks.

June 9 from 7pm to 3am  160 Seven Sisters Rd, Islington, N7 7PT

Dat Brass Election Special – Pop Brixton

This Brixton gig from the eclectic London-born hip-hop brass band “Dat Brass” is advertised with a bit of wit on its Facebook event page: “Featuring a strong and stable performance for the many, not the few, from Dat Brass with guest MCs on the decks (Theresa May declined to participate).”

The description concludes with an encouraging thought or all students. “If Jeremy Corbyn gets in you’ve essentially got £40k extra to spend on beer.”  June 9 from 7pm to midnight  Pop Brixton, 49 Brixton Station Road, SW9 8PQ

 

 

By Stewart Vickers @VickHellfire

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