Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters

Take your next trip with Atlas Obscura!

Our small-group adventures are inspired by our Atlas of the world's most fascinating places, the stories behind them, and the people who bring them to life.

Visit Adventures
Trips Highlight
Puglia Italy - Matera
Italy • 8 days, 7 nights
Southern Italy: Castles, Caves & Coastal Treasures in Puglia
from
Turkmenistan Gates of Hell Darvaza crater
Turkmenistan • 10 days, 9 nights
Turkmenistan & the Gates of Hell
from
View all trips
Top Destinations
Latest Places
Most Popular Places Random Place Lists Itineraries
Add a Place
Download the App
Top Destinations
View All Destinations »

Countries

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy
  • Japan

Cities

  • Amsterdam
  • Barcelona
  • Beijing
  • Berlin
  • Boston
  • Budapest
  • Chicago
  • London
  • Los Angeles
  • Mexico City
  • Montreal
  • Moscow
  • New Orleans
  • New York City
  • Paris
  • Philadelphia
  • Rome
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Stockholm
  • Tokyo
  • Toronto
  • Vienna
  • Washington, D.C.
Latest Places
View All Places »
The Bodisco House in Georgetown.
Bodisco House
All four ‘Tumblers on Life´s Path’ in order, left to right.
'Tumlinger på livets vej' ('Tumblers on Life's Path')
The remains are only a tiny part of the once large hospital.
Holdsveikraspítalinn í Laugarnesi
Custard apple, breadfruit, and soursop sculptures dedicated to the Caribbean diaspora in the UK.
Custard Apple, Breadfruit, and Soursop Sculptures
Latest Places to Eat & Drink
View All Places to Eat »
This fried chicken is one of Bangkok’s most famous.
Gai Tord Jae Kee
Chefs Aruss Lerlerstkull and Atcharaporn Kiatthanawat lean into regional traditions.
Charmgang
The khao soi at Gedhawa comes with a rich, coconutty broth.
Gedhawa
At Nai Mong Hoi Thod, the oyster omelet is worth waiting for.
Nai Mong Hoi Thod
In this deceptively simple dish, top-quality ingredients are paramount.
Kor Panich
Recent Stories
All Stories Video Podcast
Most Recent Stories
View All Stories »
Ripples in the land are remnants of the field walls that once held rows of native sugarcane and sweet potatoes.
Unearthing the Mysteries of Hawai'i's Ancient Agriculture
Petrified Forest National Park.
Beware the Legends Behind These National Park Souvenirs
For Aguilar-Carrasco, nature is a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of all life.
How Can National Parks Be Made Accessible to All? AO Wants to Know.
Podcast: Finding ‘The Great Gatsby’ in Louisville

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
Places near me Random place
All the United Kingdom England London Bethnal Green Working Men's Club

Bethnal Green Working Men's Club

Where's a guy to go after a long, hard day at work?

London, England

Added By
Mordy
Email
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list
CAPTION
Working Men’s Club   Atlas Obscura
Working Men’s Club   Atlas Obscura
  SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
  SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
  SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
Working Men’s Vandalism   Duncan C - Flickr
Banjo player jamming at the Working Men’s Club   Dominic Simpsion - Flickr
  SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list

About

Established in 1953, this was originally one of many working men’s clubs around Britain.

While declining membership has led many others to close, especially in the wake of the 2007 smoking ban, the Bethnal Green branch has adapted and thrived through an eclectic program of music, poetry and in particular burlesque events.

Never afraid to pull its punches, the venue is the home of the Tranny Olympics and its regular David Lynch-inspired Double R club has won 'Best Ongoing Production' at the London Cabaret Awards for the last two years.

Related Tags

Wondrous Performances

Know Before You Go

Check the website for upcoming events. Closed Sunday through Tuesday, Open in the evenings, usually around 8 pm.

Community Contributors

Added By

Mordy

Edited By

SEANETTA

  • SEANETTA

Published

August 5, 2012

Edit this listing

Make an Edit
Add Photos
Bethnal Green Working Men's Club
42 Pollard Row
London, England, E2 6NA
United Kingdom
51.527957, -0.063954
Visit Website
Get Directions

Nearby Places

Weaver's Field

London, England

miles away

Former Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children

London, England

miles away

Columbia Road Shops and Flower Market

London, England

miles away

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of London

London

England

Places 536
Stories 108

Nearby Places

Weaver's Field

London, England

miles away

Former Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children

London, England

miles away

Columbia Road Shops and Flower Market

London, England

miles away

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of London

London

England

Places 536
Stories 108

Related Places

  • The song of a sacred bird echoes up the stairs if you clap your hands.

    Chichen Itza, Mexico

    Chichen Itza Chirp

    Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

  • Chios Rocket War.

    Chios, Greece

    Chios Rocket War

    Two churches shoot bottle rockets at each others' bell towers in an unusual Easter celebration.

  • The performances include a rendition of ‘The Little Mermaid.’

    Weeki Wachee, Florida

    Weeki Wachee: City of Live Mermaids

    Welcome to old Florida, where a 1940s mermaid show is still enchanting visitors.

  • Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival

    Big Pine Key, Florida

    Underwater Music Festival

    For divers and music lovers, the Florida Keys' Underwater Music Festival provides the best of both worlds.

  • A monster with two smaller monsters in tow.

    Mohács, Hungary

    Busójárás

    Festival of Perpetual Life and Rebirth.

  • Fireworks explode over Michigan

    West Fargo, North Dakota

    Pyrotechnics Guild International Convention

    Annual convention held by the largest pyrotechnic community in the world.

  • Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

    Chippewa Falls Christmas Village

    A town filled with hot chocolate, dazzling lights, and lots of Christmas cheer.

  • Los Angeles, California

    Candy Cane Lane

    Come crisp December nights, this fairly plain neighborhood becomes a holiday dream world.

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
Atlas Obscura Membership

Become an Atlas Obscura Member


Join our community of curious explorers.

Become a Member

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Family Trip
  • Food & Drink
  • History & Culture
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2025 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.