Bridging the gap of women's events in South West London

Not happy with another night at home; and making the most of the extended weekend, we headed down to Clapham on Friday for the second Bridge Girls Late event. 

Hosted in Del Aziz, a ground floor restaurant, is a little known but seductive downstairs bar space called the Zahra Bar. As a change from what the LBQ scene has come to expect; although a lower level space, there is disabled access (albeit via the service entrance around the back - still a massive improvement on many spaces used by the LBQ community). 

The bar has a middle eastern feel to it and is a great mix of comfortable seating around the edge; and a great dance floor space. Behind a curtain at the end of the bar you will also find a VIP area for special occasions. 

Featuring DJs such as DJ Lucy Stone and DJ Fomo (Claire Chalmers) as well as guest DJs such as Izzy Trixx this night is perfect for dancing into the early hours. 

Happy hours (all the way until 11pm!) means you can pick up 2 cocktails for just £8 (2-4-1). Our favourite was the French Martini - absolutely gorgeous!! 

This night is still relatively new, and is gaining interest from the community. It is evolving and we would certainly recommend a visit. If you are going with a group of friends, you can reserve a table area; or for those special occasions why not go all out and get a VIP ticket! 

Bridge Girls Late is working with Planet London so you can get a loyalty card stamp each time you go; collect 3 stamps and your next entry is free. Also available is a drinks loyalty card. Get a stamp each time you order a drink and earn free drinks - think Costa coffee but available at lesbian events! So you get rewarded for your loyalty as a thanks for supporting this night. 

Bridge Girls Late is on the 1st Friday monthly. The next event is going to include a fundraiser for Pride in London. Planet London is working with a number of events to help promote the visibility and participation of women at Pride through fundraising events and also by aiming to create the largest ever walking group of women at Pride in London.

Bridge Girls Late can be found at 55-57 The Pavement, Clapham Old Town, SW4 0JQ on the first Friday each month.

Review by Naomi