New Cross Inn
Pub and music venue in Lewisham, London, England

New Cross Inn
The New Cross Inn in October 2021.
Interactive map of New Cross Inn
Location323 New Cross Rd,
Lewisham,
London, SE14
Construction
Opened1800s

The New Cross Inn is a music venue and pub located at 323 New Cross Road, in the New Cross area of the London Borough of Lewisham, in south-east London.

History

A pub with that name has existed in that area since at least the late 1700s,[1] though the current building is estimated to be from the late 1800s. Dickens's Dictionary of the Thames from 1880 refers to an angling society based there.[2]

In the 1890s a political group named the International Anarchist Agitator Group organised a 'Social Evening' at the pub during which songs were played on piano, followed by Anarchist declarations and speeches.[3]

The pub was briefly called Bar Alchemy in the 2000s before reverting.[4]

In the late 2000s, around the time of new rave's popularity in the music press and the Angular Recording Corporation bringing attention to the area, it first became known as an alternative music venue.[5][6] By the 2010s it had become more known for punk rock and ska punk.[7]

In the mid 2010s, the venue was refurbished which included the opening of a second late night bar [8] and in-house bookings were taken over by Be Sharp Promotions and Upsurge Bookings, with both prioritising international touring bands, whilst nurturing local talent and new acts. Upsurge specialise in Hardcore punk, Heavy metal music and Hip-hop, whilst Be Sharp specialise in Punk Rock, Ska Punk and Emo[9]

After the COVID-19 lockdowns, the pub changed exclusively into a Music venue and late night bar, hosting live music 7 days a week which includes multiple weekend festivals throughout the year and is considered a staple of underground alternative scenes in the UK [10]

Notable performers

References

  1. ^ "Letter To Henry Brougham Esq". The Sun. No. 8186. 28 November 1818.
  2. ^ Dickens, Charles (1880). Dickens's Dictionary of the Thames.
  3. ^ Di Paola, Pietro (2013). The Knights Errant of Anarchy - London and the Italian Anarchist Diaspora (1880-1917). Liverpool University Press. p. 172. ISBN 9781846319693.
  4. ^ Lanyado, Benjie (19 March 2009). "In London, New Cross and Deptford Attract the Hip". The New York Times.
  5. ^ Wright, Mic (3 April 2008). "10 top live music venues in London". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  6. ^ Britten, Fleur (2008). A Hedonist's Guide to London. Filmer Limited. ISBN 9781905428236.
  7. ^ Lockie, Chris (26 February 2014). "London's Small Venues: The New Cross Inn". The Londonist. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Stocks Bar". New Cross Inn.
  9. ^ "Interview With Be Sharp". Colin's Punk rock World. 15 February 2019.
  10. ^ "Gig Review: Midnight at The New Cross Inn". Heavy Metal Citadel.
  11. ^ Hodgkinson, Will (18 March 2025). "Pete Doherty review — you can't help but be charmed by his indomitable spirit". The Times. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  12. ^ "New Cross Inn Past concerts". Songkick. Retrieved 6 September 2024.

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