Vince Power launched Liquidnation Bar and Music (a play on the financial term - liquidation) on the 25th of June. A live music bar “for the people”, Vince Power has created an environment which is accessible and affordable in this climate, a venue in which to enjoy oneself in these more trying times.

The design of this large space, holding over 300 people has been approached in a unique way. Designer Shaun Clarkson approached the University of the Arts in London and chose ten young students to design different areas of the bar. This design process has produced a space that has to be one of the most refreshing and innovative in London, bringing some of the Dalston aesthetic to West London.

One area of the bar for example sees ‘old skool’ cassette tapes stuck on the bar front, and records on the ceiling. Another is completely covered in kitsch London scene postcards and one in multi-coloured plastic coat hangers. There is even a garden shed on the first floor. With its smoking terrace Liquidnation will certainly restore the “edge” to West London, something that has been so diluted in recent years.

As befits Vince Power’s legendary music heritage Liquidnation will run a live music programme from Thursday to Saturday and host young DJ’s earlier in the week. Liquid Nation plans to beat out their own brand crossover of dark disco, ulterior indie, WTF electro, shock rock and pop. With Live bands and Djs throughout the week mixing things up, expect to hear everything from Battles to Bowie, Hot Chip to The Rolling Stones and LCD Soundsystem to Led Zeplin.

In keeping with Vince Power’s wish to keep Liquidnation entirely accessible, all drinks will be priced at £2.50 - beer, wine, cider and cocktails alike.

To keep costs down, the beverages will be taken directly from the cardboard boxes in which they are delivered, a trick borrowed from Lidl the German supermarket! The alcohol brands served may change to accommodate this incredible price point, echoing the mantra of “Stack ‘em high, sell ‘em low.”

A final indication of the message Vince Power seems to be sending can be seen on the windows of the bar. Enormous images of Alistair Darling, Bernie Madoff, Sir Fred Goodwin and Mervyn King dominate the huge windows directly next to Ladbroke Grove tube.....a timely reminder.

Open 5pm to Midnight - Monday to Friday

Open 11am to midnight Saturday and Sunday