St. Aloysius Social Club, Euston, London

Haven’t been to this part of town for ages. Somers Town used to be the poorest area in Central London with pubs being able to afford to serve just one type of the beer, locals propped up against the bar which in those days was, of course, yellow with smoke …
St Aloysius has captured the romantic part of the past and takes you on a nostalgic trip back in time.
The “Tapestry” night last Friday had a very retro feel to it - the audience would have been around in the 70’s and loved being taken back to this era.
The Social Club is split into a bar area and a hall with seating, dance floor and stage. The decor appears to be “original”, so does the carpet in the ladies toilet … allegedly the gents urinals are very cosy.
Choice of drinks is basic (more than one beer on draft, mind), no ice in your G&T, etc, but also cheap-ish.
The DJ was excellent - no idea what half of the stuff was, but great to hear Deep Purple at the disco. Next time I’ll make sure I go with people who are into dancing.
I could have carried on for hours, shame it closes so early (1 am or thereabouts).
Towards the end a food trolley is pushed into the bar, overflowing with sausages and other greasy treats. They are sold in aid of a good cause and certainly soak up any access alcohol.
I was in two minds whether I should write about this at all, or keep it a secret. Well, I hope it appeals to people like myself who are always on the lookout for a “real” experience. At the moment, this is still a very unpretentious place - long may it continue.