Shacklewell Arms
The front of the pub venue in 2009. | |
Interactive map of Shacklewell Arms | |
| Former names | The Green Man |
|---|---|
| Location | 71 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, London, E8 |
| Owner | Tom Baker, Dan Crouch |
| Capacity | 200 |
| Events | Punk rock, Indie rock, Indie pop |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2011 |
| Website | |
| https://www.shacklewellarms.com/ | |
The Shacklewell Arms is a pub and music venue on Shacklewell Lane in Dalston, London.[1]
History
It was built in the 1870s and was originally known as The Green Man after a free house that had stood there before.[2][3]
From the late 1980s to the early 2010s it was a Saint Lucian pub, and has retained some of the décor from this time.[2] In 2011 it was taken over by Tom Baker, a local gig promoter with Eat Your Own Ears, and Dan Crouch, also involved with The Lock Tavern in Camden. It has since become a popular live music venue for small bands.[2][1][4] Unusually for the surrounding area, the Shacklewell Arms has a large garden and courtyard space out the back.[2]
The pub has sponsored tent stages at London festivals Field Day and Wide Awake.[5][6]
The 18 November 2020 edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live! included a performance by Beabadoobee of her song "Care" that had been pre-recorded at the venue.[7]
A scene from the Black Mirror episode "Eulogy" was shot in the gig room.[3]
Notable performers
- Battles[8]
- Beabadoobee
- Blood Orange[9]
- Charmpit[10]
- The Cribs[11]
- Django Django[12]
- Ezra Furman[13]
- Fucked Up[14]
- Gilla Band[15]
- Girlpool[16]
- The Growlers[17]
- Haim[18]
- Honeyblood[19]
- The Horrors[20]
- Jamie XX[2]
- Joanna Gruesome[21]
- Parquet Courts[22]
- Perfect Pussy[21]
- Solange Knowles[2]
- Skrillex[23]
- Waxahatchee[24]
References
- ^ a b Hann, Michael (17 February 2015). "The gig venue guide: The Shacklewell Arms, London". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Shacklewell Arms gets new hands". Hackney Citizen. 16 August 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ a b Davies, Rachael (9 April 2025). "The Shacklewell Arms to host special screening of Black Mirror episode filmed on its premises". The Evening Standard. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Allen, Carl (2016). London Gig Venues. Amberley. ISBN 978-1445658193.
- ^ Turner, Luke (10 June 2014). "Field Day 2014: The Quietus Review, Saturday". The Quietus. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Brannigan, Paul; Edwards, Briony (27 May 2025). "The nine bands that defined Wide Awake festival 2025". Louder.
- ^ Reilly, Nick (20 November 2020). "Watch Beabadoobee perform 'Care' on 'Kimmel' from London's Shacklewell Arms". NME. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ Kitching, Sean (14 August 2019). "Battles Live At The Shacklewell Arms". The Quietus. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Blood Orange Confirm New UK Live Dates". DIY. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "DIY punks Charmpit get sweet on 'Jelly' EP". DIY. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ Murray, Robin (18 August 2025). "The Cribs Announce New Album 'Selling A Vibe'". Clash. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Django Django New Single & Metronomy Support Dates". DIY. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Ezra Furman announces short UK tour". DIY. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Fucked Up announce tiny show at London's Shacklewell Arms". DIY. 19 May 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Girl Band, The Shacklewell Arms, London". DIY. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Girlpool release video for 'Blah Blah Blah'". DIY. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "The Growlers – Live At The Shacklewell Arms, London". Clash. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Haim Announce Debut UK Shows". DIY. 5 April 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Honeyblood announce DIY Presents UK tour!". DIY. 7 July 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ Pilley, Max (9 August 2024). "The Horrors announce intimate London show and tease "new music very soon"". NME. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Joanna Gruesome unveil 'Jerome (Liar)' from new split release with Trust Fund". DIY. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Parquet Courts, Roundhouse, London". DIY. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ Calvert, John (29 August 2012). "100% Shock & Awe: Skrillex Blasts Tiny Venue". The Quietus. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "Watch: Waxahatchee Reveals Video For 'Coast To Coast'". DIY. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2025.