How two Australian sisters built London’s best dive bar

‘No refunds for bad decisions’ reads the cautionary slogan that adorns the top of any receipt you pick up from Blondies, legendary dive bar located in Lower Clapton, East London. It says a lot about the venue which, despite its limited capacity of just over 50 people, has played host to an endless stream of unforgettable nights. As well as the venue’s Halloween parties, gigs and DJ nights, Blondies is also home to The K! Pit, Kerrang!’s very own series of live shows which we film, edit and then stream. Bands that have played the venue – where there is no stage – include the likes of Parkway Drive, Mastodon, Machine Head, The Interrupters, Employed To Serve, You Me At Six, Neck Deep, PUP and Refused. What attracted us to Blondies is simple: it’s the kind of bar where its none-more...

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