Iconic Leicester venue set to launch new basement bar

The Shed, Leicester’s iconic grassroots music venue, is set to launch its newly-renovated downstairs bar, The Vault.

The space has been transformed into a dog-friendly chill bar with retro games, beer pong and sofas and will officially open this weekend.

The Shed, in Leicester’s Cultural Quarter and a staple of the city’s music scene, has long been a hub for live entertainment and incredible Ambush club nights.

Owner, Tom Carnell, said: “The Shed has always been a community, or even a family. We have been blessed with never-ending support from our customers, regulars and friends. Their loyalty and community-spirit has been tested and proven throughout all the difficult times – of which there have been many these past few years.

“To show my appreciation and commitment to our patrons, I decided to fund this refurbishing out of my own pocket. This investment will help ensure The Shed remains a thriving spot for, not only the customers who will use the new bar but also, all of our gigs, ‘Ambush’ nights, ‘Drinks and Jams’ Mondays, ‘Alternativ Karaoke’ Fridays, and more.

“We know our clientele almost as well as we know ourselves. We’ve put them at the forefront of our renovation plans, and we are so proud to be launching this new space, something we believe our customers have been missing from their social lives. It is a privilege to have such an inspiring customer-base and the opportunity to present this, quite frankly, awesome new bar.”