The Spiel
2024 marked the U.K. Subs’ 47th anniversary of the band & saw Charlie Harper reach his 80th birthday on 25 th May! This legendary punk band continues to represent the true spirit of punk rock. Inspired by the Damned at the birth of British Punk, the now equally legendary Charlie Harper formed the Subs out of his then R&B outfit The Marauders, circa summer 1977. Starting out as The Subversives, the name was shortened to The Subs and then changed to U.K. Subs, whilst early line-ups merged their high-speed R&B sound into punk. October 1977 saw Charlie joined by Nicky Garratt on guitar, and it was the Harper/Garratt song writing partnership that would go on to collaborate on the band’s most successful recordreleases. Through 1977 and 1978 the band played shows all over London including the infamous Roxy punk club, building up a fiercely loyal and sizeable following. Their first ‘recorded’ output was on the ‘Farewell To The Roxy’ LP.
Goes well with…
Trippett Lane & Shoreham Street: Around Corporation, quick bites and late bars on Trippett Lane and Shoreham Street.
Sheffield Plate
4.5£10–£20🍽️ Food court
Open · Closes at 9.00 pm
Indoor street food market with multiple local vendors, great for quick bites.
Manahatta
4.6£30–£40🍸 Cocktail bar
Open · Closes at 11.00 pm
High-energy bar with New York vibes, just a short walk up the hill.
The Common Room
4.2£10–£20🍺 Sports bar
Open · Closes at 12:00 am Tue
Legendary sports bar and pool hall with a massive wings and burger menu.
Utility readout
Straight-line (approx.)
- Tram · West Street350 m
- Bus · Moorhead (Charter Row)380 m
- Bus · High Street (Haymarket)570 m
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