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Proud Late

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😠 Awful club. Witnessed a disgusting display of racism and misogyny from the security here. Watched the bouncer outside threaten a young lady, saying he is going to hit her, punch her, beat her up etc. He was visibly angry, to the point it was terrifying. Our girls should feel safe, no matter where th... People often mention club, event, tickets, entry, people, security, venue, time, good, great,


Address

L, 8 Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2AB, United Kingdom

Website

www.proudlate.com

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2.60 (168 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 pm to 5 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 11:30 pm to 5 am

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  • 1/5 Hamza E. 2 years ago on Google
    Awful club. Witnessed a disgusting display of racism and misogyny from the security here. Watched the bouncer outside threaten a young lady, saying he is going to hit her, punch her, beat her up etc. He was visibly angry, to the point it was terrifying. Our girls should feel safe, no matter where they go- and to verbally abuse, intimidate, and borderline physically abuse an unarmed, innocent lady makes me sick to my stomach. I hope this man gets fired. I will make sure every one hears about this. The young lady had done absolutely nothing, and was in fact victim to an aggravated girl who also threatened her.
    40 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yasmin B. 1 year ago on Google
    People that work here are disrespectful, rude and racist. Waited 4 hrs in line to see DJ Neptizzle last night and was pushed and shoved in the crowd, refused entry by staff even though I’d pre-purchased a £26 ticket. Workers were letting in white folks that were pushing to the front and refusing entry to black and Asian folks including my friends. £26 and 4 hours wasted just to get pushed around and disrespected! No refund offered, told to email but who? Will never be returning here. I’d also like a refund.
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Elicka G. 2 years ago on Google
    Terrible club, lame interior and music, rude hostess on door. My friend and I received messages from two promoters asking us to come with free entry and drink. When we told the tall, white, blonde hostess on the door (and tried to be friendly with her) she started being insulting to us and demanded that we point the promoter out in front of her if we knew him. We showed the messages and she started laughing and saying if we can't point him out then we can't have free entry. We were confused as this seems like a dumb strategy from a fairly unknown/unpopular club, but also seems dumb to hire rude, hostile and catty door staff if you want to promote the club or for people to come back. We just left because it wasn't worth it.
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 C J. 1 year ago on Google
    Disgusting levels of racism and disrespect towards black people. The venue manager refused entry to a booked a DJ because he didn't like the look of her despite being told by his own member of staff that she was there to work. The event was ticketed, he also refused entry to the guests which lead to immense traffic on the pathway which he them complain about after he caused it by refusing entries. It's not the first time these types of clubs have treated black people this way, I'd never spend money here. BOYCOTT!
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 queenneth a. 2 years ago on Google
    this place is absolutely disgusting, racist and a security guard threatened to beat me unprovoked. i am 5’ and this security guard is a good 6ft. I am highly disgusted in this unprofessional and disgusting club, will not be seeing me ever!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Олена �. 11 months ago on Google
    It was a terrible place, the guards didn't let us into the club. We had bought tickets and had documents, but the guards let only African-Americans in. The party was for Ukrainians, and Ukrainians were not allowed to go to the party!!!!! The guards were rude! They did not answer the question of how to contact the management. This is racism!!!! In the photo you can see the familiar girls of the guards coming out of the club, they let them in without any questions. We spent 50$ on tickets and more than 50$ on a taxi to get there
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Terresa A. 1 year ago on Google
    Most likely another racist club in London. Interesting door policies, rude security (especially the slightly tanned woman at the front *yuck*), and sketchy promoters. If VALENTINO tells you you're on his list, don't go or find a new guestlist. :) I asked him in advance if the club was racist and he told me "it's 90% black"... what a joke lol
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Garyfalia C. 1 year ago on Google
    The worst club ever! I don’t know if this system is for other clubs but very rude the staff and fake. We did reservation and the pr was useless. He was changing tables for us all the time. We couldn’t enjoy! Music was ok. Also, for boys the entrance was 20 pounds and for girls 10 even if we had reservation. Sexists! Don’t think go there again. You better getting improved having a better attitude.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sto P. 7 months ago on Google
    It's a scam! Please be aware! We've booked 3 tickets for the Saturday morning show on 3d September 2023 only to discover on the spot that around 30 or more people like us waited for the doors to be opened for 1 hour and realised that it's a scam and there would not be any show. People were standing for one hour outside with the tickets in your hands, a lot of hustle to get to London on the strike day across the UK railways and no one even sent us an email, text messages etc. about canceling the show. The official email and phone didn't work, no information about the canceled show. People wasted their Sunday morning waiting at the doors and no apologies from the company! It's a scam! I sent the complaint about Proud to the Trading Standards. Let's see if they can get a grip on that scammer. Please avoid this! There is the whole Covent Garden and Soho just next door.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Katie 1 year ago on Google
    The most dead club award respectfully goes to this club. The security will violently grab and push women away and they only let you in if you look a certain way. If you are planning to come to this club on a special guest night don't bother either. Waste of money
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Neil S. 1 year ago on Google
    Treating a DJ of an event the way you did was disgusting. Refusing her entry and keeping them waiting outside for 2 hours. Need to learn some respect and people skills I would say
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 alexxandra i. 2 years ago on Google
    At first wasn’t sure about the club because of the negative reviews online however me an my girls took a chance base on the recommendation and persuasion of Stephan. To my utter surprise it was an amazing night. We loved it so much me and my girls returned the following weekend which was even a bigger and better night.. I would recommend using Stephan as a promoter@ proudlate he looks after his guest and treats them with respect and decency..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tendai M. 2 years ago on Google
    Adel is one of the best promoters I have dealt with. His work ethic was absolutely brilliant. He ensured that we were able to get to the venue smoothly and kept communicating as we were getting lost. It was my first time at Proud and I will definitely be back. I will always highly recommend him to anyone who will want to visit Proud! Thanks Adel you made my birthday!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Guillermo Issac M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. Atmosphere is always top notch. Service is great if you ever go there make sure to go through Lenny and Nico they took care of my group and I very well! Drinks on spot, always a vibe highly recommend for a night out in Mayfair!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Estera D. 4 months ago on Google
    We forced all this 2 hours to stand in the frost -2 and did not bother to bring heaters. The crowd froze, which is very bad for your health. In addition, I paid 40 pounds to go to the 21 savage concert, but he didn't even show up, everyone was waiting for him, they bought a ticket and the crowd of people is scary, and there was just boredom, just for the move, you come in and you want to go out. Came with a taxi, spent 50 pounds, went there 40 for the entrance, it was scary inside, there are a lot of people, there is no place to go, I went out and went home more than 50 pounds ,The worst concert experience of my life!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joe C. 1 year ago on Google
    The performances and the performers are great, however, the overpriced food & drink and dire service lets this place down. Food is quite bland. Drinks take an absolute age to come, that's if they get your order right or manage to pass it on to the bartender. You'd think it'd be in their best interests to ensure customers are able to place drinks orders, it's more money for them! Charging a service fee on the ticket price as well as food and drink is underhanded. If you need more money to cover certain costs or Covid losses just say so and be upfront about it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Emmanuel O. 5 months ago on Google
    AVOID!!! They are scammers. They organised an after party event for 50 cent where they were charging £30 per ticket. They cancelled the event last minute on the day the of the event and rescheduled to a different date only to cancel that date too last minute. They do not email you about the cancellation or anything or even offer you the chance to get your money back incase you can’t make the new date. Tried contacting them via their website, email, phone, etc. to get a refund for the two tickets I bought and till today I have got no response. Avoid, avoid, avoid. They are crooks!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dino T. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing venue ! The place huge, 2 level, big stage, very famous artists and celebrities goes often to the club. Good music, good DJ set, good Speaker. Everything for a good vibe and good night, I recommend it big time !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason S. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been to Proud several times in the past and I can say that the venue has become much more hospitable and safer than it was before. We went there last weekend and the vibe was amazing. The security guards are doing a great job keeping out dangerous people and ensuring the show will run smoothly. There have been many incidents in the past and the former management was turning a blind eye but it looks like the new team is doing great! Also, the new staff (including security, waiting, bartenders etc.) is more friendly and professional than before. Thank you Proud!! we love the venue and will be coming back for sure!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon G. 1 year ago on Google
    4 of us came here for a birthday celebration. We bought the premier tickets which included a 5 course meal and a glass of fizz. We were greeted at the red carpet entrance outside and shown to our booth which was private whilst having an excellent view of the stage. Following someone impossibly glam through a glittering venue filled with people in their finery is quite an experience! We watched the cabaret based on West Side Story, while a little tenuously connected to the plot of Romeo and Juliet, it is tremendous fun. We enjoyed both sexy and jaw dropping acrobatics/ magic and all the good stuff for a cabaret. For an evening I thought it was both a great way to spend time together and great value. The table service is with wait staff in quite eye catching outfits; contributing to the overall ambiance it really helps get in the swing of things. Zanier and Myron supplied us with quite a few cocktails - which slipped down with quite a bit of glee on the part of the recipients… A great evening, give it a go!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adn 9. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing venue, very good service and cool burlesque shows. The night was actually a vibe, I went there when fat Joe was performing, an incredible show. I went again on a Saturday and it was banging still! Will good again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bucataru George M. 6 months ago on Google
    Hello, We are sending you this message in an attempt to amicably solve a problem that occuref as a result of our event that took place at your location on August 18. I will describe the situation to you in the following. Through the representatives of Pernod Ricard, I contacted the managers of the Proud Embankment to organize an event in that location. I established all the details by phone with Ola Prystraska, as following: we are required to spend a minimum of 10,000 £, the event schedule will be between 11:00 PM and 05:00 AM, we will collect the money related to the access tickets and we will also ensure access to the event. Although we requested a contract, it was repeatedly postponed, without being made available to us even on the evening of the event, before entering the venue. On the evening of the event, 220 tickets were listed as sold on your online platform, representing a total of £7,247.58. After much insistence, Ola sent us the closing of the event and the total ticket proceeds: PDQ1 £1,690, cash £720, total £2410, clock room PDQ £87. In the end, there is a total of £9,744.58 that belongs to us. I sent the tax invoice to your company: The Strand Photography Gallery LTD on September 7th and nothing has happened since. Then, asking why the payment was not made, we were told that the invoice had to be made in pounds, we redid it, with the amount expressed in pounds, and sent it on September 12. After this time, for a week we were told nothing and nothing happened, again. I contacted Handrit, your manager, and he said he would check. He then came back and told us that the amount on the invoice was not correct and that Ola had made a mistake by sending us the details from another event and the correct amounts would be £7,070 online and £280 on entry, needing let's redo the invoice. This situation was exposed to us after we were initially sent a print screen in which the amounts were clearly visible, these being the ones communicated the first time. However, I redid the invoice with the data communicated by Handrit and sent it to him. For about 10 days, we have not been able to communicate with any of the representatives of your location because no messages or calls are answered. Please help us solve this problem as soon as possible, otherwise we will have to turn to the Council for a legal solution. Thank you and I am waiting for your response! Marius
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 M Y. 6 months ago on Google
    The security seriously needs to realise everyone is there for a good time, not to be bossed around and intimidated. I handy had a drink while in I was in the queue, I saw how the others were being treated, it’s pathetic. I’m out every weekend and the usual in nice places is a chat.. thank you etc and off you go.. not be treated like animals or as if they’re doing us a favour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Blak C. 7 months ago on Google
    I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience with this club. I purchased tickets in advance for an event, looking forward to a great night out. However, when we arrived at the club, we was denied entry because they claimed it was already full. What's even more frustrating is that I've tried contacting the club multiple times to request a refund, but I haven't received any response. It's beyond frustrating to pay for an event and then not be able to attend, and the complete lack of customer service in addressing this issue only adds to the frustration. I would strongly advise anyone considering attending an event at this club to think twice, as the lack of accountability and communication from the management is extremely disappointing. It's a shame that what could have been an enjoyable night turned into a complete letdown and a waste of money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Astar86 1 year ago on Google
    Terrible venue management. Stood outside in the queue for an event for way too long, they were only letting ladies in at some point and then stooped half the people outside from coming in. On getting inside there was more than enough space for everyone to get in, upstairs was closed off, even though it should have been open. The music that was supposed to be played got changed as the manager did not like it, people who paid ALOT for tables did not get in. A disappointment to what could have been a great night to celebrate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura M. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place! Been many times! This year went for my birthday was a great nice! The owner is very nice too met him many times always very welcoming!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chessica P. 1 year ago on Google
    Paid a £750 deposit for a table only to be denied entry. Tried to contact them for a refund but it’s almost impossible to get a hold of them. DONT LET THEM STEAL YOUR MONEY
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nikolaj V. 1 year ago on Google
    An event was delayed for over 2 hours. Made us to stand in the cold of -3 all this time and didn't bother to bring out some heaters. The croud was freezeing which is super unhealthy. On top of that they got some really bad Jack Daniels batch which doesn't get you tipsy at all. 1 hour queues for wardrobe. The worst concert experience I had in my life!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 L C. 1 year ago on Google
    This venue is so cool. From the moment you arrive, you arrive to red carpet and it makes you want to go inside. Plenty of tables inside with a small stage, which they really make work for their performances. Great performers but slow food service. Overall this was a great experience.

  • 1/5 Luciana M. 11 months ago on Google
    Security refuse my entry and my friend! I pay tickets and uber to get there...because we didn't have heels. Its a afro house party. Inclusive they refuse to call the manager and on of the security told my friend , he push her away if she doesn't go out of the way

  • 4/5 Alan G. 7 months ago on Google
    Went for a Motown Supper Immersive event here. The venue is really cool, low lighting & neon lights on feature chairs. The seating is on the ground floor as well as the mezzanine. Good views of the stage where the band played & the compere was positioned. Great music & food.

  • 1/5 Joel N. 1 year ago on Google
    I visit the other day this Venue, first of all 15£ for a drink PLUSSS service charge ??? 15% additional on this drinks. After we had purchased tickets for the show, guess what AGAINNN SERVICE CHARGE FOR THESE ONE ALSO. Food I can give 2 ⭐️ Service 2 ⭐️ Thank you for you is reading this review

  • 1/5 Urald K. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽!!! The club promoter kept harassing us to buy bottles for our section even though we just got there and told him MULTIPLE times that we were waiting on the rest of our party. He had security stand by our section until we ordered. The bottle service was bad!! They didn’t displace our bottles, they just brought them out and put them in the ice. No mix in the music, it was 90% Afro Beatz. Lastly, we were only I town for the weekend and after we payed for the bottles they didn’t return my card that I put on file. After multiple failed attempts to call the club, and email sent (that it took them two days to reply to), I had to leave the country without my card because they were closed Sunday and my flight was for Monday morning. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!

  • 1/5 Alan C. 6 months ago on Google
    Look like a cool place however when I went to ask the staff on the door a very low educated man with a big beard and a small brain asked us to get off his property and behaved aggressively if this was my show I probably would have a look at how my customers are greeted because first impression is not very good 🤨

  • 1/5 Ahanaa G. 4 months ago on Google
    I had to stand outside to be told that we could only go in with high heels but there was no dress code on the invitation itself or anything. Apparently it was supposed to be a 21 Savage afterparty but he himself had posted a different club. It was cold, we couldn't get in even though we had the tickets and had to wait outside for a very long time.

  • 5/5 M M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is specifically for the Greek waiter Andreas. Andreas is one of the best table waiters I've had in my life, he went above and beyond to provide an amazing service. This 5 stars is dedicated for him. The security were very friendly, not racist at all, all of us were black or brown in our group and we had no problems, also majority of the people in the club were of colour so I don't understand the reviews complaining about racism. Also the onstage entertainment was brilliant! Negatives about this club: Unfortunately the other table waiters weren't to Andreas's level and they need to learn from him! We didn't spend much money only bottles (£590) however we were charged an extra £260 in fees! One of the fees being £100 for entry for even though we had already paid for tickets before getting there. Unfortunately the manager didn't do anything about it, oh well I guess, overall we had a good time.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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