BEAT’s venue has a very rich & hallowed history, first opening its doors in 1966 as The Speakeasy Club.  The venue which was fondly known as the Speak has housed the likes of Van Der Graff Generator, Deep Purple, Hawkwind, Jimmy Hendrix, Thin Lizzy, The Sex Pistols, David Bowie, Pink Floyd & King Crimson to name a few.

BEAT pays homage to its Speakeasy heritage through some of the artwork exhibited in honour of the great legends that used to once visit this iconic venue.