RAVEN RECORDS OPENS IN CAMDEN
Written by Tony Wilson on December 19, 2023
Raven Records is a new record shop, coffee shop and alcohol free bar in the heart of London’s Camden Town
It is the world’s first heavy metal alcohol free bar and offers a full range of 0.0% ABV drinks, heavy metal inspired coffee and vinyl from a vast spectrum of heavy metal genres.
The shop is located c.100 metres from Camden Town station at 24 Camden Road, London NW1 9DP and is open Thursday to Monday 12pm to 8pm. All vinyl can be purchased online through the Raven Records website: www.ravenrecordshop.com
The shop was the vision of owners Ben and Chloe who wanted to create an alternative space for people to socialise in an environment that isn’t solely focused on the consumption of alcohol. Ben is a recovering alcoholic and hosts online and in person recovery meetings for people dealing with addiction. Both have been involved with the music scene for a long time, Chloe working as a professional DJ in the 2000’s and Ben working in music A&R.
Heavy metal vinyl
The shop stocks an extensive range of new heavy metal vinyl with a focus on niche products and exclusives not available in mainstream outlets. Stock includes vinyl from a vast spectrum of heavy metal genres, from the bands that started the genre right through to the different sub-genres and all the way to the extreme and experimental forms of metal. Genres include black metal, death metal, thrash, glam metal, doom and more. So, if its metal and they like it, they sell it.
Pour over coffee
Heavy metal inspired coffee, freshly ground and served black using the ‘pour over method’ to give dept and flavour. The range of coffee is supplied by polish black metal band Behemoth, with their outstanding 100% arabica bean coffee and the Liverpool based Black Coffee Worship with their high-quality range of black metal inspired coffee, guaranteed to kick start your morning or your night out!
Alcohol free bar
Offering a full range of 0.0% ABV alcohol free drinks for those who choose not to drink, want to drink less or just want a night away from the temptations of alcohol, all hosted in an alternative-style venue. The bar offers seven types of alcohol-free whiskey, along with gin, vodka, tequila and botanical and mood enhancing spirits. Stocking a full range of 0.0% beers and ciders, including beer from independent craft brewer Brulo, along with 0.0% products from Guinness and Stella and Heineken 0.0 on draft. Furthermore, they stock a full range of Liquid Death products along with CBD and mood enhancing drinks from brands Trip, Goodrays and Peak. So, if you are after an alcohol-free start to a big night out or just want to socialise without compromising on taste and choice the bar at Raven Records is for you.
Socials
Instagram: ravenrecords_camden
Website: www.ravenrecordshop.com
