Astoria 2

The Astoria 2, subsequently known as the LA2 then the Mean Fiddler, was a nightclub at 165 Charing Cross Road in London, England. The venue was connected to the London Astoria such that the two venues could function as a single venue where needed. Like the Astoria, the venue was used for live music as well as night club promotions. A venue also called Mean Fiddler was previously set up in Harlesden, north west London in 1982. In June 2006, the Mean Fiddler was sold — together with the London Astoria — to property group Derwent Valley Central, who planned to convert the site into a combination of shops and offices. In January 2009, the property was compulsorily purchased for Crossrail. Astoria 2 had a closing party, headlined by rock...