XCHC

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1. Roma Campbell ★★★★★

   Wee gem of a venue, pretty underground sort of place that attracts a lovely crowd at some excellent club nights and arts events. Really worth a visit, would highly recommend

   almost 5 months ago
2. Max Millman ★★★★★

   Awesome place with awesome people. Preston, who seems to run the show, is cool too; always a good chat.

   almost 6 months ago
3. Chloe Jamieson ★★★★★

   Visited here a few weekends ago to see some djs playing live music. The bar staff was super nice and helpful, plus everyone that was there was really kind and it just felt like a really welcoming and safe space. Will have to visit again sometime for sure!

   almost 7 months ago

1. Alex Balchin ★★★★★

   This is such an amazing creative space! As well as hosting some individual creatives such as Cricket who's an incredible stick-and-poke tattoo artist they also have a huge array of events here that bring everyone together in a safe environment. Love this studio and everyone inside.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Ryan Ferris ★★★★★

   Every time I go to XCHC there are constants and also brand new, transient offerings and experiences. The constants include incredible coffee and food (plenty of vegan options for plant-y folks), welcoming and inspiring atmosphere, free WiFi and encouragement of hanging and working on creative projects; artist studios where one can see art being made before them. The transient experiences and offerings I have witnessed include art exhibitions, markets, pot luck lunches and dinners, nuns listening to disco music and serving mimosas/pancakes, think-tanks, live experimental immersive theatre, quadraphonic psychedelic Beatles Gigs, black light Parties, a John Rowles impersonator, multi zone intentional nightlife events, a music video premiere, 3D projection mapping, DJing lessons, people with fish costumes, a crypto treasure hunt, a platter-making competition, stand up comedy, fireside philosophy chats, charity fundraisers, acro yoga. The walls and layout are also constantly changing - the place is basically a living organism - a true melting pot and art accelerator. When you arrive it may be chill cafe vibes, but if you check the blackboard you'll see a wide variety of planned events and shenanigans. So feel free to introduce yourself, the residents will welcome you. You may even want to plan something there yourself.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Roy Gordon ★★★★★

   Great venue with ever changing events from yoga to ice baths to 12 hour immersive dance parties. Writing a review without attending at least a dozen times can be hard as the layout changes almost weekly.. Walls could be anything from black and white to children’s art, graffiti, ketamine inspired deer in the headlights, or simply portraits of John Rowles. Staff are the artist from the studios in the south wing, so you will be treated in the same way as you behave like any host would in their own house. It’s an honest place with great principles and attitude. Beware of the void. You wouldn’t believe me if I told you how many people fit in the laundry of the boiler room or why the pineapple behind the velvet ropes in the VIP section has a spoon in it. The purple couch has seen some things and Bino is so chill he’s ice cold! Did I mention to beware the void! Still trying to find out who Mary is. She has proven to be rather elusive

   almost 4 years ago

1. Anna Paula ★★★★☆

   We went to a vegan buffet organized by SAFE. There's street parking, nice and clean toilets and the place feels very "artistic ".

   more 7 years ago
2. Danielle Poyzer ★★★★★

   Amazing creative space! Good coffee and food. Theres always something different going on AND it's a not for profit organisation supporting artists. Worth checking it out!

   more 7 years ago

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