This place plays great music at the weekends (esp in the club room upstairs), and has a nice atmosphere inside. Only problem is that they tend to let in too many people and it gets very overcrowded later on with huge queues for toilets etc. The staff I've encountered have always been friendly though given the crowds they have to deal with.

Incredibly rude staff and really bad music. The door staff are unprofessional and either try to maul you, or make up a variety of different entrance fees (a large group were either charged nothing, £3, £5, £7). The bar staff refused to take card payments despite the fact they have large stickers on the doors saying they accept Amex Visa and MC. If your terminal is broken guys, admit this and apologise. Don't try and kick someone out of the club for asking why. Do not go here unless already hammered and you don't care where you end up.

There is no-where like this place, we have not been living in the area for long and tryed the artesian soon after moving in.
After being treated like royalty by bar and door staff alike me coupled with the fantastic tunes and atmosphere me and my mates were hooked. The DJ's ***** The Bar staff ***** The Doormen*****.
TOP TOP TOP venue you really have to try it

I was actually meant to be having a night out in Lost Society, as I suspect most people were when they found The Artesian Well, but it is a great alternative. Downstairs is a dark and arty place with lots space and a large bar, complete with very friendly and efficient barstaff.


Upstairs I was surprised to find a completely different bar that reminded me of 333 in Shoreditch. Some funky house and a very pretty laid back crowd made it a great night. Even if you are only visiting The Artesian Well because the queue to Lost Society is too long, I'm sure like me you wont be disappointed.

The Artesian Well door staff are inbred gorillas. I hate places where bouncers feel they should be the centre of attention.

This was my first experience of the Artesian and I can only confirm all the hype that we had heard about this place is spot on! The night was one to be remembered. It had an excellent atmosphere, we felt relaxed as if surrounded by old friends. Last but not least the Artesian Well door staff were friendly and approachable as is the Manager.

I honestly don't know what all these upset and obviously very boring people are on about! The Artesian Well is one great party, and me and my friends have never had a boring/dull/bad night there. The drinks are resonabley priced and the staff are really friendly and quick considering the amount of people they have to deal with.


The door staff are on another planet all together and I dont know if I have ever entered the club without being hugged and kissed multiple times by them. If you can't enjoy yourself at the Artesian Well then you should never have been let out at all.

The Artesian Well is great. It is not poncey, it has good music, and good drinks. And the Artesian Well staff are great.