Murder Mile Review
Located in Walthamstow, Murder Mile is primarily a photography studio, themed around a dungeon aesthetic. Alongside this, the venue is hireable, meaning it’s a great space to split with friends for a fun day/night of play. A few events are also held here, meaning it’s fairly well known among the London scene.
The venue is quite accessible by public transport, which is a huge plus. Alongside this, there’s a bit of parking space. It can be confusing at first, but you’re more than likely to have the owner’s number or be with someone who does. The location feels both private and well connected, which is ideal for a kink venue - you don’t feel super exposed, but you don’t feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere either.
The furnishings are practically all functional, so you’re able to have really unique scenes here, using furnishings you’re not likely to find in many other places. To name a few, there’s a bench with straps to tie someone down with, a spinning wheel (also with straps on), and a bed, also with straps on, that you can tilt. Aside from this, there’s plenty of seating and a normal bed, which allows the venue to cover a whole range of desires.
Similarly, there’s a few themed spaces, such as a large writing desk and a medical area. These make for really creative and fun scenes; I really do like the thought put into them - the fact that the venue caters towards more specific fetishes/fantasies is a good thing about the space.
It could be improved by having suspension points, though ensuring these stay stable and people are aware of things such as weight limits may be a reason why these aren’t installed in the venue. It would be a huge plus, especially to the rope crowd. As well as this, it can feel awkward at times due to the venue being on two levels, and there not being much space to just chill out. This is quite noticeable at events, when you find yourself not wanting to interrupt something just to find somewhere to relax if you’re not playing. The space between the furnishings can also leave you feeling like you’re intruding on someone’s scene if you’re just trying to move past.
Overall, I think it’s a space that fulfils its function well, but can feel crowded with a bigger amount of people