While it's not as centrally located as Mao Livehouse or Yugong Yishan, 2 Kolegas has some great gigs and a relaxed, slightly grungy atmosphere. The drinks are reasonably priced and the staff friendly. The area where the bands play is actually pretty small, but that makes it easy to build an atmosphere with even a small crowd.

The sound here has always been pretty good, unlike the notorious Yugong Yishan PA.

One of the best things about the venue is the outdoor area, which really adds to the vibe in summer. Even in the cooler months, the space outside provides a place to take a rest from the music and have chat.

One slightly irritating aspect of the place is that gigs often start really really late, which can be a pain if you're tired and the act you want to see is on last. The bathroom also kinda sucks.

But hey, it's a rock venue so if you're looking for an early night and a clean toilet you're probably in the wrong place.