A team of locals are keeping the legacy of the old Luna site alive
Founded by Suja Luna Khaled in 2004, Luna became a hub for grassroots music, hosting hundreds of gigs a year. After Khaled passed away in 2021, new management took over but the venue was in financial trouble, and even a crowdfunding campaign launched in 2024 couldn’t prevent the venue from closing that summer.
Now the venue is getting a new lease of life thanks to a collection of local industry names: Danny Saunders, who owns Leyton bars Chop Shop Tavern and Leyton Calling; Jon Clifford, who owns record store and bar Dreamhouse Records on Francis Road; Simon Singleton, founder of East London music festival Shake the High Road; and Toby L of Transgressive Records.
Currently going by Seven Church Lane (the new name will be revealed in the spring), the new spot will continue the legacy of Luna by showcasing local and emerging artists alongside special guests. During the day, the upstairs area will operate as a cafe and bar, with vinyls from Dreamhouse Records. Come nighttime, that’ll turn into a listening bar, while the downstairs space hosts live performances and club nights. This is another sure sign that London’s nightlife is on the up.
Key Information
Opening date | summer 2026
Address | 7 Church Ln, London E11 1HG
For more information | @sevenchurchlane
Photo credit: @lunalivemusic_
