Blow Up Metro is now shut. Why not try The Borderline, just around the corner?
For a sketchy little dive like the Metro the acid test is whether or not you find a loyal following. Judging by the fact that this place is the favourite haunt of hundreds upon hundreds of cool kids, it looks like Blow Up Metro has got that test aced.
The beer comes in cans, the bands come in bashed up old VW Polos and the crowd come in droves to check out the latest in unknown but loved-like-a-child's-favourite-blanket rock bands.