This is the interview with George Garnier, the co-founder of the members' club for people working in creative industries. Set in a disused Victorian toilet, Bermondsey Arts Club boasts a spacious Art Deco room and an elegant bar area, with original wall and floor tiles, and marble-clad bar and table tops made from the stone that was originally used as toilet cubicle separators. Opened in 2014 by George Garnier and Joe Lowe (who also run Artistic-Spaces together), the club is an artistic hub where creatives gather for drinks, live jazz and various events. Although such setting may seem unappealing, the chic design and chilling atmosphere manages to deliver a pleasant experience. I speak to Garnier to find out more.

Inside Bermondsey Arts Club

London-based journalist, freelance researcher at Monocle 24

Mariya Grinina, journalist