Lets not beat around the bush. Opium is a dive bar. It is grotty, smelly, sweaty, a little bit dirty and cheap. But I love it. \n\nOpium is not for your average soul. If you want to bop away to Rihanna or Lady Gaga while wearing your finest Topshop to impress the lad across the bar who has his collar popped, then this place is definitely not for you. \n\nOpium is ideal for a night out with a big group of friends who are unpretentious and love to rock out with a slightly different crowd. You will generally find an odd mix of goths, indie kids and random foreigners who are in town for the rugby, with each getting along and having a good time without any trouble. The drinks are insanely cheap, which is reflected in the taste. The music is varying degrees of rock, from Metalica to Kings of Leon to Foo Fighters to Jimmy Eat World. There is a juke box, so really it depends on what has been chosen. But you ain't going to get your mainstream dance/pop/electro tracks so don't expect it. \n\nThis place is best done with a group of friends who love a bit of rock music and want a probably very random night.