It’s almost too indulgent to start your day clubbing. Now, there’s nothing better than ending your day with a few drinks, some smooth beats and a cheeky dancefloor flirt, but starting the day that way? Once a year – maybe more – it pays to turn things on their head, and DTPM: God Save the Queens was as good a place as any to start on a long weekend!

We got there after checking out Super Fag Tag, not via the advertised heated coaches, but after a quick shower and pamper – after all, if punters were rising especially for this morning’s 6am opening we thought it best to at least try to look as fresh as they did.

When we got there the club sure looked fresh, even if we didn’t feel it. Sunday 7am is early in anyone’s language, but even now, the place was jumping. We negotiated the heap of ex-SFT punters regrouping upstairs and started with a drink by the bar, while we watched the cloakroom queue dwindle to the tunes of club resident Alan Thompson.

Downstairs, the floor was packed and heaving with a crowd at every stage of abandon. Those from SFT were slowly recharging on the upstairs and side couches, massaging each other shoulders and catching up on the night’s mischief. Others looked fresh out of bed and were starting their day grooving. Alan seemed at ease on the decks, layering vocals over dark, tribal beats, while the lights overhead shone DTPM logos and sparked off the mirrorball, creating a wave of stars to wash across the dancefloor.

The back room saw DJs Trix and Goodfella take control with a mix of old school, retro, electro and minimal tracks that made a good contrast to the main floor. It was a little more intimate here and a lot less packed, so we took advantage of the couches for a quick Bloody Mary and a chance to perve at the talent. Younger, older, out-all-weekend and out for the morning, the crowd was classic DTPM with a freshness you just don’t get when it’s on at night. Expect smiley, interesting people out to connect and you’ve got an idea.

All in all, it’s no wonder why DTPM’s Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend is one of its most popular instalments. Solid music, an up for it friendly crowd, classy décor and no-fuss venue staff make this a top choice for the discerning clubber – and if you happen to be of the bent orientation there’s no telling who you could go home with! Another party well done guys.