shebeen

A clandestine bar which sells beer, spirits and provides music.
Adapted from 1. South African slang, alleg. "she been here but she gone now", 2. Or Irish Gaelic, sibín.
Once common in London for migrant gatherings eg African, Jamaican, Irish.
Victor: Ah weh de party tonight?
Genius: Dung Effra Road, some likkle shebeen.
by Permy Torpor December 10, 2007
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