The 12 Bar has a good atmosphere. The lights are a little bizarre (i thought bizarre was very 2007, but I think it may be coming back into vogue). They are powerful, but like normal room lights are directly overhead. As long as the band look upwards they give excellent photos; most bands don't. Jes, the drummer, stares at some point on the floor about 10 feet in front of him (as at all gigs).The best way to get good photos is to use a little flash. But anyway its a nice venue and I hang around after the band. And did I mention that Guiness is less than £3 per pint.