Take A Look Inside This Abandoned Hells Angels Clubhouse
Climb the few steps down, and you’ll see the famous bikers. These big, burly men in leather jackets are knocking back suds at the bar or sitting on the couches in the middle of the place. There’s a sound of revving engines, too, and a motorbike even slides in through a side entrance. It’s all part of life at the clubhouse of the Niagara Hells Angels. And for a little while, anyone could access the building – and learn some of the secrets of the legendary motorcycle gang.
Set behind barbed wire
The Hells Angels did their best to keep others out, mind. The clubhouse was ringed by barbed wire, and it was in a pretty backwoods location in Welland, Ontario. But you can bet it was close to major roads. Motorbike gangs need blacktop to ride, after all.
Big time raid
And there were few clues to what went on inside the building – and what secrets it might hold – until 2006. That year, province police stormed the clubhouse and arrested some of the members. Apparently, the raid uncovered drugs, guns and vehicles – all of which were seized by the authorities.
Heart of gold
Don’t be fooled, though. Hells Angels chapters are not comprised exclusively of crooks. They’re not all like Sons of Anarchy, either. Some members work together in legitimate businesses. They even do a lot for charity. Look behind that badass exterior, and you may just find a heart of gold.
Exclusive access
And while the clubhouse in Niagara wasn’t anything particularly special, others can be a whole lot ritzier. The New York City version, for example, was a whole apartment block until 2019! For a while, you couldn’t rent one of the apartments unless you were a member of the Hells Angels. Now, though, you can, if you fancy living in former gang quarters.
