Effra Hall Tavern: Pub in Brixton, London

The Effra Hall Tavern is a place for live music first. Jazz nights and regular Saturday sets shape much of what it hosts, so the room tends to draw people who came to listen. Expect a tavern where the music leads and the rest follows. The programme leans towards live jazz and band nights, and the crowd is usually there for the sound. It also sits in the art part of the London listings, which suits an evening built around performance and atmosphere. If you want a relaxed night around live sound, this is a local room worth knowing. The events below show what is coming up. Go in expecting music, and let the rest of the evening come second.