The Distillers, Hammersmith: Pub in Hammersmith and Fulham, London

Hammersmith gives The Distillers a steady, local kind of programme. Live music is the backbone here, with regular nights that tend to land at the end of the working week. Karaoke turns up too, for people who like a room where everyone gets a turn at the mic. Comedy brings in a different crowd, often more chatty and ready to join in. It suits groups more than lone visits, and most people arrive planning a proper night out. Expect a mix: people who came for the act, and people who came because it is an easy plan with friends. Come for the music, and stay for whatever the night turns into.