The Durell Arms: Pub in Hammersmith and Fulham, London

The Durell Arms is a food-first pub in SW6, and its events grow out of that. Expect a regular pub quiz, the kind you go to with a small team and strong opinions about trivia. Weekends tend to bring live music and DJs, so the room moves from dinner talk to something looser as the night goes on. The programming follows the pub's rhythm. Quiz nights suit groups who enjoy a bit of friendly competition. Live music and DJ nights suit people who want a busier room, with a crowd that has come for the sound as much as the food. Either way, the kitchen is part of the plan, so eat first or eat during.