The Horatia: Pub in Islington, London

The Horatia is a food venue in N7, and it works like a good local. The same faces tend to show up, and the room has a settled feel. Expect a steady rhythm. There's a pub quiz on Wednesdays, the kind you go to with a team or alone and end up sharing a table with strangers. Saturdays usually bring a regular act and their friends, so the night has a familiar shape. If you want a quiz with food and a bit of friendly competition, this suits you. If you want a dance floor, check what's on before you go. Most of the value here is in the routine.