The Pembroke: Pub in Kensington and Chelsea, London

The Pembroke sits in SW5, the sort of place you hear about from someone who already knows it. Its nights lean towards the quiz, where tables of regulars and small teams settle in for a few rounds of argument over answers. You get the same faces, the same running jokes, and a scoreboard that matters more than it should. It suits a group that likes to compete and talk over each other. It is less suited to a quiet evening or a first date you want to keep calm. The room is social and a little loud, which is the whole point. Bring a team name and some trivia confidence.