The Tiger: Pub in Southwark, London

The Tiger is a food venue in SE5, and its programming shows what kind of night to expect. Karaoke and quiz nights are the staples. They are social, a bit loud, and built around people who came to sing badly or argue about the answer to question six. It suits groups who want the evening to have a shape. Eat first, then get a team together for the quiz or put your name down for a song. It works for pairs too, if you'd rather watch the singing than join in. The formats repeat, so regulars know the rhythm and newcomers pick it up quickly. You don't need to be good at anything. You just need to be up for joining in.