The White Swan: Pub in Tower Hamlets, London

The White Swan, at E14 7JD, is a food venue that also hosts music. Its programming leans toward fan-led nights, the kind that carry the energy on after a big gig. You'll find people still in their gig clothes, wanting a drink and a band they know every word to. That's the appeal. It suits anyone who likes a night that wasn't fully planned. Go with a group, or go alone and let the room find you. A table and a plate of food sit comfortably alongside the noise. Expect a crowd that knows its music. Unofficial nights run on a shared love of a band, so the singalongs are loud and the references land. If you grew up on 90s guitar records, you'll feel at home.