Forge, London: Pub in Lambeth

Forge sits in SW8 and leans into brunch that turns into an afternoon. Expect long tables, a bit of showmanship, and a crowd that came to celebrate something, even if it's just a weekend. The programming tends toward drag and bottomless brunch. The food gives people a reason to sit down, and the performance gives them a reason to stay. You'll often see groups out for birthdays and catch-ups, the kind of table that wants to be loud. If you want a quiet plate with no stage, this may not be the room. If you want a long table, a good laugh and a glass that keeps refilling, it probably is. The live list below shows what's on.