Paloma: Pub in Kensington and Chelsea, London

Paloma is a food venue in SW7, and it has a second life after the plates go out. Its programming leans towards club nights, often made with outside collectives and promoters rather than one house line-up. House and dance music come up often enough to shape the crowd. You get people who came for the kitchen and stayed for the room, plus regulars who follow certain names. Expect collaborations, themed evenings and the occasional seasonal party with a bit of costume. The format suits a night that starts slow. Eat first if you like a proper sit-down, then let the music decide how late it goes. Many people come back for a promoter, not a date.