The Phoenix: Pub in Marylebone, London

The Phoenix in Oxford Circus runs a steady mix of life drawing, DJs on Thursdays, themed club nights, music quizzes. Art and music bleed together here. You get a mixed crowd, people who aren't precious about what they're doing or about the room itself. Programming shifts week to week but the venue keeps a consistent character. Regulars come back because it's straightforward and unpretentious, and there's always something on if you want it. You know what to expect when you walk in: a place where you can join a life drawing session or stay out dancing to a set.