The Social: Pub in Fitzrovia, London

The Social is a London social club where food and music share the same nights. The kitchen runs first, then the room shifts, and the programme leans towards live bands, showcase evenings and DJ sets. Expect a lot of indie, electronic and left-field acts, often on bills that pair a name you know with one you don't yet. The crowd tends to come for the music and stay for the bar. If you like hearing a band before the rest of the city catches up, this is the kind of room you'll enjoy. It sits in W1W, so plan it as part of a wider night.