Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
spent taking in Greenwich's sights.
60 Greenwich Church St., SE10.
&
020/8858-0786.
www.
thegipsymothgreenwich.co.uk. DLR: Cutty Sark.
South Bank
George Inn
With its historic courtyard, wooden beams, and associated trappings,
the George is many tourists' idea of an authentic English pub—indeed, it's even run
by the National Trust. For that very reason it's often busy, and many locals give it a
clear steer. Worth popping in for one, but not the best for an evening's drinking.
77
Borough High St., SE1.
&
020/7407-2056.
Tube: Borough or London Bridge.
Royal Oak
A real ale fan's delight, the Royal Oak often stocks several draught beers
you won't find anywhere else in London—and for that reason is always busy. It's not
exclusively for beer buffs though, and the pub itself is a remarkably pleasant inn with
tasty, simple food and a friendly crowd.
44 Tabard St., SE1.
&
020/7357-7173.
Tube: Borough.
Southwest London
Cask & Glass
Tucked away just around the corner from Victoria rail station, the
Cask and Glass is a popular spot with office staff requiring a post-work refresher before
braving the journey home. Friendly and full of character, it's a touch on the small side,
but there's plenty of space out front, and a healthy selection of Shepherd Neame ales
to keep you entertained.
39-41 Palace St., SW1.
&
020/7834-7630.
Tube: Victoria.
Draft House Northcote
For anyone serious about their ales, a visit to the
Draft House is a must. Set up by the visionary Charlie McVeigh, it is an attempt to
recapture all the best qualities of a British pub, and thereby create the perfect
example. At any one time you'll find dozens of lagers, ales, and beers from all over the
world on offer—and to help you in your quest to try them all, the Draft House is one
of the only pubs in London to serve
1
⁄
3
-pint measures.
94 Northcote Rd., SW11.
&
020/7924-
1814.
www.drafthouse.co.uk. Train: Clapham Junction.
The Club & Music Scene
LIVE MUSIC
Every night in hundreds of venues across London, you'll find live music being played,
from international superstars to those taking their first hesitant steps. Online guides
such as
Spoonfed
(www.spoonfed.com) are often a good place to find more leftfield
events. Most small venues will allow you to purchase tickets on the night, but for
larger and more popular events you may have to buy way in advance. Most venues
have ticketing information on their own websites; failing that, check
SEEtickets.
com
,
WeGotTickets.com
, or
Ticketweb.co.uk
.
Rock & Pop
Bush Music Hall
One of London's more beautiful venues, this former Victo-
rian music hall was renovated and reopened in 2001; despite its fairly small capacity,
bands and punters alike love its unique ambience. In recent years it's become a
favored venue for larger acts to perform one-off, often secret shows with the likes of
Suede performing here in 2010 before their headline dates at the larger O2 Arena.
310 Uxbridge Rd., W12.
&
020/8222-6955.
www.bushhallmusic.co.uk. Tube: Shepherd's Bush.
CAMP
Set up by James Priestly, the man behind the legendary Secret Sundaze
parties, the CAMP (City & Arts Music Project) may lack the niceties of other venues,
but already in its short life this rough-and-ready basement has hosted some of the
most anticipated gigs of recent times. Expect to hear all manner of edgy, underground
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