The eccentric regulars of The Effra Hall Tavern are relaxed, easy going and linked by one common element: enjoyment of good live music. Hidden away in the swanky residential part of Brixton, The Effra has all the makings of a proper boozer. There's a clique of regulars slapping dominos on the table in the front room and a gig venue tacked onto the back.

With a shabby exterior and an even shabbier interior, you come here for the jam sessions most nights in the week, not the fine dining. Speaking of the food, the kitchen serves up a hearty selection of Jamaican grub. If you find the nourishment a little too spicy, drink up as the pints here are especially cheap.

The best night to sample The Effra are Thursdays, where a handful of experienced musicians perform a jazz jam session until midnight for free. Always low key and a popular quiet one for Brixton locals.