With connections to the local skate scene, it's a place where the mulleted, leather-jacketed alternative students from art unis head for a big night.

"The Social" is the sanctuary you'll be craving after your walk on London's Oxford St. This bar/restaurant is reminiscent of a Big Lebowski film set...

"The Shacklewell Arms" London is a warm, busy, noisy pub, frequented by a surprisingly young crowd. This bar is often a popular spot for overseas bands...

"Ain't Nothin' but Blues bar" is a small London bar with big character.If you're into your blues music without having to spend a fortune, I've got good...

"The Book Club" in London is really a bar - it may seem like an odd choice of name, but there's a lot going on here: gigs, exhibitions, even speed dating!

"Village Underground" isn't just the epitome of East London: its electronic club events are legendary and the whole environment is frankly captivating...