The Lock Tavern

Another tough place to get into at weekends, what with queues of artfully distressed rock urchins and one of the most arbitrary entry policies in Camden Town. And though it teems with aesthetic niceties inside - from cosy black couches and warm wood panelling downstairs to open-air terrace on the first floor - it's the unpredictable after-party vibe that packs in the punters, with big name DJs regularly providing the tunes.