The Cock Tavern

Run by Farika Holden, former landlady of beloved but now defunct east London pub the Nelson’s Head, the Cock Tavern is an incredibly welcome addition to London’s queer scene. The unique decor reflects the building’s Georgian heritage but merges it with its past life as a tiki bar, creating a space both classy and camp. Come on Wednesday night to take advantage of the free jukebox, a treasure trove of gay anthems from Grace Jones to Girls Aloud, or on Sunday night for a raucous pub quiz. On Friday and Saturday nights things heat up as a (mainly gay) crowd seek hit the dancefloor till 2am.