Cock and Pye

You'll find this Greene King boozer just off the main drag, perfectly positioned to catch both the after-work crowd and the late-night party brigade heading into town. The fact they stay open until half two on Fridays and Saturdays makes it a proper magnet for anyone not quite ready to call it a night. The regulars keep things grounded during the week – it's the sort of place where you can settle in for a proper session without breaking the bank. Come weekend though, and the energy shifts completely as the pre-club crowd piles in. The beer's reliable, the atmosphere's unpretentious, and the location means you're never far from whatever else Upper Brook Street has going on.