Eel Pie Club at The Patch

You'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood spot on London Road where the focus is entirely on what's happening on stage. The Eel Pie Club doesn't mess about with gimmicks—it's the kind of place where regulars know the bar staff by name and visiting musicians actually want to play. The room's intimate enough that you're never more than a few metres from the action, whether it's a three-piece jazz combo or a folk singer with just an acoustic guitar. It's the sort of venue where the crowd shuts up when it matters and the drinks are honest.