New Cross Inn

With artsy Goldsmith's College right on its doorstep, South London pub The New Cross Inn is never short of a crowd. Which is just as well as there's live music six nights a week (Monday is quiz night), including Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Music ranges from emerging artists to bigger names in a wide variety of genres, including ska, rock, punk and folk. Given its student neighbours, the pub caters to smaller budgets, with gig tickets starting at £3 and happy hour from 6-7pm every weekday night. Every August, it also hosts three-day live music festival Cross Fest.