139-141 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 (020 7254 6516)
Stoke Newington rail/67, 73, 76, 106, 243 bus. Open 10am-11.30pm Mon-Thur; 10am-midnight Fri, Sat; 11am-11pm Sun; gigs 9-11.30pm daily. Admission free-?10. Credit MC, V.
A supremely relaxed
venue that’s a favourite of London’s jazz community for the
friendliness of the vibe, the cosiness of the room and the excellence
of the mainly veggie food. Barking mad guitar hero Billy Jenkins plays
here frequently, as does more mainstream vocalist Ian Shaw.