Bars · London
Ain't Nothin' But is a long-running London blues bar where local and visiting acts play live most nights, with jam sessions to catch on Mondays and Sundays. There's outdoor seating if you'd rather hear the music from a quieter spot, and at ££ it's an easygoing place to soak up the atmosphere. With a 4.6 rating across nearly 4,000 reviews, it's clearly a well-loved corner of the city.
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Foliage-filled diner for Sri Lankan sharing plates accompanied by beers & spirits from the region.
Traditional, dark wood corner pub with an upstairs dining room, serving craft ales and pub grub.
Indian spot in Soho.