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If you like an old fashioned spit and sawdust boozer then this is the place for you. A bit rough round the edges, it seems to be a favourite for anyone who has done time just up the road in Wandsworth prison. Don’t be deceived though, people are (mostly) fairly friendly, and you rarely get trouble here. They often have bad karaoke nights and the 'Black Elvis’ evenings are not to be missed. Not probably one for the missus on a romantic night out.

A place that is very easy to write superlatives about - almost certainly the consistently best theatre in London, but also probably, the world.

The National has the distinct advantage over the majority of worldwide theatres that it doesn’t have to produce bankable shows with bankable (but often tedious to watch) stars. It can afford to use unknown (but excellent) actors and take risks with writing as well.

Occaissonally it will produce a 'duff’ show, but these are a rarity and along with the Young Vic, Donmar and Royal Court it is your best bet for theatre in London. Oh and it’s cheaper than most of the dross in the West End as well…