A lovely pub in Brixton, very laid back atmosphere and a great place for a saturday night or sunday afternoon. The jazz is a real treat too. There aren’t many pubs in south London that are so welcoming.

Having lived in Brixton for 18 months when I first moved to London I couldn’t believe it when a friend told me I hadn’t unearthed a hidden gem- only a stones throw away from the Ritzy cinema. I was very intrigued - and not at all let down after my first visit. We decided to go for a couple of stretching drinks before heading of to see the chemical brothers but were having such a good time we missed the warm up act.

There is a great selection of beers on tap, good music and a buzzing atmosphere- you can tell everyone there is having a really good time. I am also a huge fan of caribbean food so I was really excited to see jerk pork and mutton curry on the menu- who needs more than 2 options when they are both this good?It was really spicy, delicious and set me up for the entire evening!

This place really is something special- its everything you hope for in a Brixton pub.

A really cool little pub near the ritzy cinema in brixton. Big jugs of red stripe and excellent live music. I stumbled in here last night at about 10.30pm and had a brilliant time. I think this is probably the best pub in Brixton. The live jazz was fantastic and the atmosphere in the pub is bouncy and loud but friendly.

For cheap, live music on saturday night, this is the place to come.

The Effra is one of the best watering holes you'll find in Brixton. Decked out in a victorian period style, (Like the Queen Vic) it's popular with the older generation, many of whom are regulars on first name terms with the staff. But it is by no means an old man's pub, it has a vibrant if laid-back atmosphere, a great place to watch the football, even having a plasma screen in their outdoor area to accomodate the smokers. There are also regular music nights with live ska, regga and jazz, even a few karaoke nights and the music is always good. The prices are average for London, around £3.10 a pint, but there are good deals to be had on pitchers if you're counting the pennies. One of the best features though is the humble Afro-Carribean cuisine, the jerk-chicken is an absolute delight and worth a visit on it's own. All in all it's a friendly, well run pub which I am proud to call my local.