Hope & Anchor

The Hope & Anchor is nestled in the heart of Brixton, on Acre Lane. Previously The Grand Union Brixton, this venue has recently been acquired by Young's. Having gone through a very recent refurb, the pub homes a smorgasbord of intriguing arty trinkets. A pair of lady's legs void of a torso sprouting some pretty foliage are by the front door, and there's a faceless stag-head on the wall over-looking the bar and its dining tables. Some walls are papered with brightly coloured florals, while others have murals of city-scapes and dinosaurs. This venue wears many hats.

The hidden gem is their impressive garden at the back of the pub, which boasts private tree huts, giant fire pits and a large crystal clear projector screen - the perfect place to soak up the sun, this has to be one of London's best beer gardens. This mini Tiki paradise has huts that can hold groups of up to 25 and an outside tequila bar that keeps the margaritas flowing all-year round. Pretty fairy lights hang around the parameter, and dotted around are fire-pits to provide warmth and a sexy flicker of light when the sun disappears. DJs play on Fridays to take you into the weekends, while the weekends themselves have cocktail brunches and Sunday lunches with a vinyl record soundtrack.