“Our other home, this is the perfect South London pub/gig venue. We’ve played with some amazing bands here and it has the perfect dive bar/venue vibe you want for headbanging to some local punk.” -Ghost Car
“It’s an old working man’s pub, we had our single launch there. Some famous names drop by every once and a while to do a set like Lady Gaga and Dave Grohl. Very cool stage!” -Ghost Car
“We all love trainers, and Soho has a pretty good selection for shoe shops! Check out End Clothing if you’re ever there.” – Flawes
“The best local restaurant is Cafe Z in Stoke Newington – They do the best breakfast in East London and the menu is never ending so you’ll always find something to sort your hangover out.” – Flawes
“It has to be the London Marathon! We’re all pretty keen on running, and love the buzz it brings to the city every year. JC was scheduled to run it last year but had to pull out due to an injury, but one day we’ll cross the finish line as a band…” – Flawes
“Banquet Records in Kingston is an awesome shop. They really support artists and put on loads of gigs. We played an in store performance there recently and had a great time.” – Flawes
“One of our favourites in the city down a little road called Shacklewell Lane, always great music, always cool people coming from everywhere. We have had many a hazy but great night in there… ” -Ghost Car
“The best place to get a drink after midnight is The Bar With No Name – Highbury Corner. It’s a little discreet cocktail bar with a live pianist usually open till around 2am. Great spot for a night cap.” – Flawes
“Gökyüzü in Manor House (where we went after a heavy day of recording at Hermitage Studios up the road, hangover included) has an amazing atmosphere near Finsbury Park. Delicious food and great service. Go for the Mezze platter if there’s a crowd of you, perfect for sharing after a heavy night.” -Ghost Car
“Whenever I’m hungover I get a Halo burger. They have a shop in Brixton or you can get it delivered. it’s the best greasy Vegan fast food I’ve had.” – China Bears
“Our favorite local record store has to be Rough Trade East on Brick Lane. Such an iconic store, you can spend hours in there. Also such a dreamy part of London to have a walk round after you’ve bought tonnes of good music.” -Ghost Car
“Lion and Coffee records in Shoreditch is a special place for us. We played their as a warm up for the Great Escape Festival in 2019. It’s a tiny little room but has the coolest vibe and best selection of new and old records. Every time I go in ‘just for look’ I always end up buying something.” – China Bears
“It’s probably the oldest and most authentic Italian Coffee house with the best cappuccinos and custard tarts. Good for celeb spotting if you’re into that.” -Ghost Car
“When you’re looking for a dive bar after midnight in central London, it can sometimes be quite hard to find the right vibe. We love this one for some old school metal/rock n roll with a jukebox and local metalheads. Always packed!” -Ghost Car
“The Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney is a great place to find some alternative clothing. They serve some great coffee and beers, and upstairs the shop turns into a venue at night.” – China Bears
“Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney has an awesome collection of clothes and vintage stuff just beside the station. This place is super cool because after hours, it turns into a bar and disco. We’ve also played some pretty crazy shows there!” – Ghost Car
“There’s the little Spanish bar behind Tottenham Court Road, it’s really cool, called Bradley’s. It’s tiny but cosy and fun, eclectic decor. Get anything on draft and pick some tunes on their jukebox!” – Ghost Car
“Pichi Cafe in West London make a great Americano. We played there once for a Sofar Sounds event and they are the loveliest people. Plenty of space to find a corner for yourself and unwind.” – China Bears
“The Cat & Mutton in East London do the best themed quizzes. They’re dog friendly so I always get to meet some new friends. I always drink Hackney Lager – it’s my favourite!” – China Bears