The White Horse Historic Bar / Pub

Brixton, London –

Located in an early 18th-century inn, The White Horse has a long history as a laid-back booze hall, though the twenty-first century has added a dash of dance club to the old stallion.

The building retains few of its original features, and even the slick white sign out front aims for a modern flair, but the uncluttered interior with its clean wooden furniture and bare brick walls still creates a homey neighborhood vibe.

A mix of young locals and university students, as well as Clapham pub crawlers out to “rough it” a bit in Brixton, ensure the room is always buzzing with lively chatter over rounds of Guinness and games of billiards.

Patrons looking to chill can lounge on plush leather sofas in the living room-style corner, while dangling disco balls highlight the dance vibe that drops in toward week’s end.

Fridays and Saturdays see a hip-hop and funk DJ take control, creating a combination of music, booze, and an unusually late liquor license that turns the place into a killer spot for drinking, mingling, and dancing until the wee hours.

The relaxed vibe returns on Sundays however, when a hearty breakfast and afternoon live jazz draw bleary-eyed crowds of partiers looking for an antidote to that late Saturday night. Welcoming and easygoing, The White Horse promises a wild ride for colts and fillies alike.