The Star & Garter

Behind Piccadilly Station, this historic pub gives less well-known bands a chance to play live gigs and hosts a regular Smiths disco. The upstairs dance floor saw decades of Crust, Skate, and Ska-Punk nights, with an atmosphere that keeps crowds bouncing. It is bare-bones and attitude-free, though some regulars wish it were a bit cleaner and less strict about cash payments.