The Welly is my favorite SCRUFFy bar in London: its chilled, relaxed, friendly atmosphere make me always feel home! If you want to celebrate your birthday (as I usually do), tell the managers in advance: they will be able to book a reserved area for you and your party on the upper floor.

Love the Wellington on a Monday night. Nothing particularly special about the place itself, but it just sort of attracts a great mix of people, unpretentious and pretty good value for money. Upstairs is quieter, more seating, a place you can have a conversation.

Adopted by many gay Londoners as a favorite Soho bar, The Wellie is always a good place to meet up with a local crowd of friendly and relaxed guys.