Walthamstow Trades Hall used to be a working men’s club and there’s still a community feel. These days anyone and everyone is warmly welcomed at the social club and a Friday night involves spilt pints, 70-odd-year-olds teaming up with 30-somethings to sing karaoke, and a stacked line-up of bands we challenge you not to croon along to. It’s not fancy, and some of the seats and the jazzy carpet have more character than the punters, but it’s got a lot of heart. Come on the weekend with a group who aren’t afraid to make new friends, order a Yard Sale pizza from across the road, and request/murder Bon Jovi’s Livin' On A Prayer.