The Birdcage on Columbia Road is a genuine jewel in the crown of the East London scene. A welcoming boozer during the day, this charismatic pub has something different going on every day of the week. The Bethnal Green hang-out goes some way to remedying start-of-the-week blues by offering £3 pints and free games of pool all day on Mondays, hosts a spirited Quiz Night on Tuesdays and runs its famed Paradise Jukebox evenings on Thursdays. 

But its their prestigious karaoke nights that really gets the crowds flocking in their masses to The Birdcage. Those in attendance on Friday and Saturday evenings witness something truly spectacular as part-time Elvis', Whitneys and Glorias gradually filter through the door to belt out their chosen anthems to a cacophony of noise. You'd be hard pressed to find a more charismatic, lively and endearing karaoke night in the city so make sure to get down there early, secure yourself a good spot and prepare to sing the night away.