"A lot of people visit London, see the sights, maybe a show, but miss some of the local culture. The Union Jack pub is not a smart venue, it’s an average London pub, tatty in places, but it does have a good free evening music culture, and a delightful and welcoming landlady Nolia who originates from Malaysia, so a special welcome to Malaysian visitors! The pub is plastered with Artwork. Nolia has a gallery around the corner and is a keen patron of art and music. I love the second and last Sunday evening of each month when the house jazz band Speakus Corner breeze through the standards along with an eclectic mix of student musicians and anyone who is good enough to join in. Last week a visiting Swiss tourist gave a fantastic piano recital mid evening just because he admitted he could play well! Rarely crowded on a Sunday, bar food is good. This place is directly opposite Gordon Ramsay’s Union Street Cafe if you like fine dining, but check opening days as this is normally closed on a Sunday."
