The Armoury

Named for the Arsenal soccer team's fan store, the Armoury opened in early 2013 as an Old World pub that focused on soccer, spirits heavy on beer and browns, and a live-music lineup featuring punk, post-punk and indie-rock acts. But within a year of opening, the bar was focusing less on soccer, and the live music was leaning more toward funk and jam bands. The refurbished warehouse space is decked out with hardwood floors, exposed red brick, several TVs (including one with a huge projector screen), a zinc bar, and an antique back bar that features a gorgeous porcelain-and-baked-enamel tap system from which eight brews are poured. The menu goes beyond standard Brit fare, with salads and homemade soups, flatbread pizzas and sandwiches.