While clubs like the Roxy and Vortex drove Punk rock forward in a club environment in London, it was pubs like the Hope and Anchor as part of the Pub circuit that gave fledgling punk bands a chance to play and hone their skills to new audiences. So many bands have played there; from 999 - Stranglers - X Ray Spex and in later years Madness and the Libertines to name just a few.