Bars & Pubs

Two years after its opening, this upmarket brasserie still fills up every mealtime with a civilised Belgravia clientele. They're happy to venture in the direction of less civilised Victoria coach station to partake of dishes like chargrilled quail (£9.50), slow-braised Welsh lamb shank (£13) and steamed Shetland mussels (£10.50). Sunday roasts (£13.95) are unsurprisingly popular too. As for drinks (although the layout of the main bar lends itself more to dining), a 30-strong wine selection includes a dozen by the glass (Chilean Alameda sauvignon blanc £3.50/£14, Henri Pellé Sancerre £7/£27, Domaine Heresztyn Bourgogne rouge £7.50/£29). Cocktails include an 'English mojito' (£8) made with Hendrick's gin (isn't that Scottish?), and house bloody mary (£7) with Godminster organic horseradish vodka, while Bitburger, Weizen and Adnams come on tap.

Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008/9