Belgo Holborn (CLOSED)

One of four Belgos in London - there are others in Soho and Chalk Farm, as well as one nearby on Earlham Street - this Kingsway branch brings a similarly popular combination of moules, frites and Belgian beer. They're served in a venue that was once a bank, its safe now the Belgo beer cellar. 

The70 beers (from Belgium, the UK and the US) available by the bottle range from the well-known and recognisable (Stella Artois, Vedett, Duvel) to less oft-seen options such as Pauwel Kwak, Satan Red, Mongozo Coconut and Delirium Nocturnum. Make sure you keep an eye on the ABV - in true Belgian style, some are pretty potent.

The mussels do brisk business here. They're served in kilo pots in a variety of broths (traditionelle, classic, Thai) as platters, with popei or blue cheese. Outside of the moules there are burgers, steaks, rotisserie chicken dishes and the Belgo take on classic fish and chips.