THE MESS RESTAURANT

BEST FOR Sharing great tapas and fine wine. FOOD This charming spot has a metropolitan feel, serving modern global fare in a vibrant, upmarket space. Start with mezze including white bean and tahini pâté, and duck rillette with pickled goat’s cheese, packed with piquant flavour. The Asian-inspired bao sliders are moreish, stuffed with smoky BBQ pork shoulder. Don’t miss the signature tuna ceviche, beef tataki with ponzu sauce and lacquered pork belly tacos that pop with flavour. Vegetarians will find a good choice in the halloumi sliders, melanzane and Cape Malay vegetable curry. Carnivorous appetites could tackle the signature Angus rib-eye or confit of pork belly. Eponymous Eton mess is the hero dessert. DRINKS Fabulous cocktails, craft gins, craft beer, bubbly and a wide selection of fine wines. SERVICE Slick and attentive. AMBIENCE Chic and contemporary. This lively space offers seating at intimate booths with marble-top bistro tables or at the stylish bar. (GH)