Owners Debs and Gav have worked hard to cultivate just the right atmosphere in their basement bar in Merchant Street.  A funky front room with fish tank and log-burning fire leads past comfy retro armchairs and kitschy lampshades to a stone-walled dining room with candles perched in pint pots and confidently mismatched furniture. Table service throughout keeps it nice and chilled for a diverse crowd, enjoying a well stocked bar and an appealing all-day menu.

• Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Free wi-fi
• Music on stereo: mixed bag–pretty chilled
• Live entertainment: DJs on Saturday nights
• Capacity: 75
• Largest group: 18
• Open since: 2008
• Number of wines sold by the glass: 16
• House wine: £16.50 per bottle