Flesh & Buns

The basement site that was formerly Freedom Brewing is now a buzzy and happening New York-style Asian fusion drinking and dining concept. A large sharing table runs the length of the space, with an open kitchen at one end and a bar at the other (no, you don't need to eat in order to drink here). Flesh and buns refers to the signature steamed hirata buns that can be filled with a meat of your choice. A good looking foodie clientele packs the space.

A large list of sakes heads an imaginative drinks programme, with warm, cold, speciality and seasonal options that range from £6.60 for a 125ml serve to £104 per bottle. Cocktails are delicately eastern-influenced twists on classics that borrow from the arsenal of flavours at the disposal of the chefs and are pitch perfect for a contemporary restaurant bar - they're well-balanced, genuinely fun (running from the aromatic Peach Blossom Sour to the Shiso and Pink Peppercorn Julep and the Frozen Yuzu Margarita) and given the same status as the food. A great vibe and fantastic service help earn it a rating of 4/5.