Cafe Andaluz

You're walking into somewhere that feels authentically Spanish—all warm ochre walls, dim lighting, and the kind of buzz that tells you locals know what's up. Cresswell Lane in the West End suits this place perfectly; it's got that neighbourhood restaurant energy where everyone seems to know each other, but you won't feel like an outsider. The menu reads like a proper Spanish bar, not some diluted UK interpretation—we're talking croquetas, patatas bravas with alioli that actually tastes right, and jamón that justifies the price tag. Expect to share plates, drink a decent Tempranillo, and leave feeling properly fed rather than pretentiously marketed to.