Banana Tree O2 Arena

You're heading to a gig or an event at the O2, and you've got an hour to kill before doors open. Banana Tree is exactly where you want to be—the kind of place that actually gets Southeast Asian flavours right without trying too hard. The menu bounces between Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia with dishes that taste like they've been made by people who actually know what they're doing. The cocktails are sharp, the pace is quick without feeling rushed, and there's enough energy in the room that you won't feel like you're just killing time before the main event.