Fare

You're walking down Old Street and ducking into Fare feels like stumbling onto something proper—whitewashed walls, natural light pouring in, and a menu that makes you actually want to sit down and eat properly. It's Mediterranean done with genuine ingredient knowledge rather than lazy exoticism: think vibrant mezze, grilled fish that tastes like it arrived this morning, and wine pairings that genuinely improve the food. The vibe is refreshingly unfussy—you're sharing plates, the staff know what they're talking about, and nobody's performing for anyone.