Aatma

You climb the stairs from Faraday Street into what feels like someone's stylish front room, if that someone happened to serve exceptional Indian food until the early hours. The dining room strikes that perfect balance between intimate and buzzy, with warm lighting that makes everyone look good after a few of their seriously well-made cocktails. The kitchen takes familiar dishes and gives them just enough of a contemporary twist without losing their soul. This isn't your typical post-pub curry house – though the 4am weekend closing does make it brilliantly convenient for exactly that. The service is attentive without being overbearing, and they seem genuinely pleased when you order another round. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a proper date night or catching up with friends over too many drinks.