Akaya Lounge

You'll smell the charcoal and spices before you even step inside this sprawling Turkish spot that's become the go-to for proper grilled meats and late-night shisha sessions. The interior walks the line between restaurant and lounge brilliantly – think low lighting, comfortable seating, and enough space that you're not breathing down your neighbour's neck while they're working through a mixed grill. The kitchen knows its way around a charcoal grill, turning out lamb chops and chicken shish that actually taste like they've seen proper fire. Their mezze selection does the job for sharing, and the portions are generous enough that you'll be taking leftovers home. Come Friday and Saturday nights, the place transforms into something closer to a social club, with the shisha pipes getting serious attention and the atmosphere ramping up considerably.