The Place

Walk into The Place on a Friday night and you'll feel the energy straight away. It's the kind of spot where locals have their regular orders sorted, where the kitchen takes pride in what comes out of it, and where you're not paying West End prices for decent food. The room itself is unfussy—straightforward tables, no faffing about with tiki torches or neon signs—but that's precisely the point. You're here for the food, and it shows in nearly every dish. Whether you're after something classic or willing to try what the kitchen's actually excited about, there's a reason this place pulls a solid 4.5 stars from nearly 450 reviews.