Awa Grill House ( Restaurant )

You walk down College Street and the smell hits you first – that unmistakable aroma of meat sizzling over proper charcoal that makes your stomach rumble regardless of how recently you've eaten. Inside, it's all about the open grill taking centre stage, with the kind of no-nonsense setup that tells you they're serious about what they do. The menu reads like a love letter to Turkish grilling traditions, with lamb shish that's been marinated properly and chicken that actually tastes of something. Their mezze selection is spot-on too – none of that supermarket hummus nonsense. The portions are generous without being silly, and at around £12-15 for most mains, it's proper value for the city centre. Service moves at a decent clip, making it perfect whether you're grabbing lunch between meetings or settling in for a proper evening meal.