Mulberry Street Bar

This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 – in the shops now or buy online.

A light, airy bar with a cosy café feel during the day, Mulberry Street has a friendly buzz about it that attracts a varied clientele. Students, solitary drinkers and older couples happily co-habit in among the chunky wooden tables and leather chairs, while things busy up in the evenings (particularly at weekends) when the atmosphere becomes a little more boisterous. The menu features meals as diverse in origin as Thai red curry, sizzling fajitas and traditional treats such as bangers and mash and large bowls of no-frills macaroni cheese. On Sundays brunch is served between 12.30 and 4pm, giving diners the additional option of a full roast dinner. The slightly less bulky eggs Benedict features two plump poached eggs and a generous serving of thick-cut bacon, perched atop slices of toast instead of the traditional English muffin. The menu also shows some flair and imagination, with dishes such as pleasantly peppery, crispy-coated balls of haggis tempura served with sweet chilli and soy dipping sauces.

• High point: Relaxed surroundings and friendly atmosphere
• Low point: Burnt toast