November

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

Situated right at the top of Princes Square, November is a light, airy cocktail bar and café which offers seating 'outside' on the balcony, looking down to the shops below, or under the interior's cupola. It offers a variety of dishes to tempt wearied shoppers or friends meeting up over a glass of wine. As well as sharing plates, such as the Mediterranean platter of olives, tomatoes, meats and various dips, there are light dishes such as bite-size Italian meatballs in pesto and tomato sauce, and smooth chicken liver pâté served with chunks of barely toasted rustic bread and a delicate pear chutney. More substantial servings include burgers, sandwiches and salads, as well as chilli, curry and pasta. But there are also options beyond the usual pub favourites, such as a risotto flavoured with asparagus tips and wild mushrooms and topped by a crisp parmesan tuille. Although the tables appear to be rather close together, November feels buzzy rather than crowded and, during the day, it offers a separate children's menu to cater for shopping families.

• High point: Pleasant location
• Low point: Service can be a bit slow

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