The Corner Room

Head to east London for an achingly trendy eaterie. The Corner Room in Bethnal Green is cool. The 20th century classic fit out features distressed furniture, high ceilings and wood paneling, industrial lamps and a wrought iron staircase. The menu changes weekly. The wait staff are clued up and the food is hip and not surprisingly worthy of praise as offshoot of Nuno Mendes' grander restaurant Viajante. Lamb with macademia miso crust and mackerel with gooseberry granita, pistachio and tiny, roe-like balls of melon are both worth a shout out. Exciting, creative plates in an arty haven.