28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen

Wine steals the show at 28-50, the digits referencing the latitude range within which the world's vineyards are planted. It's a relaxed, uptempo basement affair (from the team behind Texture - see entry) and comes kitted out in a dark-green colour scheme, with wine the theme at every turn (displays of bottles, pictures, corks and boxes). Floorboards, exposed brick, porthole mirrors and knowledgeable service add to the on-cue vibe. Simple French bistro-inspired fare is the name of the game, wrought from premium produce and accessibly priced. Witness succulent rump of lamb served with panisse (chickpea fritter), exemplary ratatouille and basil, or perhaps top-dollar sirloin (28-day aged US grain-fed beef) teamed with braised shallots, watercress and classic béarnaise. And then there are the fairly priced wines, with 30 served by the glass, carafe or bottle on the every-day selection. Alternatively, take your pick from the Collector's List with some starry vintages and more wallet-busting prices. (There's a second branch in Marylebone.)