Stockwell, British, Modern Restaurant Guide

“Yummy mummy hangouts” that have proliferated across the capital and its surrounding high streets over the past few years, with “relaxed and colourful décor” and “friendly waiting staff”. They are very accommodating to families, both “child-friendly” and “pooch central, with snacks and water” – although if you don’t bring your own, you might find there are “too many dogs”. The eastern Med-style cooking varies between “fresh and well prepared” at best to “adequate, sometimes slow” – while “bottomless Bloody Mary or Mimosa on a Sunday can be dangerous!”.

Carved out of the lobby of a Clapham studio complex, this “fun” yearling from Dom Hamdy of Bistro Freddie wins praise for “decent, modern small plates, big on flavour”. There’s a “cool vibe and lovely little courtyard as you enter”, although the overall vibe has a slightly “amateur”, “pop-up feel”.