Get a Room - The Jaipur Room at Mintleaf SW1

As far from the local balti house as you can get, the Mint Leaf mini chain mixes cool interiors with classy cocktails and vibrant Indian food – a winning formula that we can vouch for ourselves, having celebrated the end of this year’s exhibition there. The City branch seats up to 35 in a screened-off space at the far end of the restaurant – great for soaking up the atmosphere of the main dining room – but groups might enjoy a touch more privacy in the Jaipur Room at Mint Leaf Restaurant & Bar in Haymarket (pictured, right). This 65-cover space is beautifully lit, with sleek dark wood lifted by splashes of colour. Set menus start from £35 per person and take diners on a tour across India, from the coconut-rich curries of the South to drier, spicier meats from the north. The room also has a projector, plus laptop and iPod connections, so groups can squeeze in a pre-dinner meeting.

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Suffolk Place, SW1Y 4HX, tel: 020 7930 9020 squaremeal.co.uk/mintleaf

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This article first appeared in Square Meal Venues & Events Autumn 2011.