Villiers Terrace

With a decadent boho look that wouldn't go amiss in Hoxton, this self-styled 'pub & dining room' attracts both the local media crowd & Crouch End yummy mummies. DJs & cocktails rule on Fridays & Saturdays, while diners congregate for relaxed mid-week suppers & popular Sunday lunches. To start, a little pot of braised pig’s cheeks with chorizo & broad beans delivered a meaty hit, & Cornish crab linguine came with a buttery, tarragon-spiked sauce. Mains were similarly satisfying: slow-roast pork belly was served alongside rich garlic mash, while fish pie contained hearty chunks of smoked haddock & juicy prawns. To finish, mango & passionfruit pavlova provided a welcome burst of tropical sweetness. The menu is a mostly British affair, but France takes pole position on the wine list. As for the name, pop-trivia fans will spot that it’s lifted from an Echo & The Bunnymen song.