Waterline

Considerable thought & intelligent design has gone into converting this former warehouse by the Regent’s Canal towpath into a smart, light-filled industrial-style bar & arts space. Waterline’s bijou open kitchen has hit the ground running, delivering a sensibly edited menu at pub prices Tender braised pig’s cheeks in a robust wine reduction could give way to steaks, duck, lamb rump or roast cod on al dente samphire, asparagus & green beans with a pichet of rich avocado & brandy sauce, while generous portions mean few takers for puds such as crème brûlée or vanilla & coconut pannacotta. To drink, draught Adnams & premium booze vie with 20 well-chosen wines. A long table in the mezzanine dining area is perfect for parties, while classic films & piano-jazz soirées with popcorn & beverage service are the thing in the venue’s casual cinema-cum-events space.