Salt House

Occupying a corner site on Abbey Road, the Salt House has a lovely L-shaped terrace that accommodates hordes of drinkers on a summer’s day. Indoors, the rustic, all-wood bar area with big windows at the front is preferable to the over-styled & slightly soulless dining room with its modern furniture & slick wallpaper. Food is served throughout the venue from a wide-ranging menu that touts Asian-influenced starters (crispy duck pancakes with hoisin sauce or Thai squid salad), salads, pastas, grills, plus a few specials. Tender & tasty lamb kebabs come with refreshing accompaniments of parsley-laced couscous & tzatziki, while (slightly tough) sirloin steak is served with lots of chunky chips & a sprinkling of rocket. The wine list puts equal emphasis on the New & Old Worlds.