Vinum

The no-man’s land between Moorgate & the Shoreditch triangle isn’t the liveliest part of town, so this cool, smart wine bar & restaurant comes as a pleasant surprise, its pale, creamy walls & dark leather seating creating an impression of sophistication reinforced by a rather serious wine list headed by French bottles but with plenty of upscale Italian Barberas, Brunellos & Barbarescos. Soak up the wine with something from the restaurant menu: Parma ham with figs, rocket & parmesan followed by grilled gigot of lamb with cassoulet beans, perhaps, or graze tapas-style at the bar.