Lebanese Lounge

Brick Lane isn’t just about Bangladesh: Lebanese Lounge serves up a slice of the Levant, tucked in a courtyard off a Brick Lane side street. Track it down, as it offers value-for-money food in a large, but intimately lit room decorated with pictures of Lebanon. Food is good, encompassing decent hot & cold mezze (try the rich baba gannouj & deep-fried lamb meatballs), pastries & a wide selection of grilled meats & fish around the £10 mark, plus tangy salads. The place can feel a little empty at times – the obscure location doesn’t help – but service is attentive & after you’ve eaten there’s the option of kicking back in the cushioned lounge over a mint tea.