Salt Whisky Bar

Combining the merits of a neighbourhood shisha & curry joint with a specialist bar devoted to whisky & its sister spirits, Salt really does have a wide-ranging, if slightly odd, appeal. Serious glass-sniffers will take great joy from the expertly curated, 200-strong list, which includes some special drops ranging from 1970 Bruichladdich & exceedingly rare 1973 Edradour to George T Stagg & WL Weller Barrel Proof from across the pond. If obscure blends & esoteric labels aren’t your thing, try a keenly priced cocktail such as the marmalade sour (made with Dalmore 12 Year Old, orange juice, bitters & marmalade). The subtle flavours of these fine malts & professionally mixed drinks are up against an Indian menu of well-known curries & tandoori grills – not to mention plasma screens, clubby sounds & an average interior.