S&M Café Long Lane

An unfettered celebration of S&M (sausage & mash) marks out this small chain of trendy British café/restaurants. Take your pick from a selection of a dozen or more bangers & four flavours of mash, or plump for the more varied line-up of patriotic starters & mains. Open with smoked kipper & horseradish pâté or chicken liver & bacon salad, ahead of shepherd’s pie, beer-battered fish & chips or a selection of calorific butties (try the slow-roasted pork); to finish, try sherry trifle or Eton mess. By contrast, the drinks are thoroughly international: France, Italy & Australia get the nod on the short wine list, while London Pride is the only Brit representative among the beers.