Goodbye Horses

At Goodbye Horses, you'll finally know what it's like to have an artist friend who throws dinner parties. Unless you already have that friend, in which case, welcome back. Hand-painted curtains sway at this Islington spot. Ditto us at the bar after a few glasses. Between chatting star signs with solo diners and converting doubters to orange wine, staff tinker with a record player and the mood is as easy and relaxed as the crinkled linen top your neighbour's wearing. Modern European plates look pretty and taste even better, like fancy egg mayo and oxtail ragout flecked with crispy meat. They're perfect for picking at with a date, or with a small group of friends who appreciate edible flowers and the bonhomie of a shared wooden table.