Taking its name from its location, Charlotte Street Blues is dedicated to promoting new British and Irish bands trying to make their mark. The nightly rotating programme of events at this blues bar also features more established home-grown and international groups. Past acts include John Mayal, John Lee Hooker Jr., Otis Taylor and Dwayne Dopsie. Three bars offer a comprehensive menu of drinks with American comfort food in the atmospheric setting of an elegant Georgian townhouse.

While the music gets you into a mellow mood, expect to dine on favourites like New York strip steak with fat chips and garlic butter, chicken nachos, Cajun blackened chicken, voodoo stew, Reuben sandwich, classic burger, Chicago deep dish pizza, bbq ribs and crispy onion rings. Keep the food company with your pick from a range of beer brands, 80 varieties of Bourbon, or the signature house cocktail, a Charlotte mint julep served in traditional tin cups.