Cuban - Camden, The

Situated in the Stables Market, Camden's branch of The Cuban is a fittingly lively location to celebrate the Latin spirit. Split over two floors, the vibrant restaurant incorporates a popular bar, often playing host to resident DJs and live music. Enjoy the tapas-style dishes served in the bar or relax in the dining area and pick from a menu featuring grills, fresh fish and marinades with a South American and Caribbean flavour.

Tapas flavours are punchy and varied; think nachos rancheros, plantain and sweet potato crisps, Black Pearl scallops, spinach and nutmeg croquettes and manuka honey king prawns. For something more substantial choose the tomato based lamb ajiaco Cubano, braised in fresh, seasonal vegetables and herbs; chicken and chorizo paella, and Havana sugarcane tuna. Desserts are hard to miss with puddin au pan, an old-fashioned bread and butter pudding, served with whipped cinnamon cream, and rich crème cabaña topped with caramelised sugar.