At least you are left in no doubt about the origins of Guanabara, from the moment you encounter dancers attired in glittering costumes, to the carioca punch - a cocktail constructed from ingredients direct from the Amazon - the food and the ultimate experience when you are overcome by the feeling of a Brazilian carnival on Drury Lane. And then, just in case of doubt, there's the music, which throbs compulsively throughout the evening and beyond.

The food follows the same pattern, starting with salt cod fish cakes with chilli oil and lime, and 8oz grilled beef and pork sausage, before a feijoada, a famous Brazilian black beans, sausages, smoked pork and salt beef casserole, served with greens, rice, orange and farofa. All the ingredients for a lively night are here.

Those who believe in the simple pleasure of snacking to beat away the blues will find the Guanabara platter invaluable with cheese bread, cassava chips, olives and chicken wings amongst others.