It's the perfect place to while away the afternoon with friends over a glass of wine and a plate of delicious tapas and it's quite possible to lose all sense of time as you linger in their basement cocktail lounge or deliberate over what to eat in their first floor bistro. At In Vino Veritas, a modern European and French restaurant in Brighton, the three different dining areas create versatility of mood and feeling and there's a lot to choose from the menu with its wonderful range of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes.

Amongst starters, you could choose smoked chicken spring rolls with honey, coriander and red chilli dressing, followed by a main course of pan fried lemon sole with beurre noisette and capers. Desserts include a delectable raspberry crème brûlée while the selection of British and French cheeses will appeal immensely to those who prefer savoury endings. The wine list runs to more than 200 choices from across the world and an exciting range of cocktails supports it admirably.