Julie's Restaurant & Bar

A relic from the 1970s flower power era - and their look has changed little since, but why alter a winning formula - when all the trendy beautiful people packed this Notting Hill eaterie, it has aged gently without an abundance of wrinkles.

If only that were also true of its 1970s clientele, those that are still around that is! It remains a consistently enjoyable experience - though once you could dine there well for a fiver!

However, now it veers more towards the side of modern British food rather than traditional, though they still serve their famous Steak and Kidney Pie during the winter. Other dishes could include: Julie's wild boar sausages with olive oil mash and sautéed apples; seared calf's liver with crispy bacon, olive mash and pomegranate sauce or grilled lamb cutlets with gingered lentils, fresh mint and vinegar sauce

Its food continues to please its loyal clientele, but a few find it a touch on the pricy side these days. Sunday lunch has always been a speciality, at £22 for two courses, or £26 for three. Whilst its quaint interior, with the odd hideaway in the corners, is perfect for imbuing the right mood in a new fancy, when you can tuck yourselves into one of alcoves and create a really romantic mood - the rest is up to you!