Located on a prominent corner spot of the Richmond Road, Out of the Blue is a relaxed restaurant and music venue. The brasserie style menu includes starters such as artichoke and pancetta salad and crab cakes with beer battered coconut shrimps. Main courses range from £6.50 to around £12 and include lamb shank with rosemary and garlic, or stuffed chicken thighs with leek and Roquefort sweet pepper sauce. There's also the exotic option of medallions of grilled crocodile, kangaroo and ostrich with a lemongrass infusion. For the best value opt for the three course set meal at £14.90, or pop by for lunch when a main course and a glass of wine or beer will set you back just £5. For music to accompany your dining experience come along on either a Monday or Wednesday evening, or Sundays for brunch.

Reviewed by Linda Buttle