Amazing views are a part of Sotanos's charm; whether it's the location on Broad Street in Lyme Regis, on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, or the interior filled with heart-warming Spanish colours. Although the name literally translates to basement the whole place comes alive through the attractive display of bright hues and inventive knick-knacks.

The menu eschews the concept of a three course meal and there is plenty of tapas eating happening here. The regularly changing carte is helpfully divided into seafood, vegetables, meat and poultry, so one minute you could be nibbling on mussels in white wine garlic and parsley and next it could be a roasted aubergine with pomegranate seeds, olive oil puree and pita bread. Moroccan lamb tagine, Spanish Serrano ham and marinated grilled pork, chicken and lamb skewers all come together in the meat section.

From Thursday to Saturday night Sotanos pays tribute to that great dish of Spain, the paella, and also offers a selection of delicious cocktails.