The Library Bar Kitchen is one of several restaurants that can be found in Beeston, located a few kilometres southwest of Nottingham's city centre. And while each of those concentrates on one particular cuisine, this stylish place presents diners with an opportunity to enjoy some of the finest dishes from around the globe. The ambience is warm and contemporary, and you could lounge around with a glass of wine on their many leather stools or sofas.

Light bites of falafel and marinated tomatoes, or samosas with cucumber yoghurt raita help build your appetite. If you're in a group, consider ordering one of their sharing platters, loaded with Spanish charcuterie, cheeses, Scottish smoked salmon, tomatoes, olives, and dips from the Mediterranean, and salads, nuts and couscous from the Middle East and Morocco.

The section titled 'hot stuff' embraces a stunning range of dishes such as Moorish pork kebabs, Thai green chicken curry, roasted curried cauliflower risotto, chilli con carne with avocado crème fraîche and nachos, and good old fish and chips. Desserts from closer home include Eton mess with fruit coulis, and a Christmas pudding with brandy sauce.