Bantof

Bantof is an intimate Soho restaurant that mixes the area's old character with a more contemporary, creative streak. It is built around sharing plates, with background music and art on the walls forming part of the experience. Each plate is carefully put together, and the idea is for diners to work through a few flavours together rather than stick to one dish.

The cocktails draw on both classic and newer ideas and are meant to sit alongside the food. The atmosphere is where the place makes its mark: warm, a little old-world, with a contemporary edge, so dinner tends to feel like an event. As the evening goes on, conversation and music blend into the background. It is easy to reach for both Soho residents and visitors, and works well for anyone after good food, music and a bit of creativity in one place.