Eat & Drink
Originally published on Friday, 25th January 2008
Meza
Okay, we're not entirely focusing on food this weekend but it's January and there's still much drowning of post-holiday blues needed.
The relaunch of Meza should allow us to do this quite nicely. The Soho hotspot has had its decor glammed up, unveiling a far sexier look than its previous tapas-bar incarnation, and DJ Andy Jay has been brought in at the weekends to add some sparkle to the aural backdrop.
Cocktails are suitably extravagant, particularly the Meza Mojito Royale - your usual mojito topped up with bubbly - which serves up to eight people from one very large glass. Race you to the end!
After that, we admit, you'll probably need something to soak up the alcohol so choose from small bites of pan-fried halloumi and salt-cod fritters or larger plates of roast salmon with olive mash or Moroccan vegetable stew with minty couscous.
Oh and by the way, if you find one of the gold figurines that have been planted around the nearby streets you're entitled to a free cocktail - not the Mojito Royale, luckily.
Hours: Mon-Weds 5.30pm-2am • Thurs-Sat 5.30pm-3am
Place: 100 Wardour Street, W1F 0TN
Cost: £25
Web: www.mezabar.co.uk
Book: 020 7314 4002