Formerly the Abbeville Kitchen, May the Fifteenth is a lovely little bistro-bar quietly making its name on the eponymous upmarket Clapham street. It has garnered esteem among both locals and those from further afield on the basis of its direct, uncomplicated approach to good food and drink as well as excellent service. A welcoming atmosphere is created by the unpretentious wooden French cafe-style fixtures and eager staff. This friendly front-of-house ease is complimented by the open kitchen which allows for more than a few sneak peeks into a busy nexus of culinary activity. Each dish is discerningly crafted by a team of chefs who are clearly very serious about quality, quantity and presentation in equal measure.

The drinks list matches the food menu in enthusiasm for classic ideas with more eccentric twists, which, once tasted, you will wonder at how no one hadn't thought of before. Cocktails are tailored to the season just as the wine is tailored to the meal, so the drinking experience is sure to be perfectly in harmony with the spirit of your summer adventure and cosy winter night alike. May the Fifteenth is a small restaurant with a discreetly over-achieving bar and kitchen, which means that it is a must-try for a twist on the usual week-night catch-up with friends, friday night date or lazy family Sunday.