Belgium is not renown for many things, and dubiously bureaucrats and rain feature somewhere near the top of the of the word association list. Thankfully, it’s not all bad, and beer is also up there. Showcase of Belgian culture, the Bierodrome has many, many beers on tap, and beyond that it has a vast array of bottled varieties, which together make “quaff” word of the day; thankfully bureaucrats are somewhat lacking. Add in a jovial air and good service, and frankly, who needs more? There is food, but along with the décor, it’s a bit Belgian…

173-174 Upper Street, Angel, N1 1XS Also Clapham and Kingsway. Tel: 020 7226 5835. Web: www.belgo-restaurants.co.uk