Fresh fish in a cosy neighbourhood joint

Word to the wise: At lunch, main courses hover around an affordable GBP 8, but the quality is just as high.

Popular plate: While it's all about the seafood here, they always have good vegetarian and meat options to cater to mixed-taste groups.

Tipple of choice: It's BYOB every Tuesday with corkage just GBP 3 a bottle.

There can be no qualms about the freshness of the fish in this place, after all Eddie's Seafood Market is right next door. Sweet Melindas has been going for 14 years, and was sourcing its fish through the least-damaging means long before sustainability was in vogue. Expect seafood classics such as grilled sardines, lemon sole and Thai fishcakes, alongside the occasional surprise.

It's small, candlelit, intimate and - located just off the tourist-track south of the Meadows - the vibe is neighbourly. There is soft jazz in the background by night and arty black and white photos on the walls making it an excellent date spot.