Neatly fitted under a Victorian railway arch and surrounded by a vivacious market, Brixton Bar and Grill is a snugly-placed watering hole with a hint of Spanish traditions.

The Venue
A two minute walk from Brixton tube onto Atlantic road, you will feel as though you’ve just walked into a dark but comfortable little Spanish cave at the Brixton Bar and Grill.

The mood changes as you make your way through the three-roomed space of the Brixton Bar and Grill. There's a cosy banquette-diner feel in the dimly-lit front bar with upright leather seats and large wooden tables, a sultry and sexy sumptuous middle room with cushions and candlelight, and retro cool in the cocktail lounge with its quirky, mismatched furniture.

The Atmosphere
If it’s a chilled evening you’re after then week nights are perfect at Brixton Bar and Grill. They hold lots of events like Backgammon Club, where you can also get involved in a casual game of chess, snakes and ladders or draughts. Weekends are more upbeat with regular sets from DJs and musicians playing soul and funk tunes until 2am.

The Food
With a name that includes grill in its title you could be forgiven for salivating over a robust selection of meats and steaks. Well, don’t get excited because the food here is more world tapas than American grill. Refined dishes like grilled butterfly prawns with couscous and parsnip or carrot and sweet potato fritters take on a more secondary role.

The Drink
Drinks at Brixton Bar and Grill include premium beers such as Bitburger and the malty Anchor Steam Beer, but the real deal here is the gastronomic cocktail menu. This includes the white cosmopolitan with white cranberry juice and the pear mojito made with Xante, mint and lime. Cocktails start at £5.75, which is very reasonably priced for the area.

The Last Word
Warm, sophisticated and cosy, the Brixton Bar and Grill is perfect for a friendly date or booze-fuelled stop gap before a heavy night.

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