The trendy chain bar Lime brings its crisp, clean-cut style and contemporary fusion cuisine to Epsom. Perfect for a night out as there’s a restaurant, bar and club all under one roof.

The Venue
This is one of a wave of new bars and restaurants that are offering customers a more sophisticated wining and dining experience than the traditional British pub. It's sleek, subtle and contemporary. Outside there is a modern glass frontage, framed by the trademark citrus-green facade. The striking appearance of the bar makes a bold impression on the bland high street of Epsom.

Inside, white floors and white stone-topped tables complement the open-plan style. The bar also includes a mix of sofas and stools, and a state-of-the-art sound system, which is put to good use at weekends.

For those who like it al fresco, a garden courtyard behind the bar offers plenty of bamboo greenery, large parasols and built-in heaters for those bitter winter months!

The Atmosphere
Lime consists of two main rooms, separated by the central bar. One side offers diners a relaxed, laid-back environment to enjoy their food and the other provides the comparatively younger patrons with louder music, sofas and a small area for dancing. At weekends, the DJ plays mainstream music, which gets progressively louder as the food service winds down and the dancing hots up!

The Food
The menu reflects a diversity of flavours and ingredients from around the world. Evening highlights include dishes like roasted garlic shrimps marinated in coconut milk, lime, garlic and ginger served on a bed of lemongrass with a plantain salsa; or a fillet of beef rubbed with a tropical mix of herbs and spices and served with sweet potato mash.

The restaurant serves a separate lunch menu offering a selection of lighter dishes such as a speciality lamb burger, served with fries; spicy shrimp cakes served with fries and ginger dips; as well as sandwiches and salads.

The Drink
Lime certainly offers a stylish night out but is it a matter of style over substance? Although the bar is sleek and attractive, there is nothing really innovative on offer in terms of alcohol. It has a limited number of lagers and a selection of slightly overpriced spirits. Bar staff are friendly and good-natured but are not incredibly adept at making cocktails. A small selection of shooters are also available for those in search of a very drunken (and possibly very short) evening’s entertainment.

Last word
Lime provides a refreshing experience for regular drinkers and diners in Epsom and an all in one service to eat, drink and dance the night away!

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