Lubber Kitchen

With stainless steel-topped tables, a polished concrete floor and an open-to-view kitchen, there’s an industrial feel to this small, independent café. It’s just a short walk from Central Station and worth seeking out for good-value lunchtime sandwiches of freshly made focaccia jam-packed with, say, chicken, spicy mayo dressing, salad and pickles, as well as home baked treats ranging from a full-flavoured rye chocolate chip and coffee cookie to a lovely blackberry upside-down cake. Or maybe a daily special such as glazed ox heart and butter bean stew will catch your eye. They also serve dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings, when tables can be reserved for a simple but imaginative three-course menu.