The Orange Bird

The Hillsborough district of Sheffield is home to Matthew Duggan-Jones' homage to his South African heritage, in which the braai barbecue is a long-standing social tradition. Behind the Orange Bird’s dark-hued facade, there is always the infectious feeling of a party going on – 'it’s consistently delicious, exciting and inviting,' notes one local. The kitchen's repertoire covers everything from appetising small plates and substantial main dishes to the must-have peppermint crisp tart and miso malva pudding with stout ice cream (a clever Anglo-Afro mash-up). Get the juices flowing with venison boerewors or carrot and cumin dhal – and don't forget to order the mosbolletjies (house sweet bread dotted with coriander seeds). To follow, pir-piri chicken or pork neck skewers cooked over the braai BBQ accompanied by yellow courgette salad and biltong are reliably sublime. Accompaniments are equally alluring, from smoked geelrys (yellow rice) to African-style greens and curry butter chips with lime pickle mayo. If you thought South African wine was all Pinotage and Chenin, think again. Here are glorious regional varietals galore – all at eminently fair prices.