Jam Delish, a vibrant vegan Caribbean spot in Islington, has the kind of Good Times energy that will enable a round of colourful cocktails, even on a Tuesday night. It’s loud—in its blue velvet upholstery, foliage-covered wall, lively dining room, and turned-up R&B playlist—and proudly a place where everyone leaves full and revived. You could make a meal from small plates like ‘fish’ tacos and whole jerk plantain with sharp pomegranate, but don’t miss mains like incredibly tender, warming ‘oxtail’ (jackfruit and mushroom) stew. That said, it’s really the buzz of the place and welcoming hospitality that’ll lift your spirits.

photo credit: Seyi Odeyemi