Agora

Do not go to Agora if you have a sore throat. The Borough Market souvla bar is walk-in only and upon entering you’re met with a wall of sound: roars of laughter from groups who’ve nabbed a counter seat and are now watching pork slowly spin on a rotisserie, and couples shouting in each others’ ears to be heard. It feels like the place to be, and the Greek food is delicious too. A humble-sounding tahini spread is silkier than the anti-ageing pillowcases we overpaid for; wood-oven flatbreads come topped with spinach, a mound of cheese, and crispy crumbled potato chips; and a slow-cooked chickpea braise is the edible equivalent of a comforter. Service can be a little brisk as tables are turned over in a hurry. But that’s just because this is a hot-ticket spot, and as you stumble out from the dark, cave-like space, you’ll feel lucky to have been a part of this buzzing scene.

photo credit: Gilles Draps

photo credit: Gilles Draps