20 Inverness Street, NW1 7HJ; thebayoucamden.com
Nearest Tube: Camden Town
WHAT'S THE DRAW: One of the few Creole restaurants in the capital, The Bayou serves up sweet-and-spicy Southern American/Creole soul food fusion.
WHAT TO DRINK: As you'd probably expect, there's an abundance of eclectic Southern American craft beer, but make sure you try the bacon Old Fashioned, made with maple bourbon and served with a bacon rasher.
WHAT TO EAT: Tex-Mex ribs and burgers are the safe options, but you're at a Creole place, which means crab cakes, crawfish, and the Creole casserole known as gumbo. Try the jambalaya, too – a hearty, spicy treat.
