Before the capital's bar culture reaches saturation point though, new openings must prove themselves through an all-important attention to detail. South London's Mish Mash looks set to avoid the formulaic with an appealing combination of great drinks, terrific food and the welcome addition of the old school classic sporting facility of a pinball machine.

Harry's Bar's Andrea Fiorenza has created an impressive drinks list with star cocktails Shamrock Express (espresso coffee, butterscotch schnapps, Absolut vodka, Baileys and gomme) and Applesinth (absinthe, apple schnapps, apple juice, fresh lime juice, passion fruit syrup). It's probably best to avoid using heavy machinery after consumption of these and instead stick to the organic light menu set by Rosie Stephens from Rosie's Deli in Brixton.

Venue owners Lawrence Merrett, Ord Henry and Ben Cockle have used their experience of programming Living in Brixton and Play in Old Street to come up with a music policy based around the aural delights of funk, disco and house which together with a late licence should keep the merry folk of Lavender Hill more than happy. A fly bar indeed.

Mishmash - open to public tomorrow Nov 19
45 Lavender Hill, SW11 - 020 7326 7455
Email for guest list & reserved areas

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