Maray Bold St

Serving irresistible Middle Eastern fusion small plates, Maray is a slow-burning smash hit. Inspired by (and named after) the Middle-Eastern flavours of Paris’ Marais district, it provides an informal, communal dining experience which revolves around excellent falafels, small plates, fine wines and cocktails.

The attention to detail is spot on. In particular, there’s a sizeable vegetarian offering, which could includes hummus, muhammara, confit squash with ginger, harissa-pickled eggs, and pumpkin arancini with brie and a fresh rhubarb chutney.

In reference to its cosmopolitan namesake, the fish and meat plates feature modern European staples shot through with eastern colour; for example, monkfish cheeks with Aleppo aioli, or smoked ham with fennel, date syrup and Egyptian spices.

The interior explores the possiblities offered by wrought iron, exposed brickwork and pendulous LED lighting.

They bake all their own Persian bread in house, and together with sister venues in Allerton and Albert Dock, Maray is a hipsters’ favourite.

Finish off at the bar where cocktails could include their marmalade-infused house whiskey sour, or an Agent Cooper – a bittersweet concoction of vodka, Patron XO, Frangelico and bitter chocolate.