"At Dishoom, as well as top Indian dishes, a selection of chai drinks, and several lassis to choose from, there are also alcohol-free takes on classic cocktails. From a sober negroni to a dry espresso martini, all of their teetotal drinks have all the drama of a cocktail, so there’s zero risk of feeling left out. The menu is the same at all of the Dishoom locations, but the King’s Cross outpost is your best bet to avoid the queues. You can book for a group of any size until 6pm, but after that, only groups of six or more can make reservations and it's walk-in-only for everyone else. Our best advice is to leave work early to avoid a long wait or opt for a daytime weekend booking." - heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna