Rebelle

In Chalk Farm, Camden, Rebelle channels the swagger and soul of New Orleans. A moody, music-led bar with a brassy heartbeat, it deals in bright Creole cooking, charming seafood and exotic cocktails, bringing a little Bourbon Street bravado to North London.

The kitchen leans into bold, buttery and chilli-warm flavours. Think Bing Bing Prawns, catfish fillet with Voodoo Drip, and the headline Rebelle Lobster Burger, a butter-poached showstopper layered with crispy shallots and charred scallions. For feasting, the Seafood Boil is a hands-on celebration, while the Ballers Combo piles high with greatest hits. The crispy chicken sandwich packs Rebelle Heatwave, Blow Your Baby's Back Ribs arrive with naughty slaw and fries, and sides swing from Mac ‘n’ Cheese to Jollof Rice. There is even room for a little snacking squid between sips.

The vibe is generous and unbuttoned: vibey craft cocktails, live brass and DJs that set a tempo from toe-tap to two-step. It is a Camden soul bar where dinner can tilt into a night out, with entertainment for diners and an easy sense of occasion.

Gather friends, pull up a chair and let the sauces do the talking. Book in for the feast, stay for the music, and let the good times roll — Camden-style.