Modern British & European Dining

1. Busby & Wilds - ££ - 10 mins walk - cosy, local gastropub the other side of Kemptown village, with a lovely terrace garden in summer

2. Bom Bane's - ££ - 5 mins walk -  fun, quirky place serving Belgian & other European food, with an owner, Jane Bom Bane, who entertains with songs & funny hats!

3. Med - ££ - 12 mins walk - Southern European seafood restaurant paired with exotic wines & deliciously indulgent desserts in stylish surroundings in the Lanes

4. Plateau - ££ - 10 mins walk - OK, not British, it's a relaxed European wine bar, but with great sharing plates and some unusual wines

5. The Flint House - ££ - 15 mins walk - in the heart of The Lanes, offering modern, British small plate dining with wines, cocktails and rooftop terrace.

6. Furna - ££ - 12 mins walk - warm and intimate fine-dining, by Chef Dave Mothersill with an emphasis on simplicity, seasonality and sustainability

7. Embers - ££ - 15 mins walk - sharing plates, all cooked over wood, plus creative cocktails.  Big, bold flavours, generous dishes, and captivating kitchen theatrics.

8. Lost in the Lanes - ££ - 15 mins walk - 

9. 64 Degrees - £££ - 15 mins walk - modern British cooking, using fresh, seasonal produce creatively combined in small sharing dishes

10. The Coal Shed - £££ - 15 mins walk - modern British steak, daily specials and the finest local seasonal produce in relaxed, elegant surroundings

11. The Ivy - £££ - 10 mins walk - a touch of Soho style in the Lanes.  British style & elegance at its best, with top quality food & service. 

12. Petit Pois - ££ - 15 mins walk - warm and homely feeling rustic French restaurant with excellent food, both classical & modern.  We love it!

13. Burnt Orange - ££ - 15 mins walk - a 'grown-up, late-night hangout' restaurant/bar offering small plates made from local & seasonal ingredients, cooked over flames.

14. Chamuyo - ££ - 15 mins walk - brilliant Argentinian steak house (OK not European, but it's very good!)

15. Pearly Cow - £££ - 20 mins walk - luxurious grill restaurant, serving indulgent cuts of meat and the freshest fish in gorgeous settings.  An indulgent treat!

16. The Set - £££ - 20 mins walk - top quality seasonal, British food from local suppliers, with a choice of 3 tasting menus

17. Kooks - ££ - 15 mins walk - relaxed daytime dining in North Laines, inspired by the Melbourne cafe brunch culture, open for dinner at weekends.

18. Bills - ££ - 15 mins walk - OK, not quite 'fine' dining, but consistently great British cooking, in a fun, quirky old fire station setting

19. Mange Tout - ££ - Popular French eatery serving Gallic classics, daily specials from breakfast to dinner, incl organic wine & some great GF option