Darley Street Bistro

Above a dark old pub near St Peters railway station, this hidden gem is fine dining for foodies who still like football. Clean white walls and long black tables add a touch of gentility alongside sensibly placed graffiti art and rugby league on the television. Trendy couples and young families choose from an extensive handwritten blackboard menu, which offers everything from arancini to quesadillas and pork belly confit, as well as pub classics like bangers and mash and chicken parmigiana. The food is presented artistically, but boisterous locals, beer and self-service buzzers remind you of your surrounds.