The USP: The clue is in the title. Once you visit you’ll notice there are jars aplenty, doubling up as glasses, artwork and even plant pots. It’s a trendy touch to a rustic minimalist venue that seems intent on not looking like another opening in the West End – and so far, they’re winning.  Foodwise, they’ve sourced nothing but the good stuff here, and suppliers like Neal’s Yard and Cannon and Cannon get a massive tick of approval.

They’ve got an amazing chef on board too. Tasty British dishes are served up to look like works of art; but your plate is likely to resemble a Jackson Pollock when you’re done. My serving of ox cheek & cheddar croquettes with aioli is demolished within minutes and the mouth-watering chicken breast with persillade, sweet potato crisps and smoked onion mayo didn’t stand a chance.

You’ll love the desserts – a generous jar of Eton Mess is both naughty and nice but the giant Skittles jar you can dip in to your heart’s content is a delightful way to end a top meal.

It’s definitely on the dearer side for dinner, unless you can arrive in time for the 5:30-6:30 pre-theatre menu. That’s just a mere £15 for two courses, or £19 for three. And a glass of wine starts from a respectable £4.50.

Good for: “Let’s pass by before the show begins”, after work chillaxing or “this is where I go to get cool points with the pals”

For more details visit:  www.jarkitchen.com. See more pics from our dinner on our Tumblr. 

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After serving time in the Middle-East, Miller (Tony Kebbell) returns to his estate in London, finding it difficult to adjust to everyday life. His need for work is paired with protecting Fahad (Ivanno Jeremiah), a friend whose younger brother idolises estate gangster Tyrone (Bashy). Soon enough, fellow veteran, Danny, brings Miller in on a sudden mission to crack down on suspicious terrorist activity in the city.

Although the movie’s blunt, two-word title may give the impression of a continuously action-packed flick, this is quite the opposite. Scenes of fighting are sparse, leaving the depth of the storyline and the use of suspense, to make up the main body of The Veteran. The need to pay close attention to the plot makes this movie interesting and soundly realistic of what a veteran, covering a terrorist operation in London, could experience. Adding to the quality of the dialogue, there are two speeches that hint to the audience, about the often disputed conspiracy behind the ‘war on terror’.

The film’s only noticeable weakness comes closer to the end, as the penultimate scene falls somewhat far fetched. The Veteran is ideal for those who enjoy paying attention to storylines, with a little adrenaline rush thrown in on occasion. (Words: Aaron-Spencer Charles)

In cinemas April 29th.

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