When it comes to planning a group dinner, The Apollo is a smart choice. The dining room is immediately impressive – a Mediterranean take on industrial modernism, softly lit by the long metal arms of reticulated wall lamps and flickering candles along the marble bar.

Even midweek, the energy is palpable – there’s scarcely a spare seat, and there may be a wait for your first round of rosemary Greek martinis or blood orange margaritas.

Grazing begins with small plates of house-made pita, taramasalata and creamy skoradalia topped with charred, garlicky cuttlefish. Then there are the Greek classics (Apollo classics, even) everyone gets excited about: from hot, honeyed wedges of fried saganaki to big plates of moussaka, overflowing with layers of rich pork ragu and cheesy, caramelised bechamel.

Once the night’s done, and you’ve fought over the last pistachio-dusted loukoumas, the central location makes for an easy ride home.

Good to know: There’s a private dining room available for pre-booking, should the occasion call for it.

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