Love Hair Brixton

"This modern European spot in Brixton has things like buffalo mozzarella with shallots and crispy sage on the menu, and for bookings before 6.15pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, you can get their set menu at a discounted price of £33." - rianne shlebak

"Because you bought the worst birthday present ever. They said they wanted a hairdryer for their birthday, so you got them a hairdryer for their birthday. You moron. Don’t worry, all is not lost. You just need to think on your feet. Book a table at Salon and suddenly your underwhelming gift becomes part of a bigger, smarter theme. Not only can you ride out your awful, awful gift, you can take them for an inventive and interesting dinner in Brixton. Clever you! Now to pretend you’ve booked tickets for the Edinburgh Fringe… Make up meal:House made breads, nduja croquettes, a cocktail or two." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing

"“Where are we going tonight?”. “Oh, I’ve booked this little place in Brixton Village Market”. Bang. If you’re from north of the river, you already look like some sort of restaurant guru. You’re crossing the Thames, just to go to dinner. You maniac. If you’re from south, apologies and bear with us. Salon is a very nice wine bar and restaurant in Brixton Market that does some very interesting food. It’s the sort of place that you’d go to regularly if it was round the corner from you, but if it isn’t, it makes you look like you know your stuff." - jake missing

"As the wine brains behind Brixton’s Salon and Peckham’s Levan, Salon Wine Store know their wines. That’s why it’s totally okay by us that they’re shipping mixed cases all over south London, elsewhere in London for a small delivery surcharge, and further afield for a larger delivery surcharge. There are four options, from Fun (at £70 for six bottles) all the way up to Off The Charts (£210) which they promise contains a curated selection of six iconic, elegant, and classy wines. Order here." - jake missing