Casa N.O.M Bar y Restaurante

The bar will offer different types of mezcal, a cousin to tequila made from a wider range of agave plants. Casa N.O.M will also offer half and full nips of other Latin American spirits, such as cachaca, pisco, rums and aguardientes, an anise-flavoured Colombian spirit. Drinks are the focus, but Casa N.O.M also functions as a 35-seat restaurant with a dinner menu dominated by gluten-free and vegan options. Pequeno (or small) plates include blue corn-loaded chilaquiles (tortillas simmered in salsa) topped with vegan cheese, or croquettes made from mashed Yucatan plantains. Larger options include Colombian arepas (hot pockets made with white cornmeal) stuffed with chilli beef, and taco-seasoned fries. There is also craft beer, wine and cocktails.

I really enjoyed our experience at Casa Nom. The menu is short, and generally for me this is a sign of excellence. We ordered nearly one of everything on the menu and the food did not disappoint, highlight being the chorizo quesadillas and the arepas. Our group we had one coeliac and two vegetarians, and nearly 90% of the menu was suitable for both. Fantastic drinks menu, the Pisco Sour was unique and one of the best I’ve had in ages!