London style hotspot: Stax, Kingly Court, W1

Scoff on a triple stack burger and slurp on a milkshake in this deep south American diner
Makeshift: Tin can lamps and a reclaimed timber bar give this diner a very quirky feel
30 June 2014

The look: An open-front bright red diner with floor to ceiling walls clad in retro adverts and black chalk boards emblazoned with everything on offer. A large bar made of reclaimed timber sits in front of a collage of multi-coloured vinyls and drums hang from the ceiling alongside tin can lamp shades. Yellow stools, food encased in paper and tables laden with bottles of ketchup and mustard create a 1960s American dining experience.

Who’s behind it? Acclaimed chef and owner of Bea’s of Bloomsbury and Maltby diner, Bea Vo is the mastermind behind this Grease style diner.

Bright and bold: the neon lighting lights up Kingly Court

What should I try? The Big Stax – a burger with spicy comeback sauce, maple glazed beef bacon, caramelised onions and a choice of cheese. If you’re feeling peckish make it a double stax or if you’re just darn greedy make it a triple. We also love The Chickadee – buttermilk marinated fried chicken breast on Balthazar brioche. If you still have room finish with The Dough-bro – a fudge brownie doughnut with butterscotch sauce and French vanilla ice-cream.

Go there if: You want a slice of Deep South American dining in a buzzing setting.

Cheque out: Around £20 per person for a main, milkshake and dessert.

How do I book? Call 020 7734 3190 or visit staxdiner.com

Nearest tube: Oxford Circus

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