It’s always good to see something a bit different going on in the Bristol food scene. The Mezza Bar on St Michael’s Hill in Kingsdown is a prime example of that, serving a selection of authentic mezzas and wraps alongside freshly-squeezed juices and hot drinks. There are also two shisha pipes that can be enjoyed in their small front garden.

Although this is mostly a place for takeaways, there are a few metal bar stools inside facing towards one wall and out onto the road outside. While the baby blue facade is striking, the decor inside is minimal, all white tiles and metal surfaces, with the kitchen area taking up most of the space apart from a fridge for the cold drinks.

They’re not used to customers waiting around in here apart from for the food they have ordered. My espresso was served in a small plastic cup, which looked quite bereft of liquid content until I was asked if I wanted it topped up. “That’s the way I like it,” the friendly member of staff serving me said.

I have never seen The Mezza Bar busy during the day, but it is getting increasingly popular at night as the local student population begin to discover its wares: lamb and chicken shawarma, shish taouk, and halloumi wraps; baba ghanouje, couscous salad and sujiq mezzas among a big selection.

The Mezza Bar is something a bit different. It would be great if more food businesses in Bristol take their lead and do something away from the norm.

The Mezza Bar, 145 St Michael’s Hill, Kingsdown, Bristol. 0117 973 7620.