Fluid like flower arranging and shiatsu, it's an ingenious form of spiritual soothing. Established in 1998, fluid has maintained its reputation, through fine audibles and mouth-watering edibles. With its bolshi streetwise design fluid represents the fashionable bar-led end of the sushi spectrum.

Split over two floors, the venue is unique in many ways. its original arcade games, oriental cocktails, mouth-watering Japanese food and djs all week, make it ideal for small groups, birthdays or exclusive corporate hire.

There is no charge for booking the function room downstairs which holds 100 and has a 4am license, although a refundable £50 deposit is required. Booking can be made directly on 020 7253 3444, or www.fluidbar.com "FLUID, A FUNKY SLICE OF URBAN JAPAN" the guardian