Trinco Dulwich

Trinco Dulwich isn't just a restaurant; it's more of an all-day, all-evening hangout that happens to serve very good Sri Lankan-inspired food. It works as a café, a dinner spot, a listening bar, and a place where something is usually going on, which makes it a no-brainer option for those who want somewhere relaxed to eat, drink or spend a bit of time on Lordship Lane without feeling rushed.

During the day, it's about coffee and food you can take your time with. The menu leans mostly toward plant-based dishes, drawing on Sri Lankan home cooking rather than restaurant formality. You might find things like dhal with roti, aubergine curry, jackfruit dishes, hoppers or okra fries, alongside baked goods and well-made coffee, though the menu does change regularly. Dishes are always comforting and reasonably priced, and the space itself feels trendy and welcoming, more like visiting an old friend's place than a formal restaurant.

On certain evenings, Trinco hosts Trinco Nights, and the dinner menu shifts to heartier plates, with rotating curries, rice-and-roti combinations, and shareable small plates like muttonless rolls or seasonal vegetable sides. The listening bar comes into its own here, with DJs, record labels and selectors taking over the sound system, alongside wine tastings, live music and collaborations centred around vinyl and global sounds. Some nights are for listening, some are for dancing, and others are just an excuse to hang out with a glass of wine, whether that's at a tasting celebrating a new range or just because you've swung by.