Andanza is an intimate Basque inspired pintxos bar and restaurant on Weston Street in Bermondsey, close to London Bridge. Created as a tribute to the food culture of northern Spain, it has become a neighbourhood fixture since opening in 2020. The relaxed room and open kitchen suit the San Sebastián style of eating that shapes the menu, where guests order small plates gradually and let the table develop over the course of the meal.
Pintxos and bar snacks provide the natural starting point. Pan con tomate, croquetas and small pieces of bread topped with combinations such as chorizo and piquillo pepper capture the direct flavours of a Spanish bar. Properly carved jamón, cured meats, Manchego and olives can be ordered for sharing, while patatas bravas and seasonal vegetable plates add familiar tapas alongside more inventive kitchen specials.
Seafood reflects the restaurant’s Atlantic influence, with preparations that may feature octopus, prawns, anchovies, sea bream or squid. Grill led meat dishes bring smoke and richness, balanced by sharp sauces, peppers and fresh herbs. Because the menu changes with the produce available, the best approach is to combine several pintxos with a few larger plates and allow the kitchen’s contrasts of salt, acidity and char to build across the meal.
Spanish wine, sherry and vermouth are central to the experience rather than an afterthought. The list supports a quick drink with jamón as comfortably as a complete dinner, and staff can guide diners through bottles that suit the changing dishes. A caramelised Basque cheesecake offers a fitting finish when available. Andanza’s recognition through the Restaurants from Spain certification also reflects its commitment to authentic Spanish cooking and hospitality.
Address: 66 Weston Street, Bermondsey, London SE1 3QJ, United Kingdom