Spanish food gives London plenty of reasons to linger over a meal. A tortilla and a glass of wine can turn a quick catch-up into an afternoon, while a whole grilled fish or a broad pan of rice makes an occasion of gathering around a table. Across the city, restaurants approach these pleasures in different ways, from traditional tapas bars to ambitious kitchens inspired by the Basque Country and the Mediterranean coast.
Soho and Covent Garden offer counters where the cooking happens in front of you, making even a meal for one feel full of activity. Mayfair brings both longstanding neighbourhood favourites and carefully considered regional cooking. Further east, Shoreditch provides a home for produce-led fire cooking, while Borough Yards places Spanish small plates beside one of London’s best-known food markets. There is room for a spontaneous lunch as well as a dinner planned well in advance.
London’s Spanish restaurants suit a range of appetites and occasions. Some work especially well when you want to share a few dishes before the theatre; others deserve a whole evening. Explore current dishes and prices, then think about whether you want the energy of a kitchen counter, a leisurely tapas spread or one substantial dish for the table.
Brat
Brat brings Basque inspiration to British ingredients in a wood-panelled first-floor dining room on Redchurch Street. Chef Tomos Parry’s restaurant is particularly associated with whole turbot cooked over fire, a dish that makes a compelling centrepiece for people who enjoy sharing fish. The cooking lets the character of the produce remain clear, with smoke and the grill doing much of the work. Its Michelin star reflects an ambitious kitchen, but the appeal of the meal can be as direct as choosing something beautiful from the sea and giving it your full attention.
There is good reason to leave room beyond the main event. Seafood and vegetables offer different ways into the menu, while burnt cheesecake and changing fruit desserts provide another side of the kitchen’s style. A recent grilled strawberry dessert with meringue and rhubarb sorbet shows how that interest in fire and seasonality can carry through to the end. Book with a little time to spare and discuss the size of a sharing fish before deciding on the rest of the order. Brat suits a meal where the table settles into its own pace.
Address: First Floor, 4 Redchurch Street, London E1 6JL
Brat Menu
Main Menu
Brat Shoreditch Menu with Prices in UK 2026
Grilled Bread with Anchovy
Courgette & Spenwood
Fresh Chorizo
Soused Mackerel Toast
Padron Peppers
Pigeon Skewer
Lamb Rib
Moorland Beef Tartare
Leeks with Fresh Cheese
Mackerel with Wild Garlic
Green Asparagus & Crab
Monkfish with Tropea & Roe
Pollock ‘Pil-Pil’ with Potatoes
Duck Rice
John Dory
Aged Mutton
Beef Sirloin
Beef Rib
Whole Turbot (1.8kg)
Bread & Burnt Onion Butter
Smoked Potatoes
Flourish Salad
Red Peppers
Wood Roasted Greens
St Jude & Apple
Burnt Cheesecake & Rhubarb
Olive Oil Ice Cream
Caramel Cream
Chocolate Sorbet & Hazelnuts
Barrafina Dean Street
The original Barrafina makes the kitchen counter the heart of the experience. On Dean Street, marble seating puts you close to the chefs, with tortillas, croquetas and seafood creating plenty to watch as dishes come together. A tortilla is a natural starting point, followed by something crisp such as chipirones or a plate of prawns. The changing specials are worth considering before committing to a full order, particularly if a fish preparation catches your eye. This is a restaurant where a few contrasting plates can make a complete and satisfying meal.
Dean Street operates on a walk-in basis, so it rewards a flexible plan. There is a standing bar where you can begin with a drink and a small bite while waiting, as well as a covered, heated terrace. Come with someone who enjoys comparing dishes and choosing the next plate together, or take advantage of the counter as a comfortable way to dine alone. It fits naturally into a Soho afternoon or evening, though allowing time for a possible queue makes the experience easier to enjoy.
Address: 26–27 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3LL
Barrafina Dean Street Menu
para picar
Marcona Almonds
White Anchovy Tostada
Banderilla
Marinated Olives
Pan con Tomate
Ham Croquetas (2)
Pimientos de Padrón
Charcutería Ibérica
Chipirones
Paletilla Ibérica de Bellota
tortillas
Classic
Prawn and Piquillo Pepper
Chorizo
seafood
Scallop Crudo
Carpacho de Pulpo
Gambas Rojas
Grilled Squid with Ink Sauce
Arroz de Carabineros
meat
Chorizo and Peas
Ox Tail Mollete
Secreto Ibérico en Orza
Chicken Thigh with Romesco
Abanico Ibérico
vegetables
Iberiko Tomato Salad
Patatas Bravas
Butter Bean, Pepper and Tuna Salad
Fennel and Ajo Blanco
Aubergine with Garlic Cream
Baby Gem, Anchovies and Pancetta
desserts
Frozen Lemon or Orange
Tarta de Santiago
Crema Catalana
Tarta de Chocolate con PX
Tarta de Queso
Spanish Cheese Selection
sherry
Manzanilla ‘La Gitana’ Hidalgo-La Gitana 500ml
Manzanilla en Rama ‘Hart Bros’ Hidalgo La Gitana 750ml
Fino ‘Del Puerto’ Lustau
Amontillado ‘Tio Diego’ Valdespino
Palo Cortado ‘Peninsula’ Lustau
Oloroso ‘Don Nuño’ Lustau
Oloroso Cream ‘Alameda’ Hidalgo-La Gitana 500ml
Pedro Ximenez Emilio Hidalgo 500ml
cava
Llopart Brut Reserva 2023 (Xarel·lo/Macabeo/Parellada)
Llopart Brut Rosé 2022 (Monastrell/Garnacha/Pinot Noir)
Vi·brant Ancestral Pet Nat 2023 (Xarel·lo/Vermell)
blanco
Latido Blanco 2024 Navarra (Garnacha Blanca)
Cruceiro de Ferreiros 2024 Valle de Miño-Ourense (Godello/Loureiro)
Lulo 1915 2024 Ribeiro (Treixadura)
Txakoli Bidaia 2024 Guetaria (Hondarribi-Zuri/Grose Manseng/Petit Corbou)
Viña Zorzal 2024 Navarra (Garnacha Blanca)
Protos 2024 Rueda (Verdejo)
Muga 2024 Rioja (Viura/Malvasía/Garnacha Blanca)
Mestizaje Blanco 2024 Valencia (Merseguera/Viognier/Malvasía)
Bellmunt Blanco 2024 Priorat (Garnacha Blanca/Viognier)
Luz de Outarelo 2023 Valdeorras (Godello)
Hart Bros Albariño 2024 Rías Baixas (Albariño)
La Mar 2022 Rías Baixas (Caiño Blanco)
1000 Mills 2020 David Sampedro, Rioja (Viura/Garnacha/Malvasía)
Pazo Señorans Colección 2021 Rías Baixas (Albariño)
rosado & orange
Cueva de Lobos 2024 Rioja (Tempranillo)
Hart Bros Village Rosado 2023 Navarra (Garzuela/Garnacha Gris)
Llunari Orange Garnatxa 2023 Terra Alta (Garnacha Blanca)
Flor de Muga 2024 Rioja (Garnacha Tinta)
tinto
Latido Tinto 2024 Navarra (Garnacha)
Las Dos Ces 2023 Utiel-Requena (Bobal)
Viña Zorzal 2023 Navarra (Graciano)
Herència Altés 2024 Terra Alta (Garnatxa Negra)
Ultreia Saint Jacques 2022 Bierzo (Mencía)
Safra 2023 Valencia (Mandó/Arcos)
Hart Bros Rioja 2022 Rioja (Tempranillo/Garnacha)
Bellmunt Tinto 2021 Priorat (Garnacha/Cariñena)
Laderas del Norte 2022 Ribera del Duero (Tempranillo)
Gallinas y Focas 2020 Mallorca (Mantonegro/Syrah)
Outarelo Tinto 2022 Valdeorras (Garnacha)
Muga Reserva Selección Especial 2020 Rioja (Tempranillo/Garnacha
Señora de las Alturas 2021 Navarra (Garnacha
Arzuaga Reserva 2020 Ribera Del Duero (Tempranillo)
Gratallops 2020 Priorat (Garnacha/Cariñena)
Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva 2016 Rioja (Tempranillo/Graciano/Mazuelo/Garnacha)
Contino Gran Reserva 2014 Rioja (Tempranillo/Graciano/Mazuelo/Garnacha)
Gran Reserva 904, 2015 Rioja (Tempranillo/Graciano)
Valbuena 5º 2019 Vega Sicilia, Ribera del Duero (Tempranillo/Merlot/Malbec)
Unico 2013 Ribera Del Duero (Tempranillo/Cab Sauv)
Sabor Mayfair
Sabor explores regional Spanish cooking through several distinct spaces on Heddon Street. Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s Michelin-starred restaurant gives seafood a prominent place at the Counter, while the upstairs El Asador moves towards the pleasures of roasting and more substantial sharing dishes. That makes choosing where to sit part of planning the meal. The Counter suits diners who like to follow the kitchen’s activity and let fresh fish guide their order; El Asador is particularly appealing when the group wants to gather around something larger, such as suckling pig.
The smaller dishes deserve attention too. Courgette tempura with piquillo sauce and chestnut honey is a recent example of the kitchen combining crispness, sweetness and savoury depth, while octopus and seafood rice offer other reasons to explore. Menus change, so take the day’s selection as your starting point. The Counter, La Mesa and El Asador accept reservations, while the Bar welcomes walk-ins. Decide which style of meal you want before booking, then allow time to enjoy the sequence of dishes and the restaurant’s different expressions of Spanish cooking.
Address: 35–37 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BR
Sabor Mayfair Menu
Menu
Pan Tomate, Cecina
Piquillo Croquetas, Manchego Cheese
Payoyo Croquetas, Olive Picada
Monkfish Tempura, Chilli Jam Aioli
Cuttlefish Pappardelle & Manchego Pesto
Seared Tuna, Ajo Blanco & Flaked Almonds
Octopus, Mojo Rojo & Baby Potatoes
Arroz Negro, Monkfish Tempura & Aioli
Presa Ibérica Señorío de Montanera & Mojo Verde
Stuffed Piquillo Pepper with Braised Ox Tail
Milk Fed Lamb Sweetbreads & Capers
40 Days Aged Rib-eye of Beef & Tximiturri
Txistorra Tortilla
Gem Salad, Botarga, Manchego & Pine Nuts
Chargrilled Spanish Red Peppers, Besos & Hazelnut
Tomato, Cucumber & Tuna Ventresca Salad
Bombas de Chocolate
Sabor Tartaleta
Goat’s Cheese Ice Cream & Liquorice Sauce
Pineapple Sorbet
Selection of Spanish Cheese & Quince Jam
Cocktails
Fino Negroni
FINO SHERRY, VICTORY BITTER & VERMOUTH
Sangría
RED WINE, FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE, LEMON JUICE, SPANISH BRANDY, FINO SHERRY, APPLE
Agua de Valencia
GIN MARE GIN, ORANGE LEAF, ORANGE BLOSSOM, BLOODY ORANGE & CAVA
Sabor’s Granada Gin
POMEGRANATE & MARIA LUISA GIN, SLIMLINE TONIC
Almibar Margarita
TEQUILA BLANCO, FRESH LIME JUICE, APRICOT & HABANERO ALMIBAR
Sabor’s Pimientos De Padrón Gin
SABOR’S PIMIENTOS DE PADRON GIN, TONIC & LIME
Coffee & Almond Old Fashioned
NOMAD OUTLAND WHISKY, DARK ROASTED COFFEE BUTTER, OLOROSO SHERRY, ALMOND BITTERS
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Pentire Seaward & Tonic
BRIGHT ZESTY AND CITRUS
Pentire Adrift & Tonic
COASTAL AND MINERAL NOTES
Pentire Coastal Spritz & Tonic
BOTANICAL AND AROMATIC SPRITZ
Beer
Estrella de Galicia (half-pint)
Estrella de Galicia 1906 Reserva (330ml)
Estrella de Galicia 0.0% (330ml)
Spanish Gin 50ml
50ml serve
Xoriguer
[SWEET CITRUS - WITH LEMON] MENORCA
Tanns
[SPICY & REFRESHING - WITH CARDAMOM & ORANGE] BARCELONA
Nordés
[RED FRUITS - WITH JUNIPER & APPLE] GALICIA
Palma Oak
[SPICED AND DRIED FRUITS - WITH CINNAMON] MALLORCA
Gin Mare
[SAVOURY - LEMONGRASS & LIME] CATALUÑA
Palma
[FLORAL & CITRUSY - WITH ORANGE] MALLORCA
Vermú 100ml
100ml serve
Cherubino Valsangiacomo Vittore Red
[INTENSE BOTANICALS] VALENCIA
Yzaguirre Red
[CITRUS AND AROMATIC] REUS
El Bandarra Rose
[DELICATE, SUMMER FRUITS] BARCELONA
El Bandarra White
[FRESH AND VIBRANT] BARCELONA
Fernando de Castilla White
[SEMI-SWEET AND INTENSE] JEREZ
Fernando de Castilla Red
[SWEET AND FLORAL] JEREZ
Goyesco Amontillado Ambar
[INTENSE AND COMPLEX] JEREZ
Cava – 125ml Glass / Bottle
Los Vinos by the Glass – 125ml glass or bottle
2020 BRUT RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA, JUVE Y CAMPS, PENEDES
LIGHT – APPLE – ELDERFLOWER – PEAR
2023 BRUT ROSÉ, DE NIT, RAVENTOS I BLANC, PENEDÈS
MEDIUM – GRAPEFRUIT – RASPBERRY - CHERRY
Txakoli – Glass / Bottle
Los Vinos by the Glass – glass or bottle
2024 HONDARRIBI ZURI, FLYSCH, GETARIA
SPRITZ - APPLE - LLEMON - HERBACEOUS
Blanco – Glass / Bottle
Los Vinos by the Glass – glass or bottle
2024 VERDEJO, ALCEO, FAMILIA BASTIDA, LA MANCHA
LIGHT – WHITE PEACH– FENNEL – FLINT
2024 XAREL-LO, MONTRUBI, PENEDÈS
MEDIUM – ALMOND – LEMON - BISCUIT
2024 VIURA, SIERRA DE TOLONO, RIOJA
MEDIUM – APPLE – PEACH – BLOSSOM
2024 GODELLO, ADEGA PONTE DA BOGA, RIBEIRA SACRA
FULL – PEAR – GREEN APPLE – JASMINE
2023 ALBARIÑO, ETIQUETA AMBAR, GRANBAZAN, RÍAS BAIXAS
MEDIUM – LEMON – PINEAPPLE – APRICOT
Rosado – Glass / Bottle
Los Vinos by the Glass – glass or bottle
2024 GARNACHA/VIURA, MUGA, RIOJA
LIGHT - GRAPEFRUIT – MELON – RASPBERRY
Tinto – Glass / Bottle
Los Vinos by the Glass – glass or bottle
2023 TINTILLA DE ROTA, EL PINTO, HACIENDA LA PARILLA, CADIZ
MEDIUM - RED PLUM - CHERRIES - RED CURRANT
2023 MENCIA, VALTUILLE, CASTRO VENTOSA, BIERZO
LIGHT - CHERRY - EARTH - BRAMBLE
2022 GARNACHA, MAS DEL FRARES, VINÍCOLA DEL PRIORAT, PRIORAT
FULL – REDCURRANT– CHERRY - PLUM
2022 TEMPRANILLO, CRIANZA, ARZUAGA, RIBERA DEL DUERO
FULL – RED PLUM – CLOVE – TOAST
2020 TEMPRANILLO/GRACIANO, SELECCIÓN ESPECIAL, MUGA, RIOJA
FULL – BLACKBERRY – COFFEE – VANILLA
Cava & Corpinnat – Bottle
Bottle
2020 BRUT RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA, JUVE Y CAMPS, PENEDES
LIGHT – APPLE – ELDERFLOWER – PEAR
2021 BRUT NATURE, GRAN RESERVA, BODEGAS SUMARROCA
FULL – LEMON – YELLOW APPLE – BISCUIT
2023 BRUT ROSÉ, DE NIT, RAVENTOS I BLANC, PENEDÈS
MEDIUM – GRAPEFRUIT – RASPBERRY - CHERRY
2020 BRUT NATURE, COLET NAVAZOS
MEDIUM – HONEY – TOAST – ALMOND
2016 BRUT NATURE, KRIPTA, GRAN RESERVA, AGUSTI TORELLO
FULL – BRIOCHE – TOAST – HAZELNUT
2010 SINGLE VINEYARD, TURÓ D'EN MOTA, RECAREDO
FULL – PEACH – LEMON – ALMOND
Jerez | Sherry – 100ml Glass / Bottle
100ml glass or bottle
MANZANILLA CLASICA, FERNANDO DE CASTILLA, SANLÚCAR (750ML)
MANZANILLA FINA MIRAFLORES BAJA, DE LA RIVA, SANLÚCAR (750ML)
FINO DEL PUERTO, ALMACENISTA LUSTAU, JEREZ (500ML)
OLOROSO, EL MAESTRO SIERRA, JEREZ (375ML)
AMONTILLADO DEL CASTILLO, ALMACENISTA LUSTAU, JEREZ (500ML)
PALO CORTADO, VIEJO C.P. VOS, VALDESPINO, JEREZ (500ML)
Jerez | Sherry – Sweet 70ml Glass / Bottle
70ml glass or bottle
MARCO FABIO LATE HARVEST, ONTAÑÓN, RIOJA (500ML)
MOSCATEL PASAS, CESAR FLORIDO, CHIPIONA (750ML)
DULCE ENERA, ICE WINE, LANDETE, MANCHUELA D.O., CUENCA (500ML)
PEDRO XIMÉNEZ, EL CANDADO, VALDESPINO, JEREZ (375ML)
Txakoli – By the Bottle
Bottle
2024 HONDARRIBI ZURI, FLYSCH, TXAKOLI
SPRITZ - APPLE - LEMON - HERBCACEOUS
2024 HONDARRIBI ZURI, BODEGAS GAINTZA, TXAKOLINA GETARIA
LIGHT - STRAWBERRY – RED CHERRY – PEACH
Blanco – By the Bottle
Bottle
2024 GODELLO, ADEGA PONTE DA BOGA, RIBEIRA SACRA
FULL – PEAR – GREEN APPLE– JASMINE
2023 ALBARIÑO, ETIQUETA AMBAR, GRANBAZAN, RÍAS BAIXAS
MEDIUM – LEMON – PINEAPPLE – APRICOT
2022 GODELLO/ALBARIÑO, LAPOLA, DOMINIO DO BIBEI, RIBERA SACRA
MEDIUM – GRAPEFRUIT – NECTARINE – BEESWAX
2023 ALBARIÑO, NANA, BODEGAS ATTIS, RÍAS BAIXAS
FULL - TOAST - CREAMY - QUINCE
2022 GODELLO, AS SORTES, RAFAEL PALACIOS, VALDEORRAS
FULL – APPLE – HONEYSUCKLE – BRIOCHE
2023 ALBARIÑO, MAR, BODEGAS ATTIS, RÍAS BAIXAS
FULL – HAZELNUT – THYME – SALT
2024 VERDEJO, ALCEO, FAMILIA BASTIDA, LA MANCHA
LIGHT – WHITE PEACH – FENNEL – FLINT
2024 VERDEJO, CUCU, BARCO DEL CORNETA, CASTILLA Y LEON
MEDIUM- GREEN APPLE - PEAR - CREAM
2024 VIURA, SIERRA DE TOLONO, RIOJA
MEDIUM – LEMON PEEL – STONE FRUITS – FENNEL
2024 VIURA, BARREL AGED, SOLAR DE RANDEZ, RIOJA
MEDIUM – APPLE – PEACH – BLOSSOM
2024 VIURA BLEND, JARRARTE, ABEL MENDOZA, RIOJA
MEDIUM – TOAST - VANILLA - PEACH
2016 VIURA, VIÑA GRAVONIA, LOPEZ DE HEREDIA
FULL – SALTED ALMOND – TOAST – BEESWAX
2013 VIURA, VIÑA TONDONIA BLANCO, LOPEZ DE HEREDIA
FULL – SALTED ALMOND – TOAST – BEESWAX
2024 XAREL-LO, MONTRUBI, PENEDÈS
MEDIUM – ALMOND – LEMON - BISCUIT
2024 MERSEGUERA BLEND, LA VELLA, CAN’ LEANDRO, VALENCIA
MEDIUM – ALMOND – LEMON - BISCUIT
2022 GARNACHA BLEND, ACÙSTIC BLANC, ACÙSTIC CELLER, MONTSANT
MEDIUM – QUINCE - PEAR - HONEY
2024 XAREL-LO, VI-D-RE, CELLER CREDO, PENEDÈS
MEDIUM – APPLE - VERBENA - WHITE PEPPER
2021 CHARDONNAY, MILMANDA, BODEGAS TORRES
MEDIUM – LEMON – PEACH – VANILLA
2022 PEDRO-XIMENEZ, 3 MIRADAS, BODEGAS ALVEAR
MEDIUM - BRUISED - PEACH - ALMOND
2023 PALOMINO, LA ESCRIBANA, LUIS PEREZ
MEDIUM - OXI - DRIED FRUIT - SPICE
Rosado – By the Bottle
Bottle
2024 GARNACHA/CARINENA, MUGA, RIOJA
LIGHT - GRAPEFRUIT – MELON – RASPBERRY
2024 GARNACHA/CARINENA, FLOR DE MUGA, MUGA, RIOJA
MEDIUM - RED APPLE – CRANBERRY – ROSE
2012 TEMPRANILLO, VIÑA TONDONIA, GR, LÓPEZ DE HEREDIA, RIOJA
FULL - OXIDATIVE STYLE – STRAWBERRY - SOURDOUGH
Tinto – By the Bottle
Bottle
2024 MENCIA, VALTUILLE, CASTRO VENTOSA, BIERZO
LIGHT – CHERRY – EARTH –BRAMBLE
2022 MENCÍA, FINCA CAPELINOS, ADEGAS GUÍMARO, RIBERA SACRA
MEDIUM – BLACKCURRANT- GRAPHITE – LIQUORICE
2017 MENCÍA, ESCALADA DO BIBEI, ALBERTO ORTE, VALDEORRAS
MEDIUM – RASPBERRY – BLACK PEPPER – CHERRY
2025 TINTA DE TORO, PRIMERO, BODEGAS FARIÑA, TORO
MEDIUM – RED CHERRY– STRAWBERRY - BUBBLEGUM
2022 TEMPRANILLO, CRIANZA, ARZUAGA, RIBERA DEL DUERO
FULL – RED PLUM – CLOVE – TOAST
2023 GARNACHA, BRUJA DE ROZAS, COMANDO G
LIGHT – RED PLUM – RASPBERRY – RED CHERRY
2023 TINTO FINO, ANTIDOTO, BODEGAS ANTIDOTO, RIBERA DEL DUERO
FULL – CRANBERRY - DRIED HERBS - BLACK CHERRIES
2020 TEMPRANILLO, FINCA VILLACRECES, RIBERA DEL DUERO
FULL – RASPBERRY – CHALK – CLOVE
2022 TINTO FINO BLEND, TOMAS POSTIGO 3 A ÑOS, RIBERA DEL DUERO
FULL – BLACK CHERRY – CHOCOLATE – TOAST
2019 TINTO FINO BLEND, ARZUAGA GRAN RESERVA, RIBERA DEL DUERO
FULL – BLACK PLUM – TOBACCO – TOAST
2022 TEMPRANILLO, FLOR DE PINGUS, DOMINIO DE PINGUS, RIBERA DEL DUERO
FULL – REDCURRANT – EARTH – LEATHER
NV TINTO FINO/CAB. SAUV, UNICO, VEGA SICILIA, RIBERA DEL DUERO
FULL – PLUM – TOAST – DRIED CHERRY
2023 TEMPRANILLO/VIURA, ARTUKE, RIOJA
MEDIUM – PLUM – BLACKCURRANT - CRANBERRY
2021 TEMPRANILLO/GRACIANO, LABASTIDA, LINDES DE REMELLURI
MEDIUM – BLACKBERRY – BLACK CHERRY – TOAST
2020 TEMPRANILLO/GRACIANO, MUGA SELECCIÓN ESPECIAL, BODEGAS MUGA
FULL – BLACKBERRY – COFFEE – VANILLA
2012 TEMPRANILLO, VIÑA TONDONIA, RESERVA, LÓPEZ DE HEREDIA
MEDIUM – VANILLA - STRAWBERRY - CEDAR
2016 TEMPRANILLO, PRADO ENEA, GRAN RESERVA, BODEGAS MUGA
MEDIUM – BLACKBERRY – BLACK CHERRY – TOAST
2000 TEMPRANILLO, TEMPRANILLO, PRADO ENEA, GR, BODEGAS MUGA
MEDIUM – BLACKBERRY - TOAST – LEATHER
2010 TEMPRANILLO, 890, GRAN RESERVA, LA RIOJA ALTA
MEDIUM – BLACKBERRY – TOBACCO – PLUM
2023 MONASTRELL BLEND, L’ARENAL, CAN’ LEANDRO, VALENCIA
MEDIUM - RED PLUM - BLACKBERRY - SRAWBERRY
2022 GARNACHA, MAS DELS FRARES, VINÍCOLA DEL PRIORAT, PRIORAT
FULL – REDCURRANT– CHERRY - PLUM
2022 GARNACHA, HISTORIC, TERROIR AL LIMIT, PRIORAT
MEDIUM – VIOLET – PLUM - ROSE
2019 GARNACHA/ CARIÑENA /SYRAH, COMA VELLA, MAS D’EN GIL, PRIORAT
FULL – PLUM – EARTH - ROSEMARY
2021 GARNACHA/ CARIÑENA, BRAO, ACÙSTIC CELLER, PRIORAT
MEDIUM - BLACKCURRANT – FLINT – CHERRY
2021 CARIÑENA, HODGKINSON, PRIORAT
MEDIUM - RED CHERRY – GRAPHITE – BLACKBERRY
2019 GARNACHA, LES MANYES, TERROIR AL LIMIT, PRIORAT
MEDIUM – RED CHERRY – CINAMMON – CEDAR
2023 CABERNET BLEND, MACÍA BATLE, MALLORCA
MEDIUM - BLACKCURRANT - MINT - TOBACCO
2023 TINTILLA DE ROTA, EL PINTO, HACIENDA LA PARILLA, CADIZ
MEDIUM - RED PLUM - CHERRIES - RED CURRANT
2022 LISTÁN NEGRO BLEND, TÁGANAN, ENVÍNATE, TENERIFE
LIGHT – CRANBERRY - DRIED ROSE – EARTH
2020 CALLET BLEND, 4 KILOS, VDT DE MALLORCA
MEDIUM – SMOKE - RED CURRANT – THYME
Magnums
Magnum bottle
2020 CAVA - GRAN RESERVA DE LA FINCA, RAVENTÓS I BLANC, CATALUÑA
PERELLADA - MACABEU - XARE-LO / LIGHT – LEMON - APPLE - BRIOCHE
2021 BLANCO - PRINCIPIA MATHEMATICA, ALEMANY I CORRIO, PENEDÉS
XARE-LO / MEDIUM– APRICOT - GRASS - AL MOND
2023 BLANCO - BENJE BLANCO, ENVINATE, TENERIFE
LISTAN BLANCO / MEDIUM– APPLE - PEAR - LEMON PEEL
2020 BLANCO - NANA, BODEGAS ATTIS, RÍAS BAIXAS
ALBARIÑO / MEDIUM– YELLOW PLUM – PINEAPPLE – LEMON - OXY STYLE
2020 TINTO -- VIÑA ALBERDI RESERVA, LA RIOJA ALTA, RIOJA
TEMPRANILLO / FULL – BLACKBERRY – VANILLA – CEDAR
2011 TINTO -- VIÑA TONDONIA, RESERVA, LÓPEZ DE HEREDIA, RIOJA
MEDIUM – VANILLA - STRAWBERRY - CEDAR
2021 TINTO -- CLOS I TERRASES, LAUREL, PRIORAT CLOS I TERRASES, LAUREL, PRIORAT
GRENACHE - SYRAH / FULL – BLACK CHERRY – JUNIPER - HERBS
Scotch & Bourbon 50ml
50ml serve
Woodford Reserve, Bourbon, Woodford County, Kentucky
Nomad Outland, Whisky, Jerez, Spain
Aberfeldy 12YO Single Malt, Scotch Whisky, Highlands, Scotland
Redbreast Lustau Sherry Cask Edition, Irish Whisky, Tullamore, Ireland
The Macallan 15YO Double Cask, Scotch Whisky, Craigellachie Scotland
Rum 50ml
50ml serve
Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca, Cuba
Santiago de Cuba 8YO, Cuba
Santa Teresa 1796 Ron Antiguo De Solera, Venezuela
Tequila 50ml
50ml serve
Tapatio Blanco, Jalisco, Mexico
Brandy 50ml
50ml serve
Mascaro, Penedes, Spain
Gran Duque De Alba, Jerez, Spain
Peinado 100YO, La Mancha, Spain
Vodka 50ml
50ml serve
Wyborowa, Poznan, Poland
Siderit Vodka Lactee, Santander, Spain
Orujos y Licores 50ml
50ml serve
Pazo Hierbas, Galicia, Spain
Pazo Licor De Cafe, Galicia, Spain
Pazo Crema de Orujo, Galicia, Spain
Habelas Hailas Orujo Blanco, Galicia, Spain
Paxtaran Azanza, Basque Country, Spain
Amaretto di Saronno, Saronno, Italy
El Pirata of Mayfair
El Pirata has been serving Spanish tapas on Down Street for more than three decades, and its appeal rests on familiar dishes served in a warmly traditional setting. The extensive selection makes it easy to build a meal around the things you most enjoy: hand-carved Bellota jamón, Padrón peppers, croquetas and garlic prawns all belong in the conversation. Rather than ordering everything at once, begin with a few different flavours and textures. That leaves room to decide whether the next round should bring more seafood, vegetables or something richer.
Paella offers another way to organise the table, particularly when you want a centrepiece alongside a handful of tapas. The restaurant’s two-storey setting has the feel of somewhere intended for convivial meals, making it a useful Mayfair choice for friends who want to settle in and talk. It also sits within easy reach of Green Park, so a walk before dinner is a pleasant way to approach the evening. Choose a few favourites, add one dish you have not tried before and let the meal develop from there.
Address: 5–6 Down Street, Mayfair, London W1J 7AQ
El Pirata of Mayfair Menu
SALADS
Ensalada de boniato asado con queso de cabra
chargrilled sweet potato salad with goat’s cheese
Ensalada de rucola, espinacas, manchego y piñones
wild roquette salad, baby spinach, pine kernel, toasted bread & manchego cheese shavings
Ensalada de tomates con espuma de Idiazabal y albahaca
Heritage tomato salad with Idiazabal cheese foam & basil
LITE BITES
Pan con tomate y ajo
toasted bread topped with fresh tomato, extra virgin olive oil & garlic
Aceitunas marinadas
marinated mixed olives
Boquerones en vinagre
anchovies in vinegar
Pimientos de Padrón
small green peppers from Galicia
Croquetas de jamón Ibérico
Iberian ham croquettes
Pan con alioli
traditional bread with alioli
Mini bun Chorizo y huevo
Chorizo & quail egg mini bun
FISH & SEAFOOD
Pescado del día con encebollado de pimientos
Fish of the day with sautéed peppers & onions
Pulpo al pirata
octopus with potatoes & paprika
Calamares a la romana
deep-fried squid
Carrilleras de bacalao con alioli de limón
marinated cod cheeks, lemon alioli
Arroz negro con calamares y alioli de azafrán
black creamy rice, squid & saffron alioli
Gambas al pil-pil
prawns in olive oil, garlic, dried hot chilli peppers
Mejillones con chorizo
mussels & chorizo
Huevos rotos especiales
broken fried eggs, potatoes, chorizo, prawns & chilli peppers
MEAT
Albóndigas en salsa de tomate con parmentier de patata
meatballs in tomato sauce with potato purée
Solomillo de cordero con puré de apionabo
lamb fillet with celeriac purée
Chorizo a la sidra
Spanish sausage cooked in cider with onions
Pollo al ajillo
pan-fried chicken with white wine, garlic & chilli
Ribeye con rúcula y Manchego
ribeye steak with rocket & Manchego cheese
Pluma ibérica con patata panadera
Iberian pork with confit potatoes
IBERIAN HAM & CHEESE
Jamón Ibérico 100%
5j, bellota
Tabla de embutidos Ibéricos y picos
a selection of cured Iberian meats (chorizo, salchichon, lomo) & picos
Tabla de quesos españoles con membrillo y pan
a selection of Spanish cheeses, served with quince jelly & toasted bread
VEGETARIAN
Tortilla española
Spanish omelette with potatoes & caramelised onion
Berenjena frita con miel y queso azul
fried aubergine with honey & blue cheese
Champiñones al ajillo
mix mushrooms with garlic, chilli & breadcrumbs
Espárragos trigueros a la plancha
grilled asparagus, Manchego sauce & roasted almonds
Patatas bravas
triple-cooked potatoes with brava sauce & garlic alioli
Coliflor asada con romesco y avellanas
roasted cauliflower with romesco & hazelnuts
Alcachofas a la plancha
grilled artichokes & alioli
DESSERTS
Churros con chocolate caliente
churros with hot chocolate
Crema Catalana
Catalan crème brûlée
Sorbete de frambuesa
raspberry sorbet
Tarta de queso vasca
Basque cheesecake
Selección de helados
Mövenpick ice cream selection: vanilla, strawberry & chocolate
Torrija caramelizada con helado de yuzu
Spanish style French toast with yuzu ice cream
PAELLA
Paella Valenciana
classic Spanish rice with chicken
Paella Marinera
classic Spanish rice with seafood & shellfish
EXPRESS LUNCH
£16.5pp Includes two tapas + bread + soft drink. Available from 12-4pm, Tuesday-Friday. Add Churros con chocolate caliente for just £7.5 pp.
Chorizo a la sidra
Spanish sausage cooked in cider with onions
Padron
Small green peppers from Galicia
Tortilla española
Spanish omelette with potatoes & caramelised onion
Champiñones al ajillo
mix mushrooms with garlic, chilli & breadcrumbs
Patatas bravas
Triple-cooked potatoes with brava sauce & garlic aioli
Gambas al pil-pil
prawns in olive oil, garlic & dried hot chilli peppers
Albóndigas en salsa de tomate con parmentier de patata
Meatballs in tomato sauce with potato purée
Pollo al ajillo
Pan-fried chicken with white wine, garlic & chilli
Coliflor asada con romesco y almendras
Roasted cauliflower with romesco & hazelnuts
Croquetas de jamón Ibérico
Iberian ham croquettes
Boquerones en vinagre
Anchovies in vinegar
Mini bun Chorizo y huevo
Chorizo & quail egg mini bun
Berenjena frita con miel y queso azul
fried aubergine with honey & blue cheese
SATURDAY LUNCH MENU
Available Saturdays 12pm - 4pm. £37 per person (minimum 2 people to share). Choose 4 tapas, choose 1 to share, and choose 1 dessert to share.
Pan con tomate
Toasted bread topped with fresh tomato, olive oli & garlic
Carrilleras de bacalao con alioli de limón
Marinated cod cheeks, lemon alioli
Arroz negro con calamares y alioli de azafrán
Black creamy rice, squid & saffron alioli
Tortilla española
Spanish omelette with potatoes & caramelised onion
Pimientos de Padrón
Small green peppers from Galicia
Pollo al ajillo
Pan-fried chicken, white wine, garlic, chilli & olive oil
Gambas al pil-pil
Prawns olive oil, garlic, dried hot chilli peppers
Croquetas de jamón Ibérico
Iberian ham croquettes
Paella Valenciana
Classic Spanish dish of rice & chicken for two
Paella Marinera
Classic spanish dish of rice, shellfish & seafood for two
Crema Catalana
Crème brûlée with crunchy caramelised top
Churros con chocolate caliente
Churros with hot chocolate
Boquerones en vinagre
Anchovies in vinegar
Ensalada de rucola, espinacas, manchego y piñones
Wild roquette salad, baby spinach, pine kernel, toasted bread & manchego cheese shavings
BRUNCH MENU
Available Saturdays 12 - 3pm. £57pp (Minimum 2 people). Bottomless Sangria brunch offer.
Pan con tomate
Toasted bread topped with fresh tomato, olive oli & garlic
Carrilleras de bacalao
Marinated cod cheeks
Buñuelos de gambas
Prawn fritters with garlic alioli
Pollo al ajillo
Pan-fried chicken, white wine, garlic, chilli & olive oil
Mini bun Chorizo y huevo
Chorizo & quail egg mini bun
Patatas bravas
Deep-fried potatoes in chili & garlic sauce
Ensalada de broccolini y col rizada
Broccolini & kale salad, with flaked almonds & black garlic alioli
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
£15.50
Gin ‘Mare’tini
An ice cold, dry gin martini with a savoury Spanish twist Gin Mare, Dolin Dry and Olive
Señor Reyes
Our spicy margarita. Herbaceous with notes of poblano green chilli, honey and coriander Jimador Reposado, Cazcabel Honey, Ancho Reyes Verde, Lime
Pisco Rosa
A fruity and tart take on a classic pisco sour with notes of rose petal and red fruits Pisco, Cocchi Rosa, Raspberry, Lemon, Peychaud bitters, Egg white
El Toro
A boozy, rich and Spanish inspired Old Fashioned with notes of sweet popcorn, dried fruit, coffee and baking spices Wild Turkey Bourbon, Duque de Alba, Pedro Ximenez, Licor 43, Angostura and Orange bitters
La Tormenta
A blend of gold rum with a hint of apricot brandy and luscious passion fruit crowned with Wray Overproof rum for a fiery kick Apricot brandy, golden rum, Carta Negra and lime juice
Favola
A refreshing and balanced cocktail with botanical and citrusy flavours Haymans London’s dry gin, italicus, limoncello, and lemon juice
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
£13.50-£15.50
Mojito
Havana Club 3yo, fresh lime juice, mint, splash of soda
Negroni
Gordons, Campari, Martini Rosso
Amaretto Sour
Amaretto, fresh lemon, fresh lime juice
Caipirinha
Cachaça, fresh lime juice, sugar
Coconut Margarita
Jose Cuervo Silver, Cointreau, coconut cream, fresh lime juice
Pornstar Martini
Smirnoff vanilla, passoa, puree pasión fruit, fresh lime juice, Cava
Sidecar
Remy Martin VSOP, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice
NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
£7.50
Cherry Bomb
A blend of cherry, pineapple and passionfruit juice, lime, and coconut cream
La Perla
Peach, passionfruit and blood orange
Jungle Mint
Ginger ale, pineapple juice, fresh lime and fresh mint
Barrafina Adelaide Street
Barrafina Adelaide Street is a particularly useful address for a meal around Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery or the West End theatres. The marble counter keeps the cooking in view, while the menu offers enough variety to move between seafood, vegetables and meat without losing the focus of a tapas meal. Tortillas are a dependable place to begin, and the daily specials give you a reason to look beyond the familiar dishes. A lighter vegetable plate alongside something from the grill can give the order a pleasing balance.
This branch takes reservations, which helps when dinner needs to fit around another booking. Tell the team if you have a performance to reach, then choose a manageable first selection instead of trying to cover the whole menu. With no fixed finish time, the better approach is to follow your appetite and add another dish as the meal unfolds. The counter works well for two people who enjoy sharing, and its central location makes the restaurant an easy meeting point before continuing into Covent Garden or Soho.
Address: 10 Adelaide Street, London WC2N 4HZ
Barrafina Adelaide Street Menu
para picar
Marcona Almonds
White Anchovy Tostada
Banderilla
Marinated Olives
Pan con Tomate
Ham Croquetas (2)
Pimientos de Padrón
Charcutería Ibérica
Chipirones
Paletilla Ibérica de Bellota
tortillas
Classic
Chorizo
Prawn and Piquillo Pepper
seafood
Yellowtail Crudo
Octopus with Paprika Sauce
Gambas Rojas
Grilled Squid with Ink Sauce
Arroz de Mariscos
meat
Milk Fed Lamb Kidneys
Secreto Ibérico en Orza
Chicken Thigh with Romesco
Pork Tenderloin and Broad Beans
Abanico Ibérico
vegetables
Iberiko Tomato Salad
Patatas Bravas
Butter Bean, Pepper and Tuna Salad
Fennel and Ajo Blanco
Aubergine with Garlic Cream
Baby Gem, Anchovies and Pancetta
desserts
Frozen Lemon or Orange
Tarta de Santiago
Crema Catalana
Tarta de Chocolate con PX
Tarta de Queso
Spanish Cheese Selection
sherry
Manzanilla ‘La Gitana’ Hidalgo-La Gitana 500ml
Manzanilla en Rama ‘Hart Bros’ Hidalgo La Gitana 750ml
Fino ‘Del Puerto’ Lustau
Amontillado ‘Tio Diego’ Valdespino
Palo Cortado ‘Peninsula’ Lustau
Oloroso ‘Don Nuño’ Lustau
Oloroso Cream ‘Alameda’ Hidalgo-La Gitana 500ml
Pedro Ximenez Emilio Hidalgo 500ml
cava
Llopart Brut Reserva 2023 (Xarel·lo/Macabeo/Parellada)
Llopart Brut Rosé 2022 (Monastrell/Garnacha/Pinot Noir)
Vi·brant Ancestral Pet Nat 2023 (Xarel·lo/Vermell)
blanco
Latido Blanco 2024 Navarra (Garnacha Blanca)
Cruceiro de Ferreiros 2024 Valle de Miño-Ourense (Godello/Loureiro)
Lulo 1915 2024 Ribeiro (Treixadura)
Txakoli Bidaia 2024 Guetaria (Hondarribi-Zuri/Grose Manseng/Petit Corbou)
Viña Zorzal 2024 Navarra (Garnacha Blanca)
Protos 2024 Rueda (Verdejo)
Muga 2024 Rioja (Viura/Malvasía/Garnacha Blanca)
Mestizaje Blanco 2024 Valencia (Merseguera/Viognier/Malvasía)
Bellmunt Blanco 2024 Priorat (Garnacha Blanca/Viognier)
Luz de Outarelo 2023 Valdeorras (Godello)
Hart Bros Albariño 2024 Rías Baixas (Albariño)
La Mar 2022 Rías Baixas (Caiño Blanco)
1000 Mills 2020 David Sampedro, Rioja (Viura/Garnacha/Malvasía)
Pazo Señorans Colección 2021 Rías Baixas (Albariño)
rosado & orange
Cueva de Lobos 2024 Rioja (Tempranillo)
Hart Bros Village Rosado 2023 Navarra (Garzuela/Garnacha Gris)
Llunari Orange Garnatxa 2023 Terra Alta (Garnacha Blanca)
Flor de Muga 2024 Rioja (Garnacha Tinta)
tinto
Latido Tinto 2024 Navarra (Garnacha)
Las Dos Ces 2023 Utiel-Requena (Bobal)
Viña Zorzal 2023 Navarra (Graciano)
Herència Altés 2024 Terra Alta (Garnatxa Negra)
Ultreia Saint Jacques 2022 Bierzo (Mencía)
Safra 2023 Valencia (Mandó/Arcos)
Hart Bros Rioja 2022 Rioja (Tempranillo/Garnacha)
Bellmunt Tinto 2021 Priorat (Garnacha/Cariñena)
Laderas del Norte 2022 Ribera del Duero (Tempranillo)
Gallinas y Focas 2020 Mallorca (Mantonegro/Syrah)
Outarelo Tinto 2022 Valdeorras (Garnacha)
Muga Reserva Selección Especial 2020 Rioja (Tempranillo/Garnacha
Señora de las Alturas 2021 Navarra (Garnacha
Arzuaga Reserva 2020 Ribera Del Duero (Tempranillo)
Gratallops 2020 Priorat (Garnacha/Cariñena)
Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva 2016 Rioja (Tempranillo/Graciano/Mazuelo/Garnacha)
Contino Gran Reserva 2014 Rioja (Tempranillo/Graciano/Mazuelo/Garnacha)
Gran Reserva 904, 2015 Rioja (Tempranillo/Graciano)
Valbuena 5º 2019 Vega Sicilia, Ribera del Duero (Tempranillo/Merlot/Malbec)
Unico 2013 Ribera Del Duero (Tempranillo/Cab Sauv)
Barrafina Drury Lane
The Drury Lane Barrafina brings the same close view of the kitchen to the eastern side of Covent Garden. Marble counter dining makes a good setting for watching plates arrive and deciding what to try next, with tortillas, fried tapas and fish providing different directions for the meal. The seafood specials deserve a look before you settle on an order. A whole fish can change the scale of dinner, while a handful of smaller dishes keeps things more flexible when you want a lighter visit.
Reservations make this a practical option before or after the theatre, although the cooking is worth giving its own space in the evening. During the warmer months, the covered, heated terrace adds another seating choice. If dessert appeals, a slice of Santiago tart offers a fitting finish, particularly when you have left room after the savoury plates. Choose Drury Lane for a Covent Garden meal where the activity of the counter is part of the pleasure and sharing gives everyone something to discuss.
Address: 43 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5AJ
Barrafina Drury Lane Menu
para picar
Marcona Almonds
White Anchovy Tostada
Banderilla
Marinated Olives
Pan con Tomate
Ham Croquetas (2)
Pimientos de Padrón
Charcutería Ibérica
Chipirones
Paletilla Ibérica de Bellota
tortillas
Classic
Prawn and Piquillo Pepper
Chorizo
seafood
Yellowtail Crudo
Octopus with Paprika Sauce
Gambas Rojas
Grilled Squid with Ink Sauce
Arroz Negro
meat
Chorizo and Peas
Ox Tail Mollete
Secreto Ibérico en Orza
Chicken Thigh with Romesco
Abanico Ibérico
vegetables
Iberiko Tomato Salad
Patatas Bravas
Butter Bean, Pepper and Tuna Salad
Fennel and Ajo Blanco
Aubergine with Garlic Cream
Baby Gem, Anchovies and Pancetta
desserts
Frozen Lemon or Orange
Tarta de Santiago
Crema Catalana
Tarta de Chocolate con PX
Tarta de Queso
Spanish Cheese Selection
sherry
Manzanilla ‘La Gitana’ Hidalgo-La Gitana 500ml
Manzanilla en Rama ‘Hart Bros’ Hidalgo La Gitana 750ml
Fino ‘Del Puerto’ Lustau
Amontillado ‘Tio Diego’ Valdespino
Palo Cortado ‘Peninsula’ Lustau
Oloroso ‘Don Nuño’ Lustau
Oloroso Cream ‘Alameda’ Hidalgo-La Gitana 500ml
Pedro Ximenez Emilio Hidalgo 500ml
cava
Llopart Brut Reserva 2023
(Xarel·lo/Macabeo/Parellada)
Llopart Brut Rosé 2022
(Monastrell/Garnacha/Pinot Noir)
Vi·brant Ancestral Pet Nat 2023
(Xarel·lo/Vermell)
blanco
Latido Blanco 2024 Navarra
(Garnacha Blanca)
Cruceiro de Ferreiros 2024 Valle de Miño-Ourense
(Godello/Loureiro)
Lulo 1915 2024 Ribeiro
(Treixadura)
Txakoli Bidaia 2024 Guetaria
(Hondarribi-Zuri/Grose Manseng/Petit Corbou)
Viña Zorzal 2024 Navarra
(Garnacha Blanca)
Protos 2024 Rueda
(Verdejo)
Muga 2024 Rioja
(Viura/Malvasía/Garnacha Blanca)
Mestizaje Blanco 2024 Valencia
(Merseguera/Viognier/Malvasía)
Bellmunt Blanco 2024 Priorat
(Garnacha Blanca/Viognier)
Luz de Outarelo 2023 Valdeorras
(Godello)
Hart Bros Albariño 2024 Rías Baixas
(Albariño)
La Mar 2022 Rías Baixas
(Caiño Blanco)
1000 Mills 2020 David Sampedro, Rioja
(Viura/Garnacha/Malvasía)
Pazo Señorans Colección 2021 Rías Baixas
(Albariño)
rosado & orange
Cueva de Lobos 2024
Rioja (Tempranillo)
Hart Bros Village Rosado 2023
Navarra (Garzuela/Garnacha Gris)
Llunari Orange Garnatxa 2023
Terra Alta (Garnacha Blanca)
Flor de Muga 2024 Rioja
(Garnacha Tinta)
tinto
Latido Tinto 2024
Navarra (Garnacha)
Las Dos Ces 2023
Utiel-Requena (Bobal)
Viña Zorzal 2023 Navarra
(Graciano)
Herència Altés 2024 Terra Alta
(Garnatxa Negra)
Ultreia Saint Jacques 2022 Bierzo
(Mencía)
Safra 2023 Valencia
(Mandó/Arcos)
Hart Bros Rioja 2022 Rioja
(Tempranillo/Garnacha)
Bellmunt Tinto 2021 Priorat
(Garnacha/Cariñena)
Laderas del Norte 2022
Ribera del Duero (Tempranillo)
Gallinas y Focas 2020 Mallorca
(Mantonegro/Syrah)
Outarelo Tinto 2022 Valdeorras
(Garnacha)
Muga Reserva Selección Especial 2020 Rioja
(Tempranillo/Garnacha
Señora de las Alturas 2021 Navarra
(Garnacha
Arzuaga Reserva 2020 Ribera Del Duero
(Tempranillo)
Gratallops 2020 Priorat
(Garnacha/Cariñena)
Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva 2016 Rioja
(Tempranillo/Graciano/Mazuelo/Garnacha)
Contino Gran Reserva 2014 Rioja
(Tempranillo/Graciano/Mazuelo/Garnacha)
Gran Reserva 904, 2015 Rioja
(Tempranillo/Graciano)
Valbuena 5º 2019
Vega Sicilia, Ribera del Duero (Tempranillo/Merlot/Malbec)
Unico 2013 Ribera Del Duero
(Tempranillo/Cab Sauv)
Tapas Stories
Tapas Stories occupies a lower-ground spot in Covent Garden’s market building, putting a Spanish meal close to the Piazza’s bustle. The menu covers plenty of small-plate favourites, from pan con tomate and potato-and-onion tortilla to Padrón peppers and garlic prawns. Croquetas come in several versions, including cod, jamón and mushroom, so it is easy to choose a mixture that suits the table. A few cold bites followed by something hot and crisp gives lunch a simple, enjoyable progression.
For a longer meal, seafood paella for two brings squid, prawns, clams and mussels together in one sharing dish. There are also richer options such as meatballs and chorizo cooked in red wine, with patatas bravas providing a familiar companion. Save some appetite for churros with chocolate or Basque cheesecake if you want a sweet finish. The location makes this especially convenient during a day around Covent Garden, whether you are browsing the market, meeting friends or planning dinner before an evening performance.
Address: Lower Ground, 32 The Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RE
Tapas Stories Menu
Nibbles
Green Olives
Manzanilla and Gordal olives from the Region of Murcia, Spain
Almendras Ahumadas
Smoked almonds
Boquerones
White anchovies marinated in garlic vinegar & parsley
Bread
Sourdough & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pan Con Tomate
Fresh tomato, garlic and olive oil on toasted sourdough
Tabla De Pan
Bread board with extra virgin olive oil and sherry balsamic
Vegetables
Palta
Fresh sliced tomato, avocado, queso fresco, extra virgin olive oil
Patatas Bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce.
Pimientos de Padron
Fried Padron peppers with Maldon salt
Pipirrana
Tomatoes, peppers, onion & cucumber salad
Fish
Chipirones
Fried baby squid, aioli and lemon
Gambas Al Ajillo
Meat
Croquetas
4pcs - A choice of jamon iberico, chorizo or mushrooms
Croquetas Mixtas
6pcs - two of each filling
Albondigas
Spanish meatballs in a spicy salsa & garlic sauce
Panecillo con Costilla de Res
9 hour braised beef rib in red wine sauce on brioche
Chorizo Al Vino Tinto
Chorizo and garlic sautéed in red wine
Pollo al Romesco
Chicken thigh marinated in lemon and herbs, served with romesco sauce
Desserts
Churros
with chocolate sauce
Basque Cheesecake
with blueberry and elderflower compote
Tarta de Almendras
Almond Tarte served with blueberry & elderflower compote and whipped cream
Gelato
Available in Dulce de Leche, Chocolate Hazlenut or Pistachio
Sorbet
Flavour of the day
Cocktails
Pina Colada
White Rum, Pineapple Juice and Coconut Cream
Blue Margarita
A slight spin on the classic margarita, with Silver Tequila, Blue Curaçao, Cointreau and Lime Juice
Mango Spicy Margarita
Our classic Margarita with a sweet and spicy twist!
White Russian
Kaluha, Vodka and Milk
Mojito
Rum, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup and Mint
Strawberry Daiquiri
White Rum, Lime Juice, Strawberries and Sugar Syrup
Gin & Tonic
Gin Tonic Espanol
Gin Mare, Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Salt Yard
Salt Yard brings Spanish and Italian influences together in an intimate Fitzrovia restaurant on Goodge Street. The small-plate approach gives you room to combine charcuterie and cheese with seasonal cooked dishes, rather than following a strict starter-and-main pattern. It is a good setting for a meal that moves between a few lighter tastes and something more substantial. Wine and sherry fit naturally alongside the food, whether you are stopping for a short visit or making a full evening of it.
Seasonality and occasional guest-chef menus mean there is value in checking the current selection before arriving. The photograph here shows chargrilled English presa with herby gilda butter from a guest menu, illustrating the kitchen’s interest in bringing new ideas to its Mediterranean foundations. Start with the dishes that most appeal to the table and allow space to add another round. With Goodge Street station nearby and Oxford Street within walking distance, Salt Yard is well placed for a relaxed lunch or dinner that becomes the centre of a Fitzrovia outing.
Address: 54 Goodge Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 4NA
Salt Yard Menu
Bar Snacks
Nocellara olives
Marcona almonds
Chargrilled flatbread with herb butter
Patatas bravas & aged manchego
Padrón peppers
Boquerones
Classic tortilla
made to order
Jamon Iberico & manchego croquetas, aioli
Compartir Boards
5J Hand Carved Jamon Iberico
Cheese & Charcuterie Selection
3 cheeses with 3 different cuts. Served with crackers Quince jelly & hot guindillas
Cheese & Charcuterie Selection
3 cheeses with 3 different cuts. Served with crackers Quince jelly & hot guindillas
Fish
Gambas pil pil, chilli oil, gremolata
Chargrilled cuttlefish, fregola, seafood broth, semi dried datterini tomato
Cornish Cod a la plancha, pea & mint purée, edamame, wild garlic
Yellowfin tuna carpaccio, hot guindilla salsa, avocado purée, rainbow radishes
Meat
Pan fried Martiko duck, heritage carrots, carrot purée, jus
Chorizo picante, piquillo purée, chickpeas
Lamb arrosticini, piquillo pepper glaze, escalivada purée
Grilled Angus fillet of beef, romesco sauce, spring onion, bone marrow jus
Vegetables
Burrata Pugliese, compressed beef tomato, wild garlic pesto & pine nuts
Grilled artichoke, ajo blanco, artichoke salsa, pomegranate
Courgette flower tempura, goats cheese & orange honey
Green pea & wild garlic arancino, wild garlic aioli, aged parmesan
Chargrilled white & green asparagus, pickled asparagus, asparagus purée
Dessert
Churros & chocolate sauce
vegan
Basque pistachio cheesecake
Dark chocolate mousse, strawberries, fior di latte ice cream
Selection of ice cream & sorbet
Uncategorised
Salt Yard Signature Slider
Iberico burger slider, chilli jam, aged Manchego, aioli, hot guindilla
Head Chefs Tasting Menu
The taster selection minimum of 2 people
Arros QD
Arros QD gives Valencian rice a prominent stage in Fitzrovia. Chef Quique Dacosta’s London restaurant centres its cooking on a six-metre open stove, using wood fire to develop the flavour and texture of its rice dishes. The socarrat, the golden crust that forms where rice meets the pan, is part of the attraction. For diners who usually think of Spanish food as a procession of tapas, a meal focused on rice offers a different rhythm and a substantial centrepiece to share.
The menu also makes room for meat and fish cooked over fire, allowing the table to build an order around the rice rather than stopping there. Consider a few contrasting dishes and ask about the size of the pans before deciding how much to order. The ground floor brings the kitchen’s activity into the dining experience, while the restaurant’s two-level setting adds to its sense of occasion. Arros QD suits a planned dinner when you want to explore the details of a Spanish speciality and have time to enjoy it properly.
Address: 64 Eastcastle Street, London W1W 8NQ
Arros QD Menu
TO START
Oysters
Stone Bass Ceviche
Tuna Tataki
Bluefin Atlantic Tuna, ají amarillo escabeche, edamame beans, tosaka seaweed
Fresh Burrata
La Latteria burrata, panipuri filled with a tomato emulsion, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts
Crab 'Ensaladilla'
Brown and white Cornish crab, potato and carrot salad, mustard mayonnaise, Tobiko pearls
Valencian Kale Salad
Kale, Valencian citrus segments, tomato jelly, kumquat, candied cashew nuts, tamarillo dressing
Beef Tartare
Hand-cut topside beef tartare, truffle emulsion, black garlic and aubergine purée, served over a brioche
King Scallop
Shetland king scallop, caramelised baby onions, Presa Ibérica stock, mussels caviar
Grilled Artichokes
Grilled artichokes, sweetcorn Huancaina sauce, roasted pistachios, Ibérico pancetta cristals
ROBATA
Iberian Milk-Fed Lamb ‘Churrasco’
Glazed ‘Lechazo’ lamb short ribs from Moralejo Selección, smoky cauliflower purée, pistachio crumbs
PAELLA
Paella Valenciana
Chicken, rabbit, Garrofó beans, rosemary, veal and herbs stock
Txangurro Rice
Brown and white crab meat, kimchi foam, seafood stock
Black Ink Rice
Squid, sugar snaps, pil pil emulsion, seafood stock
Mushroom Rice
Seasonal mushrooms, truffle cream, vegetable stock
Mediterranean Rice
Wild Atlantic red prawns, cuttlefish, sea bream, seafood stock
Lobster Rice
Canadian lobster, kimchi foam gratin, seafood stock
CONTEMPORARY RICES AND FIDEUA
Langoustine and Monkfish Fideua
Spanish-style thin noodle in paella, Shetland langoustine, Atlantic monkfish, seafood broth
Duck and Eel Fideuà
Spanish-style thin noodle in paella, confit duck leg, caramelised eel, shiitake mushroom, veal and herbs stock
Express Business Lunch - Starters
Choose one dish per guest
Valencian Kale Salad
Kale, Valencian citrus segments, tomato jelly, kumquat, candied cashew nuts, tamarillo dressing
Crab “Ensaladilla”
Brown and white Cornish crab, potato and carrot salad, mustard mayonnaise, Tobiko pearls
Beef Tartare
Hand-cut topside beef tartare, truffle emulsion, black garlic and aubergine purée, served over a brioche
Express Business Lunch - Mains
Choose one dish per guest from the Robata OR one paella to share
Grilled Artichokes
Grilled artichokes, sweetcorn Huancaina sauce, roasted pistachios, Ibérico pancetta cristals
Presa Ibérica 100% bellota
Iberian pork by Pais de Quercus, leek ashes, Jerusalem artichoke purée & crisps
Octopus
Atlantic octopus with cumin cream, sweet and sour Paprika mojo
Black Ink Rice
Squid, sugar snaps, pil pil emulsion, seafood stock
Chicken rice
Corn-fed chicken, red pepper, veal and herbs stock
Burnt Calçots rice
Grilled Calçots, romesco hazelnut sauce, vegetable stock
Express Business Lunch - Desserts
Choose one dessert to share for every two guests
Grilled banana cloud
Topped with yoghurt foam, frozen banana bites and caramelised hazelnuts
Warm chocolate cake
Chocolate, hazelnut and speculoos cake topped with edible gold foil
Desserts
Tiramisu
Traditional Valencian sweet pastry, amaretto jelly, tiramisu foam, cocoa nibs, coffee
White chocolate caviar
Chocolate mousse, white chocolate caviar pearls, passion fruit
Apple pie
Apples, brandy soaked prunes, caramelised puff pastry, vanilla ice-cream
Cookie
Chocolate foam, vanilla ice cream, pumpkin cubes, caramelised hazelnuts, hazelnut powder
Barrafina Borough Yards
Beneath the railway arches at Borough Yards, Barrafina places its Spanish counter dining close to Borough Market. The setting gives the restaurant a different character from its West End siblings, with marble seats and high tables offering views towards the kitchen. Tortilla, croquetas and seafood make familiar foundations for an order, while the changing fish specials encourage a little spontaneity. It is an appealing place to continue a day spent exploring the market, provided you have left room for a proper meal.
There are also tables for groups who prefer to face one another, making the branch useful for more than a quick counter stop. Bar Daskal next door offers an option for a drink before or after dinner, extending the evening without another journey. Book around the sort of visit you want, then balance a few favourite tapas with something seasonal. The nearby river provides an easy route for a walk afterwards, giving this Borough address a natural place in an afternoon or evening around London Bridge.
Address: 2 Dirty Lane, Borough Yards, London SE1 9PA
Barrafina Borough Yards Menu
Para Picar
Marcona Almonds
White Anchovy Tostada
Banderilla
Marinated Olives
Ham Croquetas (2)
Pan con Tomate
Pimientos de Padrón
Charcutería Ibérica
Chipirones
Paletilla Ibérica de Bellota
Tortillas
Classic
Chorizo
Prawn and Piquillo Pepper
Seafood
Yellowtail Crudo
Grilled Squid with Mojo Verde
Gambas Rojas
Pulpo en Adobo
Arroz de Mariscos
Meat
Grilled Chorizo
Chicken Thigh with Romesco
Pork Tenderloin and Broad Beans
Chargrilled Secreto Ibérico
Vegetables
Patatas Bravas
Butter Bean, Pepper and Tuna Salad
Fennel and Ajoblanco
Tomato and Olive Salad
Aubergine with Garlic Cream
Baby Gem, Anchovies and Pancetta
Desserts
Frozen Lemon or Orange
Tarta de Santiago
Crema Catalana
Tarta de Chocolate con PX
Tarta de Queso
Spanish Cheese Selection
Sherry
Manzanilla 'La Gitana' Hidalgo-La Gitana
500ml
Fino 'Pando' Williams & Humbert
Manzanilla en Rama 'Hart Bros' Hidalgo-La Gitana
Amontillado 'Tio Diego' Valdespino
Palo Cortado 'Peninsula' Lustau
Oloroso 'Don Nuño' Lustau
Oloroso Cream 'Alameda' Hidalgo-La Gitana
500ml
Pedro Ximenez Emilio Hidalgo
500ml
Cava
Llopart Brut Reserva 2023
Xarel·lo/Macabeo/Parellada
Llopart Brut Rosé 2023
Monastrell/Garnacha/Pinot Noir
Vi·brant Ancestral Pet Nat 2024
Xarel·lo/Vermell
Recaredo I'lnfinit Brut Nature 2023
Xarel·lo/Macabeo/Garnacha Negra
Blanco
Latido Blanco 2025
Navarra (Garnacha Blanca)
Cruceiro de Ferreiros 2024
Valle de Miño-Ourense (Godello/Loureiro)
Lulo 1915 2024
Ribeiro (Treixadura)
Txakoli Bidaia 2025
Guetaria (Hondarribi-Zuri/Grose Manseng/Petit Corbou)
Luna Beberide 2025
Bierzo (Godello)
Protos 2025
Rueda (Verdejo)
Muga 2025
Rioja (Viura/Malvasía/ Garnacha Blanca)
Rosado & Orange
Cueva de Lobos 2025
Rioja (Tempranillo)
Hart Bros Village Rosado 2024
Navarra (Garnacha/Garnacho Gris)
Llunari Orange Garnatxa 2023
Terra Alta (Garnacha Blanca)
Flor de Muga 2024
Rioja (Garnacha Tinta)
Tinto
Latido Tinto 2024
Navarra (Garnacha)
Las Dos Ces 2023
Utiel-Requena (Bobal)
Viña Zorzal 2023
Navarra (Graciano)
Finca la Luna 2023
Bierzo (Mencía)
Herència Altés 2025
Terra Alta (Garnatxa Negra)
Ultreia Saint Jacques 2022
Bierzo (Mencía)
Safra 2023
Valencia (Mandó/Arcos)
Final Thoughts
London’s Spanish restaurants give you plenty of ways to shape a meal. Brat makes fire-cooked fish an occasion, Sabor explores regional traditions through different dining spaces, and Arros QD invites you to concentrate on Valencian rice. The Barrafina counters bring the kitchen close, while El Pirata, Tapas Stories and Salt Yard offer their own settings for sharing and conversation. Thinking about the pace and company of the meal helps narrow the choice.
Once you have picked a restaurant, aim for a little variety rather than an oversized order. A fresh or vegetable-led plate, something crisp and a richer dish usually make good companions, with room left for another favourite if appetite allows. Check the current menu, book where appropriate and give yourself enough time to enjoy what arrives.