Barrafina Dean Street is the original Soho restaurant in the London group, serving modern Spanish tapas from an open kitchen surrounded by its characteristic marble and steel counter. Red leather stools place diners close to the chefs, making the preparation of each plate part of the experience. The room is lively and compact, with the energy of Dean Street adding to a style of dining built around sharing, conversation and dishes arriving as they are ready.
The cooking draws on regional Spanish flavours and lets carefully sourced ingredients take the lead. Tapas such as tortilla and croquetas sit alongside seafood, vegetables, cured meats and other small plates, while a daily specials board responds to the best produce delivered that morning. Much of the seafood is displayed on ice behind the bar, reinforcing the direct connection between the raw ingredients, the open kitchen and the finished food.
Dean Street is the only Barrafina location that remains entirely walk in, with seats allocated on a first come basis rather than through reservations. A standing bar gives guests somewhere to order a drink and para picar while they wait, and the covered heated terrace provides additional seating at the front. Spanish wines, sherries and Cava complement the food and suit the gradual rhythm of ordering several plates over the course of a meal.
The restaurant currently serves lunch and dinner every day, with later evening service from Tuesday to Saturday. Its central Soho position is convenient for Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square and Oxford Circus, although the walk in policy means popular periods can attract a queue. The full menu below shows the latest regular dishes, daily influenced choices and prices available at Dean Street.
Address: 26–27 Dean Street, Soho, London, England W1D 3LL, United Kingdom
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)
Muga Reserva Selección Especial 2020 Rioja (Tempranillo/Garnacha
Valbuena 5º 2019 Vega Sicilia, Ribera del Duero (Tempranillo/Merlot/Malbec)
Gran Reserva 904, 2015 Rioja (Tempranillo/Graciano)
Contino Gran Reserva 2014 Rioja (Tempranillo/Graciano/Mazuelo/Garnacha)
Marqués de Murrieta Gran Reserva 2016 Rioja (Tempranillo/Graciano/Mazuelo/Garnacha)
Gratallops 2020 Priorat (Garnacha/Cariñena)
Arzuaga Reserva 2020 Ribera Del Duero (Tempranillo)
Señora de las Alturas 2021 Navarra (Garnacha
Outarelo Tinto 2022 Valdeorras (Garnacha)
Las Dos Ces 2023 Utiel-Requena (Bobal)
Gallinas y Focas 2020 Mallorca (Mantonegro/Syrah)
Laderas del Norte 2022 Ribera del Duero (Tempranillo)
Bellmunt Tinto 2021 Priorat (Garnacha/Cariñena)
Hart Bros Rioja 2022 Rioja (Tempranillo/Garnacha)
Safra 2023 Valencia (Mandó/Arcos)
Ultreia Saint Jacques 2022 Bierzo (Mencía)
Herència Altés 2024 Terra Alta (Garnatxa Negra)
Viña Zorzal 2023 Navarra (Graciano)
Unico 2013 Ribera Del Duero (Tempranillo/Cab Sauv)
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