Bar 61 Restaurant is a family owned Spanish restaurant and tapas bar on Streatham Hill, known for combining traditional food with a warm and personal style of hospitality. The atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, making the dining room feel as comfortable for local regulars as it does for first time visitors. Family involvement remains central to the experience, from the welcome at the door to the attentive service throughout the meal. This gives Bar 61 the approachable character of a neighbourhood restaurant with a clear Spanish identity.
Tapas allows guests to explore the menu through a collection of small plates shared across the table. Familiar choices can include ham croquettes, Galician style octopus, meatballs in tomato sauce and dishes built around fresh seafood, meat and seasonal vegetables. Each plate contributes a different flavour or texture, encouraging diners to combine crisp, rich, smoky and fresh elements in one meal. The format works well for couples and groups, since the table can order gradually and discover a wider range of the kitchen’s cooking.
Beyond tapas, the restaurant serves paellas and substantial main dishes that continue its focus on Spanish flavours. Rice, seafood and carefully cooked meats offer options for diners who prefer a complete individual plate, while grilled preparations gain extra depth from intense heat and light charring. Quality ingredients are an important part of the kitchen’s approach, with produce selected to suit dishes that depend on clarity and direct flavour. Desserts provide a traditional finish, and the selection supports anything from a quick supper to a generous celebration.
Spanish wines, cocktails and other drinks complement the food and help create the lively mood associated with a tapas meal. Guests can match a bottle to several shared plates or begin with a cocktail while deciding what to order. The friendly service is especially valuable for anyone unfamiliar with the menu, since recommendations can shape a balanced selection for the table. Bar 61 Restaurant ultimately offers a welcoming Streatham experience built around family hospitality, authentic flavours and the pleasure of sharing Spanish food at an unhurried pace.
Address: 61A Streatham Hill, Streatham, London SW2 4TX, United Kingdom
Bar 61 Restaurant Menu
TAPAS
CROQUETAS DE JAMON X4
Portion of olives mixed with bell peppers
CROQUETAS DE GAMBA X4
Prawn and bechamel croquettes
CALAMARES CON ALIOLI DE AZAFRAN
Roman style calamari with saffron alioli
CHIPIRONES CON BLACK LIME MAYO
Floured baby squid with black mayonnaise
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
Garlic shrimp served with grilled bread
PADRONES
Padron peppers
PATATAS BRAVAS
Spanish spicy sauce potatoes with alioli
PAN TUMACA
Spanish style grilled bread with garlic, olive oil and Tomato
TORTILLA DE PATATA
Spanish omelette on its own/spanish sausage or prawn
ALBONDIGAS
Meatballs in rich tomato sauce topped with potato sticks
PULPO A LA GALLEGA
Galician-style octopus
CHORIZO A LA SIDRA
Spanish saussage in cider sauce served with grilled bread
SIRLOIN STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI
Sirloin steak with Chimichurri, served with baby potatoes and salad.
RIB EYE IN PEPPER SAUCE
Served with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
SALMON & ARROZ CREMOSO DE MARISCO
Creamy Chef ’s style seafood rice with salmon
MAINS
SIRLOIN STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI
Sirloin steak with Chimichurri, served with baby potatoes and salad.
RIB EYE IN PEPPER SAUCE
Served with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
SALMON & ARROZ CREMOSO DE MARISCO
Creamy Chef ’s style seafood rice with salmon
SEABASS IN JOSPER CITRUS BUTTER
Topped with our signature Garlic and citrus Butter served with sliced potatoes
PULPO A LA PARRILLA
Grilled Octopus in romesco sauce served with baby potatoes
HALF CHICKEN WITH ROMESCO
Roast chicken in Spanish tomato base sauce served with grilled asparagus
SOLOMILLO DE CERDO EN SALSA PEDRO XIMENEZ
Pork tenderloin in Pedro Ximénez sauce served with tender broccoli and mashed potatoes
paellas
SEAFOOD PAELLA (SINGLE/DOUBLE)
Mix seafood in rice infused with saffron and alioli
OCTOPUS PAELLA (SINGLE/DOUBLE)
Black rice with squid ink with grilled octopus and alioli
VEGETARIAN PAELLA (SINGLE/DOUBLE)
Traditional rich Spanish rice mixed with vegetables
Desserts
CREMA CATALANA
Spanish Custard
TARTA DE SANTIAGO
Almond cake served with scoop of ice cream and white chocolate topping
ARROZ CON LECHE
Rice pudding topped with cinnamon powder
TARTA DE QUESO
Cheesecake with blueberry jam
ICE CREAM
2 scoops vanilla/chocolate/strawberry
Tapas
Chipirones con Lime Mayonesa
Baby squids deep fired with black mayonnaise
Croquetas de Gambas X4
Croquettes filled with prawns
Tortilla de Patata Normal
Traditional Spanish Omelette
Chips
Toasted bread
Albondigas
Meatballs in rich tomato sauce topped with potato stick
Croquetas de Jamon X4
Iberian Han croquettes
Calamares a la romana con Safron & Alioli
Calamari rings deep fried with garlic mayonnaise
Gambas al Ajillo
Garlic oil shrimps
Padrones
Spanish padron pepper deep fried
Tortilla de Patata Chorizo
Traditional Spanish omelette filled with Spanish chorizo
Tortilla de Patata Gamba
Traditional Spanish omelette filled with prawns
Patatas Bravas
Chop deep fried potatoes in spicy Spanish tomato sauce
Mashed Potatos
House Salad
House salad style with avocado
Broccoli Kale salad
Broccoli and kale salas topped with black mayo and nuts
Chorizo a la sidra
Rich Cider sauce with Spanish chorizo
Olives
Sweet potato
Mains
Seabass in Josper Citrus Butter
Topped with our signature garlic and citrus butter served with sliced potatoes
Salmon Arroz Cremoso de Marisco
Creamy chef style seafood rice
Sirloin steak con Chimichurri
Sirloin stake with Chimichurri, served with baby potatoes and salad
Rib eye in Pepper Sauce
Served with mash potatoes grill asparagus and pepper sauce
Half Chicken con Romesco
Roast chicken in Spanish tomato base sauce served with baby potatoes
Solomillo de Cerdo
Pork tenderloin in Pedro Ximenez sauce served with tender broccoli and mash potatoes
Paellas
Octopus Paella single
Octopus paella with sepia ink and mix seafood
Octopus Paella Double
Octopus paella with sepia ink and mix seafood
Vegetarian Paella Double
Mix Vegetables paella
Vegetarian Paella Single
Mix Vegetables paella
Seafood Paella single
Mix seafood paella with shrimps
Seafood Paella Double
Mix seafood paella with shrimps
Kids
Macarrones con Queso
Mac and cheese
Pollo con Patatas
Spanish marinate chicken and chips
Burger
House beef Burger Single
Homemade beef burger
Beef House Burger Double
Homemade beef burger
Chicken House Burger Double
Chicken House Burger Single
Desserts
Tarta de santiago
Almond cake
Tarta de Queso
Homemade cheesecake