Brindisa Tapas London Bridge is an informal Spanish tapas bar at 18–20 Southwark Street, on the corner of Borough Market. The lively room, counter seating and outdoor terrace make it equally comfortable for a quick glass and a few plates or a longer meal shared around the table.
Classic tapas place carefully sourced Spanish ingredients at the centre of the menu. Tortilla Española, pan con tomate, olives, artisan cheese and charcuterie bring together simple preparations with distinctive regional produce, allowing guests to build a varied cold selection before ordering from the kitchen.
Croquetas, grilled seafood, meat dishes and seasonal vegetables provide richer and warmer contrasts. Regional specials and rice dishes change the emphasis through the year, while the sharing format encourages diners to compare crisp, smoky, creamy and savoury flavours across several small plates.
Spanish wine and sherry receive the same attention as the food, joined by cold draught beer and other bar drinks. The restaurant opens daily from late morning, making it a useful stop for lunch, dinner or drinks near London Bridge station, Borough Market and the River Thames.
Address: 18–20 Southwark Street, London Bridge, London SE1 1TJ, United Kingdom
Tapas Brindisa London Bridge Menu
Bar • Picoteo
Pan con tomate (ve)
Catalan coca bread, Penjar tomato, garlic
Perelló Gordal olives
Hand-stuffed Gordal olives, orange, guindilla, oregano
Pimientos de Padrón (ve)
Galician Padron peppers, rock salt
Croquetas de jamón ibérico
100% acorn-fed Ibérico ham croquettes (3)
Croquetas de setas (v)
Wild mushroom croquettes (3), truffle alioli
Calamares a la andaluza
Crispy squid, Mallorcan unsmoked paprika, alioli
Anchoas de Cantabria
Cantabrian anchovies, Arbequina olive oil
Queso Manchego curado
Marinated 1605 Manchego semi-cured, Mallorquín paprika, salted Marcona almonds
Boquerones en vinagre
Marinated Nardín white anchovies, garlic, chilli, parsley
Piquillos rellenos
Brindisa salt cod-stuffed Navarran piquillo peppers (2), tomato sauce
Preserved • Curados
Jamón ibérico de bellota
Hand-carved 100% acorn-fed Ibérico ham from Señorío de Montanera, picos rústicos – Choose from: 25g or 50g
Embutidos mixtos
Lomo de Teruel, Señorío Ibérico salchichón, chorizo Ibérico, chicken liver paté, E5 bakehouse sourdough, guindilla
Tabla de quesos
Rey Silo Mama Marisa cow’s milk blue cheese, Villarejo rosemary Manchego semi-cured raw sheep’s milk, Mahón raw cow’s milk, Torta de Barros crema, picos rústicos
Classics • De Siempre
Huevos rotos
Potatoes & broken Chapel Farm eggs – Choose from: ‘pisto’ roasted vegetables (v), Mallorcan black pig sobrasada or Jamón serrano
Queso de cabra frito (v)
Rafael Baez’s award-winning fried goat’s cheese, orange blossom honey, beetroot crisps
Patatas bravas (v)
Fried potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, alioli
Tortilla española (v)
Traditional Spanish potato & onion omelette, alioli
Chorizo a la brasa
Chargrilled Alejandro spicy chorizo on toast, Navarran piquillo pepper, rocket, chimichurri
Gambas al ajillo
King prawns (5), chilli, garlic, olive oil
Pollo de corral
Free-range chicken thighs (2), date mojo rojo, olive picada
Pulpo a la gallega
Hand-caught Galician octopus, mojo rojo, potato beignet
Entrecot de vaca gallega
Galician blond ex dairy cow sirloin steak, Padron peppers, chimichurri – Choose from: 250g or 500g
Seasonal • De temporada
Lentejas con chorizo
Slow cooked Pardina lentils & Alejandro chorizo pot
Canelones de setas (v)
Wild mushroom canelones, autumn black truffle
Coliflor a la brasa (ve)
Chargrilled cauliflower, Verdina bean purée, crispy cauliflower leaves, chimichurri
Bacalao a la bilbaína
Bilbao-style Skrei cod, cherry tomatoes
Presa ibérica con judiones
Iberico pork ‘presa’ shoulder (100g) Navarrico butter beans, leek & cauliflower purée
Garbanzos con hinojo (ve)
Chickpeas, fennel, spinach, piquillo peppers, confit garlic, almonds
Sides • A banda
E5 Bakehouse sourdough (ve)
E5 Bakehouse sourdough, Arbequina extra virgin olive oil – Add sobrasada or prawn head butter
Verduras a la brasa (ve)
Chargrilled vegetables
Remolacha asada
Heritage beets, Picos blue cheese, yoghurt, orange blossom honey, baby watercress
Ensalada Xató
Catalan-style frisée salad, salt cod, Empeltre black olives, anchovy, xató dressing
Sweet • Dulces
Milhojas
Puff pastry, tiger nut custard cream, peach
Flan casero (v)
Homemade traditional flan
Tarta de Santiago (v)
Galician quince & almond tart
Helado del día (v)
Today’s ice cream from Forest Hill Gelato
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