Restaurants and Spanish
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Barioja
15-19 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DR
The older establishment of the burgeoning Edinburgh tapas bar scene, Barioja remains a popular and central destination for diners looking for quick snacks or an evening meal. Its red-hued interior is fresh and modern, and makes a centre-piece of a…
Tinto Tapas Bar
138 Battlefield Road,
Glasgow,
G42 9JT
The interior may be a bit ramshackle, and the vibe, laid-back, but service is friendly and efficient. Along with the large menu comes a dish of delicious home salted almonds which set the taste buds going in anticipation of the tapas to follow. Mussels…
El Bar
6–8 Howden Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9HL
It’s a tapas diner, it’s a friendly local bar and, in an interesting twist, it’s a dance studio on the side. El Bar might be just one part of Alba Flamenca’s Southside corner premises (at one time a more old-fashioned local bar), but this sleek and…
Arta
The Old Cheesemarket, 62 Albion Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1PA
Arta does well to bracket itself as the ultimate leisure suite for an aspirational generation weaned on Ready Steady Cook and Grand Designs. A cavernous, opulent venue for eating, drinking, disco dancing and live music, its menu accordingly hedges its…
Rafael's
2 Deanhaugh Street,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1LY
Homely, unflashy and resolutely untrendy, chef and owner Rafael Torrubia’s eponymous restaurant has built a strong local following over his near-decade in business. Set in a cosy corner basement premises on the Water of Leith, the restaurant’s ambience…
El Quijote
13a Brougham Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JS
The most recent opening on Edinburgh’s Spanish dining scene is also a strong contender for being the best. Although the boxy storefront premises aren’t the most versatile, a full bookshelf sporting the eponymous Don Quixote and a basket of imported…
Barça Tapas and Cava Bar
Princes Square, 48 Buchanan Street,
Glasgow,
G1 3JN
Eating at Barca Tapas and Cava bar, situated in the upmarket Princes Square mall, is a classy experience. If you can, grab a table on the terrace which overlooks the light and bright shopping centre and browse the impressive menu. The calamari with…
Café Andaluz
77B George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3EE
Edinburgh’s branch of the Glasgow-founded tapas bar chain may have something of the city centre canteen about it, perfectly placed as it finds itself for Saturday afternoon shoppers and groups of office staff seeking an after-work bite. It’s a…
Iggs
15 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DR
The sister restaurant of the quick and easy tapas bar Barioja next door, Iggs is a more formal dining experience which deserves the respect that goes with its long standing on Edinburgh’s Spanish dining scene. More than a decade old, it still presents…
Torres
327 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3HU
Immediately on stepping inside Torres, there is absolutely no doubt what type of restaurant you have entered. From the Latin music on the stereo, to pictures of flamenco dancers on the menu the diner is somewhat overpowered by all things Spanish. Part…
La Bodega Tapas Bar
Dance with Attitude Studios, 1120 South Street,
Glasgow,
G14 0AP
La Bodega has to be one of the most surprising restaurants in Glasgow. That it exists at all is the inital shock, nestled as it is among the industrial landscape of warehouses, cranes and showrooms next to the Clyde, way out west past Whiteinch. With…
Café Andaluz
2 Cresswell Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8AA
Tucked down a flight of stairs off cobbled Cresswell Lane, everything about Cafe Andaluz from the warm decor and soft, twinkling lights to the impressively varied menu, is welcoming. Diners can sit at dark wood and tiled tables or at the bar, which is…
El Sabor
Merchant Square, 17 Bell Street, Merchant City,
Glasgow,
G1 1RU
One of the original tenants in the redeveloped Fruitmarket, AKA the Merchant Square, El Sabor is a popular place for tapas, wines and jugs of sangria. The name means 'flavour' in Spanish and the menu has some 30 different options. In addition to…
La Tasca
9 South Charlotte Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4AS
These might be two branches of a nationwide chain, but don't let that put you off. Both of Edinburgh's La Tascas do just enough to convince you of their Spanish pedigree, although the food they serve is perhaps no more than your average Brit abroad on…
Camino - Kings Cross
3 Varnishers Yard, Regent Quarter,
London,
N1 9FD
Set amidst regenerated King's Cross, this earthy restaurant and bar is a passionate blend of Spanish and British influences. The clean lines of the interior combine exposed brick and cork walls and wooden floors to create an urban yet informal setting.
Malaga Tapas
213–215 St Andrew's Road,
Glasgow,
G41 1PD
New for 2011, this tapas restaurant is a welcome addition to the Southside’s ever expanding number of great places to eat out. Owners Guillermo and Christobel double as chef and head waiter respectively, and provide a warm welcome. They ooze enthusiasm…
Juan Sanchez
366 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton,
Manchester,
M21 8AZ
Offering laidback Spanish charm in this lively Manchester suburb, Juan Sanchez offers an array of tasty tapas and traditional regional delicacies. A rustic dining room is adorned with quaint trinkets and a smattering of vintage posters, whilst lazy…
TaPaell'Ya
Radisson SAS Hotel, 301 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G2 8DL
Tucked onto the glamorous Radisson SAS hotel – but with a front door opening directly onto the pavement – TaPaell'Ya manages to feel like a standalone restaurant rather than a hotel dining room (although the high concentration of airline cabin crew and…
The Cedar Tree at the Sheaf
1 Haugh Fold Newhey,
Rochdale,
OL16 3RF
The Cedar Tree at the Sheaf showcases authentic Spanish dining and regional Spanish tapas creations.
Cosy surroundings at The Sheaf include an al fresco terrace area, a mezzanine-level dining room and a relaxing lounge bar. An extensive Spanish wine…
Harpers Tapas Bar and Restaurant
2 Ridgefield,
Manchester,
M2 6EQ
Still under the same ownership, Harpers Tapas Bar and Restaurant now has a more Mediterranean feel with the addition of pizzas, pastas, salads as well as tapas. Bespoke set menu/price can also be created for any occasion.
Harpers Tapas Bar and…
Jamon Jamon - Camden
38 Parkway,
London,
NW1 7AH
Jamon Jamon is a contemporary Spanish tapas bar with friendly service and casual surroundings. Camden Town Tube Station is just a short walk away.
There is a varied Spanish tapas menu including, meat, seafood and vegetarian options, along with an…
Ortega - Milton Keynes
Unit 1, Theatre District,
Milton Keynes,
MK9 3LF
Ortega is Spanish restaurant that captures the spirit and passion of a fun fuelled night out in a Spanish city. Fiesta to the sounds of salsa and flamenco, feast on tapas, sip a Sangria and soak up the atmosphere. Just like being on holiday, relax and…
