The Best Spanish Restaurants in London

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Picture this. You’ve been laid on a sunbed all day, hopping in and out of the pool as you please. You’ve already downed a litre of sangria and enough patatas bravas to sink a small ship—now you’re back in the room sipping on a Fanta lemon and snacking on some Lays. The only thing that’s on your mind is which relaxed terraza you’re going to spend your evening enjoying tapas on. Life is good.

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Whilst we can’t transport you to sunny Spain, we can definitely find you a Spanish restaurant to satisfy that taste for tapas. Whether you’re after pimientos de padrón, croquetas de jamón, or the best paella you’ll get north of Cantabria—London’s got answers.

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Here are the nine best restaurants in London to get Spanish food. ¡Vamos a por ello!

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1. Bar Kroketa

Bar Kroketa is a cosy restaurant in Soho serving up—you guessed it—croquettes. From oh-so-Spanish jamón Ibérico to black squid ink—Bar Kroketa’s wide variety of croquettes is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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But croquetas aren’t the only things they focus on. Bar Kroketa has plenty of other traditional Spanish snacks and drinks—like boquerones and tortilla. No need to dress up, either. The ambiance is laid back, vibrant, and warm—giving you a taste of authentic Spanish bar culture.

Opening Hours

Monday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 23:00

Thursday: 12:00 - 23:30

Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 23:00

💡 Available for last-minute booking with Ambl
Monday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:45 
Thursday: 12:00 - 23:15
Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 23:45
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:45

Facilities

• Disabled access
• Spanish-spoken
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu

Here’s Bar Kroketa’s menu!               

Address

📍21 Beak Street London, W1F 9RR

2. Tapas Brindisa

No prizes for guessing what’s on offer at Tapas Brindisa. It’s your new go-to for delicious, authentic tapas that transports you to the heart of Spain. It’s not just the food either. 

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Brindisa hosts live music and a vibrant atmosphere that comes second only to the bodegas they draw inspiration from. It’s the perfect place to bring mates, have a few drinks, and chow down on the best tapas around. Súper rico.

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00 (Kitchen closes at 22:30)

Sunday: 12:00 - 23:30 (Kitchen closes at 22:00)

💡 Available for last-minute booking with Ambl
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:15
Sunday: 12:00 - 21:15

Facilities

• Air conditioning
• Baby changing
• Bar
• Disabled access
• Spanish-spoken
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu

Feast your eyes on Tapas Brindisa’s tapas menu.

Address

📍  6 Broadwick St London W1F 7AF

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3. Barrica

Looking for typical espanish? You don’t get more Spanish than black and white square tiles and wooden tables and chairs. You might as well be meeting the village abuelas for all the gossip you can handle. Fresh ingredients, lovely staff, and a seasonal tapas menu. Baricca simply never gets old. 

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Besides the amazing food and ambiance, this tucked-away tapas bar is famous for its wide selection of fine red wines. Pair a glass with your tapas—we suggest the chistorra a la brasa—and you’ve got an authentic Spanish combo that will have you dreaming of your next Spanish getaway.

Opening Hours

Monday: 17:00 - 22:30

Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:30

Sunday: Closed

💡 Available for last-minute booking with Ambl
Monday: 17:00 - 22:15
Tuesday to Friday: 12:00 - 22:15
Saturday: 13:00 - 22:15

Facilities

• Air conditioning
• Bar
• Outdoor terrace
• Spanish-spoken
• WiFi

Menu

Have a look at Baricca’s food menu.

Address

📍  62 Goodge Street, London W1T 4NE

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4. Parrillan London

Sometimes it’s not what you cook, it’s how you cook it—and nothing says Spain like meat, seafood, and veg cooked a la parrilla (on the grill). That’s exactly what you get at Parrillan. 

With both indoor and outdoor seating, Parrillan is the ideal spot to unwind and relax over delicious food and drinks. If seated outside, you can take your dining experience to the next level with your own mini parrilla for cooking your meal to perfection. Cooked just the way you like it—enjoy your meal underneath the Victorian brick railway arches.

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed 

Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 15:00 / 17:00 - 23:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00

💡 Available for last-minute booking with Ambl
Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:00 / 17:00 - 21:45

Facilities

• Baby changing
• Bar
• Child friendly
• Disabled access
• Dog-friendly
• Garden
• Gender-neutral toilet
• Outdoor terrace
• Spanish-spoken
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu

Here’s Parrillan’s food menu.

Address

📍 Parrillan Borough Yards, 4 Dirty Lane London SE1 9PA

5. Twist Connubio

The Twist Connubio team is passionate about great food and fine wine—with the restaurant specializing in blending Spanish and Italian cuisine. It serves up both Spanish and Italian classics, as well as innovative fusion dishes that combine the two cuisines. 

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There’s a reason it’s one of our top Mediterranean restaurants in London—it’s a fresh take on something traditional. It’s unique, it’s flavourful, and we love it.

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 -15:00 / 18:00 - 23:00

Sunday: Closed

💡 Available for last-minute booking with Ambl
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 18:00 - 22:45

Facilities

• Birthday catering
• Child friendly
• Disabled access
• Dog-friendly
• Private rooms
• Spanish-spoken
• Wedding catering
• Wheelchair accessible

Menu

Have a look at Twist Connubio’s sample menu.  

Address

📍 42 Crawford Street W1H 1JW London

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6. Penelope’s

Penelope’s is another restaurant that combines two amazingly delicious cultural kitchens into one world-class experience. Can’t decide between grilled octopus or Israeli tomato salad? Penelope’s lets you have both.

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Grab a table on the weekends to enjoy your meal with live music and an exciting party atmosphere. Then, finish it all up with a fresh new drink at their cocktail bar.

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Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday: 17:00 - 23:00

Friday and Saturday: 17:00 - 00:00

‍Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00

💡 Available for last-minute booking with Ambl
Tuesday to Saturday: 17:00 - 21:15

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Birthday catering
• Dance floor
• Disabled access
• Private rooms
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi

Menu 

Check out the delicious fusions available at Penelope’s on the main menu.

Address

📍  34 - 43 Russell Street, London, UK

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7. Aqua Nueva

Aqua Nueva serves contemporary-style Spanish food on its sleek and classy main dining room and rooftop terrace. But that’s not all—a stunning atmosphere, live music, and a cocktail bar all make it the full package, perfect for both mates and dates.

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Their small plates—packed with Spanish specialties—are designed for sharing, and the mains are just what you’d expect from a classy Spanish restaurant. 

Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 00:00 

Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 00:30

Sunday: Closed

💡 Available for last-minute booking with Ambl
Monday: 17:00 - 21:45
Tuesday to Thursday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 21:45
Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:00 - 22:00

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Birthday catering
• Rooftop terrace 
• Spanish-spoken
• WiFi

Menu

Enjoy Aqua Nueva’s dinner menu.

Address

📍  5th Floor, 240 Regent St., London W1B 3BR, UK

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8. Camino Shoreditch

Camino Shoreditch is all about authenticity. Inspired by the founder’s Summer ‘84 road trip across Spain, Camino still runs regular staff trips to the peninsula to ensure the team knows what they’re talking about. 

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Seasonal menus, bold tapas, and dynamic drinks—there’s plenty to choose from at the Camino Shoreditch. You can’t go wrong with the Camino Classics, like arroz negro or patatas bravas.

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00

Sunday: Closed

💡 Available for last-minute booking with Ambl
Monday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 15:30 / 17:00 - 20:45
Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 - 15:30 / 17:00 - 21:15

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Baby changing
• Bar
• Child friendly
• Disabled access
• Dog-friendly
• Outdoor terrace 
• Spanish-spoken
• Toilets
• Wheelchair accessible
• WiFi 

Menu

Enjoy the Camino’s Shoreditch menu. 

Address

📍 2 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3BL, UK

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9. Barcelona Tapas Bar

Barcelona Tapas Bar has been making authentic Spanish cuisine for over 30 years. You’ll first notice their authentic-looking interior, with Spanish art and mosaic work spanning across two floors.

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Once you’ve feasted your eyes on the decor—it’s time to move on to the main course. Yep, you guessed it—tapas time. Barcelona Tapas Bar has one of the longer menus on this list, and even offers set tapas menus if you’re not sure where to start. 

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 23:30

Sunday: Closed

💡 Available for last-minute booking with Ambl
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 22:45
Sunday: Closed

Facilities

• Bar
• WiFi

Menu

Here’s Barcelona Tapas Bar’s expansive menu.

Address

📍 1 Middlesex St, London E1 7AA, UK

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When you’re looking for a taste of sunny Spain, London has some of the best flavour-packed dishes north of the Basque Country. From sumptuous Spanish wines to garlic prawns, Ibérico pork shoulder to grilled fish—there are amazing Spanish venues just waiting to be discovered.

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