Location
Taste
8.8
Value
8.5
Discovery
7.5
Authenticity
8.5
Local confidence
8.0
Why we recommend
Counter-style Spanish from the Hart Brothers — impeccable ingredients, short menu, no table service pretension. One of London's reference-point tapas bars; book the counter if you can.
Standout orders
Ham croquettes, tortillas, and Arroz de Carabineros
Atmosphere & service
Lively, vibrant atmosphere and the attentive, friendly staff who provide excellent recommendations
Standout orders
Counter dining experience, where they can watch chefs prepare dishes, is a particular highlight
What to order
Ham croquetas
Our pickStart here — crisp outside, molten inside, and the order regulars make without looking at the menu.
Prawns with garlic
Our pickA curator staple at Barrafina Dean Street — the dish we'd send a first-timer toward.
Daily specials
Our pickAsk what landed today — the kitchen rotates this based on what's best in season.
Sherry by the glass
Our pickA curator staple at Barrafina Dean Street — the dish we'd send a first-timer toward.
The ham croquettes
From reviewsShows up in review after review — worth ordering if you have room.
Good for
Practical notes
Counter seats best — book ahead. Dean Street institution.
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