Best Tapas Bars in London

Back after an impressive refurb, Sway returns to bring a lovely little selection of tapas dishes to Covent Garden's hungry masses. Split into meat, fish and veggie & cheese sub-sections, get a squad together and order in a variety of these tasty dishes; sharing and companionship is very much part of Sway's core values.

Leicester Square Kitchen is an amazing place to pick up delicious Peruvian and Mexican tapas. Not just because their small plates are delicious and their South American cocktail menu is just as, but it's in the middle of the iconic square.

Spread across two floors, this east London eatery is all about the Spanish flavours. Expect mouthwatering seafood, delicious veggie dishes and a wide range of sharing plates taking you from lunch through to dinner and beyond.

Get yourself down to All Bar One Regent Street on a Tuesday and you can have one of the best food deals in London. Pick four small plates from their delicious menu and a bottle of wine for £20, perfect for those quick catch ups with friends.

Camino has long established itself as one of the city's most impressive tapas bars in London. Beautifully decorated with authentic knick knacks and endearing photo frames, the entire venue oozes style and perfectly embodies the vibrant aura that's come to define Spanish culture. Rounding off the experience, their dessert menu if packed full of irresistible flavour and will definitely leave you wanting more. 

A slinky tapas spot, cracking cocktail bar and late night club all in one, Gremio meets all your foodie needs and then some. The vibes are laid back so you'll be hard pressed to stay for 'only one.'

Head to Goodge Street where this tapas bar is bringing you a stunning selection of small plates, served with elegance and panache. From their smoked haddock croquetas, to their unique list of sherries and fine wines, they're one of the best Spanish restaurants in central London. 

For something completely different from your traditional Spanish tapas bar in London, this contemporary Indian restaurant is a front runner in the Indian tapas stakes. Offering a delicious range of small plates that put a contemporary twist on old favourites, you can even find the restaurant's own re-imagining of the Yorkshire pudding.

From cured meats and cheeses to veggie tortillas and lamb chops, Tapas Brindisa Soho has you sorted in the small plates department. Top it all off with sangria and G&Ts as you tuck into an indulgent selection of desserts.

Soak up Spanish wines and dig into sharing plates from London Bridge to Blackfriars and beyond. Whether you choose to dine alfresco on a sun-soaked terrace or cosy up at a table inside, El Vino won't leave you disappointed.

For laid-back dining in a fun and relaxed setting head east to Tapas Revolution's newest (and largest) restaurant at Stratford Westfield. Settle yourself in for a feast of epic proportions with a menu jam-packed with Spanish classics, from patatas bravas to bacalao con piperrada, all washed down with jugs of sangria, of course. 

A vibrant cafe during the day, a buzzing cocktail bar full of colour at night, the Map Maison is a quirky cocktail bar in Haggerston. The team of expert mixologists, armed with a collection of strange ingredients, flavoursome punches and international spirits, mix and flair together an impressive range of fun concoctions that are sure to leave a lasting impression on you. If that wasn't enough, the chefs serve up a selection of light snacks and international-inspired small plates to help ease the evening along.  

Traditional tapas dishes such as patatas bravas and Iberico ham croquettes as well not-so-traditional chorizo lollipops can all be picked from at Salvador & Amanda nearby Covent Garden. The original Salvador & Amanda has been bringing the fiesta spirit of España to London for over ten years now and, rest assured, there's still plenty of good times ahead.

More than just a little delicious, Camino has landed in Shoreditch. The Spanish spot specialises in tapas, from seafood through to homecut jamon.

Home to the SOOD Family Kitchen, this stunning little restaurant bar in Spitalfields offers up some of the tastiest Italian-style tapas dishes in the City, including hearty pastas and plenty of seasonal fare.

Blending industrial vibes with Iberian decor, this stylish bar and tapas restaurant is really quite special. It's hearty menu features sharing boards of meat, cheese and bread, alongside dishes such as a mouthwatering aranchini, jamon serrano and king prawns in garlic butter.