South American Bars and Restaurants in London

Colourful, social, and full of life, Lima Cantina captures everything that makes South American dining so irresistible. Tucked away in Covent Garden, this restaurant and bar is all about sharing plates, strong cocktails, and good vibes.

Their Pollo a la Brasa is legendary, the Pisco Sours are dangerously drinkable, and the atmosphere feels straight out of the Peruvian capital - easy-going, buzzy, and full of warmth. 

Get ready to spice things up with Paladar, an award-winning Latin American restaurant and wine shop in Waterloo. Chef Jose Rubio-Guevara's menu is 100% gluten-free and serves authentic flavours that'll make your tastebuds dance, featuring goodies like grilled chimichurri prawns, seared braised beef salteado, and creamy wild mushroom quinoa risotto. Sporting walls splashed with vibrant artwork, this hotspot serves up an authentically South American drinks menu with everything from wine, beer, spirits, and quirky cocktails on offer.

LIMA is a gorgeous Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch, right on Sun Street, that draws on the original Michelin-recommended location in Fitzrovia. Expect a space bathed in sunlight from the huge skylight, as well as a pretty ceiling installation.

Across the menus of innovative Nikkei cuisine, you'll find the likes of mixed ceviche (sea bass, gambas, octopus, sweet potato) in tiger's milk, bluefin tuna tartare with shiso leaf tempura, and wagyu beef saltado. Not in the area? Check out their Fitzrovia site instead.

Leicester Square Kitchen is a must for those in need of South American dining, with its unique menu of small Peruvian and Mexican sharing plates. Perfectly perched in the West End, the venue backs up its flavoursome food items with punchy cocktails and an enviable terrace space.

Get a taste of paradise on your next night out with a trip to Tropix on Clapham High Street. Once you're inside this haunt, you'll be transported to the sun-soaked shores of South America, complete with vibrant plates of food, cocktails and partying 'till late.

Shoreditch may be London's hipster haven, but that doesn't mean a little South American attitude can't be found amongst the graffiti and bikes shops. Toting tropical flavours, cool rum mixes and bold interiors, Floripa is a cheeky little slice of Brazilian sass in the heart of East London.

Boasting luxurious interiors full of plush leather booths, pretty plants and modern chandeliers, Fazenda is a pretty classy spot for a meal. Located in the 100 Bishopsgate Tower, this place is all about indulgent South American fare and excellent cocktails. Tuck into wagyu empanadas, chorizo fried rice, truffled pork tenderloin and more on their meat-heavy menu, or try out their Pampas sharing selection for £85 per person if you want to taste it all.

El Vino Masons Avenue is a top City restaurant bar for after-work tipples. With an impressive wine list featuring South American, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian bottles, you will have more than enough to complement their menu of sharing plates while you catch up with pals.

Arepa & Co is bringing a tasty of Venezuela to East London thanks to its Haggerston, Elephant and Castle, Brixton and Bethnal Green haunts. On the menu? Alongside its namesake, the bar and restaurant is serving up a range of cachapas and rice dishes, as well as one of the best brunches around.

This theatrical and glamorous restaurant flirts with all things Latin, bringing a South American fusion menu to your table and plenty of extravagant performances to their stage. Head over to INCA London in Soho, where you're sure to enjoy a dining experience like no other.

Barrio is cool South American cocktail bar with outposts across London. A very warm and colourful feel to the decor sets the scene and creates an exotic environment with South American beers, rum and tequila cocktails that make for a memorable Mexican boozy brunch experience.

Located in High Holborn, The Spirited is a cool basement bar that specialises in cocktails and Latin American tapas. The intimate space features comfy sofas and rustic wooden walls, decorated with hanging tapestries and foliage.

Their signature cocktail selection is inspired by the Amazonian rainforest, while the food menu combines flavours from the 12 sovereign nations of South America. Think sea bass ceviche, smoky mushroom skewers and a weekly seasonal empanada.

When you want a taste of London's Latin restaurants, check out Sazon. This lovely eatery is nestled between Islington and Dalston, delving out Dominican food while you gaze at Colombian art on the walls.