Best Tapas Bars in Manchester

Serving up the ultimate Spanish dose, La Vina is one of the best tapas restaurants in Manchester thanks to their dedication to classic dishes and regional favourites. A laid back restaurant with the right romantic nods, date night at La Vina is the ultimate. 

Join the Cuban Revolution and drink some rum, peck on some dishes from Latin America, the Caribbean and beyond, whilst swinging along to live music in their Havana Club Bar. Their colourful, Cuban-inspired tapas choices are a perfect complement to the all-round lively Cuban experience.

A big name on the Manchester tapas scene, and boasting a top roster of restaurants the UK over, Iberica is at the forefront of contemporary Spanish dining. A must-try for those looking to indulge in something a little different, make haste for Iberica. 

Situated in an old bank building in Manchester's Northern Quarter, Evuna Tapas Restaurant Bar is the sister restaurant to Evuna Deansgate. Park yourself by one of the outdoor tables and enjoy a splash of red, white, or whatever takes your fancy, that can be sampled along with your tapas dishes or ordered by the bottle to take home with you.

Sure, by trade, Molly House is in fact a pub, but did you know that their menu is almost strictly tapas orientated? Brimming with sauces, bites and small plates, indulge in some of the best prawns and patatas bravas in the business in a pub setting.

One of the most charming independent tapas restaurants in Manchester, Bar San Juan keeps its interiors stylish and minimal, proposing a full focus on the plates. Boasting five stars across the board, head back for laid back tapas in a friendly enviroment.

Alongside their impressive range of cocktails and spirits, Sandinista boasts an array of Spanish style tapas and sharing dishes such as the much loved classic – paella. Chuck in stripped back interiors, quirky cocktails and lots of candlelight and we spy a date night spot.

With a name like that, you know some of the best tapas in Manchester can likely be found here. Join Tapeo for an adventure in all things Spanish as you not only get familiar with their small plates, you get up to date with the best in European wine.

One of the best tapas restaurants in Manchester, and the perfect nod to gastro dining, El Gato Negro is the ultimate must-try in the city. It's also perfect for a swish date, with sultry, red interiors inside, and when the sun shines, a gorgeous little roof terrace.