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There’s much to admire at this tapas tavern: terrific small plates, courteous and attentive service, and a wealth of wine. A former Victorian boozer, it’s brightened by enormous windows and a rear conservatory, while the main bar area is partitioned from a small crowd of dining tables using sherry barrels, all surrounded by dangling jamón, wine decanters and cans of olive oil.
Confidently cooked tapas dishes steal the show: you can kick off with classic tortilla (or a more unusual version, made with morcilla – Spanish black pudding – and butternut squash); a heap of deep-fried whitebait; or snails with chorizo and a fried egg. Meat-lovers will be pleased to find a handful of well-cooked steaks, as well as the traditional charcuterie selection. Finish with simple but effective puds, from honey-baked figs served with nutty praline ice-cream, to a plate of Spanish cheeses with quince jam and bread.
For liquid refreshment, there’s a solid choice of Meantime beers on tap, plus the pub’s Honey Pot lager, brewed at London Bridge. The wine list, numbering some 130 bins, offers 32 choices by the tumbler.