Based on 498 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 498 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 1681 in 3395 in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly
Nº 5 of 6 Spanish in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly
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When walking in we-spoke to the only person available which was behind the bar. We said we would like a table for 2 . He said heres the menu go sit over there and pointed to a couple of empty tables . ( no polite banter) After about 10 minutes he came over and asked what we wanted to drink we asked for a specific wine he said haven't got that but i have (whatever) and said we could sample it came over and bashed the glass ion the table . We couldn't belief it (basil faulty out of faulty towers) we just said ok thats fine. He brought the wine over then asked for our order. Honestly the tapas was awful no taste and the tapas dishes were very small compared to normal tapas dishes. Not sure what happened that night but wouldn't recommend it the mermaid across the road does a much better meal 😞
Gillian May . 2024-09-14
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Absolutely superb tapas restaurant. We ordered 8 different dishes and every single one was spot on. Highly recommended
Garry and Ann Scott . 2024-09-08
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We have been here now a few times and each visit was amazing. Great ambience, music is to my taste, good bottled ales, and the food is second to none. Visited last week with my son and his fiancée and they were equally impressed. Good selection of tapas and well cooked and presented. We had a great evening, thanks Phil.
JOHN W . 2024-08-26
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Fantastic little place, no need to book, walk in only, no kids allowed, and the food is spot on. Would thoroughly recommend
andrew bradley . 2024-08-02
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Really like this little place. On the edge of Porth Beach. Outside and inside tables.
Mandy Mather . 2024-07-15
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A amazing place for people who love authentic spanish food:) Great service , warm atmosphere and delicious food:) see more on insta @surffoodkulture The prices are moderate we spend like 40 pounds each but we ate and drunk a lot:)
Deniz Cetiner . 2024-07-08
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Great restaurant. Tapas was best we have ever eaten! And great that it's fog friendly. Well worth trying !
Lisa Wills . 2024-06-29
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Love this place. The owner is really nice and friendly. Been a few times over the last 5 years on out holidays and we all have a really good time. Food is delicious and it has a great feel to it. I'd definitely come back again. Thank you
Sammi J M . 2024-06-27
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Great tapas food , good price and quality with friendly service. Always visit when in Porth. Dog Friendly and no kids is also an added bonus !
Chris . 2024-06-16
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Absolutely fantastic Tapas. A small business providing exceptional food and service. This is a little gem that deserves more people to know about it and go there. Really good value for money and the best Tapas we have had in years, even in Spain.
Ian Stevens . 2024-05-19
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Lovely little tapas bar with great food and lovely hosts.
Henry Leschallas . 2024-05-14
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We went to The Estrella Morada lastnight for drinks and dinner. The food was excellent (patatas braves, meatballs, chorizo, prawns) and great drinks. Definitely would recommend!
Rachael A . 2024-03-31
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Unfortunately I will not be going here again! Our group of 5 found the owner/front of house not friendly or helpful and we felt quite unwelcome. The meal was ok, but nothing special, the squid was so tough we couldn’t eat it, portion size was small for the price, and think all the dishes were all overpriced. Table service was nonexistent, and when we asked for more drinks he shouted from the bar”Same again?” No we didn’t, we asked if we could have coffee, and shocked that he said they don’t do coffee or dessert…. They don’t think it’s worth doing!!😳????!!! Being local it’s a shame as we can’t recommend this place.
Turner m . 2023-10-24
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Loved this place. Superb vegetarian selection. Adults and dogs 🐕 rock
UK Bike Skills . 2023-10-19
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The tapas are all freshly prepared as we could see into the kitchen from our table. You can't book so need to get there early. Very quirky place with good beer and wine and we really enjoyed everything we ate. Some might find the heavy metal music not to their liking but we didn't mind it and it was enjoyable sitting having a drink waiting for our food to arrive.
Glynis B . 2023-09-25
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Really lovely tapas bar serving delicious tapas. Being new to the area it was the first place we tried and certainly won’t be our last! I just want to eat it all again!
nikki . 2023-09-25
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Came on Wednesday night for tapas. Had the meat board, patatas mojo and chorizo. All were delicious Service was good and right opposite a beautiful beach We parked at the back in the pay and display car park
Sarahbeez1980 . 2023-09-22
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The best tapas in Cornwall. A relaxed vibe and dog friendly. Refreshing to have no kids in the restaurant for couples on a date night.
Sarah Bartlett . 2023-09-19
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Fab place - come every time we are down here. Excellent hosts and excellent food and drink …… music is fab too …..
Gillian K . 2023-09-12
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Absolutely fantastic tapas menu. The chef is an artist with her dishes. Her husband waits the tables & serves the bar. Small quiet & cosy. Adult only so very peaceful. Wheel chair accommodating, but the loos are down a couple of steps. Very friendly atmosphere & the proprietor is very knowledgeable about the dishes served. I would highly recommend.
Kev Cooper-Raven . 2023-09-05
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First time to contact this restaurant and although the lady made it clear they dont take reservations, I'd have zero interest to go as she was extremely unprofessional and more or less persuaded me not to bother as its a bank holiday!! That a table of ten you just lost this evening
Teefou . 2023-08-26
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No under 18s allowed. Hundreds of families on the beach opposite at 5pm and the place is deserted. Maybe time for a re-think guys.
Ryan Wallace . 2023-08-25
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A perfect little hideaway in Porth, delivering on the promise of a selection of Tapas and a variety of Beers, Cider, Wines and Spirits. An escape from the chaos of Newquay and elitism of Watergate Bay, where you can relax with a game of pool and do things at your own pace.
snappyhappychap . 2023-08-09
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Amazingly authentic tapas in an unlikely setting. We’ve been twice now, a year apart while on holiday in Watergate Bay. Every dish was excellent, fully recommended. Proper Spanish tapas not the rubbish of non Spanish snacks many places list as tapas.
Miles T . 2023-08-08
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Lovely little gem of a restaurant, really nice friendly service with no heirs and graces exactly what a tapas bar should be, food was great as was the sangria and Estrella on draught (would be even better if it was Galacia and not Damm) Rock music was the background sounds but that didn’t bother me at all in fact it added to the experience Thanks to the owner and will be back
davec57 . 2023-08-07
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Excellent food and drinks with a lovely view out to sea interesting character who runs the bar nice to talk to
Zwifty . 2023-07-07
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Called in for tapas, we had 6 dishes all very tasty.
Sarah Towlson . 2023-06-26
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Food is amazing. The owner works the front of house alone and everything is fresh and cooked to order, so if you want fast food it probably isn't for you. If you care about good food, a nice house, and a chilled atmosphere with no screaming kids around (no u18s allowed), this is the place for you.
JUNE N. Spencer . 2023-06-18
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Great little hidden gem! We were recommended this place by our hotel just a short walk away. We love tapas and after originally ordering 5 dishes we ordered another 2 more and bread ro mop up the delicious sauces. The scallops and chorizo and Prawns and chorizo were amazing! Have not had any better elsewhere. The owner is friendly but doesn't pester you.
sammyjojo987 . 2023-06-16
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Amazing food, friendly staff, and best of all, no kids allowed!
Francis Lee . 2023-06-10
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Rang to book a table and was told they only do walking, not a problem we are quiet come down o and we are over 18 only NO children allowed, guess I will.not be going there then with my 7y/o, you.are not family friendly not surprised you are quiet.
Michael Hynes . 2023-05-30
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Fantastic food and wine. Best restaurant music playlist by far. Can't recommend enough.
John Murawicki . 2023-05-22
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Best tapas in Cornwall highly recommend it
Nick Jones . 2023-05-08
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We felt like personal guests of the owner at this little bar! The two of us enjoyed a small pitcher of sangria and a variety of hot tapas. Be sure to ask for bread to sop us all the lovely sauces !
Broncos95mom . 2023-04-29
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Very Freshhh Qualityyyy Food!!! From good burgers, Steaks, Chicken & chips + Drinks
Cesario Teixeira . 2023-03-17
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Dogs in a restaurant! I won’t be using this place during my stay. Children not welcome but dogs are, this is disgraceful. Kids might be a bit playful and excited but they don’t lick their arses.
Mike Duval . 2023-03-01
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Wonderful Spanish tapas in a simple small rustic setting, where the service is how the owner wants it to be. It's a small kitchen producing great fresh dishes so patience pays off when it's busy. Great that it's 18+ only!
Bill Delaney . 2022-10-16
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We’ve been here a few times now and it is always a perfect evening. The food is just lovely and there’s a great atmosphere. The patatas mojo should be mentioned as it’s gorgeous! We also love that dogs are allowed. Good music and pool table too! Can’t wait to return.
AAH7918 . 2022-10-11
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Fantastic food, will be coming back again
Jordan Carter . 2022-09-17
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Had a smashing meal here twice. Dog friendly we watched the sun set from our seat! Great food and at a reasonable price! Definitely worth a try if your staying locally.
LISA W . 2022-09-15
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A great find the Tapas is excellent I've had many experiences including Spain real good feel to the bar and eating area would highly recommend we have already planned our second visit and a fantastic sunset view over the sea
David Thomas . 2022-09-14
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Enjoyed the tapas, never had it before but went back on the 2nd night for more and enjoyed again, nice beers and choice of other alchol beverages, yes made a change and enjoyed it.
John Rosa . 2022-09-07
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Absolutely delicious, freshly prepared, Tapas. All very authentic and delicious. So good we are going back again tonight. Authentic drinks. Good location.
DerbyshireTripper . 2022-08-25
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Fabulous tapas & beautiful Spanish wine. A chilled out vibe made all the better for being over 18s only. Thank you for a memorable evening.
Victoria Steenkamp . 2022-08-20
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What great food Decent rock music as well Phil and Debs run a great place
Harvey Jones . 2022-08-09
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Nice atmosphere, Good beer, good tapas, good music, friendly staff- what more is there?! Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Porth
Gastro-god . 2022-08-01
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A hidden gem with proper tapas done fabulously well!
Luan Dawkins-Wall . 2022-07-28
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The food is always good . It's not fast food but we love it here
Gordon Anderson . 2022-07-24
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Children are not welcome here. Only 18 year olds are served.
Nina T. . 2022-07-24
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Stayed in Porth Beach for a week. 2 failed attempts to eat at this place. First time, kitchen closed by 8.20pm. Second time, weren't open at all on a Thursday night. On a previous occasion we had a great evening with fabulous food. Shame about the unreliable opening hours.
Wendy Tyler . 2022-07-09
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Really good and fresh food here, we really enjoyed our experience
Oliver Hunt . 2022-07-08
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A cheeky Monday night out ... Wine...tapas and a few games of pool. Had a blast. Planning hot tapas next time.
Jo McKenna . 2022-07-06
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The tapas menu was broad and well thought out. We cannot fault the presentation and the quality was spot on. Mein host -Phil had a wicked grin and was just perfect in the role. Would highly recommend this bistro style establishment, perfectly situated by the...
kevin505 . 2022-06-29
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Fabulous food, fabulous host.....love it , stayed at Porth for week visited here on 3 nights. Great sundowner bar
Jane Garside . 2022-06-25
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Wow what a find, Authentic Spanish tapas, the food was stunning, will definitely go again Estrella spot on
dawn v . 2022-06-17
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Liked this place. We arrived at 6 on a saturday and there were still a few empty tables. We ordered 7 dishes between 3 of us, a bit of everything and it was plenty. By the time we left it was full, and so were we! We shall return when in Newquay again.
Drew Aitchison . 2022-06-11
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Lovely little quirky tapas bar with sea views, great food, good beer and good service with a friendly atmosphere. I would highly recommend going
Steve Mannion . 2022-05-28
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Lovely tapas. Really enjoyed our meal
Bee Barraclough . 2022-05-25
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Just had our second visit to the bar in four days, loved the food and excellent wines, the food was delicious and lots of different items to choose from. Would definitely recommend this place, we come every time we are here
Jen-Trufa-031 . 2022-05-09
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Small quirky Spanish tapas bar with sea views. Excellent food and great service. Visited the bar two consecutive evenings before leaving Cornwall. Would highly recommend.
Deborah Ward . 2022-05-09
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Small quirky beachside tapas bar. Excellent food, first class service. Would highly recommend. We visited the bar two consecutive evenings before leaving Cornwall.
deborah6345 . 2022-05-09
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Great experience. Local bar serving tasty tapas and cold beer (a great Rioja too!)
Matt Ward . 2022-05-05
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Superb tapas, both hot and cold. Great wine, dog friendly, perfect location.
Kath Bowers . 2022-04-21
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Stunning tapas great selection of spirits and top quality mixers best place to eat and drink in porth or Newquay well done fabulous
Richard Cook . 2022-04-19
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Excellent tapas. Very nice funny owner. Would recommend one hundred per cent. Will return if ever in porth beach again.
sunnyMiddlesex . 2021-10-29
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Excellent food and service. You should definitely get the scallops and morcilla, that was so delicious. They have a pool table too and noisy children aren't allowed inside 😄
David Millership . 2021-10-12
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Small, quirky but excellent food and good selection of drinks. Children not allowed. Can not pre book. Can highly recommend the scallops with chickpeas and spinach.
Chris Hodgson . 2021-09-29
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If you are in Newquay is the best Spanish tapas place to enjoy. Fresh quality food lovely wine list and exceptional service. We have been there two evenings in a row. Highly recommended.
Faye - Fani Valostergiou . 2021-09-24
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Absolutely beautiful food, amazing service, yes you do have to wait some times good things come to them who wait, it’s a couple run restaurant one serving one cooking which is stated, fresh food and well stocked bar would 100% recommend, I would like to...
Lewisvinnilenni . 2021-09-17
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Lovely food visited on our first night. Decided to return a couple of days later as it was my birthday and advised to get there by 6:30. Got there by 6:25 and full with sign on bar saying kitchen full. Owner did a very good...
bushymadras . 2021-09-16
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The title of this review might look extremely contradictory to my review but that's because I am pissed off at myself. We have lived within a 5 minute walk of this little gem for the past 4 months and this is the first time we...
985gregors . 2021-09-11
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Food was delicious! Company great and the guy in the flap cap behind the bar. Loves his birds of prey! Great atmosphere
krissi E fowler . 2021-09-10
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Some of the best tapas we have eaten . Good choice of hot and cold, meat, seafood and veg/salad Wine excellent and well priced Tiny place - maybe about 20 covers maximum, but no pressure to turn tables - we were there for over 3...
Graham S . 2021-09-09
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Amazing food and service. Definitely worth visiting.
Jolanta Bednarczyk . 2021-09-06
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Great food, service excellent, nice to eat in a place where there no noisy children, the food is cooked to order, but you don’t have to wait too long and it is delicious, it’s a bit of a lottery to get in as you cannot...
john_birch100 . 2021-09-05
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Love this place, been a few times, the food is fantastic and the wine choices are lovely, service is spot on and I just love the owners attitude and ethos. Enjoy.
John Taplin . 2021-09-05
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Nice friendly bar, a great place to escape from it all
Steven jolly . 2021-09-04
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A delicious set of tapas with great beer in the sun :-) Fantastic service - with an earned smile :-) Lovely tapas dishes Could recommend them all, the Mushrooms, chicken, well everything. Delightful location with a car park next door if needed. Across from the...
Keli1981 . 2021-08-30
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The food is very good but it's absolutely rubbish customer service. The man in charge seems so miserable and isn't approachable at all. Also, it seems like he doesn't care about his businesses or his customers. Today, I saw him in a car park before it opened and he put up a sign saying he wasn't opening today with absolutely no warning. Considering some people travel for miles for a nice meal by the beach just to be let down like that is very unprofessional and unreliable. If you're wanting to try the place, don't get your hopes up.
Dominic Jeffrey . 2021-08-26
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We found this gem during a day trip and on the recommendation of a local lady. We were not disappointed! Had a great selection of Spanish tapas washed down with lovely Spanish beer. If you’re lucky enough to visit Porth and you’re looking for a...
markellis408 . 2021-08-15
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Great service and food. Food was fabulous x
Chris Owen . 2021-08-01
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We have been coming here for years. What can I say? The tapas here is wonderful. Always a high point to our holiday. Yum-yum-yum. Thoroughly recommended
Giles Causton . 2021-07-24
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If you like Spanish food and drink this is the place to eat. I have been on holiday for the last two years at Porth Beach and not really took much notice of this restaurant until last night. Family run business with a unique take on service/food/drinking. I wish it was just down the road from me then I could dine there more often
alan wykes . 2021-07-23
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Really friendly service. Cosy and comfortable bar to have a drink. The tapas was so tasty, garlic potatoes and king prawns, really recommend this bar. When back in Porth will be revisiting that’s for sure!
Louluvsholidays . 2021-07-09
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Absolutely love this place, food excellent, great atmosphere relaxed and easy going. Perfect spot overlooking the beach. Well worth a visit. Opening Hours vary.
Tracy Irwin . 2021-07-08
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We visited in July 2021 and ate here as our hotel restaurant wasn't open on Mondays. We tried to call to book a table but no answer. A quick look at the restaurant Facebook page told us they don't do bookings. We were really hungry...
JoLuJa . 2021-07-07
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Authentic tapas and wine but always busy so arrive early. Was full when i arrived and i got the last table.
jonathanaM9820IM . 2021-07-07
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Lovely food and drinks Sit outside and watch the world go by
Yvonne Bailey . 2021-06-29
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Lovely, although you have to get in early to get any of the delicious looking food!
North Kelsey WI . 2021-06-27
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We visited back in May and had the best tapas of our lives. Stayed far later than we had planned but didn't feel pressured to leave despite being the only ones there! Enjoyed the playlist too!
Georgia Northall . 2021-06-25
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Another great meal and service.
Bob The Mod . 2021-06-24
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Had a great evening here some really good food & drink, Phil was a very good host & was great not to have other people’s kids running & screaming around the place well done guys we will be back
Richard Trigg . 2021-06-22
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Nice relaxing atmosphere. Great food, great wine. Highly recommended.
marshall coles . 2021-06-21
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Visited 3 times, twice for drinks and once for food and drinks. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. Can be difficult to get food due to high demand and them not taking bookings however it is well worth getting there early to get the tapas, absolutely...
markeP9332JI . 2021-06-18
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I am sure it’s great if they bothered to serve food! Can’t book a table, that’s fine and understandable as a lot of places do this. So that means you just turn up, also fine. But at 8pm on a Tuesday a big sign says...
Dspick . 2021-06-09
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Lovely food and atmosphere right on the beach. Couple working there were very accommodating and offered many vegan options. Would deffo visit again.
Luiza Simmons . 2021-06-08
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Been meaning to visit for years and today finally got the opportunity. Well worth the weight! If you want a quiet adult only drink in the Sunshine then this is the place to visit away from the crowds and the overcrowded pub opposite. We tried...
harveysworlds . 2021-06-01
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Really enjoyed the food. Host could be described as singular but was chatty enough on the subject of his spirits collection.
Paul Cooke . 2021-05-27
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Good food, good atmosphere very enjoyable.
Paul Johnson . 2021-05-27
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Lovely relaxing evening with delicious fresh food...
Susan Nicholls . 2020-11-01
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