The Spanish Bar in Lancaster

We had a lovely experience. Jose was very welcoming. Unfortunately it was very quiet and rarely open but he will do anything for you and the food was very tasty.

Just love this little bit of Spain in Morecambe. Hadn’t been for years because you can’t book. If it’s open, it’s open and we usually see that it is open when we are on our way to somewhere or passing on our way home. I had a good chat to 83 year old Jose last night and he told me that he was born near to the French borderin Spain and at the age of 21 years old was a Matador. He had been gored by bulls …….but didn’t dare ask where!! He also trained the first English Matador Frank Evans from Salford. Before coming to live in Morecambe, Jose worked at various hotels and restaurants in Manchester. In Morecambe he met his future English wife and many months in the year they live at Fungerola , Spain. Going back to the restaurant, he bought it from the famous Morecambe Bruchianni Italian family who moved further down the promenade. This very jolly and chatty Spanish man prepares his own authentic tapas including Paella, Chicken Mediterranean, Garlic Mushrooms, Spanish Omelette, Garlic Prawns, just to name but a few. His Sangria is to die for……………..no measures, he just pours all the spirits in! Take your time in there, have a look at the Spanish posters on his walls, and his pics as a Matador. Don’t expect a plush restaurant, time has stood still for 35years and beyond which is why it is so very appealing. Long may it continue.

Visited on a very sunny Saturday and sat outside. This is a proper taste of Spain, not only with authentic food and drink but also that you need to have a relaxed attitude while you're there. Jose does everything himself, taking orders, making the food and drinks, clearing tables, etc, so its not fast food. Which is absolutely fine as its such a wonderful place! If you want egg and chips and someone who speaks perfect English then go down the road, but if you want to be charmed (including with the prices!) then come and pay Jose a visit, this place really is a hidden gem and highly recommended.

And on a cold autumn afternoon on the grey coast of Morecombe we stumbled across this little gem. Except appearances can be deceptive as this a wonderful, warm and friendly restaurant is actually rather large yet wonderfully cosy at the same time. So that's the look. The food is even nicer, we did only stop for lunch and we probably would not even have gone in if the owner, Joseph, had not invited us in to try his home cooked tapas and the rest is history. Very authentic, freshly prepared and served with charm and wit. Such a surprise to find this very unique establishment on esplanade and I am so glad we did.

Yet again blown away fantastic tapas , sangria and a wonderful host Jose’s we came first time about 5 years ago been a couple more times fantastic

Absolutely loved our visit to Jose’s amazing bar. Food, drink and service all perfect. A total delight :)

We visited today for a late lunch and sat outside with our dog. I was surprised how large it is inside, it looks so unassuming from the outside. Menu changes daily as to whatever tapas Jose has made that day, but is written on the board outside or you can go in and see what's available. Only Jose was working but the service was friendly, laid back and very Spanish. What a lovely guy! We had seven different dishes (which was probably a bit greedy for 2 people but everything looked so good!). We also had a jug of white sangria and a red wine which were both delicious. Bill in total was £45 which I thought was very reasonable and we are always happy to support good local businesses. We will definitely be back and I would highly recommend if you are looking for a touch of Spain on Morecambe sea front.

This is an authentic tapas bar, as near to any I have seen in Spain. Food served by Jose,the proprietor, in a relaxed atmosphere,especially nice to be able to sit outside and enjoy the warm sunshine. I would highly recommend his establishment.

Excellent authentic food, friendly atmosphere with great service. We were in at the same time as the only poor review below. My conclusion was they obviously wanted a free meal! This is a great place for food

What a great place! Visited some friends in morecambe and they brought me here knowing how I'm a fan of flavoursome foods that are a bit different. The foods were amazing we tried lots of different dishes and we enjoyed all of them, no issues! I will definitely be going back! The man who served who was also really pleasant and jolly, he was even Spanish and told us about where he lived in Spain and still goes back, so clearly the food is authentic. Loved it!!

I was in the same time as the below reviewer and thought I had to tell my opinion. Jose works very hard by himself to treat the people of Morecambe to some authentic Spanish tapas which he cooks every day. The person below was very aggressive towards Jose stating that his food was horrible yet when I saw the table the couple ate everything except the bread. They then refused to pay for what they had eaten and went on the cause a nuisance to the people enjoying their time in the bar. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but shame on you for displaying that kind of attitude. To the people of Morecambe, go and try Jose’s food, let him explain what he has cooked and ask him the price before eating, he even gives you some to try if you’re not sure - Don’t be like the below couple and upset him.

My partner and I have just visited the 'The Spanish Bar' today and I can honestly say it would of been cheaper to fly to Spain and have real tapas and got a suntan in the process ! The food was cold and tasteless, the chicken wings were like toothpicks and the paella was Uncle Bens finest rice from Tescos ! To top it all off everything was warmed up in a microwave. We were given a huge basket of bread, which I presume was aimed to fill our bellies, the food certainly wouldn't ! We ate what little we had then asked for the bill, the owner took a long time to work out how much our bill was then hit us with an what must of been the Spanish national debt ! Won't be going again ! Madrid will be cheaper !

Jose is ace, he's got a mammoth bar with some great spirits on offer. It feels surreal having a sangria whilst in the West End, but that's one of the pleasures of it. A great little bar.

Called here Saturday lunch time, very quiet which was initially a little off putting. Choice of around 12 tapas from which we chose five, all superb. The owner really made a fuss of us and made us feel or custom was valued, telling us he makes all dishes fresh every morning and once they are all sold he closes, who can blame him at 78 years old! Total bill for five dishes, bread, one San Miguel and a sangria was £27, a bargain for the quality of food on offer

we popped in for some tappas there is a lovely gentleman in there very friendly and polite great customer service,the tappas are to die for we absolutly loved them what a great exsperience we will be back

Love this place. Jose is such a character. We holiday in Spain (Benalmadena) many times a year and I would say that Jose's tapas are the best we've ever eaten, even better than when in Spain!

Have been many times here for tapas and drinks. Not always open and prices for tapas are not cheap if you have a few dishes it soon adds up. Jose is very friendly and always eager to please.

Fantastic Tapas made fresh every day ....the owner Jose is a very pleasant and friendly guy....the sangria is something else ....he always asks if you are driving ....I had a job walking...the down side ths bar is only open from May to September when the owner returns to his native spain....always excited as May approaches and the bar is open ....can't recommend this bar enough

It is only open at weekends from May to September, very busy when the sun is shining. Amazing sangria (very strong), great wine and traditional tapas, we have loved everything we have tried. The owner is a great host, very welcoming. Only four tables outside but plenty of tables inside to eat at. A unique place that we love visiting in the summer months, reminds us of holidays in Spain.

This could be a great venue but it's closed when it could be doing g good business. That's why it's a long time since I have been in here. There is seating outside with a wonderful view of beautiful Morecambe Bay. The owners could make this a great venue for visitors and locals

Yes great little spot. Can be a bit noises as on the busy main road. Many different tapas dishes on offer. Doesn't open every day .

This place caught our eye driving past a few weeks back and we thought we'd give it a try. Had a lovely jug of sangria with some tasty tapas dishes. Even though it was all pre-made and then warmed through it's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Owned a run by a lovely spanish chap. We paid £50 in total for the sangria, 8 tapas dishes and dipping bread which we thought was very reasonable. Couldn't tell you what the opening hours are, it takes cash only, but we'll definitely be going back.

I live in Morecambe and when ever I go past the Spanish bar is not open so it looks like all the other run down shops on the promenade. Other reviews say its open May/ June but should be open all year so then it may be more attractive.

My Dad loves this place very nice tapas and friendly owner ice creams also on sale + good view with outside seating and toilets are at the back of the old restaurant.

We called in for Sangria and ended up having Tapas and a bottle of wine. We have never been in but well surely go back. The owner was very helpful in suggesting tapas.

Being sick of takeaway food, we found this bar at the seafront.Menu changes everyday, and the food is great.Spanish beers are fully available.Note: Outside of high season open only weekends.

Called in on Sunday afternoon. We were the only ones in the bar which was a pity. There isn't a menu as much (well there wasn't on the Sunday we were there), the owner/chef made a selection in the morning and that's whats on offer for the hot food.We had meatballs, sausage stew, chicken wings, potato bravas and bread and one litre of sangria and the bill was £24.50 (£3 a portion and £12.50 for the sangria). We were offered additional bread for mopping up at the end.Food was really hot and very tasty. Sangria was yummy.The owner/chef was a very friendly Spanish chap who came and sat with us to talk of days gone by.The bar is situated right on the sea front between Aldi and Albert Road. A massive selection of drinks. I would love to see the place busier, perhaps on a Friday or Saturday evening. I don't believe they open late though, from what the owner was saying, they tend to shut at 9pm latest.We will visit again though.

We visited the Spanish bar expecting to relive a touch of the Costa'sAlas we were disappointed with only three items being available from the attractive menu in the window.The owner is a very pleasant Spaniard but he needs to try a little harder to attract customers.

We called in The Spanish Bar on a grey bank holiday Monday, after a long walk from Heysham and spotting they sold San Miguel. As you will see from the pic (taken before we decided to call in) we were amused by the collection of shops and on the seafront too!Jose is a charming character and we complimented him on his Tapas selection - sadly we'd eaten earlier - the spirit selection was pretty comprehensive and looked like quite a considerable collection, Madam commented on the quality of the Rioja and reasonable cost.Sadly, the front was very quiet, so our host was happy to chat and we quizzed him regarding our disappointment at Morcambe (it being our first visit) and how shabby it all looked. We were given a potted history, which was a little sad but no doubt replocated around the country.. lack of local governance, investment, a plan and forethought.. shame but he wasn't bitter.His hours seemed to be quite casual, opening late morning and closing mid evening (depending on trade), we were very tempted to stay longer and try the Tapas but had a prior booking. If you haven't been or are in the area, do give it a try.

The proprietor was charming and friendly, but conned us into going for more expensive options.The chorizo was rubbery, and all the dishes too salty. Cost more than we had been led to believe.Not happy and won't go back.

After living in Morecambe for just short of 1 1/2 years, we finally caught this restaurant open.It only opens in summer and when the weather is good according to the owner. The Spanish owner, Jose, is a lovely character. The restaurant has a nice authentic feel. We tried a few different tapas and tried a couple twice. My favourite was the chorizo in red wine and my husband loved the Spanish prawns. We had a look at the many Spanish bottle above the bar, which brought back memories for my husbands, from his time in Teneriffe. We were so pleased we had managed to find it open.

Had a beautiful summers evening, walked on the beach paddled in the sea ! then a lovely cheeky glass of authentic sangrea sat outside in the warm summers evening.. Bliss. Would well reccomend this Tapas Bar.

We had an excellent time and what a bloody good laugh, we will defo try and get there again this year, if not I can't wait til may/june. Jose is by far the best host in this town. Basically if you like nice food, great sangria and laughter this is the place.

If it's a sunny day I love to sit outside with some Sangria & Tapas. Jose is a wonderful host. I'd recommend the Sangria & tapas deals.

we spent a beautiful summers day (yes, we did have one!!) sat outside the spanish bar on Morecambe front with our friends, we had a fantastic time but cannot say it was down to the food, the food was 'ok' but nothing I'd make a point of going back for, in saying that, if you enjoy tapas and if we ever get another sunny day it is worth a visit, the wine is good!!