Spanish Tapas in London

[jme1beachbum]

Would like a moderatly priced Spanish tapas with great wine list. Prefer near St James area but will travel within reasonable distance. Thanks

[Plantie]

Ive always enjoyed my meals at Jamon Jamon in Camden, its in the Time Out cheap eats book.

[klyeoh]

Another interesting address to check out. Thanks!

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Jamon Jamon
38 Parkway, Camden Town, Greater London NW1 7, GB

[pj26]

Barrafina in Soho - not too far from St James. You can't book (you sit at the bar like a true tapas place) and may have to queue at peak time. Their jamon is the best I have had in London and they have some really good seafood - all cooked in front of you as you order.
Alternatively try their other restaurant Fino, more formal but not really moderately priced.

I also like Salt Yard on Goodge St, it's more moderately priced than the others but still great food. They also have a sister restaurant off Carnaby St but I havent yet tried this.

[howler]

easily the best quality + value is at el pirata de tapas in westbourne grove (NOT mayfair).

[klyeoh]

Address links:

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Barrafina
54 Frith St, London, Greater London W1D 3, GB

Salt Yard
54 Goodge St, Camden Town, Greater London W1T 4, GB

El Pirata Detapas
115 Westbourne Grove, Paddington, Greater London W2 4, GB

[Peripatetic]

I'll second Barrafina. The Mayfair El Pirata is pretty good, too, though it's a bit more Anglicised. Fino is outstanding but pricy.

A bit far from St James, but Brindisa at Borough Market is inexpensive and excellent.

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Fino Restaurant
33 Charlotte Gardens, Romford, Greater London RM5 2, GB

El Pirata Of Mayfair
5 Down St, London, Greater London W1J 7, GB

[Peripatetic]

Brindisa link:

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Tapas Brindisa
Southwark St, Camberwell, Greater London SE1 1, GB

[raistlyn]

I've only been to Barrfina and found it very good. I went there at 12 pm on a Saturday, just about the time it opened and didn't have to wait at all, if it helps.