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Tapas | Small plates Menu

We recommend 3/4 dishes per person. Warning...Some dishes too good for sharing!



Starters



Pimientos de Padron

£8.50

Vegan
Vegan
Gluten free
Gluten free

Pan con Tomate

Grilled Sourdough bread rubbed with garlic,topped with ripe tomato, extra virgin olive oil & sea salt

£5.50

Vegan
Vegan

Aceitunas Verdes marinadas

Spanish green olives marinated with garlic, fennel seeds, orange zest and mediterranean herbs.

£4.95

Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Hummus de Anacardos

Creamy cashew hummus with tahini, garlic, lemon and cumin, served with toasted sourdough

£6.95

Cashew nuts
Cashew nuts
Sesame
Sesame
Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Fava de Naranja

Traditional broad beans purée with orange zested onion, dill and extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted sourdough.

£6.95

Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Pan Artesano

Warm sourdough and focaccia bread, served with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.

£5.95

Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Dairy free
Dairy free

Pan de Ajo

Toasted ciabatta with garlic butter, parsley , smoked paprika and lemon zest.

£5.95

Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Pan de Ajo con queso

Toasted ciabatta with garlic butter and melted mozzarella and manchego cheese.

£6.95

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy
Vegetarian
Vegetarian



Vegetarian / Vegan Tapas



Potato Bravas

Our signature triple-cooked potatoes, served with your choice of Bravas (VG), aioli or Bravioli sauce.

£6.95

Eggs
Eggs
Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Croquetas de Champiñones

Three crispy mushroom croquettes with a creamy mushroom béchamel filling.

£6.95

Eggs
Eggs
Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy
Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Tortilla Española

Traditional Spanish potato and onion omelette made with free-range eggs. Add Manchego or Serrano ham £2.45. Add both £3.95

£7.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Eggs
Eggs

Champiñones al Ajillo

Sautéed mushrooms with garlic, olive oil, white wine and fresh herbs.

£6.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Alcachofas Bravas

Artichoke hearts cooked in a spicy tomato pepper and garlic sauce with a touch of white wine.

£7.50

Vegan
Vegan
Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Berenjenas Crujientes

Crispy friend aubergine served with maple glaze and malden sea salt.

£7.50

Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Coliflor Asada

Roasted Cauliflower served on a creamy tahini, lemon and paprika sauce.

£10.95

Sesame
Sesame
Vegan
Vegan
Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Apionabo a la parrilla

Grilled Celeriac steak with dates, fennel and maple Dijon glaze.

10.95

Vegan
Vegan
Mustard
Mustard
Gluten free
Gluten free



Meat Tapas



Croquetas De Jamón

Three crispy Spanish-style ham croquettes with a creamy béchamel filling.

£7.50

Wheat
Wheat
Eggs
Eggs
Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Albóndigas de la Casa

Four grilled pork & beef meatballs, served on smoked yogurt with brava sauce and basil oil.

£8.95

Eggs
Eggs
Wheat
Wheat
Mild
Mild
Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Chorizo al vino

Spanish chorizo slowly cooked in a red wine with caramelised onions.

£7.95

Mild
Mild
Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Alitas de pollo

Chargrilled marinated chicken wings with smoked paprika, garlic and house spices

£8.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Mild
Mild
Dairy free
Dairy free

Pollo al vino blanco

Tender chicken breast simmered in white wine with garlic, capers and fresh herbs.

£8.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Pinchos de pollo

Chargrilled chicken skewers marinated with smoked paprika, garlic and spices, served with grilled peppers.

£8.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Chuletas de cordero

Three grilled lamb chops marinated with garlic and rosemary, served with homemade Romesco sauce.

£15.95

Dairy free
Dairy free
Almond nuts
Almond nuts

Filete De Tenera

8oz Sirloin steak grilled with garlic, rosemary and olive oil, finished with a house herb sauce.

£16.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free



Seafood Tapas



Gambas al Ajillo

King prawns cooked in garlic, chilli, smoked paprika with white wine, served with toasted ciabatta. Gluten-free bread available on request.

£12.95

Dairy free
Dairy free

Mejillones al vino blanco

Mussels cooked in white wine creamy sauce with garlic, onion and fresh herbs.

£10.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Calamares fritos

Crispy fried squid rings served with lemon and garlic aioli.

£8.95

Wheat
Wheat

Gambas Palomitas

Crispy king prawns in Estrella Galicia beer batter, served with smoked chilli mayo, prawns crackers and house dressing.

£15.95

Eggs
Eggs
Sesame
Sesame

Gambas a la parrilla

Chargrilled king prawns marinated with garlic, olive oil and lemon zest.

£9.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Sardinas a la Parrilla

Three whole Chargrilled sardines seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, served with fresh lemon.

£9.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free



Extras & Sides

For the table



Ensalada Mixta

Seasonal mixed salad with house dressing

£6.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Banderillas

Three traditional skewers with serrano ham, manchego cheese and spanish olives.

£5.95

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy
Gluten free
Gluten free

Ciabatta Bread

£1.95


Aioli Sauce

£2.95


Bravas Sauce

£2.95




Desserts



Homemade Basque Cheese cake

Cheesecake with deeply caramelised crust with smooth, slightly gooey, mousse like centre with hints of vanilla.

£7.95

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Churros

Three fried churros with cinnamon sugar , vanilla ice cream , chocolate and caramel sauce.

£6.95

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Affogato

Vanilla ice cream, hot shot of espresso with liquor of your choice. Whisky, Amaretto, kahlúa

£8.95

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Tapas | Small plates Menu

We recommend 3/4 dishes per person. Warning...Some dishes too good for sharing!



Starters



Pimientos de Padron

£8.50

Vegan
Vegan
Gluten free
Gluten free

Pan con Tomate

Grilled Sourdough bread rubbed with garlic,topped with ripe tomato, extra virgin olive oil & sea salt

£5.50

Vegan
Vegan

Aceitunas Verdes marinadas

Spanish green olives marinated with garlic, fennel seeds, orange zest and mediterranean herbs.

£4.95

Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Hummus de Anacardos

Creamy cashew hummus with tahini, garlic, lemon and cumin, served with toasted sourdough

£6.95

Cashew nuts
Cashew nuts
Sesame
Sesame
Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Fava de Naranja

Traditional broad beans purée with orange zested onion, dill and extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted sourdough.

£6.95

Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Pan Artesano

Warm sourdough and focaccia bread, served with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.

£5.95

Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Dairy free
Dairy free

Pan de Ajo

Toasted ciabatta with garlic butter, parsley , smoked paprika and lemon zest.

£5.95

Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Pan de Ajo con queso

Toasted ciabatta with garlic butter and melted mozzarella and manchego cheese.

£6.95

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy
Vegetarian
Vegetarian



Vegetarian / Vegan Tapas



Potato Bravas

Our signature triple-cooked potatoes, served with your choice of Bravas (VG), aioli or Bravioli sauce.

£6.95

Eggs
Eggs
Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Croquetas de Champiñones

Three crispy mushroom croquettes with a creamy mushroom béchamel filling.

£6.95

Eggs
Eggs
Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy
Vegetarian
Vegetarian

Tortilla Española

Traditional Spanish potato and onion omelette made with free-range eggs. Add Manchego or Serrano ham £2.45. Add both £3.95

£7.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Eggs
Eggs

Champiñones al Ajillo

Sautéed mushrooms with garlic, olive oil, white wine and fresh herbs.

£6.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Alcachofas Bravas

Artichoke hearts cooked in a spicy tomato pepper and garlic sauce with a touch of white wine.

£7.50

Vegan
Vegan
Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Berenjenas Crujientes

Crispy friend aubergine served with maple glaze and malden sea salt.

£7.50

Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Coliflor Asada

Roasted Cauliflower served on a creamy tahini, lemon and paprika sauce.

£10.95

Sesame
Sesame
Vegan
Vegan
Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Apionabo a la parrilla

Grilled Celeriac steak with dates, fennel and maple Dijon glaze.

10.95

Vegan
Vegan
Mustard
Mustard
Gluten free
Gluten free



Meat Tapas



Croquetas De Jamón

Three crispy Spanish-style ham croquettes with a creamy béchamel filling.

£7.50

Wheat
Wheat
Eggs
Eggs
Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Albóndigas de la Casa

Four grilled pork & beef meatballs, served on smoked yogurt with brava sauce and basil oil.

£8.95

Eggs
Eggs
Wheat
Wheat
Mild
Mild
Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Chorizo al vino

Spanish chorizo slowly cooked in a red wine with caramelised onions.

£7.95

Mild
Mild
Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Alitas de pollo

Chargrilled marinated chicken wings with smoked paprika, garlic and house spices

£8.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Mild
Mild
Dairy free
Dairy free

Pollo al vino blanco

Tender chicken breast simmered in white wine with garlic, capers and fresh herbs.

£8.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Pinchos de pollo

Chargrilled chicken skewers marinated with smoked paprika, garlic and spices, served with grilled peppers.

£8.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Chuletas de cordero

Three grilled lamb chops marinated with garlic and rosemary, served with homemade Romesco sauce.

£15.95

Dairy free
Dairy free
Almond nuts
Almond nuts

Filete De Tenera

8oz Sirloin steak grilled with garlic, rosemary and olive oil, finished with a house herb sauce.

£16.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free



Seafood Tapas



Gambas al Ajillo

King prawns cooked in garlic, chilli, smoked paprika with white wine, served with toasted ciabatta. Gluten-free bread available on request.

£12.95

Dairy free
Dairy free

Mejillones al vino blanco

Mussels cooked in white wine creamy sauce with garlic, onion and fresh herbs.

£10.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Calamares fritos

Crispy fried squid rings served with lemon and garlic aioli.

£8.95

Wheat
Wheat

Gambas Palomitas

Crispy king prawns in Estrella Galicia beer batter, served with smoked chilli mayo, prawns crackers and house dressing.

£15.95

Eggs
Eggs
Sesame
Sesame

Gambas a la parrilla

Chargrilled king prawns marinated with garlic, olive oil and lemon zest.

£9.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free

Sardinas a la Parrilla

Three whole Chargrilled sardines seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, served with fresh lemon.

£9.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Dairy free
Dairy free



Extras & Sides

For the table



Ensalada Mixta

Seasonal mixed salad with house dressing

£6.95

Gluten free
Gluten free
Vegan
Vegan
Dairy free
Dairy free

Banderillas

Three traditional skewers with serrano ham, manchego cheese and spanish olives.

£5.95

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy
Gluten free
Gluten free

Ciabatta Bread

£1.95


Aioli Sauce

£2.95


Bravas Sauce

£2.95




Desserts



Homemade Basque Cheese cake

Cheesecake with deeply caramelised crust with smooth, slightly gooey, mousse like centre with hints of vanilla.

£7.95

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Churros

Three fried churros with cinnamon sugar , vanilla ice cream , chocolate and caramel sauce.

£6.95

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

Affogato

Vanilla ice cream, hot shot of espresso with liquor of your choice. Whisky, Amaretto, kahlúa

£8.95

Contains Dairy
Contains Dairy

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