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Mountain (Soho)

8th June 2024 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly Michelin starred (2024) restaurant from the founders of BRAT

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: 16-18 Beak St, London W1F 9RD

Food Rating: 67%

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El Celler de Can Roca (Girona, Spain)

8th March 2023 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Long-standing 3 Michelin starred restaurant in Girona, Spain by the Roca Brothers

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: Carrer de Can Sunyer, 48, 17007 Girona, Spain

Food Rating: 85%

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Barrafina (Soho)

22nd November 2022 by Richard Bagnold

London's only Michelin starred Tapas restaurant serving quality produce at the counter only and taking no reservations - first come, first served

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: 63-64 Frith Street, London W1D 3JW

Food Rating: 83%

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Restaurant Normal (Girona)

8th October 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Casual restaurant option in Girona from 3 Michelin starred the Roca Brothers

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: Plaça de l'Oli, 1, 17004 Girona, Spain

Food Rating: 77%

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Sabor (Mayfair)

9th February 2018 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New Michelin starred venue for the 2019 guide serving tapas and Spanish cuisine

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: 35-37 Heddon St, Mayfair, London W1B 4BR

Food Rating: 62%

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Paco Tapas (Bristol)

9th November 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

New Michelin starred addition to Bristol and Michelin guide for 2018 serving Spanish cuisine in a renovated General Hospital

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: 3A, The General, Lower Guinea St, Bristol BS1 6SY

Food Rating: 74%

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Iberica La Terraza (Canary Wharf)

22nd April 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Breezy, open-air terraced all-day venue by Cabot Square fountains

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 4QQ

Food Rating: 52%

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Eneko at One Aldwych (Covent Garden)

21st November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly opened (as at Oct 2016) Basque-inspired dishes from 3 Michelin starred Eneko Atkxa serving tapas dishes in a casual setting

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Basque

Address: One Aldwych, 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ

Food Rating: 71%

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Iberica (Canary Wharf)

5th March 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Tapas restaurant in Canary Wharf serving humble dishes at affordable prices but with room for improvement in other areas

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: 12 Cabot Square, London E14 4QQ, United Kingdom

Food Rating: 57%

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Social Wine & Tapas (Marylebone)

18th December 2015 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Lovely tapas restaurant serving instantly pleasing dishes in a suave, yet causal setting - great downstairs / basement hideaway

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: 39 James Street, London W1U 1DL

Food Rating: 75%

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  • Food Rating - 75%
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Summary

Beautifully done interior.
Dishes that simply work.
Hospitality.
Atmosphere.

Upstairs feels a little constrained in design.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Spanish

Address: 39 James Street, London W1U 1DL

Website: Social Wine & Tapas (Marylebone)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 20 7993 3257

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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