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EL PIRATA OF MAYFAIR
AUTHENTIC SPANISH TAPAS LONDON

Located in central London, El Pirata of Mayfair has been serving informal, inexpensive, and traditional Spanish tapas for over a quarter of a century. We are ideally situated just a short walk from the Green Park and Hyde Park tube stations. Reserve your table online today, or read more about our story.

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El Pirata of Mayfair, Tapas Restaurant Español, Spanish London
Full Review @The Glossary Magazine
This is a cracking spot..
and you don’t last this long unless a fair few think along the same lines, too.
TimeOut
A low-key, low-price Spanish gem..
in the heart of affluent London.
The Week
True escapism.
Code Hospitality
My thanks, my love and my respect.
Johnny Depp
Tucked away in the heart of Mayfair..
El Pirata is one of London’s finest Spanish restaurants serving food fit for a celebrity without breaking the bank.
OK Magazine

BEST SPANISH TAPAS RESTAURANT LONDON

The best thing about Tapas is that you can have a snack or a veritable feast, and the menu is flexible enough to suit everybody.

Surprisingly good prices..
for such a posh area make this noisy and busy tapas bar, not far from Hyde Park Corner, an ever-handy stand-by. Lively style and good-value tapas makes for a lot of fun at very reasonable prices for such an expensive area.
Harden’s Restaurant Guide
El Pirata gives excellent value for money..
with prices that seem more Madrid than Mayfair! Friendly staff and the smooth sounds of Spain all add to the fantastic atmosphere. Whether you want to relax over a drink at the bar, snack on a few tasty Tapas dishes or enjoy lunch or dinner in the comfort of the Spanish Mediterranean restaurant, El Pirata is a great place to be.
David Fitzgerald-Elliott, Restaurant Writer
This casual, crowded Spanish gem is a winner..
thanks to terrific tapas that won’t break the bank, great sangria and smiling waiters who work as a seamless team; and if it would be unremarkable in Andalusia, it hits the spot as far as Londoners are concerned.
Zagat

AN AUTHENTIC SPANISH TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT IN THE HEART OF MAYFAIR LONDON

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Fred Sirieix’s Favourite Romantic Restaurants:
Quite simply, one of my favourite restaurants…. Consistently very good food, great value for money and top service. The team at El Pirata are so friendly and accommodating and nothing is too much for them.
full review @Urbanologie
Featured in this month’s Mayfair Times Magazine
Fred Sirieix is interviewed at the restaurant and states El Pirata is his favourite restaurant; I eat out here more than anywhere else… They’re always thinking of the customer first.
Mayfair Times Magazine
El Pirata is a neat little tapas bar off the leafy streets of Green Park.
Classics including croquetas, calamares and jamón sit alongside less expected offerings of bean stew from northern Spain, grilled lamb cutlets, or kidneys in sherry wine.
Timeout.com

GROUP DINING & PRIVATE EVENTS AT EL PIRATA

Do you have a special occasion to celebrate – a birthday, perhaps, or the office Christmas lunch, or the conclusion of a cracking deal?

Or maybe you’re just looking for somewhere central for a bonding session with colleagues who work from home these days.

Why don’t you check out El Pirata’s ‘Secret Cellar’

A room that can hold 60 seated and up to 80 standing within a short walk of Green Park tube station?

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SPANISH TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT

Tucked away on a quiet street just off Park Lane, El Pirata has been serving authentic Spanish cuisine in Mayfair since 1994

With over 60 classic dishes on the menu – from croquetas and gambas al pil-pil to hand-carved Jamón Ibérico and paella – El Pirata captures the true spirit of regional Spanish dining. The setting is unpretentious and the atmosphere is bustling. We pride ourselves on genuine hospitality and ensuring every guest feels truly looked after. This, and the value (particularly for the area), has made us a favourite with locals, regulars, celebrities, and visitors alike for over three decades.

Whether you’re joining us for a quick bite at the bar, a long lunch al fresco, or dinner with friends, El Pirata of Mayfair offers a timeless taste of Spain in the heart of Central London.

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