London’s Spanish Restaurants: A Tapas Trail from Exmouth Market to Mayfair
Updated August 16, 2026
London’s Spanish scene grew from two roots: the ingredient evangelists (Brindisa) and the chefs (the Clarks at Moro, the Hart brothers at Barrafina). Twenty-five years later the city arguably has Europe’s best Spanish dining outside Spain.
This trail walks from Clerkenwell to Mayfair. Book Barrafina early or queue before opening; Moro takes reservations properly.
The ranking
14.5(1,500)
24.4(1,308)
34.4(815)- 44.3(799)
“The counter every tapas bar is measured against — quail and alioli, always.”
“The 1997 pioneer; the wood oven still earns the trip to Exmouth Market.”
“Elbow-to-elbow tapas joy, sherry by the glass.”
“London’s deepest Spanish wine cellar, full every night for a reason.”