Barrafina Dean Street
A no-bookings Spanish counter in Soho turning out some of London's best tapas.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
You queue, you grab a stool at the marble counter, and you watch the cooks work.
Our read - 02
High-energy and sharply executed — frustrating only if you hate waiting.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Barrafina Dean Street earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Barrafina Dean Street works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Barrafina Dean Street works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Barrafina Dean Street delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Barrafina Dean Street a miss.
The night matters
For nightlife, look elsewhere.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Barrafina Dean Street isn't cheap for what it is.
The plates that decide it
- Tortilla — deceptively simple and consistently brilliant
- Milk-fed lamb's kidneys (or the crumbed lamb's brains) — the offal off the Josper grill is the house statement
- Ham croquetas & pan con tomate — a reliable opener
Plan it well
- Cost
- £45–65 per head
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hours incl. queue