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Bocas Argentinian Restaurant and Bar - Bocas, London, Farringdon

Bocas

4.3
4.3
128 Reviews
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Bocas aims to bring you a taste of Argentina in the heart of Clerkenwell. Everything at Bocas is focused on sharing, from our small plates, to our grills and extensive wine list. At Bocas we also aim to bring you the finest jazz in our downstairs club along with some of the best cocktails in town.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Argentinean, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    07474 734052
  • Website
    http://www.bocas.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paolo Luciano Di Tieri
  • Private party facilities
    2 floor venue with the possibility of private hiring, Live music, Dj's and private events.
  • Location
    178-180 St John Street, London, Farringdon Ec1v 4jy
  • Area
    Islington
  • Cross Street
    St. John Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Farringdon, Barbican, Angel.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 128 people are saying

Bocas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • London

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • North London

    Great for creative cocktails

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bocas serves up "amazing food" and boasts a "lovely ambience," making it perfect for gatherings. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "friendly staff," with standout dishes like steak and tapas. While some found portion sizes small or food inconsistent, many recommend it for a delightful dining experience.

128 Reviews

  1. Orkhon

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The atmosphere was very nice, we enjoyed our food but the service could have been better

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  2. Diane

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and filling we was late but they where ok and we stayed longer than hour. I would definitely go back again.

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  3. Sanj VIP

    London70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. The service was lovely, the atmosphere was buzzing and the food was really good.

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  4. Hasina

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was really good and quick. The food also came quickly and was tasty. Would definitely recommend if you love tapas!

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  5. Joshua

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend Bocas! Food was great, the staff were energetic and friendly, the venue was busy but even with the talking and music it was a pleasant level.

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  6. Duy Hai

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a fantastic lunch here, all food was fresh and full of flavour.

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  7. Michael

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very quiet given cold Tuesday in jan Food was fine although the steak ( 500g bavette ) was good quality but a little overdone for us ( more medium then medium rare and served on a cold plate When pointed out to our very charming waitress she replaced with a warm plate Would go back though maybe on a warmer day

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  8. James

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    last time had a female waitress who was lovely. This time was a male waiter who was pretty rude. My mate asked for some advice on portion size. A simple question just asking how big a certain dish was. The waiter acted as if he had just asked him to solve world peace. Refused to help my mate on how big the dishes were. Just overall not a nice bloke. Also only gave the table 3 menus when there was 4 of us.

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  9. Peter

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff excellent , with help ordering food which was delicious

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  10. Paul

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well located, inviting, interesting menu. First class service. Great atmosphere.

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FAQs

Bocas is rated 4.3 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Bocas

178-180 St John Street, London, Farringdon Ec1v 4jy

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St. John Street
  • Area
    Islington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Argentinean, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Farringdon, Barbican, Angel.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paolo Luciano Di Tieri
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bocas.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    07474 734052
  • Private party facilities
    2 floor venue with the possibility of private hiring, Live music, Dj's and private events.
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