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El Bar de Tapas, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

El Bar de Tapas

4.9
4.9
1647 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Welcome to El Bar de Tapas!
We are a family run business in the heart of the historic Stevenage High Street; creating fantastic food by combining the finest imported products with sustainably sourced local produce.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is 3 hour free parking through the high street up to 6:30pm at which point all restrictions finish.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Overall

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Food

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Service

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Ambience

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Value

  • Hertfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Bar de Tapas offers an authentic Spanish dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly staff." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "great atmosphere." Known for its delicious tapas, the restaurant is praised for its "value for money," making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

1,647 Reviews
  1. Meg

    Brighton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and dining experience! Food is lovely, would like more seafood on the lunch menu but everything was delicious and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Will be returning

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  2. KirstyT

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy bien! Best restaurant in Stevenage by far!! Maria and the team are amazing! Muchas gracias

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  3. Lucy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for lunch at 2pm. Was mildly busy. We had fast service. Fantastic food. Was seated served and finished in 30 mins! The food was absolutely delicious! Will definitely return again soon! Brilliant value for lunch!

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  4. Nathan

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there for lunch and took advantage of the 3 dish set price. Friendly staff. Food was served very quickly. We were provided a high chair and room for a pram next to the table. Only negative was the lack of baby changing, but thats maybe because I couldn’t find it. Did manage without though. Would I go here again? Yes! Absolutely!

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  5. Philip

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very pleasant eating experience. Speedy and pleasant service with really tasty dishes

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  6. Jessica

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Service was prompt. Additional items were brought quickly to the table. Lunch menu is very good value and a large selection of tapas available.

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  7. Michael

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing service and great value too. Couldn’t recommend more!

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  8. Howard

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous restaurant. This is our 4th visit and we can't rate it highly enough. Food and service are excellent and the price for the lunchtime tapas is incredible. Can't wait for the next visit.

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  9. Debbie

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Everything and Everything lovely my only complaint is we were seated next to the toilets and people were in and out all the time walking past not so lovely when you you are out for a special occasion 3 out of 10 for that spoilt a long awaited for occasion

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  10. Lisa

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Early deal price 3 dishes for £15.98. A good selection of tapa’s. Friendly welcoming staff who check on you, quick service with food, and they don’t rush you out the door after.. Topped with a nice jug of sangria was a lovely afternoon with my friend and we had a good catch up..

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FAQs

El Bar de Tapas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01438 721010.

El Bar de Tapas is rated 4.9 stars by 1647 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for El Bar de Tapas

5A Middle Row, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 3AN

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is 3 hour free parking through the high street up to 6:30pm at which point all restrictions finish.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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