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Meson Don Felipe, London,

Meson Don Felipe

4.4
4.4
1984 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Established in 1987, Meson Don Felipe was the first Tapas Bar in London and we are still an independent, family-run business. You can expect great tapas and some amazing, well-priced Spanish wines, served in an authentic, relaxed atmosphere.
We have an outside terrace with heaters and umbrellas but of course, we can't promise the weather! If you book outside we can't guarantee a table inside if the weather changes.
For those unable to eat-in, we offer our famous Paellas for takeaway at lunchtime Monday-Friday.
Thank you for all your support and we look forward to welcoming you soon to this little bit of Spain in Waterloo.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7928 3237
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Waterloo
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Short Street and The Cut, opposite the Young Vic
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are halfway along The Cut, the busy thoroughfare that links Waterloo Road to Blackfriars Road, just five minutes walk from Waterloo main line and Northern line underground stations (Take Old Vic exit from Waterloo Station). We are also near Southwark station, Jubilee line. The Young Vic theatre is opposite us and The Old Vic just along the road.
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,984 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meson Don Felipe offers authentic Spanish tapas with a lively atmosphere. Guests praise the "great food" and friendly service. It's a popular choice for pre-theatre dining, known for its "fantastic wines" and "superb selection." Despite some noise levels, the vibrant setting keeps patrons returning for a "wonderful experience" time and again.

1,984 Reviews
  1. Brian

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice meal at Meson Don Felipe, friendly, professional and helpful staff. All very enjoyable!

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  2. Philippa

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great spot - lovely service, great vibe and fabulous tapas and great tasty wine and good value

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  3. Jenny

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great atmosphere, had a lovely evening

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  4. Kim

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant, good food. Waiting staff very attentive but change member on staff on the front who ask for a booking details most unhelpful, no eye contact was told too early for table but gave no suggestion as to what we should do whilst waiting. Luckily another member of staff resolved the issue by escorting us to our table which like most of the restaurant was empty at the time we arrived!

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  5. mark

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic tapas with great service at affordable prices. Been coming back for years.

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  6. Steve

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the authenticity of this tapas bar. Great food and atmosphere.

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  7. Simon

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous authentic Tapas delivered quickly to the table.

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  8. John

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great tapas, wide range of excellent Spanish wines and sherries, what's not to like? It can get rather noisy that's the only thing against this lovely place.

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  9. Anne

    London

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were late- phoned to apologise so delighted that they held the reservation for us. Greeted by a server who indicated the table but didn’t smile… Busy and food arrived quickly. Don’t feel that staff were invested in making this a special experience- it was ok overall but certainly not memorable or special.

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  10. Jacky

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven't been to Meson Don Filipe for about 25 years! It did not disappoint. Great selection of well-prepared tapas, fantastic wine list, great staff. Casual, lively and about the most authentic tapas restaurant I know. Why did I leave it so long?...

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FAQs

Meson Don Felipe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7928 3237.

Meson Don Felipe is rated 4.4 stars by 1984 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
11:30 pm
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Meson Don Felipe

53 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Short Street and The Cut, opposite the Young Vic
  • Area
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are halfway along The Cut, the busy thoroughfare that links Waterloo Road to Blackfriars Road, just five minutes walk from Waterloo main line and Northern line underground stations (Take Old Vic exit from Waterloo Station). We are also near Southwark station, Jubilee line. The Young Vic theatre is opposite us and The Old Vic just along the road.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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