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Meson Don Felipe, London,

Meson Don Felipe

4.4
4.4
2037 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 53 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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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 2,037 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meson Don Felipe offers a delightful tapas experience with "great food and service" and a lively atmosphere, perfect for pre-theatre dining. Guests appreciate the authentic Spanish vibe and the "fantastic" service. While some note noise levels and space issues, the overall experience remains highly recommended for its "authentic feel" and "excellent value."

2,037 Reviews
  1. caroline

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food - esp the octopus, convenient location

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  2. Simone

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Food and service impeccable. Wine was pretty good too!

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  3. KatieR

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a joy to get a table at Meson Don Felipe - right opposite The Young Vic, so that we can have exceptionally good food before or after exceptionally good theatre and today was no different. Lovely menu for people who eat from all different food groups and all with an authentic Spanish taste. Do yourself a favour, try it if you haven’t already and book another table if you have !

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  4. DavidR

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and excellent value. Will go again when in London

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  5. Chris

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We’re sorry to say that we were disappointed. Apart from a dish of delicious mushrooms, the food was bland, lacking in flavour and appeared to us to be somewhat mass produced. It wasn’t what we expected given the description of a family run restaurant specialising in tasty tapas. Perhaps it was just us ‘though. The small space was crowded and noisy with a steady flow of people coming and going, so clearly others like it. But not for us, I’m afraid.

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  6. Lilac VIP

    Bristol4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and wine and friendly service. Highly recommend the chicken livers also the beans with almonds.

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  7. Sara

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of 6 friends and we had a lovely evening. The service and food were excellent.

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  8. Carolyn

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, great atmosphere and delicious food. Friendly and efficient service, what more could you ask for! 

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  9. Cybbie

    London135 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I hadn't been to Meson Don Felipe for quite a few years. Food was very good and the service very good despite it being very busy. Food was reasonably priced.

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  10. Gary

    Indiana2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit for a business lunch. The atmosphere and decor were good. Staff greeting was friendly and helpful. Service was relaxed and perhaps could have been more attentive but OK. The menu is interesting and the food was very good. There were two of us and we shared the carilleras, chorizo, croquetas de bacalao, & patatas bravas - all delicious! Reasonably priced.

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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 2037 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
7:00 pm
Booked 53 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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