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El Bar de Tapas, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

El Bar de Tapas

4.8
4.8
1631 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    01438 721010
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Stevenage
  • Parking details
    There is 3 hour free parking through the high street up to 6:30pm at which point all restrictions finish.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Overall

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Food

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Service

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Value

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for brunch

  • Hertfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Hertfordshire

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Bar de Tapas delights with its "amazing food," "friendly service," and "authentic atmosphere." Guests rave about the "exceptional value" and extensive menu with standout tapas and paella. The "lovely staff" ensure a warm welcome and attentive service, making it a favorite spot for celebrations and casual dining alike.

1,631 Reviews
  1. Julia

    VIP

    Jersey

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous ray of summer on a chilly winter day. The ambiance, the warm welcome and the fabulous food a real pick me up. Loved the new dishes such as spinach/cheese rolls and the staples of prawns and beer battered chicken. All cooked and served with love. Don’t just take my word for it pay Maria, Carlos and the crew a visit. It will whisk you away to sunny Spain at a fraction of the price.

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  2. Norman

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to this restaurant a number of times for special occasions. As always, the food and service is great. Everytime we go the restaurant is always busy. That to me says alot. I highly recommend them.

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  3. Jane

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little bit of Spain in Stevenage, Tapas & sangria excellent, would highly recommend.

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  4. Neil

    VIP

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite places to eat in the Old Town. Food is delicious at very reasonable prices and the service is exceptional 👍

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  5. Emma

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Spanish food with lots of choice. Desserts are amazing too.

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  6. Raj

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food arrived quickly, friendly staff, always on hand when needed. Very tasty food and good value especially the Tapas Tasting Menu (3 dishes for a set price served from 12-5pm). In a nice spot in the Old Town, parking on High Street is free for upto 3 hours.

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  7. Aldas

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    3rd time visiting, one of the best local food spots. Food always comes out very quickly and is super tasty. The service is great and super attentive, very underrated spot with some of the best food.

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  8. louise

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, friendly and speedy service and delicious cocktails!

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  9. Richard

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as ever! Thank you for a lovely evening and for looking after us.

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  10. Natalie

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff was helpful and warm food was amazing with lots of authentic choices even though it was busy it didn’t feel overcrowded would recommend to anyone

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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 4.8 stars by 1631 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Bar de Tapas

5A Middle Row, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 3AN

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Stevenage
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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