Sangria Bar de Tapas - Tasty tapas and potent sangria (fantástico!)

Tapas + sangria = great times. Maybe this equation is partially influenced by my top-notch 21st birthday celebration in Barcelona (where I experienced my first authentic tapas and formed many other fond and blurry memories), or perhaps it’s my indecisive nature and joy of variety that makes tapas so near and dear to my heart (and belly). I truly enjoy sharing and nibbling little portion of food that come in equally adorable little dishes.

Sangria Bar de Tapas is this small independent establishment that I often walk pass, where happy diners always seem to be. A bright side alleyway next to the restaurant means that diners can actually relish the lovely weather (when it rarely happens) and enjoy an al fresco experience. The only problem with this is the teeny tiny outdoor space can only fit teeny tiny outdoor tables – a problem when you’re ordering six plates of tapas and two giant jugs of Sangria. I should probably mention here that this gem of a restaurant offers 2-for-1 sangria (the real kind – where you can taste the orange liqueur), hence the jug duo.

The tapas dishes here are very good for London standard. Unlike mega-chain La Tasca (which sadly has disappointed me on the food front a few times), the food tastes freshly prepared sans microwave. Their yummy tapas dishes include crisp fried squid (£5.95), chorizo cooked in red wine (£5.75) and blue cheese croquettes (£5.65).  Paella is another enticing option, with a mixed seafood, chicken and vegetable pan for two (£15.95).

With reasonable prices (this is N1!), 2-for-1 happy hour sangria and tasty tapas, Sangria Bar de Tapas is a little bit of Spain in a trendy part of London.

Sangria Bar de Tapas, 88 Upper Street, London N1 0NP