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El Bar de Tapas, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

El Bar de Tapas

4.8 (1676)
£25 and under
Spanish
5A Middle Row, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 3AN

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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 1,676 people are saying

El Bar de Tapas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Bar de Tapas offers an authentic Spanish dining experience in Hertfordshire with "great service" and "amazing food." Guests love the "varied menu" and "lovely atmosphere." The tapas are "delicious" with "generous portions," and the staff is "exceptionally friendly." The restaurant is a "favorite spot" for locals and highly recommended.

1,676 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a successful evening with my family. Authentic spanish food well cooked and presented. Excellent service. What more can I say

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  2. Julia VIP

    Jersey11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is by far a favourite place for us to eat. It caters for all tastes and the food is always fantastic. Lots to choose from in a relaxed and not rushed environment. Oh and special mention on the cocktails which are expertly made by their very own mixologist Carlos.

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  3. Ruby

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food , great service , waitresses very polite and helpful

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  4. Peter

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service, great prices. Highly recommend

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  5. Zoe VIP

    Hertfordshire25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, fantastic service and amazing value for money

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  6. Carolina

    Hertfordshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food always outstanding, best tapas in Herts.

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  7. Finbarr

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We often have a great family meal out here. A favourite of our young kids, there is good selection of food with decent size portions. always friendly reception and service, they will try and cater for you (allergies etc), with order changes no problem, and some fun artwork matched with its music.

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  8. Emma

    Kent4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. We already booked to come back again

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  9. Wayne

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, food amazing, service spot on... if you've never been, I think you should

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  10. Michael

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place. Best Tapas I’ve had in Hertfordshire by a distance.

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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 1676 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
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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