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Paco Tapas - Paco Tapas, Bristol,
Award-winning

Paco Tapas

4.7
4.7
2065 Reviews
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates
Paco Tapas, 3a The General Lower Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6FU

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Award Winning Paco Tapas is named after chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias’ father, Paco, who is from Seville. The restaurant is deeply rooted in Spanish tradition and family heritage.

Located by the Bathurst Basin, Paco Tapas features dark walls, exposed brick, and sherry barrel tables, creating the perfect atmosphere for sharing plates with friends and family.

Our menu showcases a selection of classic interpretations and seasonal tapas dishes made with the finest ingredients, including Cornish day boat fish, deep-sea Carabineros from the Mediterranean Sea, and Amela tomatoes from Granada.

To complement the food, we offer a carefully curated selection of sherry, wines, and cocktails.

At Paco Tapas, we aim to create a fun and approachable dining experience, focusing on great ingredients and even better memories. Inspired by the legacy of Paco himself, our restaurant is a tribute to Spanish warmth, flavour, and hospitality.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0117 925 7021
  • Website
    http://www.pacotapas.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Mothers Day 2025

    £55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Bring your Mum to Paco this Mothers Day, we've got a beautiful menu curated by our chefs with some delicious spring produce! Mothers Day Menu Manzanilla Olives Bread, Olive Oil Marinated Red Peppers Jamon Croquetas - Tortilla Española - Salt Marsh Lamb Patatas Bravas - Creme Catalana Or Chocolate Mousse £55 Per Person

Menu

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What 2,065 people are saying

Paco 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambiance

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Lively

  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambiance

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paco Tapas offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "exceptional food" and a "lovely atmosphere." The staff are "knowledgeable and friendly," enhancing the vibrant and welcoming setting. Though it's "expensive," the quality is "worth every penny." Highlights include the "chef's menu" and standout dishes like the tuna and prawns.

2,065 Reviews

  1. Melissa

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great idyllic area with cute scenes to walk around. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the area. The restaurant was very neat building and architecture.

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  2. Ross

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply exceptional always. I don’t want to use 50 characters but it’s making me

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  3. Alastair

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really lovely food and great atmosphere I love coming back.

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  4. Ken VIP

    Dublin32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Really cannot recommend this place. Food was ok but extremely over priced for what you get. Smoked almonds were not smokey and a little stale. £26 for two gambas that were just ok. Beef was ok but at £35 for 100g not worth the money. Manchego with honey was lacking honey but cheese was lovely. Napkins are cheap waxy paper in a container on the table. When we asked for proper napkins we were told it was Spanish style. A restaurant charging those prices in Spain would have proper napkins, you would expect that style of napkins in a bar in Spain were the Tapas are free.

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  5. andrew

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very nice setting and very good service. food presentation very good and served in excellent timing without hurry or waiting. Can recommend for good mealtime experience

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice food. Bit pricey. The table we were sat at was very Smokey, too close to the kitchen, eyes felt like they were burning by the end. Would be best to sit away from the kitchen.

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  7. Jason

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and very knowledgable staff. Will be taking other colleagues in the near future

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  8. Jake

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time, food was delicious and staff were super friendly

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  9. Howard

    Bristol2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a special experience that was the tuna the prawns of the highest quality and the fillet steak the taste out of this planet everything on top floor staff friendly and accommodating Couldn’t have done more amazing Detail fantastic definitely be re turning recommendations to all my foodie followers

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Tina

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food in a lovely setting with excellent service, what more could you ask for!

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FAQs

Paco Tapas is rated 4.7 stars by 2065 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paco Tapas

Paco Tapas, 3a The General Lower Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6FU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Bristol
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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