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Paco Tapas  - Paco Tapas, Bristol,
Award-winning

Paco Tapas

4.6 (2069)
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates
Paco Tapas, 3a The General Lower Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6FU

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2 people
7:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 2,069 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambiance

  • Bristol

    Best Value

  • Bristol

    Good for groups

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Lively

  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambiance

  • Bristol

    Best Value

  • Bristol

    Good for groups

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paco Tapas is renowned for its "absolutely wonderful tapas" with "high quality ingredients" and "beautiful presentation." Diners rave about the "fantastic food" and "very knowledgeable staff." The charming atmosphere and "lovely setting" enhance the dining experience. While some mention higher prices, the "delicious food" and "special experience" make it worthwhile.

2,069 Reviews
  1. Genelle

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our night there! Food was amazing, service was great and for the food we had, great value. Only thing I would say is that we did put birthday on our booking and normally you’d expect something with a candle even if it’s a plate with writing. It was my partner’s daughter’s birthday. But that’s a minor thing, in the grand scheme of it all. Would highly recommend it and we will go back!

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  2. Eloise

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered a ranfe of dishes. 7/8 tapas things between us. We sat outside which is a beautiful place to be on a sunny evening. The ambience was great. The staff were rushed off their feet. Attention to detail was a problem, orders were missed and they were very apologetic and kind but the food is quite pricey and we would ecpect a higher quality of service for this price point. Not the staff's fault at all They were under staffed. This was the third time I have dined at PACOs and this occasion I was very underwhelmed.

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  3. Ben

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful tapas, really high quality ingredients, beautiful and understated presentation.

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  4. Holly

    Northern Ireland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the most amazing meal at Paco last night. Food was delicious, service was amazing and overall loved the experience. Would thoroughly recommend and will be going again. Thank you

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  5. Lyndsey

    Birmingham/West Midlands (county)2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They let us sit outside on a beautiful evening , made our day

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  6. Gordon

    Berkshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was excellent we opted for the chefs selection which provided a good assortment of the menu this was good value and a great way to try a good selection of the dishes.

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  7. Phil

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, high quality produce, cooked incredibly well. Chefs menu was the way to go

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  8. Jazz

    Bristol1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience was fantastic, however, due to an issue food was delayed and we were asked multiple times by multiple people if we wanted dessert whilst we were still waiting for a number of dishes. We were compensated for the wait but it would have been nice for someone to check on everything as it wasn’t apparent there was an issue as we had been told dish timings were sporadic. Overall a great experience!

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  9. A Philip

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing. Highly recommend. The best tapas we have had anywhere and we are extremely well travelled

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  10. Simon VIP

    Newcastle and Northumberland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had “tapas” this good anywhere before - imaginative and well executed. Meat and fish cooked over wood/charcoal. John Dory with red pepper sauce to die for, roasted quail stuffed with dates so incredibly tender, exquisite tortilla (who would have believed you could describe it like that?). Mustn’t miss this place if you’re visiting Bristol.

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Paco Tapas is rated 4.6 stars by 2069 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
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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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