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Restaurant
Barrafina Dean Street
Sam and Eddie Hart's original walk-in tapas counter, relocated, the Spanish bar London learned the format from
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Soho |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
| 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 23:00 (Tue-Sat); 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 22:00 (Sun-Mon)
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Sam and Eddie Hart opened the first Barrafina on Frith Street in 2007 and rewrote London's idea of a tapas bar, counter-only, no reservations, regional Spanish cooking with a serious sherry list. Dean Street is the original team's flagship today (the Frith Street site is now Quo Vadis-adjacent), a single zinc bar facing an open kitchen and a covered, heated terrace at the front. Walk-up only, which means you queue, but the queue is part of how the room works: ahead of you is half a dozen plates' worth of Galician octopus, milk-fed lamb sweetbreads, salt-baked beetroot. The most genuine Spanish counter London has produced.
Editor's Tip
Arrive at 12:00 sharp for lunch, the doors open at noon and the first wave seats inside fifteen minutes. The terrace counter is the underrated seat and walks up faster. Order the tortilla, the milk-fed lamb sweetbreads, and a pre-meal Manzanilla; ask the bar for sherry pairings.
At a Glance
- View
- Street Scene, London Skyline
Views & Setting
View Type
Street Scene, London Skyline
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Barrafina Dean Street, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Barrafina Dean Street?
Barrafina Dean Street is located in Soho, London, 26-27 Dean Street, London W1D 3LL.
What are the opening hours of Barrafina Dean Street?
Barrafina Dean Street is open 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 23:00 (Tue-Sat); 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 22:00 (Sun-Mon).
What is Barrafina Dean Street best for?
Barrafina Dean Street is especially popular for Solo Dining, Pre Theatre, Small Group.
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