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Meson Don Felipe

Spanish, Tapas·
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Bronze Award
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SquareMeal Review of Meson Don Felipe

Bronze Award

Established in 1987, this raucous tapas restaurant is a weathered institution that still manages to pack them in every evening, with regular full houses come the end of the week. Its location near Waterloo’s theatres may be part of the draw, but most reckon Don Felipe’s success is down to its irrepressible vibe & laissez-faire attitude. The food has its ups & downs, & service isn’t always tip-top, but reasonable prices more than make up for any shortcomings. Pull up at the bar if you’re tight on time, order a glass of chilled Spanish white & nibble your way through some hot, fried bacalao with aïoli, patatas riojanas with chorizo, tuna croquetas or chicken livers in sherry sauce. If you’re lucky, dinner may come with a side of live flamenco music.

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas
Ambience
Fun
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Location

53 The Cut, Waterloo, London, SE1 8LF

020 7928 3237 020 7928 3237

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Opening Times

Mon-Sat 12N-11pm

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16 Reviews 
Food/Drink
Service
Atmosphere
Value

Chloe J

10 June 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

leighb2000

19 May 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

leighb2000

01 April 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Just SO good!

Another excellent visit with super food, wines and servic from the professional team. More delicious Sherry, wine and tapas as I have come to expect. 
Look forward to seeing you again soon.

 

Christopher G

06 December 2022   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Genuine Spanish tapas bar in London.

Always an excellent meal and enjoy the atmosphere. Could be in a tapas bar in Madrid. 

Fionna G

01 December 2022   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Our booking was for outside (I had not noticed) but the member of staff made every effort to get us seated inside, which we did, despite the fact it was busy.  This was much appreciated. 

Chris W

25 November 2022   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 1
Service 1
Atmosphere 1
Value 1
Appalling

Utterly appalling. They allocated us outside in the rain. Nowhere in my booking did it state outside. So we ended up not getting a pre poked and arranged evening meal. Customer service needs improving substantially. 

leighb2000

23 November 2022  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

The first and most genuine tapas bar in London. Delicious wide range of tapas, interesting wine list with a superb selection of sherries. 

leighb2000

10 November 2022   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 4
As good as ever!

Another wonderful lunch at one of the best and most origianl tapas bars in London. Authentic food with friendly helpful service from the young team.

A real pleasure that it was sherry week which allowed me and my guest to indulge in that most delicious of wines.

Thanks very much and see you very soon.

Julian D

14 May 2021  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Authentic tapas and great atmosphere

A great place to enjoy tapas and a fantastic, well priced Spanish wine list.  Highly recommended

Anon

07 December 2020  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 4.5
Best Tapas in London

Amazing selection, menu, lovely staff. But feels like a real Tapas bar/restaurant in Valencia! Food was top notch, surprisingly good value. Defintely going back (often)

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