La Flamenca
Customers will feel like they are actually in Spain when dining at this authentic Spanish-style restaurant located in the heart of Bath. A warm, friendly atmosphere, combined with the freshest local ingredients, make this a truly memorable experience. Starters include various breads with sides of alioli and olive oil, chorizo, and select cured meats, while a wide variety of tapas and paellas made of meat or fish round out a large portion of the entrees. There is also a significant selection of vegetarian meals on the menu. For a more informal setting, patrons can saddle up to the tapas bar for a quick bite and a cocktail. The restaurant also offers live music on Saturday nights, an extensive wine list consisting of celebrated Spanish vintages, and a special menu for large parties. Reservations can be made over the phone or online.
12A North Parade
Bath, England BA2 4AL
Tel: +44 (0)1225 463626
la-flamenca.com
La Tasca
This restaurant captures the vibrant and inviting spirit of Spain with a classical interior design featuring vast woodwork and low amber lighting, friendly bilingual staff, and a hearty menu praised for its authenticity. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant is part of a chain that includes over 70 locations throughout the U.K. It caters to individuals as well as large groups, parties, and even children's events. La Tasca is known for its selection of tapas and paellas, but also features a wide range of other Spanish-style chicken, seafood, red meat, and charcuterie dishes on its menu. In addition, patrons can order any number of wines, sherries, beers, or sangria cocktails to wash it all down. And a dessert menu featuring various sorbets, pies and custards are available to cap off the perfect meal.
36 Broad St.
Bath, England BA1 5LP
Tel: +44 (0)1225 466477
latasca.co.uk/bath/
Bath MiniBar
This Spanish restaurant in downtown Bath opened in June of 2008 and is imbued with a sleek elegance that speaks to a younger crowd. While it is closed on Sundays and Mondays, it is open for lunch from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. the other five days of the week. Focusing primarily on tapas dishes, purveyors claim that resident chef Alexander Grant uses only the freshest ingredients from local farms and fisherman when creating the entrees. Lunch specialties include crispy garlic chicken, cod fritters and several quiches, while the dinner menu offers a number of unique tapas featuring Spanish Iberico ham, calamari and salmon caviar, among other things. Most meals can be served within 10 minutes of ordering, making this trendy spot an ideal place to eat when in a rush to the theater or a business meeting.
1 John St.
Bath, England BA1 2JL
Tel: +44 (0)1225 333323
bathminibar.com
