Bravas Tapas

4.6

1702 Reviews

£26 to £40

Spanish

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Welcome to Bravas Tapas!
Here at Bravas Tapas we want to offer our guests Spanish style tapas with a bit of twist.
Weather-permitting, we also have Al Fresco seating available.
We look forward to serving you!

With the current conditions we will do our best to accommodate all our guests. We have limited our seating availability online to make sure that we can seat our guests comfortably, so do feel free to contact us with any queries. With limited seating, the reservation timings are very strict, so please be aware of this when booking with us.

We do not take bookings for our outdoor tables.

We unfortunately do not take reservations for just drinks.

Tables of 2 - 3 have 1hr 30mins
Tables of 4 or more have 2hrs

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7481 1464
Website
http://www.bravasrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
SAINT KATHARINE DOCKS EAST SMITHFIELD, London, E1W 1AT
Neighborhood
Tower Hill
Parking details
None
Public transit
Tower Hill Underground Stop
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,702 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
Spanish
East London
Great for outdoor dining
East London
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bravas Tapas offers a delightful dining experience in a picturesque location at St. Katharine's Dock. Guests rave about "great food and service," with standout dishes like lamb chops, octopus, and pork belly. The atmosphere is vibrant, and the staff is attentive. Perfect for enjoying "authentic Spanish tapas" with friends or a special occasion.

1,702 Reviews

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Garry
Edinburgh
23 reviews
2.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very average food and service. No ambience. Menus had food stains on them. Manager was brusque and verging on rude. Disappointing. Not recommended.
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Michael
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Phenomenal food, Phenomenal service. Thank you so much for a lovely evening!!
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Susan
Buckinghamshire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always, a good selection and very tasty. Love the desserts.
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Marta
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food at this restaurant is undeniably good, and the ambiance is pleasant, making it a shame that the overall experience was overshadowed by poor service. Unfortunately, the service was subpar, with the manager in particular displaying an unprofessional and inattentive attitude. Despite our attempts to seek advice on ordering, especially as we were dining with children and wanted recommendations, the manager appeared impatient and kept walking away mid-conversation. This gave the impression that our needs as customers were an inconvenience. Basic requests, such as for cutlery, went unfulfilled, and there were issues with our order—a sea bass dish that was apparently overlooked. Beyond delivering the food, there was little to no support or engagement from the staff. The contrast between the excellent food and beautiful setting and the inadequate service was striking. If the restaurant could address these service shortcomings, it would have the potential to offer a much better overall experience. Until then, it’s hard to fully recommend despite the delicious food.
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Sabrina
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, cosy atmosphere, welcoming staff! Perfect ! Thank you for the beautiful evening
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Tamara
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Were warmly greeted by owner. Asked for wine recommendations and he let us try a couple first. Very generous. Tried several menu items and all were superb! Such a warm and cozy atmosphere. I never return to the same restaurant when visiting London as I love to try new ones but I honestly will go back here. Highly recommend.
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Yvonne
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was beautiful and in a lovely spot. The salmon was outstanding. Candle light too.
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Michelle
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely wonderful evening. We have been here several times and each time we do, it’s just perfect..
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Catherine
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have dined here many times and the food, as ever, was excellent. However, this was a very busy Saturday night, with a couple of large parties and I think, because we were in a corner, this affected the service a little. There was no problem with the food service, but it was quite difficult to catch anyone’s eye if we wanted anything else. I think next time, we’d just try to avoid a Saturday.
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Peter
Kent
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious Loved the Pork belly and mini Burgers Very relaxing environment Friendly staff
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Bravas Tapas is rated 4.6 stars by 1702 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

SAINT KATHARINE DOCKS EAST SMITHFIELD, London, E1W 1AT

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tower Hill
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Tower Hill Underground Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bravasrestaurant.com/
Phone number
020 7481 1464

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