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Paco Tapas - Paco Tapas, Bristol,
Award-winning

Paco Tapas

4.6 (2067)
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates
Paco Tapas, 3a The General Lower Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6FU

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2 people
21:30
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    0117 925 7021
  • Website
    http://www.pacotapas.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 2,067 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambience

  • 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 Ambience

  • Bristol

    Best Value

  • Bristol

    Good for groups

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paco Tapas offers an exquisite dining experience with "absolutely wonderful tapas" using "high quality ingredients" and "beautiful presentation." Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "amazing service," with standout dishes like "blue fin tuna" and "pork ribs." Though pricey, it's "worth it" for the "fantastic atmosphere."

2,067 Reviews

  1. Ben

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Holly

    Northern Ireland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 May 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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  3. Lyndsey

    Birmingham/West Midlands2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 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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  4. Gordon

    Berkshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 April 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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  5. Phil

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 April 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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  6. Jazz

    Bristol1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 18 April 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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  7. A Philip

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 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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  8. Simon VIP

    Newcastle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 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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  9. Melissa

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great idyllic area with cute scenes to walk around. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the area. The restaurant was very neat building and architecture.

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  10. Ross

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply exceptional always. I don’t want to use 50 characters but it’s making me

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Paco Tapas is rated 4.6 stars by 2067 OpenTable diners.

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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
  • Area
    Bristol
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • 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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