El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury Park

Name: El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury Park
Address: 45 Stroud Green Rd, London, Greater London, N4 3ES, UK
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (11)

£25 and under

Spanish

45 Stroud Green Rd, London, Greater London N4 3ES

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El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury Park

4.9

£25 and under

Spanish

Holloway

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Charming

From the passionate team behind Islington’s Llerena Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant, welcome to our newest home: El Bar de Tapas – Finsbury Park!

Now open for both lunch and dinner, our newly refurbished venue offers the ultimate farm-to-table Spanish experience. We proudly serve premium Ibérico ham, cured meats, and authentic tapas sourced directly from our family farm in Extremadura, Spain. Paired with hand-selected regional wines and a vibrant, friendly atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for casual bites, date nights, or group celebrations.

We can't wait to welcome you—reserve your table today!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Regional Spanish (Southern), Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:15–23:00
Contact
Llerenafinsbury@hotmail.com
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
45 Stroud Green Rd, London, Greater London N4 3ES
Area
Holloway
Cross street
Seven Sisters Road / Wells Terrace, the restaurant 45 stroud green rd
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Finsbury Park Station (Tube & Rail) is a 2-minute walk away.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Patatas bravas y alioli£6.75
Fried potatoes with brava & garlic sauce
Pimientos del Padrón£7.25
Padrón peppers
Tortilla de patatas£7.75
Spanish omelette
Carpaccio de pepino£7.75
Cucumber Carpaccio with avocado, apple, raisins, walnuts & sesame vinaigrette dressing
Croquetas de champiñones y trufa£8.50
Mushroom & truffle croquettes
Croquetas de espinaca y queso azul£8.25
Spinach & blue cheese croquettes
Espárragos a la plancha£8.75
Grill asparagus with goat’s cheese, red fruit vinaigrette & sunflowers seeds

Iberico Tapas

Chorizo al vino£8.75
Spicy chorizo cooked in red wine with red onions, bay leaves & tomato
Morcilla patatera, huevo de codorniz£7.25
Potato black pudding on toasted bread, topped with quail egg & apple
Secreto Ibérico£11.50
Ibérico “Secreto”, a special tasting pork cut. Served with fried cherry tomatoes. Seasoned with salt
Pluma Ibérica a la sal£13.50
Grilled cut of meat taken from the front part of the loin. Extremely lean and delicious
Pollo con pisto£9.75
Breast Chicken with Spanish Ratatouille
Solomillo de ternera en salsa española£14.25
Grilled beef tenderloins medallions with Spanish Sauce. Served with broccoli

Fish Tapas

Boquerones marinados en cogollo de Tudela£3.50
Marinated white anchovies served on baby gem lettuce, topped with fried garlic & Caesar dressing
Gambas al ajillo£11.75
Prawns in garlic & chili sauce
Pulpo con crema de calabaza£17.50
Grilled Octopus with Pumpkin Cream
Calamar a la plancha£12.95
Squid cooked at low temperature, then grilled. Served with black alioli sauce

Paellas

Paella de Marisco£17.50
Seafood rice with prawns, squid, mussels & clams
Paella de ibéricos£17.50
A luxurious twist on the traditional Spanish paella. Saffron-infused rice is cooked to perfection, absorbing the rich flavors of smoky ham, tender Iberian pork, & chorizo

Postres

Churros con chocolate£5.50
Typical cylindrical pastry dough from Spain. Served with creamy chocolate
Tarta Santiago£5.95
Traditional Galician almond cake, topped with powdered sugar & served with ice cream
Tarta de queso£7.50
Rich and creamy baked cheesecake. Recipe by Albert Adrià

Tinto

Ecological Viticulture from Our Region Extremadura

Habla de la Tierra£7.25
Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Habla del Silencio£48.00
Crianza, Syrah, Cabernet, Sauvignon & Tempranillo 2022. Awarded best Spain’s red wine: 2015, 2016 & 2017
Habla n.26£64.00
100% Syrah, Reserva 2019

Vino Dulce

Pedro Ximénez£5.75
A sweet sherry made from P.X grapes over 12 years ageing in cask
Vermú£5.50
A delightful fusion of fortified wine & botanicals

Sherry

Manzanilla£5.50
Dry sherry from the seaside town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Oloroso£6.90
Aged oxidatively for over 12 years. Full bodied palate

Cervezas

Mahou Cinco Estrellas
Premium draft
- 1/2 Pint£3.95
- Pint£6.95
Estrella Galicia£6.25
1906 Reserva Especial
Estrella Galicia£5.50
Gluten free
Estrella Galicia 0,0£4.25
Alcohol free
Mahou Cinco Estrellas£5.50

CAFÉ

Tea£2.65
Espresso · Double Espresso
- Espresso£2.50
- Double Espresso£2.75
Americano£3.00
Capuccino · Cortado£3.50
Latte · Flat white£3.50
Orujo hiervas latte£6.50
Latte coffe with Orujo de hiervas
Carajillo£5.50
Black coffee with brandy

LICORES

Licor de Bellota
Acorn liqueur
- 25ML£3.75
Aguardiente de Hierbas
Herb liqueur
- 25ML£3.25
- 50ML£5.75
Brandy
Soberano 5 años
- 25ML£5.25
- 50ML£7.25

REFRESCOS

Refrescos£3.85
Coke, Diet coke, Soda, Lemonade, Fever Tree tonic
Zumos Pago£3.85
Apple, peach, orange
Agua mineral o con gas£3.00
Mineral sparkling water 330ml, Mineral still/sparkling water 750ml

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury Park.

4.9

(11)

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Bar de Tapas in Finsbury Park delights with "one of the nicest meals," featuring dishes that "complimented each other beautifully." Guests rave about its "amazing" food, "attentive and friendly" service, and inviting atmosphere. Perfect for gatherings, it offers "very good value" and impeccable sangria, making it a must-visit.

11 Reviews

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Tara
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really yummy tapas dishes, there is something for everyone. The staff are so nice and I think they were Spanish adding to the authentic feel! About £30pp including a drink. Would go again
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Toby
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don’t often leave reviews for restaurants but I’m making an exception as this was literally one of the nicest meals I’ve ever had. Every dish was 10/10, and they all complimented each other beautifully. I’d definitely recommend the goats cheese and asparagus, but everything we had was out of this world. The service and atmosphere were lovely while also being down-to-earth, and the prices were very reasonable. The sangria was incredible too. My partner and I met our friends afterwards as it was her 30th, and all I talked about was how amazed I was. Highlight of the weekend!
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Freya
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic meal. Atmosphere was great, service was attentive and friendly and the food was amazing. What a great addition to Stroud Green - we will definitely be back.
El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury ParkResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Freya! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic meal with us and that you enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and food. It means the world to be called a great addition to Stroud Green. We can’t wait to welcome you and your group back to El Bar de Tapas soon!
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Peony
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. One of the best tapas in London and very good value, too.
El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury ParkResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the glowing 5-star review, Peony! Knowing you loved the food and found great value in your meal truly makes our day. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to hosting you and your group again very soon!
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Christine Gold
London35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a late booking after a theatre play, so it was very quiet. The service was very good and the food excellent.
El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury ParkResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Christine! We’re delighted that we could provide a great post-theatre spot for you with excellent food and service. Hope to see you back at El Bar de Tapas again soon!
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Lindsay
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were a party of seven with two yougn children and the server made us welcome and engaged the six year old and three year old in tasks. First of all the food was absolutely excellent and the speed of service was good and the atmosphere was relaxing. It is brilliant that this restaurant has re-opened with new management and the food is better than the previous incarnation. It is lovely that it now open at lunchtimes, which is the best time for families with children. The previous restaurant only opened on Saturday evenings. We had a lovely meal and everyone felt looked after and well-fed.
El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury ParkResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Lindsay! It was an absolute pleasure hosting your group of seven. Keeping the little ones entertained and making sure parents and children alike feel completely at home is so important to us, so hearing that our team made your 6-year-old and 3-year-old feel welcome truly makes our day. We are also thrilled that you loved the food, the relaxing lunchtime vibe, and our new chapter in Stroud Green. We can’t wait to welcome your family back for another lovely meal soon!
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Paul Gold
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time in this restaurant, and will definitely go again.
El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury ParkResponded on 18 September 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Paul! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great first experience with us. Being called a neighborhood gem means a lot to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Bar de Tapas very soon!
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Sue
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 4 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great tapas bar. Very good service, delicious food and wine. Highly recommended
El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury ParkResponded on 18 September 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review and recommendation, Sue! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, wine, and 5-star service during your visit. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to El Bar de Tapas for another great evening soon!
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Noreen
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had an excellent relaxed meal in this new restaurant. Great food. Great service. Good location close to Finsbury Park. Great for a catch up with friends or a pre/post meal before/after a show at Park Theatre.
El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury ParkResponded on 18 September 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review, Noreen! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere at our new restaurant. Hope to see you back again soon, whether for a catch-up or a bite before a show at the Park Theatre!
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Kris
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had dinner last night and have to say really good food and service - we were a group of six and everyone really enjoyed the food. Great tapas!
El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury ParkResponded on 19 August 2026
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Kris! We're thrilled to hear that your group of six had such a wonderful dining experience with us. It's great to know everyone enjoyed the selection of tapas and that our team made you feel well taken care of. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to hosting you all again at El Bar de Tapas soon!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Regional Spanish (Southern), Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:15–23:00
Contact
Llerenafinsbury@hotmail.com
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
45 Stroud Green Rd, London, Greater London N4 3ES
Area
Holloway
Cross street
Seven Sisters Road / Wells Terrace, the restaurant 45 stroud green rd
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Finsbury Park Station (Tube & Rail) is a 2-minute walk away.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, El Bar de Tapas in Finsbury Park serves alcohol: regional wines (the Habla range), sherries like Oloroso and Manzanilla, beers such as Estrella Galicia and Mahou, plus brandy and Spanish liqueurs.

Private dining isn't part of El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury Park's offering; the venue lists private parties as not allowed and instead focuses on a casual, lively tapas experience for dates and group celebrations.

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El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury Park

4.9

£25 and under

Spanish

Holloway

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 2 times today

El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury Park

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El Bar de Tapas - Finsbury Park

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About this restaurant

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Jamones, Embutidos y Quesos From Our Region Extremadura

Jamón Ibérico£13.75

Chorizo ibérico de bellota£8.75

Queso artesano joven£6.95

Queso manchego gran reserva£7.95

Selection of our best cold cuts & cheeses£17.50

Para Picar

Aceitunas manzanilla£4.25

Pan artesano£3.75

Pan con tomate£3.50

Spicy banderitas£3.95

Almendras£3.75

Tapas

Patatas bravas y alioli£6.75

Pimientos del Padrón£7.25

Tortilla de patatas£7.75

Carpaccio de pepino£7.75

Croquetas de champiñones y trufa£8.50

Croquetas de espinaca y queso azul£8.25

Espárragos a la plancha£8.75

Iberico Tapas

Chorizo al vino£8.75

Morcilla patatera, huevo de codorniz£7.25

Secreto Ibérico£11.50

Pluma Ibérica a la sal£13.50

Pollo con pisto£9.75

Solomillo de ternera en salsa española£14.25

Fish Tapas

Boquerones marinados en cogollo de Tudela£3.50

Gambas al ajillo£11.75

Pulpo con crema de calabaza£17.50

Calamar a la plancha£12.95

Paellas

Paella de Marisco£17.50

Paella de ibéricos£17.50

Postres

Churros con chocolate£5.50

Tarta Santiago£5.95

Tarta de queso£7.50

Tinto

Ecological Viticulture from Our Region Extremadura

Habla de la Tierra£7.25

Habla del Silencio£48.00

Habla n.26£64.00

Vino Dulce

Pedro Ximénez£5.75

Vermú£5.50

Sherry

Manzanilla£5.50

Oloroso£6.90

Cervezas

Mahou Cinco Estrellas

Estrella Galicia£6.25

Estrella Galicia£5.50

Estrella Galicia 0,0£4.25

Mahou Cinco Estrellas£5.50

CAFÉ

Tea£2.65

Espresso · Double Espresso

Americano£3.00

Capuccino · Cortado£3.50

Latte · Flat white£3.50

Orujo hiervas latte£6.50

Carajillo£5.50

LICORES

Licor de Bellota

Aguardiente de Hierbas

Brandy

REFRESCOS

Refrescos£3.85

Zumos Pago£3.85

Agua mineral o con gas£3.00

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