SPANISH TAPAS BLOG & MAYFAIR RESTAURANT NEWS
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Discover the Stories Behind uur Spanish & Mediterranean Food
SUPPER SPANISH STYLE
Join us for supper Spanish style. If you’ve ever been to Barcelona, Madrid or Marbella, you will know that the Spanish eat supper late, incredibly late.
WORLD ALBARIÑO DAY
World Albariño Day Hola amigos! If you’ve ever spent time on Spain’s north-western Galician coast, you’ll know the Rías Baixas region isn’t like the rest of Spain
ESCAPE THE SUMMER CRUSH
Escape the Summer crush and busy time in central London. Around eight to ten million visitors head for the UK capital during June, July and August alone.
SWEEP AWAY YOUR WORRIES
Sweep away your worries Brunch – even the word is relaxed, a collapsing of breakfast and lunch into a something.
MINI BUN CHORIZO
Slider show The thing about tapas dishes is that they change all of the time. Here at El Pirata we develop and change our tapas dishes too
NOBU’S CHOICE
Nobu’s choice Internationally famous chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa recently praised El Pirata.
WHAT PEOPLE GET WRONG ABOUT TAPAS
What people get wrong about tapas Time to tidy up a few misconceptions around the Spanish sharing plates, tapas.
SPANISH LANGUAGE DAY
Spanish Language Day Talking of Spain … It’s Spanish Language Day on April 23, and actually that’s quite a big deal.
IT’S CRUNCH TIME
It’s crunch time. Here’s a little secret. One of the most popular tapa in Spanish cooking croquetas is actually French.
ROMANCE AND THE ROSE
Romance and the rose Here’s a neat trick for the romantically inclined. Rather than joining the crowds of couples flocking
PALACE TOUR AND TAPAS
Palace tour and tapas They say that Buckingham Palace is the most famous palace in the world.
FELIZ NAVIDAD
Feliz Navidad Spain’s capital, Madrid, is just huge. It’s the second largest city in the European Union.
AN OASIS IN WINTER
An oasis in winter Here’s a startling fact: in its first ten years Hyde Park Winter Wonderland attracted 14 million visitors.
MARKET FORCES
Market forces Shepherd Market in Mayfair has always been a bit edgy. For a start, it was built on the site of the original May Fair
GOING UNDERGROUND
Going underground Before the Cabinet War Rooms were built, Britain’s wartime Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill used Down Street underground
SMALL PLATES AND FIRST DATES
Small plates and first dates First dates? They’re pretty nerve-wracking, aren’t they? You’re keen to make a good impression.
PARK LIFE
Park Life If you’re walking in Trafalgar Square or strolling through Soho, London may not seem like the greenest city.
FAIR AND FOUL
Fair and foul Mayfair has long been associated with wealth and luxury, but it wasn’t always that way.
WHAT’S THE POINT OF A BUSINESS LUNCH?
Choosing the perfect setting for a business lunch If you’re doing business in Mayfair come to El Pirata Down Street
MIXING IT
Mixing it Fancy a cocktail? What’s your tipple – a negroni, a margarita, an espresso martini?
ALBARIÑO WINES
The Rías Baixas region of Galicia in north-western Spain is a wild and beautiful landscape, famous for the Albariño grape.
SANGRIA TIME
Party Function Rooms Restaurant Mayfair If ever there was a party drink, it’s sangria – a sort of punch
SIGHS AND WHISPERS
Iberica restaurant London Shhh! I’m about to tell you a secret. It’s about a recipe called Iberian pork.
FISHY STORY
Enjoy Boquerones at Restaurant in Shepherd’s Market. Anchovies are as divisive as Marmite, do you like them?
EATING GREENS
Eating Greens at Mayfair Restaurant Vegetarian and plant-based eating is on the rise in Spain.
SEMANA SANTA
Easter in Spain lasts a week. A Holy Week or Semana Santa is a religious festival, taken seriously in every corner of the country.
TALKING OF SPAIN
Spanish Language Day at Restaurant Shepherd’s Market It’s Spanish Language Day on April 23
DIVE INTO THE ATLANTIC DIET
Healthy Eating out in London’s Mayfair. ‘World’s best new diet’ reduces belly fat and ‘slashes your risk of diabetes‘
WHAT DID THE ROMANS DO
A Great Choice of Spanish Wines in Mayfair. El Pirata have an amazing 140 of them on its list.
MANCHEGO CHEESE
Enjoy Manchego Cheese at Mayfair Restaurant Manchega is a breed of sheep of ancient origin.
TARTA DE SANTIAGO
Santiago de Compostela, on Spain’s Galician coast, was up there with Rome and Jerusalem for medieval pilgrims.
PAELLA MAYFAIR
There’s nothing more Spanish than paella, the peasant dish from the country’s Valencia region.
SPANISH SHERRY
Sherry is cool again, and we’re not talking about the syrupy stuff at the back of your gran’s kitchen cupboard
SEVILLE’S TAPAS FESTIVAL
Seville’s Spanish Tapas Festival. Charming fools and food on the move
SPAIN’S MOST AUTHENTIC DISH
London’s most authentic Spanish restaurant Serving Spain’s most authentic dish Okay, let’s clear up a little confusion…
SOME ARE HOT, SOME ARE NOT
Some are hot, some are not. In Spain, those small, green, wrinkled peppers served as tapas are usually called pimientos de Padrón
TAPAS BAR MAKES ALIOLI
Alioli – the original health food Did you know that garlic can lower blood pressure and cholesterol
TAPAS SUPPER CLUB
Mayfair Spanish Tapas Supper Club JOIN US ON THE 27TH OF JULY FOR OUR FIRST SUPPER CLUB! Expand your horizon
CHRISTMAS PARTIES MAYFAIR
Whilst this year’s Christmas is looking a little different for all of us and
we’ll be enjoying our festive meals
CHRISTMAS DRINKS IN MAYFAIR
Whilst this year’s Christmas is looking a little different for all of us, you can still bring a taste of El Pirata to your table!
MAYFAIR’S WORST KEPT SECRET…?
Mayfair’s Worst Kept Secret…? London’s most renowned Tapas bars for over 26 years
RIOJA HARVEST FESTIVAL
Fiesta del Vino at El Pirata Restaurante Mayfair During September, the little Spanish town of Legrono celebrates an age old feast
CHOCOLATE IN SPAIN
Did you know that Saturday 13th September is International Chocolate Day?
BEST SPANISH TAPAS IN LONDON
We were delighted to find out that we had been nominated for an SME News award
COINGA CHEESE
The coinga cooperative an initiative of a group of farmer, find these flavours at one of the best Spanish restaurant tapas bar in London.
BODEGAS MUGA VINEYARD
Bodegas Muga Vineyard Spanish Wines supply El Pirata Restaurant Mayfair with our Muga Rosado, Muga Blanco and Muga Rioja wines.
AFFORDABLE PRICING IN MAYFAIR
Critically acclaimed Spanish tapas restaurant El Pirata opened its doors in 1994.
OUR HEAD CHEF – AN EXCEPTIONAL COOK
One Christmas, I decided that I wanted to learn how to cook.
TWO DECADES AND STILL COUNTING
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, El Pirata voted the best in London throughout the month of September will be offering our classic dinners.
TAPAS SET LUNCH MAYFAIR
Come to El Pirata during September and we’ll take you back in time to 1994.
GASTRONOMIC WEEK AT EL PIRATA
The south-western Spanish province of Valencia is most famous for its rice dishes.
TAPAS BAR COVENT GARDEN
A culinary hotspot nestled in the heart of London’s vibrant theatre district, perfect for a pre-show meal or post-performance tapas.
SPANISH TAPAS BAR SOHO
Find authentic flavours amidst the unique buzz of Soho, offering a lively and delicious escape just moments from Piccadilly Circus.
TASTE OF SPAIN IN VICTORIA
Ideally located for a quick, authentic lunch or afterwork drinks, bringing the best of Spain to the Victoria transport hub.
TASTE OF SPAIN IN PICCADILLY
Experience the true essence of Spanish dining just steps from the neon lights of Piccadilly, a perfect central meeting point.
TASTE OF SPAIN IN CHELSEA
Bringing sophisticated Spanish flavours and relaxed dining to one of London’s most exclusive and artistic neighbourhoods.
A REAL TASTE OF SPAIN
A true culinary journey to Spain, easily reached from Kensington. Discover our legendary dedication to authentic flavour in the heart of Mayfair.
AUTHENTIC SPANISH FOOD
El Pirata of Mayfair. Authentic Spanish cooking and impeccable service, a short and scenic stroll from the heart of Knightsbridge.
