Escape the summer crush
Summer is a busy time in central London. Around eight to ten million international and domestic visitors head for the UK capital during June, July and August alone. And July and August, when the weather is better and the kids are off school, are by far the busiest months.
We’re not complaining, of course – we love our visitors (and the massive boost they give to the economy) – but it can get a bit crowded out there. Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park and St James’s parks, not to mention Buckingham Palace, are all classic tourist destinations and just recently whole families have been seen wilting in the heat.
Mediterranean Restaurant Tapas Bar Down Street Mayfair
Well, we’re here to help. El Pirata – Mayfair’s neighbourhood tapas bar – is tucked away in Down Street, which joins bustling Piccadilly at its south-eastern end near the Athanaeum Hotel. Down Street is largely residential and quiet with Christ Church at its top end, over the road from our restaurant. Compared to the rest of the West End, it is a haven of peace and quiet.
At El Pirata, we love kids – and they’ll love the cool air in our basement where there are a couple of alcoves children like to call ‘pirate caves’. And the best thing about tapas, is that the dishes are usually small (kid-sized), and there’s enough variety for even the pickiest child to find something they like. Oh, and even though we’re in one of the most expensive districts in the world, we like to think we offer great value.
So, rather than wilting in the parks and on the streets why not escape to El Pirata for a long and relaxed lunch – and get your batteries recharged (figuratively and literally if you have a smart phone).
