Barrafina Drury Lane in London: photos, reviews, menu

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Barrafina Drury Lane in London truly encapsulates an exceptional dining experience. Known for its Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine, it provides a delightful blend of flavors with dishes that range from superb fresh seafood to exquisite specialties like the monkfish and sole. The crema Catalana is a must-try dessert that perfectly caps your meal. Patrons rave about the friendly service and the inviting atmosphere complemented by a selection of wine, beers, and cocktails to pair perfectly with each dish.

With seating options either at the cozy bar for two or the more spacious downstairs that comfortably hosts four, it accommodates various dining preferences. Located close to the bustling theatres, Barrafina Drury Lane offers a delightful dining escape with its superb presentation and an extensive menu that keeps you coming back. Despite being on the pricier side, the delicious food and attentive service justifies every pound spent for those lunch or dinner occasions.

Price

$$$$ 2 - 17 GBP

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Mediterranean, Spanish, Seafood

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Healthy options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define Barrafina Drury Lane menu.

Beer
Coffee
Seafood
Tapas
Wine
Cocktail

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

High Holborn (Stop Q)

Bus stop 343 m walk

Procter Street (Stop H)

Bus stop 482 m walk

St Giles High Street

Bus stop 399 m walk

Aldwych / Drury Lane (Stop S)

Bus stop 315 m walk

Aldwych / Bush House (Stop H)

Bus stop 362 m walk

Holborn Station (Stop P)

Bus stop 320 m walk

4.5

based on 1,313 reviews

Google

4.5/5 1,313 reviews

Tsara M M

Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

I went there for my birthday and overall was happy with the food and service, but I wasn't blown away, as much as I hoped I would be. Perhaps the anchovy tostada was the only dish that brought me close. We were sat at the bar, right on the corner by the main entrance and didn't feel crammed, as people mentioned in some of the reviews. ⚪ We got the anchovy tostada, 5 stars for that, really full of flavour. ⚪ The piparra peppers from the special menu were also great, 5 stars. ⚪ Croquetas de jamón (ham), those were nice too but I was expecting something different, more like the consistency of fish croquettes but it may just be me, 4 stars. ⚪ The tortilla was disappointing to me, I didn't find it to be flavoursome and nor was the alioli I ordered (I'm used to flavours from Tenerife), so 3 stars. ⚪ Gambas Rojas (prawns), they were nice but not quite what I was hoping for, my boyfriend enjoyed them though. I have had better prawns for half the price. I ordered bread with it, as I love to dip but it was just plain oil, garlic and chillies, so 3 stars. ⚪ Grilled chorizo, you can hardly go wrong with chorizo, 5 stars, spicy and very yummy. ⚪ Complimentary tarta de chocolate for my birthday and I would give it 3 stars, as it was really heavy and dense, and too sweet for my liking, but my boyfriend loved it. We had to ask for it/ mention it's my birthday, which brings me to my last point. I will never understand why restaurants ask you for the occasion of your booking when that information just stays on the form without anyone actually looking at it. If I owned a restaurant and this was part of my booking form, I would ask for the name of the person celebrating too, if they have any allergies, and make sure the person greeting them asks for them when they arrive, wishes them happy birthday and makes sure the person serving them is also aware before they interact with them, etc. and a complementary desert or drink is offered and so on. It takes so little to make someone's day extra special. Otherwise, just don't ask for that information. I had a wonderful time regardless but I thought I'd share, as it's a missed opportunity in my opinion. 🙏

Carmen Christine

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

One of our favourite ever dining experiences. The food was absolutely gorgeous! It was clear that a lot of care went into the taste and presentation. Huge shout out to the iconic Tortilla - perfectly gooey! But the staff!! What a lovely, warm group of people. It felt like we dining with friends. We loved our server, Kelvin, who was super helpful with the menu (as we had a few dietary requirements) and hilarious. We then stayed chatting to manager, who was super friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed - we stayed for hours and didn't feel rushed at all. We only went out for a little date, but it turned into a night that felt very special. Can't wait to return!