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Bocas Argentinian Restaurant and Bar - Bocas, London, Farringdon

Bocas

4.3
4.3
130 Reviews
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates
178-180 St John Street, London, Farringdon Ec1v 4jy

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Bocas aims to bring you a taste of Argentina in the heart of Clerkenwell. Everything at Bocas is focused on sharing, from our small plates, to our grills and extensive wine list. At Bocas we also aim to bring you the finest jazz in our downstairs club along with some of the best cocktails in town.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Argentinean, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paolo Luciano Di Tieri
  • Private party facilities
    2 floor venue with the possibility of private hiring, Live music, Dj's and private events.
  • Neighborhood
    Islington
  • Cross street
    St. John Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Farringdon, Barbican, Angel.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 130 people are saying

Bocas 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • North London

    Good for business meals

  • North London

    Good for groups

  • North London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • North London

    Great for fine wines

  • North London

    Romantic

  • North London

    Good for special occasions

  • North London

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bocas offers a vibrant atmosphere with "wonderfully helpful staff" and "super tasty food." Despite some mixed reviews on service speed and seating comfort, the "delicious" menu and energetic staff make it a "great place" for tapas lovers. It's "highly recommend" for its flavorful dishes and inviting ambiance.
130 Reviews
  1. Gonzalo

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very good; they were attentive and courteous. The ambiance is very subpar. For a $250 dinner, I didn’t expect to sit at a picnic bench (without backrests). The food was okay, but for a self-proclaimed Argentinian place, the menu includes items that are purely Mexican, such as quesadillas (which were tasty, regardless). Unfortunately, the real problem is that they seem to be clueless about meat temperature, and no self-respecting meat joint would bring the meat cut into strips…

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  2. Suzanne

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and brilliant service. What a fabulous neals

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  3. Orkhon

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The atmosphere was very nice, we enjoyed our food but the service could have been better

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  4. Diane

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and filling we was late but they where ok and we stayed longer than hour. I would definitely go back again.

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  5. Sanj VIP

    London73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. The service was lovely, the atmosphere was buzzing and the food was really good.

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  6. Hasina

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was really good and quick. The food also came quickly and was tasty. Would definitely recommend if you love tapas!

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  7. Joshua

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend Bocas! Food was great, the staff were energetic and friendly, the venue was busy but even with the talking and music it was a pleasant level.

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  8. Duy Hai

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a fantastic lunch here, all food was fresh and full of flavour.

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  9. Michael

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very quiet given cold Tuesday in jan Food was fine although the steak ( 500g bavette ) was good quality but a little overdone for us ( more medium then medium rare and served on a cold plate When pointed out to our very charming waitress she replaced with a warm plate Would go back though maybe on a warmer day

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  10. James

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    last time had a female waitress who was lovely. This time was a male waiter who was pretty rude. My mate asked for some advice on portion size. A simple question just asking how big a certain dish was. The waiter acted as if he had just asked him to solve world peace. Refused to help my mate on how big the dishes were. Just overall not a nice bloke. Also only gave the table 3 menus when there was 4 of us.

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FAQs

Bocas is rated 4.3 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

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  4. North London
  5. Islington

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Booked 6 times today
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178-180 St John Street, London, Farringdon Ec1v 4jy

Additional information

  • Cross street
    St. John Street
  • Neighborhood
    Islington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Argentinean, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Farringdon, Barbican, Angel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paolo Luciano Di Tieri
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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