Award-winning

Paco Tapas

4.7

2054 Reviews

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Innovative

Paco Tapas brings the essence of Andalusia to Bristol, offering a vibrant tapas experience. Named after chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias’ father, Paco, who is from Seville, the restaurant is deeply rooted in Spanish tradition and family heritage. Located by the Bathurst Basin, Paco Tapas captures the lively spirit of a true Andalusian tapas bar, with dark walls, exposed brick, and sherry barrel tables creating the perfect atmosphere for sharing plates with friends and family.

Our menu features a selection of classic and seasonal tapas dishes made with the finest ingredients, including boquerones, croquetas de jamon, and the signature quail stuffed with sobrasada and dates. Vegetarians will love options like charred leeks with romesco and gordal olives. To complement the food, we offer an extensive sherry list, alongside carefully curated wines, cocktails, and beers.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
0117 925 7021
Website
http://www.pacotapas.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Paco Tapas, 3a The General Lower Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6FU
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighborhood
Bristol
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

Xmas Menu
£49.00 per person
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Join us this festive season at Paco Tapas for a truly special Christmas celebration. Throughout the whole of December, we’re offering a carefully curated five-course menu, featuring the very best of Paco’s classic dishes. Indulge in rich flavours, exceptional ingredients, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that make Paco Tapas the perfect place to enjoy the festive season. Celebrate in style and create unforgettable memories with us this Christmas! Manzanilla Olives Bread, EVOO Marinated Red Peppers - Tortilla Española - Market Fish Leek, Romesco - Ibérico Pork Chop Patatas Bravas - Crema Catalana or Chocolate Mousse, Toast, EVOO
New Years Eve
£120.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Come and celebrate New Years Eve this year at Paco Tapas. We are offering an amazing sharing menu for you to celebrate the year past and the new year to come. Bread, Olive Oil Pimentos Marinados Gilda Jamon Croquetas - Tortilla, Black Winter Truffle - Carabineros Blue Fin Tuna - Stuffed Quail, Sobrasada, Dates Patatas Bravas - Chocolate Mousse, Toast, Evoo Burnt Cheesecake, Grapes The price is £120 per person.

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What 2,054 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Bristol
Best Overall
Bristol
Best Food
Bristol
Best Service
Bristol
Best Ambiance
Bristol
Good for business meals
Bristol
Neighborhood gem
Bristol
Good for special occasions
Bristol
Lively
Bristol
Best Overall
Bristol
Best Food
Bristol
Best Service
Bristol
Best Ambiance
Bristol
Good for business meals
Bristol
Neighborhood gem
Bristol
Good for special occasions
Bristol
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paco Tapas delivers an "exceptional in every way" dining experience with "amazing quality" tapas and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Guests rave about the "wonderful produce" and "innovative food" cooked over coals, enhancing flavors. Though prices are high, many find it worth it for "special occasions" in a "lovely atmosphere."

2,054 Reviews

C
Catherine
Bristol
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, lovely restaurant, very expensive but it’s worth it!
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Martin
Bristol
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Paco is a high-end restaurant and deservedly so. Over quite a few years my freinds and ourselves have ejoyed some amazing service and outstanding culinary memories. Last Saturday and after spending a considerable amount, we thought the restaurant has lost its shine! Our waitress was lovely, but unfortunately the kitchen and some of her colleagues just didnt quite hit the mark like before. Let's hope this is just a one-off and not the sign of a decline!?!
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Nick
Bristol
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If you like tapas then this is a fantastic place to visit. The staff are knowledgable and very helpful, the food is lovely as are the drinks.
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Richard
Dorset
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Returned for our second visit and had the chefs menu. Food, service and ambience were excellent
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Graham
London
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved it. Great food and service. Lovely atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend.
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Ross
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing quality food. An incredible range to select from - we could easily have had anything from the menu!
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M
Martin
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous place. The food was wonderful and the service even better. I don't know the name of our waitress but she was outstanding. The style and design of the place is exceptional and I loved the location next to the the water. I honestly don't think there is is anything that could be improved. My favourite bit was the smell of the cooking. Wow!
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Christopher
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and food was fantastic Great service staff very friendly and efficient.
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Juan-Luis
Bristol
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Totally overprice, food is alright but extremely expensive. We were there 2 hours for 3 dishes and a dessert and the restaurant was not busy, only another table. I won’t repeat.
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Jon
Bristol
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing, innovative food and great personal friendly service.
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FAQs

Paco Tapas is rated 4.7 stars by 2054 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Paco Tapas, 3a The General Lower Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6FU

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighborhood
Bristol
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.pacotapas.co.uk/
Phone number
0117 925 7021

Paco Tapas

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Xmas Menu

New Years Eve

Popular dishes

Crema Catalana

Seared Tuna

Duroc Pork Ribs

Menu

What 2,054 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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