Bar Rioja

Wine bar · King's Cross ·

Bar Rioja

Wine bar · King's Cross ·

Sherry and tapas bar with exceptional wines and Iberian ham

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The, 3 Varnishers Yard, Regent Quarter, London N1 9FD, United Kingdom Get directions

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"Bar Pepito in King’s Cross is a great place to go if you’re looking for something lowkey that involves meat and wine. This little tapas bar is ideal as a casual catch-up spot. Just make sure you bring someone who you’re comfortable taking the last slice of jamon from. With everything from a cheese platter to iberico scotch eggs, it’s a pretty solid option for when you want a bite and a drink. Or even a flight of sherry." - rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley

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"The black sheep in the Camino group whose Spanish-ish outlets pop up over the city, in that it’s actually good, Pepito is a sherry bar first and a cured meat, cheese and tapas slinger second, in a cute, neatly tiled space lined with bottles like books in a library. Get a flight if feeling flush, or just go for a bone dry manzanilla that tastes like raisins on a windswept beach." - James Hansen

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Bar Rioja

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Bar Pepito - Review - Kings Cross - London - The Infatuation

"Bar Pepito in King's Cross is a great place to go if you're looking for something lowkey that involves meat and wine. This little Spanish restaurant is ideal as a casual date spot, or for a little get together with friends. Basically anyone you’re comfortable taking the last slice of jamon from. It’s a pretty solid option for when you want a bite and a drink. Or even a flight of sherry." - Jake Missing

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Bar Rioja

Alba A.

Google

SPANISH WINE & TAPAS 🍷🇪🇸 📍 King's Cross, London ⭐️ 4/5 💸 £££ 🍴I just found the world’s only dedicated #Rioja bar, right here in London! @bar.rioja is a little slice of Spain, offering an incredible selection of around 50 #wines, all from the Rioja region 🍇 As a wine lover, I was seriously impressed by their cellar! We went for a BIG GUN WHITE Valenciso, an intense and complex white from 80-year-old vines with preserved lemon and smoky notes. Feeling adventurous, we also tried the Orange Wine Phinca Hapa Blanco, which had unique hints of balsam, quince, peach, and honey 🍊🍯 Of course, the wines were perfectly paired with some delicious tapas. While the portions were on the smaller side, the flavors definitely delivered! My top 3 favourites were: 🥓 Croquetas de #Jamón Ibérico – crispy, creamy, and packed with rich flavour 🥩 Braised #Ox Cheek – melt-in-your-mouth tender and deeply savoury 🍰 Baked Basque #Cheesecake – silky, creamy, and perfectly caramelised If you're a wine enthusiast looking for a taste of Spain, this spot is a must-visit! 🍷✨

Pj B

Google

Saw a piece in Decanter Magazine about this place so decided to try it out. Chose the taster menu at £45 a head for four pintxos with 4 matched Riojas. Really enjoyed the whole experience; the wines were fabulous and showed a marked variation in styles. The waitress was charming and very well informed. Tricky to find as it's in a 'yard' at the end of an alley by the Camino Restaurant. We will be back!

Laura C.

Google

Delicious food and our waitress Alessandra had some fantastic wine recommendations! They also gave us some lovely tapas at the end of the evening which I assume otherwise would have gone to waste, we’ll be back soon!

Victoria A.

Google

My partner and I visited a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday and absolutely loved it. We went for the 5–6pm free pinchos with a glass of wine deal, which turned out to be incredible value. Our server Donal (apologies if I’ve misspelled it!), was so lovely and knowledgeable about all the wines. Whenever we weren’t sure what to try, he had great recommendations and each one was spot on. The gordal olives came in a kind of chimichurri sauce and were honestly the best olives of my life. The pinchos were delicious too and paired beautifully with our wine. It’s a teeny little spot tucked away in the courtyard of Camino, and makes for a very romantic date night. Highly recommend.

K A.

Google

What a Gem. The wine is over the top. Very comprehensive list. Service, can’t be beaten by ANYTHING; sweet, charming, welcoming…Black rice (Arroz Negro) is the best we EVER have! Thank God for such a wonderful place.

T Y

Google

I gave 4 star even when I give 5 star on food, service, and atmosphere because the price is a bit too high for what you get. Everything is in tiny portions and we are left hungry even after we have paid c. £90 for the meal. We were so hungry that we couldn’t go to sleep. The food tasted absolutely amazing tho. It is the same kitchen as the restaurant next door (Camino) and they even share a toilet. This restaurant has a much more intimate atmosphere which I think is better for date nights. However the space is very small compared to Camino and the tables are so close to each other. We can clearly hear what’s the gossip in the next table so I do not recommend going if you plan to have private conversations. The inside of this restaurant is VERY warm so make sure you wear layers that can be taken off or you’ll find yourself longing to go out for a break to breathe. But it’s also because of that, it adds an extra coziness to it. The staff is very attentive and friendly. But just know that because every table is very close to each other, they will walk very close around you a lot so as other customers. Also note that there’s nothing to hang your jacket or bag.

Lenia P.

Google

Great place to enjoy exceptional wine! Expect to find some incredible wine labels, accompanied by the most juicy tapas! Mouthwatering… We ordered the gambas (prawns), the croquettes of course like 3x, the pan con tomate, suckling pig (really good), ox cheek (this was top, was just melting on the fork and delicious) and the rib eye stake (this was unfortunately disappointing as it was dry and pretty tasteless). Will definitely come back !

Hannah M.

Google

Bit rammed a lot of the time but if you get a table it's a great vibe. Cosy, great wines and the tapas selection is small but perfectly balanced. Special shout out for whatever olives they have cause they're some of the best I've ever had.