San Miguel, Greenwich, London

This place seems to have received a star too many. The staffs were pleasant and the atmosphere was alright, apart from the fake vines outdated decorations. The tapas however was really basic and looks like something that you would cook for your kids when you don't really have time.
The grilled king prawns were more like four tiny pieces of cooked shrimps in olive oil and some chili. The spanish sausage in brandy was just one ugly lump over a huge plate of burning liquor. Deep fried mushrooms were soggy tasteless mushrooms in cheap bread crumbs and what is suppose to be a red current salsa was more like canned puree. The presentation did not help make the food taste any better, no effort was put into it.

All I can say is that I have been dining at San Miguel for a number of years and always found the waiting staff friendly and accommodating. Also, despite some comments by others, I find the tapas, for the most part, as good as any I have had in Spain. The seafood is particularly good and this restaurant is the only one I have found to cook lamb cutlets exactly as I like them. Interesting wines too. On that front I note that they are organsing a tasting of Spanish Wines on 14 September 2009. How they are able to offer a tasting of 8 wines and and a buffet for just £30 a head is beyond me. I know a bit about Spansish Wine and at least one of the wines to be tasted retails at over £125 a bottle! Keep it up, San Miguel.

Authentic Spanish Tapas Restaurant in the heart of Greenwich, a warm and friendly welcome awaits in a rustic and very pretty interior. A wide range of Tapas, steaks, seafood and Paella ,freshly cooked in the open plan kitchen Over 70 items to choose from and over 50 Cocktails.We pride ourselves on the extensive varied wine list. For Special offers, and live shows, please phone

Awful, I don`t think these guys know the first thing about spanish cuisine. I asked the manager for padron peppers and he had no idea what they where. It was the usual unimaginative mix of chorizo and patato bravas and lots of heavy deep fried fish dishes. I only ordered a few dishes at the bar which I hardley ate before going for an Indian. I suggest the Brindisa in borough market for some proper spanish grub!

Fantastic range of tapas that suits all tastes.

We ate here with a died in the wool carnivore who devoured the flaming chirozo and a vegan who certainly didn’t go hungry.

You can also have more traditional meals or hearty paella.

Reasonable prices but not the cheapest - exactly as you would expect in the tourist trap that is Greenwich.

Book a table at the weekend if you want to eat between 6 - 8pm but you can get a walk in after 8ish and mid week you generally are pretty safe to just pop in.

Bill includes a 10% service charge - the waiting staff don’t get a share and they work really hard so if you want them to have a tip get it taken off the bill and give it to them directly.

This Spanish tapas bar & restaurant was a delight to visit for its authentic Spanish cuisine and a wide range of tapas ranging from meat to veg to fish & seafood, the different tastes was delightful.
They have a wide range of drinks ranging from Spanish wines, beers, spirits, even a range of cocktails.
The service was excellent with advice on how many to order for a sitting and explanation on what they are and how it’s prepared.