Harden's says
Salt Yard group is now part of the Urban Pubs and Bars group.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Excellent tapas” – “served in a refurbished traditional pub”, “with a relaxed atmosphere” – makes this Spanish-Italian, small-plates venue on two storeys a useful address in Covent Garden. Part of the Salt Yard chain, it was revamped to good effect following a change of ownership three years ago.
Summary
“Not really a pub any more, though it certainly used to be” – this well-known tapas bar near Covent Garden operates on two atmospheric, if noisy, floors, and is a “go-to for pre-theatre dining, with superb small plates at a relatively reasonable cost for the location”. “The little morsels of Spanish and Italian deliciousness haven’t faltered since the Salt Yard chain was taken over” (in late-2018). In late summer 2019 it emerged from a major revamp.
Summary
“Not really a pub any more, though it certainly used to be” – this well-known tapas bar near Covent Garden operates on two atmospheric, if noisy, floors, and is a “go-to for pre-theatre dining, with superb small plates at a relatively reasonable cost for the location”. “The little morsels of Spanish and Italian deliciousness haven’t faltered since the Salt Yard chain was taken over” (in late-2018). In late summer 2019 it emerged from a major revamp.
Summary
“Superior” Hispanic-inspired plates have created a major reputation over the years for this “great tapas-stop close to Covent Garden” – a “sociable” (“at times noisy”) converted, two-floor pub. It was sold by its original founders Salt Yard Group in late summer 2018 to Urban Pubs and Bars – we’ve left the rating as is for the time being.
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"Dependable Covent Garden with good tapas style and nice vinos. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £44.00 |  |
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| Lunch | £23.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £6.00 | £15.00 | £6.50 | £7.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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