Review
Bar 61
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www.bar61.com BR: Streatham Hill ?This wonderfully unique tapas restaurant offers something truly special ? from its earthily rustic and enchantingly authentic Spanish setting, its second-to-none friendly service to its mouthwatering cuisine ? no wonder it's a well loved celebrity haunt? ToGo Magazine Originally starting life as an antique shop, this wonderfully unique tapas restaurant has been operating in its current guise since 1989. You are aware that you have entered somewhere special as soon as you step in through the front door. Old posters and signed pictures adorn the walls and authentic, rustic-looking objects that must have been lovingly collected over time, hang from the ceiling. This is a family run restaurant and their attention to detail is obvious. As the owner Metin says ?Bar 61 has three important rules that it strictly adheres to; ambience, service and quality?. The enchanting setting along with occasional live music creates the perfect ambience for either a romantic meal or simply a perfect night out with friends. The service is second-to-none, always with a smile, but also with free bread and olives and no service charge! The quality is in the cooking; Bar 61?s reputation for fresh and delicious dishes is well deserved. Metin?s three rules make Bar 61 a must-visit restaurant, whether you live in the area or not, but you are advised to book ahead. ?Fantastic bar/restaurant, the tapas menu is superb. Lots of bottled beers and unusual spirits? beerintheevening ?This isn?t haute cuisine, but rustic, honest Spanish tapas, and it?s all the better for the lack of pretension? viewlondon "Occasionally, a few of the cast go out to a pub or restaurant, one of the favourites being Bar 61, on Streatham Hill, which has wonderful tapas." Richard Hawley ? 'Family Affairs' Sample Menu: Tapas / Starters Breaded Lemon Sole Goujons 5.50 Prawns wrapped in Filo Pastry 4.95 Served with garlic mayonnaise. Fabes Con Almejas White beans and clams. 4.50 Chorizo Hot Spanish sausage cooked in red wine. 3.95 Patatas Bravas 3.50 Fried potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce. Tortilla Espanola Spanish Omelette 3.95 Plato De Embustidos (Cold) 5.95 Platter of Spanish cured meats. Grilled Halloumi Cheese 4.50 Main Courses Fillet Henry VII 15.90 Fillet steak cooked with mushrooms, red pimentos, asparagus and red wine. Supreme De Volaille Maison 11.50 Chicken cooked with mushrooms, red peppers in a wine and cream sauce, served with rice. Trout Almandine Cooked in butter with almonds. 10.50 Escalope Cordon Bleu 13.50 Veal rolled with ham and cheese, cooked in wine sauce. | |||||||||||