Bar San Juan in Manchester

Dropped in this dreary mid January afternoon for a taste of Spain. Very authentic- warmed the cockles 😊 thank the waitress for sending my daughter a voicemail wishing her luck in her Spanish A-level tests - she appreciated it very much.

Fantastic food and very nice staff

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere: the most authentic Spanish I have had in the area in a long time - sobresaliente 🇪🇸

Can't speak highly enough of Bar San Juan, the BEST restaurant in Manchester!

Better Spanish food in Chorlton than in Spain!

We have been trying to get to Bar San Juan for such a long time that we had a slight anticipation of being slightly disappointed, however this was not the case. Bar San Juan lived up to all our expectations in terms of quality of food, service and value for money. The staff are fantastic - helpful and friendly without being over familiar

If heaven served Tapas, I’m pretty sure this would be it. Food exquisite, service always excellent and friendly, my favourite place to eat in Greater Manchester by some distance - can’t recommend enough.

The real deal. Once Lorenzo’s, still keeping spirits up

Great food. Good service. Lovely atmosphere 😍🍲👌🏻

The Best Tapas Restaurant in Manchester! This place feels like a little slice of Spain in the heart of Manchester. The atmosphere is authentic, and the food is absolutely incredible. The sangria was delightful, and the pan fresco con alioli was full of flavour. If you’re planning to visit, I highly recommend trying: Cojonudo Trufado: I can’t even begin to explain how delicious this tapa is – an absolute must-try! Croquetas San Juan: Perfectly crispy and packed with flavour. Carrilleras de Ternera: Melt-in-your-mouth beef cheek – just incredible. Saquitos de Cordero: While lamb isn’t my favourite, the sauce on this dish was sensational. I honestly cannot wait to come back to this amazing restaurant. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Spanish tapas!

Bar San Juan is a lovely restaurant with exceptional food! I have visited a few times and each time it continues to excel! The vegetarian options are good and there are plenty of options, I also eat fish and the Octopus is to die for! Some have told me it is the best place to get tapas outside of Spain!

Walked in on xmas eve. There was a band and the restaurant was full. Great atmosphere. Food fab as usual.

The best tapas in Manchester. No where comes close. Very authentic, it always feels like you step out of manchester and into Spain. Staff, atmosphere, food, everything is amazing.

Easily the best tapas we have had outside of Spain. Stunning dishes, outstanding service from patient and knowledgeable staff and an authentic atmosphere. The wine is also excellent.

Still very authentic feel and very good quality Spanish food. The food gets even better every time I go.

Amazing. Like a little trip to Spain.

This is by far the best Tapas restaurant I have ever been to. Including the ones in Spain. If you like Tapas and are in Manchester then this is the place to go. Its warm, cosy and authentic. The quail eggs are the best.

Love this place amazing food and staff 😍

Lovely food and great atmosphere

No es mi primera visita, ni la última. Visito un par de veces al año y la comida es nada menos que impecable. Consistentemente delicioso, fresco, sabroso, emocionante y una gran experiencia!

Magical experience very good food very good service I recommend it 100×100 the only thing you have to make a reservation or eat at the bar but don't miss it very good Spanish food so you are Spanish and you are in Manchester there you have a little piece of Spain no you miss it

Recientemente nos mudamos a Manchester, llegamos a este restaurante de tapas magníficamente decorado. Recibido con una sonrisa y disfrutamos de buena comida, vino encantador y amable personal / camareras. Es un ambiente encantador para una noche de fiesta, sin duda volveré!

Very authentic, great food and friendly staff

Best tapas in Manchester by far! Absolutely delicious and authentic but also elevated. The flavours are divine, I cannot get enough. Great service, cosy atmosphere and the owner was very friendly and humble too when we met him. What an asset to Chorlton (and Manchester!). No wonder this place is booked up for weeks! 😋

Oh my goodness! I find it difficult to beat other reviews on here, but I will just say a huge WOW! Service superb, great ambience, but it’s the food that makes this restaurant the very very best in Manchester. Without any doubt, the tastiest tapas I’ve ever had! Every single dish is a total masterpiece. You guys deserve a triple star x 2!!

Little taste of Spain, perfect portions, reasonable prices and delicious. Absolutely recommend to anyone unsure of where to eat with the variety

La comida estaba muy buena, pero tardó un poco en llegar, pero valió la pena esperar, mi esposa y yo definitivamente volveremos

If you want to have authentic Spanish food, atmosphere and hospitability definitely come here because once you step inside it’s like you are in Spain. Everything on the menu is 100% Spanish unlike some other spanish tapas bars. Please come try this place out!

Great Tapas place. Very popular. Tiny inside, has outside seats.

Hier gaan eten na een bezoek aan Old Trafford, met name omdat de recensies zo lovend zijn. Nou vandaag niet. Het eten was lekker, laat ik daar mee beginnen. Verder was het een grote deceptie. We kregen een erg krap tafeltje naast de bar toegewezen, dit terwijl we al een maand geleden gereserveerd hadden en de hele zaak verder leeg was. Nou goed, vervolgens werd ons netjes gevraagd wat we wilden drinken en werd onze bestelling verder opgenomen. Nadat onze glazen leeg waren is ons geen enkele keer meer gevraagd of we nog iets te drinken wilden bestellen. Ook werden de kaarten weggehaald nadat we het eten besteld hadden. Ons werd hierdoor na de eerste drie gerechtjes niet meer de gelegenheid geboden om wat extra’s te bestellen. De service was in een woord dramatisch. Het eten werd bij ons op tafel ‘gegooid’ zodra het na lange tijd geserveerd werd, zonder enig omkijken. Het personeel rende op en neer door de zaak, echt een chaos en geen rustige plek om te genieten van de opzich wel goed smakende tapas. Al met al voor mij geen aanrader, ondanks al het goeds dat ik lees over deze zaak in andere reviews.

Came here for my birthday (in July but forgot to leave a review) and it was amazing! The space is definitely better suited for smaller parties but the bar San Juan team were absolutely amazing and the service was seem less and the food is incredible as always, as is the sangria. My highlight this time was the cod cheek!

Lovely place in Chorlton Manchester

Finally managed to get a reservation at BSJ after trying for ages! Food/Staff/Atmosphere were all absolutely first class. Booked straight back in again for December.

It's always a special treat to eat here. Fabulous food & wines with attentive service. Absolute jewel of a place.

What a fantastic, authentic Spanish tapas restaurant. The food was amazing, as was the service, you will need to book well in advance of going or you will be disappointed, but it is definitely worth a visit, you will not be disappointed.

Delicious food, delicious drinks, great price. If you’re after a little pocket of Spain (minus the sun) Bar San Juan is the place to be.

La comida era excelente! El servicio de la primera dama que conocimos fuera era bueno. PERO nos aconsejó otro camarero que necesitábamos movernos de nuestra mesa a los 90 minutos para otra persona. ¿Ya habíamos pedido más vino y queso y nos dijeron que nos moviéramos? ¡Todavía estábamos comiendo! Pregunté esto... pero nos trasladaron a otra mesa afuera y nos sentimos como ciudadanos de segunda clase. 90 minutos para la cena... Qué horror. Después de nuestra primera visita había recomendado este lugar a tanta gente. Ya no... .dejé un sabor tan amargo en mi boca. Nunca recomendaría de nuevo. Un servicio horrible... qué pena.

Best Spanish eatery in Manchester, serving authentic Spanish food. Only thing I am missing is the croquetas de Jamon.

Hands down the best tapas in Manchester - 10/10!!

Bar San Juan has really good tapas. The best I've tried. Very friendly service too!

Good food. Service was efficient. Quite cramped. The patatas bravas sauce was the best thing I tasted. The beef cheeks were okay but not amazing.

What a great restaurant. The food smelt and tasted fantastic. Booked this for our trip to Manchester and I am glad we did. The place was packed and not surprising. Would definitely go again when I am back in Manchester as not far on the tram

Absolutely spot on lovely restaurant and the people who work there are brilliant 👌🏻😃👍🏻

Went Friday night amazing yet again you can never fault the food and also the service by a very talented Judith and the team was excellent Thank you

You can order tinto de verano for £4.9, as it seems not on the menu. A wonderful meal with superb service. Will definitely come back!

This little bar is a gem. It's often booked up so plan your visit. This time we visited on a Friday lunchtime, it was busy but they did manage to squeeze in a couple of walk ins by 2pm. The food is done well. Really well. This is the real deal, its popularity is a testament to that. We had 7 plates for 3 of us including beef cheeks in a warming sauce with crispy leek topping, grilled octopus and lamb parcels in a rich wine sauce. I could go on but honestly anything you choose is gonna be good. Lovely selection of sherry and aperitifs. My favourite being the Ponche Caballero, a brandy infused with orange and various spices. A revelation. The intimacy of the bar and the liveliness as well as the decor really adds to your experience. We've been several times now. A real treat.

Excellent food, wine, service and atmosphere. We enjoyed the fillet steak so much on our last visit we ordered a second portion! Usually worth booking a table to avoid disappointment. Would definitely recommend.

Everything was great, the food was great, I couldn't expect less from a Spanish tapas bar. Marina and Juan treated us very well Recommended

so lovely! waiters were very helpful with making space on the table and reminding us when the heat lamp turned off outside (needed for manchester weather!), and the dishes came spread out which was very handy as once we finished one, another would appear! the prawns were extremely good and i am a prawn critic, i know a good prawn when i have one and these were 10/10!!! very juicy and flavoursome, and even with the rain i was still having an amazing chomp!! with a group of four with soft drinks and 2 dishes each, it was 70 pounds which is very good for the area.

Picked Bar San Juan as one of our places to dine whilst in Manchester for the cricket. The reviews were great and we weren’t disappointed. Everything was perfect - atmosphere, service, staff and food were all brilliant. It’s a must visit if you like great tapas.

Had a great time at Bar San Juan! It really gave off that authentic feel - like I was in Spain. The food was great, especially the lamb parcels, chorizo, and steak. Everything was cooked just right. The staff were really friendly and helpful with the menu too. It’s always busy, so I’d definitely recommend booking ahead if you can, though they do take walk-ins

Bar San Juan has the best tapas I've had outside of Madrid! The flavors were spot on, and every dish was packed with authenticity. The atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot to enjoy a meal with friends. I can't recommend it enough!

Bar San Juan has the best tapas I've had outside of Madrid! The flavors were spot on, and every dish was packed with authenticity. The atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot to enjoy a meal with friends. I can't recommend it enough!

Traditional feeling little bar. Nice atmosphere although tables close together doesn’t feel cramped. Had lots of dishes there wasn’t one that we didn’t like. Sangria portion is very generous

I did enjoyed the food here and the value is great for the price you pay. Would return for some causal lunch in the future.

Amazing food, lovely staff. I regularly eat at Bar San Juan and it is always my first choice if I have a friend coming to visit. Would definitely recommend it.

Always great.see the award behind the bar

Amazing place, fantastic food and brilliant staff, definitely worth a visit but remember to book to avoid disappointment.

Best place I’ve eaten in Manchester. Fresh food cooked well. Service was great even on a busy Saturday night. Thank you!

Genuinely some of the best food I’ve eaten.

I fully understand every business is about MONEY. However, service should be take into account if you want to make good MONEY. You might think or considering why only one star out of five with a bill of over 140 pound, I give you the answer: because we wait for a tap water for more than a hour and finally, you server a glass of tab water with a 'ban' and " your water".

Lovely little bar and tapas. A must experience if in the area.

Delicious food and most importantly the best sangria I’ve ever had ✨

Brilliant tapas. Good luck getting a table!

The tapas were increíbles - can't stop thinking about the gambas pil-pil. Ask the bar for a tinto de verano, you won't regret. So refreshing in the sunshine.

We have been talking about visiting this restaurant for years, finally got the chance and the food did not disappoint. The best tapas I've had in England, by far!

Absolutely love this place, glass of wine and plenty of tspas what more could one ask for.. Beef cheeks are flippin amazing. 🤣

Great meal at a great place. Lovely staff and excited to come back again

Authentic Spanish bar with food of highest quality I would say you can feel like in Spain. Beef cheeks is a must for me!

The best tapas restaurant Manchester (Chorlton) by a mile. Only problem is it is so small it can be hard to get in. Never disappointed here. Menu not too big, all authentic and so flavoursome.

Best flavoursome tapas we've ever had! The beef and lamb just melted in our mouths! Service was friendly and efficient and the addition of a patio heater outside made a chilly Sunday more bearable. The staff really care and the food is perfect!

Went on a Saturday afternoon with no booking, staff were amazing even got us chairs to wait on. Food was 1st class as was the service, very authentic highly recommended 👌

As a Spanish person, this is the only place in town which makes you think you are actually back at home! Amazing food, real tapas!

The pulpo a la gallega was , as always, just incredible! The morcilla was a let down this time though.

I have been here before, and it was one of the best tapas I've been to as I usually go to evuna In Northern Quarter, but this time food was not the best and I had had a long day and drove 35 mins as a treat so was bit disappointed also there was some young Spanish people who were so loud on next table I ate up quick and left

Amazing food, best tapas in Manchester

Top , one of the best tapa place in the uk Extremely friendly staff and amazing food , muy español !!!

Terrific place. One of best tapas places I've been to

Great atmosphere in this little tapas restaurant, stepping in, felt like you had transported straight to Spain. The service was great. All of the front of house staff were friendly and helpful even considering they were so busy as the restaurant was full inside and out. Food was an authentic taste of Spain. The aubergine dish was favourite, but the chorizo cooked in cider was definitely the dish if the day. If I had to be truly picky, the calamari was a little over cooked for me but still tasted good.

Fab, portions great, quality all round, can see why you need to book, a return visit is already on the cards.

What an amazing place!!! Been spanish, coming here it feels like travel back home for a few hours... We never book and they always manage to sit us down. Amazing costumer service, food, drinks and vibe. Love it and we will be coming back as many times as we can :)

Walked in on Friday lunch time. Lovely food, great staff, some dishes I haven’t had in other tapas restaurants.

Delicious & authentic Tapas, food was really fresh and tasty and the staff were lovely!

Authentic place with a great sangria

Just had my first meal there and will be back. By far the best tapas I've ever had. Great staff and atmosphere.

A perfect little tapas paradise tucked away in Chorlton. The staff are lovely, the food is great and the bar has a warm inviting atmosphere.

Small but excellent! Definitely worth the wait but next time we'll book! The sangria! Omg edit update, yep still amazing. Sangria is top notch, the lamb parcels are incredible. Love it

The hype is real. Came here on a sunny day and the food options were incredible got a great recommendation to try the beef cheeks from the waiter. To add the service is great.

Amazing food, large selection of dishes and every item was faultless. Great service too, will definitely be returning soon.

Lovely compact local Spanish tapas place with excellent traditional menu and an amiable buzzy style. Great food.

Absolutely loved our dining experience here from the start! The rustic spanish decor was beautiful and welcoming. The homemade sangria was delicious went down a treat 😋 the food was absolutely amazing I was so impressed by every single dish we had Ordered. Staff were friendly and attentive we will be coming back again 😍

Visited a few times and have never been disappointed, the food is exceptional, the sangria made me feel like I was on holiday. The staff are attentive and the prices are reasonable. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Best Spanish food in Manchester

Overall I enjoyed my visit here. They were very busy but managed to find a space for us outside. The staff were friendly and we enjoyed most of the food. It feels more authentically Spanish than most places you visit in the UK. But the service was a bit slow and due to a mix-up they failed to bring us one of our dishes. Assume this is a rare mistake so I’d be happy to go back another time.

Love this place! The food never disappoints

Felt a bit cramped and very noisy, but food & service OK. Parking a bit of an issue as area very busy.

Everything was great. Playing music for the outdoor tables could help expand the lovely vibes inside, to the whole space.

Loved this place, great Tapa's in what felt like a little corner of a Spanish city. All the food was lush but standouts for me were the Pulpo, Cod cheeks and Ox cheek. Simply delicious. Good choice of wines and Spanish beer/cider. Very busy so you need to book but I could not fault anything.

This place never ever lets us down. Food was absolutely fabulous & I always try the specials. The fillet steak was literally melt in your mouth. I could of ordered that all night. Staff always try to accommodate couldn’t do enough. Thanks so much for another great night x

What an amazing find. Small authentic tapas bar. A little piece of Spain in Chorlton! We had 12 different tapas between 4 paired with delicious Spanish beer, cider and wines. The place feels really Spanish, right down to the tiled walls and Spanish chatter from the staff. Really quick and efficient service and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. The tapas are the best I have ever eaten, either in the UK or in Spain! Delicious.