La Bodega
La Bodega is our very own in-house Tapas Bar, serving authentic Spanish Tapas and drinks from across the Spanish-speaking world in a friendly, relaxed and authentically Spanish environment.
Often described by customers as a "hidden gem", La Bodega is part of Battersea Spanish. We regularly host social events to promote Spanish and Latin American language and culture. These include Cocktails & Spanish Conversation nights (Friday nights), Coffee and Spanish conversation (Saturday mornings), Social Salsa evenings (Fridays), and Spanish film nights (Thursdays).
La Bodega is the perfect venue for private parties, wedding receptions and any private hire event looking for a unique and relaxed Spanish vibe.
Directions : 263-265 Battersea Park Road - but note that our building is sadly not visible from the main road ! We are located directly behind Tesco Express, to one side of the Doddington Estate central plaza. Once you reach the entrance to Tesco, we are just a few feet around the corner!
Bar Opening Hours and Food Service
- Monday 17:30 to 22:00. Kitchen closed.
- Tuesday: 17:30 to 22:00. Food served 18:00 to 21:30
- Wednesday to Friday: 17:30 to 22:30. Food served 18:00 to 21:30
- Saturdays: 09:00 to 15:30. Kitchen closed.
Our bar is closed after 15.30 on Saturdays and all day Sunday, unless we are running a special event (see listings).
Christmas period closure: We are closed from Monday 16th December 2024 and reopen on Saturday 11th January 2025
Special Events : During our weekend special events our bar is always open, but there is no food service unless specifically mentioned in the event listing. Please refer to the relevant event information page for details of special food arrangements.
Reservations Email : hello@batterseaspanish.com
Our weekend event nights are very popular, and are often sold out. Tables in the bar can only be reserved for groups of 4 or more.
We have seating for 36 in the bar, plus outdoor tables when the weather is suitable. All tables in our bar accommodate 4 to 6 persons (plus one big table for 12). If there are less than 4 in your party, you should expect to share a table on busy nights.
Guest wi-fi available - please ask at the bar.
Private Hire - our bar can be hired for private parties. Please see further information below or refer to Venue and Rom Hire listings.
Bar Rules :
- No food or drink to be brought in from outside and consumed on the premises at any time.
- No dogs allowed inside (but welcome at our outside tables, if well behaved)
- Please always respect our neighbours and local community by keeping noise to reasonable levels when outside, and when departing
Food
La Bodega provides a friendly and welcoming space to enjoy authentic Spanish Tapas. Our Tapas menu has been designed by Angel, our resident chef from Madrid, to take you on a culinary expedition across the whole of Spain, and from Wednesday to Friday Angel is there in person to talk you through his personal recommendations.
All food and drinks must be ordered at the bar, and your Tapas is then cooked in front of you, and served as soon as each dish is ready. Please allow 20-40 minutes for your food to be prepared, depending on how busy we are.
Our full menu is below - but note that not every item on our menu is available every day.
This venue is an absolute gem. Firstly a visit to the tapas bar ‘La Bodega’ is an absolute must. Best to get there early as it gets quite busy. The seafood tapas was to die for, which we washed down with Sangria! We loved the film, shown in a small, intimate theatre, which was absolutely fine. Really looking forward to visiting this place again.
What an absolute hidden gem you wouldn’t have a clue this was here. Food was great the BEST tortilla I’ve ever had, including in Spain. Staff were absolutely FABULOUS super friendly and super efficient. My first time most certainly won’t be my last.
Drinks
Our bar offers delicious cocktails, cava, wines, beers and spirits from across Spain and Latin America.
Never had a Pisco Sour? Our friendly bar team will be delighted to prepare for you this wonderful South American cocktail, or other popular classics from the Spanish- speaking world,such as a Margarita, Mojito or Bandarra al fresco!
If cocktails are not your thing, don't worry! We've collaborated with a specialist Spanish wine supplier to provide a delicious and very reasonably-priced selection of Spanish and South American wines, as well as cava, vermouth and a host of Spain's most popular beers.
Private hire
Our self-contained bar, La Bodega, is available for private hire for birthday parties, receptions, work parties and other celebrations. Ideal for 25-60 guests.
Private Hire - Minimum Spend
Evenings - £300 to £750 depending on day of the week
Lunchtimes/Afternoons - £200-300 depending on day of the week
All food and drink counts towards the minimum spend
Capacity
36 Seated, up to 60 standing comfortably - 60 SQM
No food or drink to be brought in from outside and consumed on our premises.
Please contact us at hello@batterseaspanish for availability and booking details
Events
We hold regular social Spanish events in our bar which are all open to the public as well as our own student community. These include Cocktails & Spanish Conversation every Friday from 6-8pm, Coffee & Spanish Conversation every Saturday morning 10:45 -12:45, and Social Salsa nights every Friday.
Our bar also hosts amazing "Juergas" (Flamenco live jam sessions from musicians, performers and dancers) and other live dance/music events.
There's always a party just around the corner, so check out what's on this month!
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