Barrafina, London

This new Soho tapas bar from the owners of Fino, brothers Sam and Eddie Hart, features just 23 seats along a stainless steel and marble counter. The menu offers traditional Spanish dishes such as ham croquetas, assorted tortillas and jamón Ibérico, as well as daily specials focusing on seasonal ingredients and fresh seafood.

• Opened: 8 January
• Owners and managers: Sam and Eddie Hart
• Head chef: Nieves Barragan
• Designer: Andy Martin Associates
• Capacity: 23
• Food: Pimientos de padron, stuffed olives, and chorizo Ibérico, as well as fresh seafood such as grilled mackerel and sardines, mussels a la plancha and tuna tartare.Desserts include Santiago (almond) tart and crema Catalana.
• Prices: £35 for six tapas dishes and a dessert
• Address: 54 Frith Street, London W1D 4SL
• Telephone: 020 7813 8016
• Website: www.barrafina.co.uk
• See a map of Barrafina here