Casa Tapa

Walk into Casa Tapa and you're immediately transported somewhere warmer and noisier than the Cornish coast outside. The vibe is unashamedly Spanish—all dark wood, amber lighting, and the gentle clink of glasses—but it never feels try-hard or pretentious. You'll find locals propping up the bar alongside tourists who've stumbled upon something genuinely good, ordering jamón ibérico, patatas bravas that actually have bite, and glasses of manzanilla that somehow taste better here than they should. It's the kind of place where you can rock up alone for a drink and three plates, or book a table and make an evening of it with friends. The staff know what they're doing, the wine list won't bankrupt you, and everything arrives at exactly the right temperature.