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The Pottery Tapas Bar

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Rustic wood tables line this casual spot with garden, for tapas and European mains, plus cocktails. People often mention service, staff, friendly, lovely, good, great, atmosphere, tapas, restaurant, nice,


Address

20 Park Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6BE, United Kingdom

Website

www.thepotterybar.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 8541 1748

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (607 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (15) staff (14) friendly (12) lovely (12) good (11) great (11) atmosphere (10) tapas (8) restaurant (7) nice (6)
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  • 5/5 Atefeh - Ati O. 8 months ago on Google • 148 reviews
    Very yummy food and good service 😋 the staff members were friendly and nice 😊👍🏻
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paulo M. 8 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Very ambient and chill bar. We went there as a group to celebrate and had a really wonderful time. The inside has a very rustic vibe, but they also have a huge place out at the back for groups which is also good if you want to busk in the sun on a warm day. The food is really nice, we had there different kinds of paella, nachos, chips, and all kinds of sides. They also have a wide variety of drinks and liquor to choose from. Definitely a nice place to go back to.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Milan I. 7 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    We got a late lunch at 4pm on a bank holiday Monday. The place has a cool, quiet garden. The service was pleasent and prompt, and the food nice. We had seafood paella, whitebait, calamari and octopus salad.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 gulsah o. 1 month ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    The food and service were excellent. The variety of foods, from seafood to meat, was an impressing display. Along with this, special offers such as "3 Tapas Tuesday" made it more tempting to visit. The bar is well decorated and a comfortable place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruben M. 3 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Had a lovely evening here with my wife. Three hours flew by. Food was great, cocktails on point, staff were friendly and the setting was super cosy. Will definitely be returning...especially as I'm only a couple of miles away. What a find...what a gem. Good job.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ícaro M. 11 months ago on Google
    This tapas restaurant has it all: delicious food, super friendly staff, and a charming ambiance. From the classic Spanish dishes to the innovative options, every tapa is bursting with flavor. The dim lighting and cozy seating create a relaxed and intimate atmosphere that's perfect for a date or a night out with friends. Highly recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanna L. 1 year ago on Google
    Not having been before but had heard great reviews from friends, my family, (with two 9 year old kids) and I tried it and it did not disappoint. With a distinct lack of Spanish cuisine in Kingston to find this tapas restaurant (and it being amazing too), is a breath of fresh air. The look of the place from the road is deceptive as there is a large seating area at the rear, great decor, warm atmosphere and the only thing that can beat the amazing house paella (which is highly recommended and big enough for my husband and I), is the fantastic sangria. We will most definitely be coming again and again. Fantástico!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vlog I. 1 year ago on Google
    Just enjoyed a wonderful meal here with friends. Delicious food, generous servings and great Sangria. So happy to have come across this little oasis. Beautiful internal decoration too. Will definitely return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arindam Bhattacharya (. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place and amazing food. It gives a cozy corner to chit chat, munch & grab couple of pints. Wines and cocktails are also served. The "Paellas" are a must try here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marples 3 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    Lovely place, with lovely food! Anderson, one of the waiters sets the standard of service and is one of the main reasons I come back here. Every time I'm talking about service in general I bring him up as an example of how it should be done.. give him a raise!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angélica O. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely place, lovely food and lovely staff members. Quality food was outstanding, definitely will be back soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 archie E. 10 months ago on Google
    Phenomenal service, with lovely staff. Great selection of food and drinks. Amazing atmosphere, perfect for families. Definitely recommend the place for a large group of people looking for a great night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Simon P. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice place for lunch, the tapas is quite expensive although the portion sizes are good. We were told that we should order 3 dishes each, however, we found that probably 3 dishes between two people would be plenty for lunch We ordered 4. Still £72 for tapas for two people and one drink is an expensive lunch, however, the food was tasty, relatively quick, and friendly service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ricky L. 10 months ago on Google
    We have been here for years, great food, plenty of choices on the menu. Outdoor seating is fantastic. Staffs are friendly but could have one more person given the amount of tables at busier times.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob S. 10 months ago on Google
    We were guests at my sister's wedding being hosted there and it was the perfect venue - amazing food and drink and a lovely intimate atmosphere, and all at a SUPER reasonable cost. Will absolutely be coming back for dinner sometime, and would highly recommend as a venue! The service was absolutely flawless, the staff were honestly some of the most friendly, efficient and helpful I've ever met, and helped make the day perfect!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Felicity M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very excited to find this lovely location. The decor really appeals to me .. very glam and eclectic. The staff are charming and friendly. The back garden area is a little oasis and I am sure is even better at night. Not the best paella I have ever had but there was a lot of it and was still very tasty. I am told the burger was delightful and the chips were delicious and a good portion. Really good cocktails, not sure about using ivy as a garnish (it's not good to digest) but I admired the effort . We will definitely be returning !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francisco Ponce de L. 2 years ago on Google
    We had some tapas and a main course. Every single dish was amazing and full of flavour, so we are definitely coming back! The service was really friendly and attentive as well. It also has some tables in the back and in the front, so you can be outside - especially if you have a dog as they are allowed outside! Definitely coming back for more delicious food in the future :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paulina M. 2 years ago on Google
    It was absolutely amazing night out. The place is wonderful. Food is fantastic especially Paella and Duck and Calamari 😆Special thanks to Kimberly lovely waitress and barman Anderson. We will be back soon definitely
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nellie 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible atmosphere! Delicious food, we had great time! The paella and veggie burgers were awesome and large portions! Excellent service 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gajan V. 1 year ago on Google
    Booked a table with my colleagues and it was our first time at this place. We all enjoyed the food very much. Their paellas are very tasty !!! The waiting staff are very kind and helpful, I definitely recommend this place!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael D. 6 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Great atmosphere and lovely and super welcoming host. Unfortunately food did not live up to the rest. Seems been bought in supermarket and warmed up. Garlic bread, Tortilla, Spanish Platter, nicely presented but no flavour. Rest pretty oily for us. Pity. Also quite expensive for local Pub/Restaurant. But maybe we just had a bad evening. Definitely good for a beer and some nibbles.

  • 5/5 Stuart B. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Absolutely lovely experience here. The food is authentic and tasty, the service very friendly and the atmosphere is chilled and fun. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Sophie A. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Love this place… wonderful atmosphere.. the cocktails are beautifully made, fabulous tapas AND they do a perfect roast dinner!! Thankyou to Joanna and Ahri who worked last night and to the chefs! This is a really unique and special place. We will be back again soon Sophie and Paul

  • 5/5 Den K. 2 years ago on Google
    Outstanding tapas dishes for drinks with excellent services. The pork belly was very crispy and tempting. Could feel their heart at simple dish as the sweet fries was wonderful!

  • 5/5 Dhrumil P. 2 years ago on Google
    It is great place for a decent Friday night. Amazing drinks menu. Even better Ambience and decent enough vibes to make it not too loud or too deserted at the same time. They have huge place in the backyard which might suit better in Summers. Would recommend it to visit atleast once.

  • 5/5 Josh Mc I. 9 months ago on Google
    Popped in on Saturday. Excellent menu with really good quality, tasty tapas. Good service from the friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Rosi P. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place with delicious food and good atmosphere. The service was fast but could have been a bit better. When we sat down there was a bit of confusion because they brought us two coffees we didn't order and the waiter wasn't sure for which table the order was. Then when we finished our bread and calamari the waiter asked us if we wanted dessert, not realizing that we are still waiting on our mains. This aside, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was great. I loved the calamari, very crispy and well prepared. The burger was juicy but the seafood paella was a little bland. However the dessert was delicious.

  • 1/5 yaiza p. 2 years ago on Google
    We paid to much for really small plates. People working there were nice but no Spanish people working the day we went…

  • 5/5 Natasha 9 months ago on Google
    This hidden gem is absolutely the best restaurant in Kingston. Beautiful garden, delicious food, outstanding service from the loveliest people, and a great selection of cocktails/wine/beers (including their own lager!). And totally unpretentious. What a find!

  • 5/5 Andrea G. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Double celebration for myself and my husband's 60th birthday. 21 friends and family joined us and thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic food, the service was very discreet and polite by the waiting staff. and all we asked for was done. Nothing was to much trouble for Jackson and his staff. The decor in the restaurant is beautiful, you won't find another restaurant like it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ruth T. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The vibe of the restaurant is always lovely and the portion sizes have definitely increased, staff are always super friendly! However, I booked for my friend’s birthday who has Gluten and diary allergies. We’ve had luck with Tapas in the past and wanted to book something different. I phoned to double check whether there were options and whether she’d be ok to eat there and was very positively reassured that it wouldn’t be a problem and we just need to be clear with the wait staff. Unfortunately most things that were labelled gluten free we were then told would be cross contaminated… which is not safe to eat and voids the GF label. She didn’t feel comfortable risking it and only had some olives, thankfully we’d eaten a late lunch. The waitress was very lovely trying to help but this is not the place to eat with allergies. We understand it’s hard to cater to everyone but we would’ve booked a different restaurant had they not reassured us. We asked for her mulled wine to be removed from the bill as a good will gesture and it was so that was nice! Lovely good, great atmosphere but just a little disappointing!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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