Boqueria Acre Lane

Boqueria offers a fresh, modern menu that merits repeat visits. The vibe is laid-back, and the L-shaped space has been thoroughly optimised, with aluminium stools along a stylishly spot-lit bar leading through into the main restaurant; downstairs is an upbeat bar area. References to Mama Spain are plentiful: flamenco music, Spanish market scenes on the walls and real-deal Iberian ingredients. A simple plate of tomatoes, garlic, parsley and olive oil hits the spot, while lightly battered calamares are cooked to perfection. Boqueria combines the traditional and the contemporary to fine effect amid the hubbub of Acre Lane.