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Meson Don Felipe, London,

Meson Don Felipe

4.4
4.4
1979 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish
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Meson Don Felipe

4.4
£25 and under
Spanish
Waterloo

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Established in 1987, Meson Don Felipe was the first Tapas Bar in London and we are still an independent, family-run business. You can expect great tapas and some amazing, well-priced Spanish wines, served in an authentic, relaxed atmosphere.
We have an outside terrace with heaters and umbrellas but of course, we can't promise the weather! If you book outside we can't guarantee a table inside if the weather changes.
For those unable to eat-in, we offer our famous Paellas for takeaway at lunchtime Monday-Friday.
Thank you for all your support and we look forward to welcoming you soon to this little bit of Spain in Waterloo.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7928 3237
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Waterloo
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Short Street and The Cut, opposite the Young Vic
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are halfway along The Cut, the busy thoroughfare that links Waterloo Road to Blackfriars Road, just five minutes walk from Waterloo main line and Northern line underground stations (Take Old Vic exit from Waterloo Station). We are also near Southwark station, Jubilee line. The Young Vic theatre is opposite us and The Old Vic just along the road.
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meson Don Felipe offers authentic Spanish tapas with a lively atmosphere. Guests praise the "great food" and friendly service. It's a popular choice for pre-theatre dining, known for its "fantastic wines" and "superb selection." Despite some noise levels, the vibrant setting keeps patrons returning for a "wonderful experience" time and again.

1,979 Reviews
  1. Steve

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the authenticity of this tapas bar. Great food and atmosphere.

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  2. Simon

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous authentic Tapas delivered quickly to the table.

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  3. John

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great tapas, wide range of excellent Spanish wines and sherries, what's not to like? It can get rather noisy that's the only thing against this lovely place.

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  4. Anne

    London

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were late- phoned to apologise so delighted that they held the reservation for us. Greeted by a server who indicated the table but didn’t smile… Busy and food arrived quickly. Don’t feel that staff were invested in making this a special experience- it was ok overall but certainly not memorable or special.

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  5. Jacky

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven't been to Meson Don Filipe for about 25 years! It did not disappoint. Great selection of well-prepared tapas, fantastic wine list, great staff. Casual, lively and about the most authentic tapas restaurant I know. Why did I leave it so long?...

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  6. barney

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time I had been and I will be returning - really greta food.

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  7. Gustave

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Been many times before.Quite busy for a Monday evening.New look menu ( though courses are broadly the same ) and mostly new staff who didn’t have the charisma of the previous team.No longer serve the 500ml carafe of the house table wine which was very good value although the choice wine menu is comprehensive and the glass of Temprillo/ Syrah which I chose was superlative.My wife and I were satiated with 4 bowls of excellent tapas dishes.

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  8. RICHARD

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Meson don Felipe used to be much better. much more choice in the old days like a proper tapas bar. It is still a nice place to go but very expensive now - bread £4.75 ! a bowl of bottled olives £5 the excuse that everything has gone up is wearing thin. The only thing that is going up is their profit. Wages have not increased that much , nor have rates. The expense of food now is pure greed. Especially as the quality has gone down. Many more people are now eating elsewhere or at home. That is why the place was half empty. A great shame as i used to love this place.

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  9. Jacqui

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have frequently eaten here and have never been disappointed.

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  10. Carol

    Tahoe

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual the food was good as was the service. Recommend

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FAQs

Meson Don Felipe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7928 3237.

Meson Don Felipe is rated 4.4 stars by 1979 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Meson Don Felipe restaurant

Meson Don Felipe

4.4
£25 and under
Spanish
Waterloo

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Meson Don Felipe

53 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Short Street and The Cut, opposite the Young Vic
  • Neighbourhood
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are halfway along The Cut, the busy thoroughfare that links Waterloo Road to Blackfriars Road, just five minutes walk from Waterloo main line and Northern line underground stations (Take Old Vic exit from Waterloo Station). We are also near Southwark station, Jubilee line. The Young Vic theatre is opposite us and The Old Vic just along the road.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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