Tapas needs atmosphere to be truly enjoyable. That kind of sharing, an hour spent in lazy grazing, table top filled with small bowls and plates of delicious nibbles; a mix of flavours and textures washed down with a jug of sangria or (my favourite) a light, chilled fruity red wine, relaxed, unpretentious... Preferably an early warm evening al fresco. Above all the venue needs to make you feel relaxed and unselfconscious. Tapas is the perfect post-work wind down.
The Market town of Bingham boasts a perfectly respectable little Deli. Nothing stand out. Decent. What it really does well for all the reasons above is a tapas menu at only £10 a head for two (3 dishes each, glass of house wine). And the courtyard area at The Courtyard is perfect. Nicely appointed with a great atmosphere. Comfortable outdoor eating, friendly diners, good buzz helped by very generously priced delicious wines, perfect strangers soon happily chatting away together between the tables, a really 'local' feel.
Nothing new about the dishes - all your tapas staples are here (really zingy patas bravas). Safe bets. Local produce sourced where possible.
Thoroughly recommended - but booking advisable.
The Market town of Bingham boasts a perfectly respectable little Deli. Nothing stand out. Decent. What it really does well for all the reasons above is a tapas menu at only £10 a head for two (3 dishes each, glass of house wine). And the courtyard area at The Courtyard is perfect. Nicely appointed with a great atmosphere. Comfortable outdoor eating, friendly diners, good buzz helped by very generously priced delicious wines, perfect strangers soon happily chatting away together between the tables, a really 'local' feel.
Nothing new about the dishes - all your tapas staples are here (really zingy patas bravas). Safe bets. Local produce sourced where possible.
Thoroughly recommended - but booking advisable.
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