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Jose

104 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UB, England
+44 20 7403 4902
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Ranked #21 of 11,684 restaurants in London
Cuisines: Spanish
Dining options: After-hours
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I've run out of superlatives in both English & Spanish to describe this place - it's that good. On the same scale as Barcelona's El Pep, but controversially readers, in my opinion, a shade better. That makes it equal to one of the best Tapas places in the world. It's always busy, so Mondays are the night we tend to... More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Went last Satuday for the first time, very busy, bustling tapas bar, with wonderful staff. The food was simply spectacular, particular favourites the smoked beef and razor clams, I shaol definetly be going again

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

We have a glut of poor tapas restuarants in London with 'samey' and not great food. This is different, the fresh food is cooked in form of you and as ever with Jose the service is great. Excellent wine list.

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staffordshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Visited Jose after reading the reviews on Trip as we wanted to visit a tapas bar near to home, Absolutley loved the place,, It is very small and you cannot book. We had a wait of around half an hour but that was no problem as we tried out a couple of the excellent sherrys!! You order the tapas off... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We went on Bank holiday Monday the place was really busy but the staff know what they are doing and in no time we were seated. We had a selection of tapas including Iberico ham, Patatas Bravas and croquettes that were simply stunning partnered with gorgeous red wine and spanish cervesa. Cannot fault a thing can't wait to return to... More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

I was taken to Jose for my birthday. It is quite small but very authentic, just like tapas bars you find in Spain. The food was wonderful, best patatas braves I have had anywhere. Definitely recommend this place.

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California City, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Nice cute spot for lunch. Good service. One of my best tapas i have ever had. Highly recommended.!! Great exprience out of my country. I love that kind of places take me away.! Cheers

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

This was actually our second time here, but just as good as the first. We arrived and were told it would be a half hour wait. When you walk into Jose its like stepping into a Spanish tapas bar. The staff, the food, the smells, the look, everything, so you really dont mind waiting. We were give a wine list... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Great authentic tapas bar-very popular for good reasons- good food-quick service and warm atmosphere-highly recommended..

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I am a fan of Jose on Bermondsey and been to his lovely small tapas and sherry bar couple of times. The daily menu is written on the black board, most of the items change daily, seasonally. The sherry menu is complimenting the food, the staff knows a good deal of food and wine-sherry pairing, the chefs are fun to... More

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