The Details: Owned by the passionate Wright brothers, Porta is a massively popular, walk-in-only tapas bar. It deliberately eschews booking systems and complex menus in favour of a stripped-back, relaxed environment. They serve a fantastic selection of classic, high-quality Iberian tapas dishes alongside a great wine and cocktail list. It is a brilliant, informal spot that perfectly captures the lively, sociable spirit of a true Spanish tapas bar.
“Called by here on Tuesday night. Place was very quiet when we entered but filled up while we were there. The staff were all friendly and very knowledgeable about the dishes on the menu. We had 3 tapas each which was plenty for both of us. I had a Pastel de Nata and my wife had th…”
“We stopped here for a quick dinner whilst in chester and I highly recommend it. In the evenings it does get quite busy but service is super fast, and they turn around the tables quite fast. We got seated immediately on arrival by a very friendly team. Tapas are lovely, with a lot…”
“Yummy yummy yummy! We had padron peppers, manchego cheese, prawns, patatas bravas, calamari, iberico ham, the herbal drink Botivo and a glass of red. Having lived in Spain, I would say the food was authentic. All of it was delicious,and the friendly staff greet you as soon as y…”
“Had a perfect meal here while staying nearby. Staff friendly and helpful. Cold food came really quickly and hot food didn't take long. Red mullet was "special" and was delicious. Blue cheese with walnuts (photo) was amazing. Sangria came in 1/2 litres which was good as we were…”
“I won't write too much. I'll just say thank you for the wonderful flavours you left us with, the crispiness on the palate, the swallows we look forward to with every sip. I won't write long reviews or make pretentious comments to people who know their job best. I'll just say t…”