La Farola
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About La Farola
On London Rd in East Grinstead, La Farola is a Spanish tapas restaurant at 198-200, with an extensive tapas menu running alongside a full a la carte menu that includes seafood dishes. Flamenco tablados are presented in the evening, so a meal here can come with a show. The spacious dining room carries Spanish decor, and a wine selection sits alongside beers and other drinks. For large groups and parties, the restaurant offers a set menu, which gives bigger tables a single option to order from.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas menu, flamenco shows, generous portions and set menu for parties.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas menu, flamenco shows, generous portions and set menu for parties.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the Spanish feel of the tapas, with several saying the evening made them feel back in Spain. Dishes are described as typical, full of color and flavor, and one reviewer says the flamenco tablados make the night. Seafood lovers get a specific mention, and one diner who held a large, noisy 70th birthday party calls the set menu superb. Close behind, the staff come up repeatedly as friendly, hospitable, polite and welcoming, and one reviewer calls the place very clean. Portions are described as generous, with one diner cautioning that they are huge. The recurring criticism concerns variety: one reviewer wants more interesting items on the tapas menu, and another is disappointed that croquettas are not on it. One reviewer found the spacious room meant no wait for a table, and a long-standing regular says they have been going for over 30 years.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the Spanish feel of the tapas, with several saying the evening made them feel back in Spain. Dishes are described as typical, full of color and flavor, and one reviewer says the flamenco tablados make the night. Seafood lovers get a specific mention, and one diner who held a large, noisy 70th birthday party calls the set menu superb. Close behind, the staff come up repeatedly as friendly, hospitable, polite and welcoming, and one reviewer calls the place very clean. Portions are described as generous, with one diner cautioning that they are huge. The recurring criticism concerns variety: one reviewer wants more interesting items on the tapas menu, and another is disappointed that croquettas are not on it. One reviewer found the spacious room meant no wait for a table, and a long-standing regular says they have been going for over 30 years.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Recently had my 70th bunfight here. It was brilliant- fabulous atmosphere, food & staff were amazing. For big noisy parties( & we were!) this is the place to go. Set menu is superb”
- Google user
“the lady with curly hair the goat. was amazing and made me and my family feel really welcomed. i recomended to all my friends in the area.”
- Google user
“Popular Tapas/Spanish restaurant been around for years. Good selection of tapas, unfortunately dishes like croquettas not on the menu. Wine selection reasonable and friendly staff”
- Google user
“A very good place to have a pleasant time. Good food, very friendly staff, very clean. I have been going for over 30 years.”
- Google user
“All very tasty and one of the very few tapas options in the area. It would be great to see a bit more variety and some more interesting items on the tapas menu though.”
Highlights
“La Farola, the authentic Spanish dining experience in Sussex! Serving both a la Carte and tapas dishes as well as a wide selection of beers, wines and other drinks. Call on 01342 322399 to make a reservation.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near La Farola
- Pizza Time Crawley4.22656.5 mi away
loaded fries, munch box, late deliveries
- Goffs Manor4.21,5548.1 mi away£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
garden seating, sticky toffee pudding, sunday roast
- Banana Tree Haywards Heath4.81,6709.7 mi away£20–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
bottomless brunch, katsu curry dishes, 2 for 1 cocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La FarolaVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.6351 | — | £20–50 | tapas menu, flamenco shows, generous portions |
| Pizza Time Crawley | 4.2265 | 6.5 mi away | — | loaded fries, munch box, late deliveries |
| Goffs ManorOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.21,554 | 8.1 mi away | £20–30 | garden seating, sticky toffee pudding, sunday roast |
| Banana Tree Haywards HeathOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.81,670 | 9.7 mi away | £20–40 | bottomless brunch, katsu curry dishes, 2 for 1 cocktails |
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