
Quick info
About Bar eS Keswick
On New Street in Keswick, Bar eS serves Mexican and Spanish tapas alongside craft beer and tequila. The menu runs to 43 dishes, with crusty ciabatta and tortilla chips n dips for sharing, chicken tacos, battered salt and pepper squid, and chimichurri chicken drumsticks among the plates. A wide selection of cocktails rounds out the drinks list. The room mixes wood accents with artwork on the walls. It opens daily, evenings only, and operates on a walk-in basis rather than reservations. Friday nights draw a busy crowd, though staff generally manage to seat arrivals.
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Menu & Prices
43 dishes · mains £4–13- Crusty Ciabatta£3.90
- Mexican Re-Fried Beans£7.70
- Chicken Tacos£10.00
- Battered Salt & Pepper Squid£8.90
- Tortilla Chips N Dips£4.90
- Chimichurri Chicken Drumsticks£9.90
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention patatas bravas, goats cheese nachos, cocktails and beef tacos.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention patatas bravas, goats cheese nachos, cocktails and beef tacos.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, naming salt and pepper squid, beef tacos and patatas bravas, with goats cheese nachos and the Paloma cocktail also singled out. Several describe friendly service and a good choice of drinks, and one notes vegetarian options and dog friendliness. One reviewer found the food okay, wanting more flavour in some dishes. One diner sat outside on a busy Friday and returned the following night.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, naming salt and pepper squid, beef tacos and patatas bravas, with goats cheese nachos and the Paloma cocktail also singled out. Several describe friendly service and a good choice of drinks, and one notes vegetarian options and dog friendliness. One reviewer found the food okay, wanting more flavour in some dishes. One diner sat outside on a busy Friday and returned the following night.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Delicious food, probably the best tapas I have ever had. No ‘kids’ menu, normally fine but they didn’t have any butter to put on the bread I ordered for my daughter (she’s super picky) which I found a bit strange. Would love if she ate tapas but she refused. Food was great, all came out as soon as it was ready which made for a nicely paced meal, so much better than rushing through the food not chatting because you’re worried your food is getting cold. Only one small note on the menu - all absolutely delicious but we would have loved more vegetable options. We got the padron peppers which were exceptional but the only other option for a vegetable based dish was a salad which we just didn’t fancy.”
- Google user
“Busy little place, but the lovely hostess was able to find me a table regardless. Food was fantastic, quick to arrive, full of flavour and great all around. Service from Mariano was great, she was very friendly, efficient, and personable.”
- Google user
“A great little find. We will be back. In a group of 8 so a few of us to feed. I wasn't a Tapas lover until I visited here. The food was outstanding. All hot in temperature & cooked fresh. Nice that it doesn't all come out together, its as its cooked so stays nice & hot. Best squid I've ever tasted. So tender. Georgia was amazing, so helpful & attentive. All the staff were so on the ball & friendly. Thank you x”
- Google user
“We had a fab night celebrating my husbands birthday he loves tapas and Mexican so we were intrigued it was lovely. The dips and nachos need work that’s all everything else was lovely. The service was on point Charlie made the place from the warm welcome to recommending items on the menu even getting his lovely Dad the taxi driver to collect us!! The margaritas were ace and I’m not easy to please on my favourite cocktail! The girl behind the bar cared so much if we liked them we did. Xx”
- Google user
“Food was okay - I’d not be desperate to come back as felt there could be more flavours to some dishes. Appreciated the separate vegan menu.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Wood-accented locale with vibrant artwork, offering Mexican & Spanish tapas, craft beer & tequila.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location
Bars near Bar eS Keswick
- Pack Horse Inn4.31,7180 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
chicken with haggis black pudding, burger and chips, vegetarian choices
- Crooked River Keswick4.81230 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
west coast ipa, cask ale, live music nights
- The Back Bar, Keswick4.28180 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pool table, live music, beer garden
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar eS KeswickWheelchair accessible | 4.71,059 | — | — | patatas bravas, goats cheese nachos, cocktails |
| Pack Horse InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.31,718 | 0 mi | £20–30 | chicken with haggis black pudding, burger and chips, vegetarian choices |
| Crooked River KeswickWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.8123 | 0 mi | £10–20 | west coast ipa, cask ale, live music nights |
| The Back Bar, KeswickReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2818 | 0 mi | £10–20 | pool table, live music, beer garden |
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