Olivares Tapas Bar
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About Olivares Tapas Bar
Olivares Tapas Bar is a Spanish restaurant on Castle Hill in Lincoln, set in Castle Square between the castle and the cathedral. The kitchen serves a tapas menu of traditional Spanish dishes, with reviews pointing to a Spanish board (Tabla española), papas and tortilla among the plates ordered. Diners can take tables indoors or outdoors, where the views take in both the cathedral and the castle. The team is knowledgeable about the menu, helping with choices across the small-plate selection. Tables are by reservation, and the setting puts the restaurant within walking distance of the top of Castle Hill and the historic sites that frame the square.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
177 dishes · mains £4–70- Queso De Cabra£12.50
- Ensaladilla£7.25
- Dátiles Con Serrano£9.95
- Melon Con Jamón£8.95
- Queso Manchego Con Rucula Y Tomate Seco£9.75
- Queso Frito Con Tomates Cherry£11.75
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas menu, spanish dishes, castle hill view and cathedral view.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas menu, spanish dishes, castle hill view and cathedral view.
Customer Review Summary
Views of the castle and cathedral draw most visitors, with many praising traditional Spanish dishes cooked well and served by attentive staff. Others find prices steep for the portion size, and one diner describes a serious confrontation with staff over seating outside. Several note the steep climb up Castle Hill, though they consider the location worth the effort.
Customer Review Summary
Views of the castle and cathedral draw most visitors, with many praising traditional Spanish dishes cooked well and served by attentive staff. Others find prices steep for the portion size, and one diner describes a serious confrontation with staff over seating outside. Several note the steep climb up Castle Hill, though they consider the location worth the effort.
Featured reviews
- Gordon Grant
“really enjoyed my first ever visit here , I will definitely return.”
- Melissa Ingram
“We ate here whilst on a weekend away. It was okay, we have eaten in many tapas places over the years and for the price you pay here it's not the best.”
- jason datt
“Sitting in Castle Square between the Castle and Cathedral, amazing location,great food in a fabulous city”
- Miguel Angel Navas
“Comimos una Tabla española, unas papas y una tortilla. Rico. Además de una vista espectacular de la catedral de un lado y el castillo del otro. Adentro también hay mesas muy cómodas”
- Pato migue Ru26
“Hermoso lugar. Un almuerzo rápido. Con una vista unica.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
Location
Restaurants near Olivares Tapas Bar
- Bailgate Deli4.83300.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
vegan menu, shawarma, deli breakfast
- Reform Restaurant4.31000.1 miOutdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleReservations
sticky toffee pudding, afternoon tea, turkey dinner
- 0.1 mi£100+Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsReservations
5 wines flight, 6 course tasting menu, wine selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivares Tapas BarOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5766 | — | £20–50 | tapas menu, spanish dishes, castle hill view |
| Bailgate DeliOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8330 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | vegan menu, shawarma, deli breakfast |
| Reform RestaurantOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.3100 | 0.1 mi | — | sticky toffee pudding, afternoon tea, turkey dinner |
| The Jews House RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.7220 | 0.1 mi | £100+ | 5 wines flight, 6 course tasting menu, wine selection |
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