La Casa Vieja
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About La Casa Vieja
On Library St in Saint Helens, La Casa Vieja is a tapas restaurant with picture-covered walls and a wood-beamed ceiling in a small dining room. The menu runs to twelve dishes, including meatballs and chicken alongside Octopus in red wine. Sangria is served alongside the food, and staff can advise on gluten-free options for those who need them. Table service brings dishes to the table as they're ready, and a wait for food can occur during busier periods, with hot desserts sometimes running out later in service. La Casa Vieja opens Thursday to Saturday, evenings only, and stays closed the rest of the week. Reservations are required.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
12 dishes- Octopus
- Whitebait
- Shellfish Soup
- Brandy
- Garlic & Chilli King Prawn Tapas
- Patatas Bravas & Chorizo Tapas
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten-free options, octopus in red wine, meatballs and sangria.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten-free options, octopus in red wine, meatballs and sangria.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the tapas as tasting authentic, with the Octopus in red wine drawing particular praise, and sangria and meatballs also earning repeat mentions as group favorites. Reviewers describe the restaurant as feeling transported to Spain, and staff are repeatedly called welcoming, with several noting a server by name who guided them through gluten free options and dish choices. Groups celebrating birthdays highlight generous, varied spreads and a lively atmosphere. Against this, one visitor found the food merely okay for the price and reported the kitchen had run out of hot desserts, leaving only chocolate mousse, egg flan, or sorbet, and had also run out of decaf coffee, while feeling repeatedly checked on to hurry their meal. Another group faced a lengthy wait for food, though they still called the meatballs a highlight. Most reviewers say they plan to return, with several explicitly recommending it to others.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the tapas as tasting authentic, with the Octopus in red wine drawing particular praise, and sangria and meatballs also earning repeat mentions as group favorites. Reviewers describe the restaurant as feeling transported to Spain, and staff are repeatedly called welcoming, with several noting a server by name who guided them through gluten free options and dish choices. Groups celebrating birthdays highlight generous, varied spreads and a lively atmosphere. Against this, one visitor found the food merely okay for the price and reported the kitchen had run out of hot desserts, leaving only chocolate mousse, egg flan, or sorbet, and had also run out of decaf coffee, while feeling repeatedly checked on to hurry their meal. Another group faced a lengthy wait for food, though they still called the meatballs a highlight. Most reviewers say they plan to return, with several explicitly recommending it to others.
Featured reviews
- Dianne Jones
“Thank you to all the staff so much for our wonderful experience last night. My husband,who is coeliac, was a little concerned about eating at your beautiful restaurant( only because it was our first visit) ) I can categorically guarantee that it won’t be our last! Delicious, tasty food, fantastic staff all looked after us so well, they couldn’t have been more welcoming and reassuring. Great knowledge about gf options and food prep. Advising my husband on dishes that he’d be able to enjoy. It really felt like we could have been somewhere in Spain, enjoying our tasty tapas. We had a thoroughly great evening, and we will return. Highly recommend your terrific place. All meals were top quality. X”
- Erica Bennett
“All three of us loved it. I haven't been impressed with many restaurants as I home cook but this was just sublime. The decor is lovely. We can't wait to go back 🤤”
- Lynne Hill
“Not the cheapest but great tasty dishes of good portion size! Waitress was helpful and efficient. Really nice place for cosy ambiance being small but decor in keeping with the tapas theme. Would recommend and will return 👌 …”
- Ian V
“It's been a long time since I went to the Casa Vieja. It still has the taverna feel, in the middle of St Helens, it still has great service and it is still value for money. The food is very good and feels and tastes authentic. The service is always good and the vibe is enjoyment. Thoroughly recommend”
- Jesmi101
“Really nice atmosphere in this place, the two staff on last night were amazingly helpful and friendly, made us feel really welcome and nothing was too much trouble, if I could give them 10 stars I would. The food was delicious, portions are …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Informal Spanish tapas restaurant and bar with picture-covered walls and a wood-beamed ceiling.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has rooftop seating
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Has no-contact delivery
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Has free water refills
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Dining options· 4
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has rooftop seating
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near La Casa Vieja
- Antonio's Bar & Grill4.63475 mi away£20–60Good for kidsReservations
fillet steak, cooked to order (wait between courses), intimate cosy decor
- Wheatlea Park Brewers Fayre3.91,6985.4 mi away£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
mixed grill, thai curry, midweek meal deals
- The Lean Kitchen4.53765.9 mi away£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
steak and eggs, tlk chicken salad, cheesecakes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa ViejaGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5336 | — | £30–40 | gluten-free options, octopus in red wine, meatballs |
| Antonio's Bar & GrillGood for kids · Reservations | 4.6347 | 5 mi away | £20–60 | fillet steak, cooked to order (wait between courses), intimate cosy decor |
| Wheatlea Park Brewers FayreOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 3.91,698 | 5.4 mi away | £10–20 | mixed grill, thai curry, midweek meal deals |
| The Lean KitchenVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5376 | 5.9 mi away | £10–20 | steak and eggs, tlk chicken salad, cheesecakes |
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