Cubana Tapas Bar
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About Cubana Tapas Bar
Cubana Tapas Bar is a Cuban restaurant on Leopold Sq in Sheffield, set upstairs above a bar, with rooms that have stripped floors and framed photos on the walls and a second bar within the dining area itself. The tapas menu covers dishes such as Pollo Y Chorizo, Patatas Bravas, and Albóndigas, with gluten free options clearly marked, and plates arrive together rather than staggered. Painkiller cocktails and a range of rum run alongside. Downstairs, the venue hosts dancing lessons, and live music and singers feature regularly throughout. A courtyard is set aside for drinks. It opens Wednesday to Sunday, closing Mondays and Tuesdays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free tapas options, live music, salsa dancing downstairs and painkiller cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free tapas options, live music, salsa dancing downstairs and painkiller cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently point to the tapas as the draw, with dishes like Pollo Y Chorizo, Patatas Bravas, and calamari singled out as standouts, and portions repeatedly described as generous, with one reviewer noting three dishes were more than enough for two. Close behind is the live music and downstairs salsa dancing, which several say lifts the atmosphere, though one felt the music ran too loud for a restaurant setting. Cocktails draw praise too, with painkillers and rum choices mentioned by name. Service is called attentive and accommodating, including staff coordinating with the kitchen for gluten free and allergy needs so shared plates arrived safely. The recurring niggle is pacing: one reviewer describes tapas arriving in rapid succession, and another had an unfinished beer and a still-full risotto dish cleared prematurely, needing to call items back. Reviewers otherwise describe a relaxed, welcoming dining room even when the venue below gets lively, with several saying they'd return.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently point to the tapas as the draw, with dishes like Pollo Y Chorizo, Patatas Bravas, and calamari singled out as standouts, and portions repeatedly described as generous, with one reviewer noting three dishes were more than enough for two. Close behind is the live music and downstairs salsa dancing, which several say lifts the atmosphere, though one felt the music ran too loud for a restaurant setting. Cocktails draw praise too, with painkillers and rum choices mentioned by name. Service is called attentive and accommodating, including staff coordinating with the kitchen for gluten free and allergy needs so shared plates arrived safely. The recurring niggle is pacing: one reviewer describes tapas arriving in rapid succession, and another had an unfinished beer and a still-full risotto dish cleared prematurely, needing to call items back. Reviewers otherwise describe a relaxed, welcoming dining room even when the venue below gets lively, with several saying they'd return.
Featured reviews
- chris bailey
“Came here for an anniversary and had such a fun experience. The staff were lovely and I’d called ahead about an allergy which they’d noted and did so much to accommodate us and everything all came out at the same time which i don’t always …”
- mick lee
“Unique. Interesting fresh well presented tapas. Pleasant live music. Terrific staff. Good wine. What more do you need? Love the place.”
- Martyn Taylor
“Was in Sheffield for the night & this place stood out as somewhere good to eat. Got seated and the staff were attentive. Ordered drinks then food . Only slight moan is that it was bang bang bang withe tapas. But it’s no big deal. The food was tasty and we enjoyed it. The dancing downstairs isn’t for me but those dancing seemed to love it . We enjoyed a drink in the courtyard afterwards and the vibe was decent.”
- Lucy
“Really good shots available. Never been before, thought nights out sucked in Sheffield for dancing, came here and was amazing. Made me so happy to see people skillfully dancing on the dance floor and it was such a vibe. Felt like I was in Cuba.”
- Reece Gough
“Visited on a Sunday evening. Was very busy due but they were happy to fit us in. Really nice service, always felt welcome. Food was great, and exactly what we wanted. Calamari was perfect. Cocktails were also great. Live music when we visited, which really made the atmosphere great. Will be back.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Spanish-style tapas and Latin dishes in colourful, stripped floor rooms hung with framed photos.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 12
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 7
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Highlights· 6
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near Cubana Tapas Bar
- House of Biryani4.51250.2 miVegetarian optionsGood for kids
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubana Tapas BarGood for kids · Reservations | 4.51,691 | — | £20–50 | gluten free tapas options, live music, salsa dancing downstairs |
| House of BiryaniVegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.5125 | 0.2 mi | — | chicken biryani, dosas, chicken curry thali |
| Himawari Sushi & Japanese RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.91,606 | 0.3 mi | — | jumbo unagi don, takoyaki, sushi boat with dry ice presentation |
| Nando's Sheffield - The MoorGood for kids · Reservations | 4.2831 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | mac and cheese, hot sauce chicken, corn on the cob |
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