When the sun is shining in Birmingham, nothing quite beats heading out for some tapas washed down with delicious drinks.
As we head into the warmer summer months, many people will be looking for the best Spanish food and drink in the city.
Tapas is an ideal dining option when meeting up with friends as you can pick dishes which you enjoy and also be introduced to new flavours meaning there is something to suit everyone.
Birmingham has fully embraced Spanish food with these being some of the finest restaurants to go to sample tapas and outstanding cuts of meats.
Here are eight of the top Spanish restaurants in Birmingham:
1. La Plancha, Moseley
La Plancha is Moseley's primary Tapas venue and is a brilliant dining experience. The tapas plates are served in rustic bar and pavement tables with upstairs dining room. The interior helps make La Plancha one of the best Spanish venues around Birmingham. It's also a specialist cocktail bar so be sure to give it a try. It has a 4.5 Google rating from 471 reviews. | La Plancha
2. Rico Libre, Digbeth
Located in Digbeth, Rico Libre offers some of the best Spanish food to offer in Birmingham. This independent tapas venue is open at Kathleen's Canteen in Digbeth on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Their flavourful and fiesta-worthy tapas and paella is extremely popular. But it’s not only Tapas the head chef Pedro and his team are cooking up. With the recent launch of Paella Night, the kitchen offers flavourful Valencian-inspired food. The venue has a 4.5 rating on Google from 465 reviews so far | Rico Libre
3. Tapas Deli, Selly Oak
Selly Oak's Tapas Deli opened earlier this year and serves tapas, meats and cheeses, as well as Spanish wines. The independent venue enables people to savour the true flavours of Spain with authentic charcuterie, cheese, churros, coffee, fresh sandwiches, tapas and a wine bar. The venue has a 4.8 Google rating from just under 50 reviews | bbivirys - stock.adobe.com
4. El Buen Gusto, Harborne
Located on Harborne's thriving high street, El Buen Gusto has been a welcome addition to the neighbourhood's brilliant food scene. Run by Amy and Miguel, this authentic Spanish restaurant is the only one in Harborne, giving customers a chance to experience the vibrant flavours of Spain. Their Paella is also very popular. El Buen Gusto has a 4.6 Google rating from just under 30 reviews. | El Buen Gusto