Tapas Plus, a family-run Spanish restaurant and bar in Bournemouth town centre, is run by Celso along with his wife and their sons, all from Galicia in northern Spain. Over the years it has built a loyal following for honest, home-style Spanish cooking, served in a relaxed and informal setting.
What's on the menu
Across the menu, Spain's tapas repertoire gets a full showing, meatballs in spicy tomato sauce, garlic prawns, baby squid, Spanish omelette and paella included, alongside vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. The dishes are meant for sharing, and portions have a reputation for generosity. Most tapas fall in the £4 to £11 range, paella comes in around £11, and set group menus start from about £12 a head, though menus and prices do change, so check current details before visiting.
The feel of the place
With tiled floors, a sunny conservatory and a table football table, Tapas Plus has a light, informal feel suited equally to a quiet meal or a group get-together.
Location
Tapas Plus sits on Bourne Avenue in the town centre, within a short walk of both the beach and Bournemouth's central gardens.
Good to know
Typically closed Sunday to Tuesday, it opens Wednesday through Saturday from lunchtime into the evening; confirm current times before visiting and call ahead if your group is larger.
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