Barrica
Fitzrovia, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Iberian Counter Drinking
Dress
Casual
Why go
Barrica is a practical Fitzrovia pick when you want a central London restaurant that feels easier to arrange than the higher-polish options around Goodge Street. Choose it for dates, small celebrations, or midweek meals where location and comfort matter more than awards, chef theatre, or a splurge signal.
About Barrica
Barrica is a London venue with a casual dress code and listed opening hours from Tuesday to Saturday. It works best as a relaxed choice in London rather than a high-ceremony destination.
A better fit for low-pressure occasions than high-ceremony dining
Use Barrica when the brief is casual and practical. It does not present an awards pedigree, chef-led theatre, a tasting-menu format, or a formal dress expectation, so the safest expectation is a relaxed London visit rather than a high-ceremony destination.
Its schedule makes it most useful from Tuesday to Saturday, with hours listed from 12–10:30 PM. It is closed on Monday and Sunday. For diners comparing options, the main grounded reasons to choose Barrica are the London location, the casual dress code, those opening days.
Who should choose it over nearby alternatives
Choose Barrica when you want a casual London option and the Tuesday-to-Saturday hours fit your plans. If you are still comparing, 64 Goodge Street and Salt Yard are other London venues to consider.
The Restaurant at Sanderson, Brasserie Angelica, Kinkally may also be useful reference points when you are deciding where to book in London. Barrica is the option to keep in mind when the priority is a casual dress code and opening hours that run Tuesday through Saturday.
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Closed Monday and Sunday; open Tuesday to Saturday, 12–10:30 PM.
- Dress code: Casual.
- Good for: Relaxed London plans where a casual dress code and Tuesday-to-Saturday opening hours are enough to make the venue fit.
- Less suited to: Diners who need details on awards, menu format, cuisine, pricing, seating, or chef information before choosing.
Planning details
- Location
- 62 Goodge St, London W1T 4NE, United Kingdom
- Website
- copita.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 7394 206641
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Barrica operates as a small, classic Spanish bodega transplanted into Fitzrovia. The room centres on a counter-first ritual: close quarters, iterative ordering and a pace dictated by conversation rather than a tasting menu. Its wine list privileges Iberian regions and the food menu is unabashedly designed for sharing, which keeps the atmosphere relaxed and informal. Though it draws a mixed daytime crowd of media and design workers, evenings feel composed and neighbourly rather than frenetic—more bespoke wine bar than loud tapas emporium—making the overall impression intimate, straightforward and quietly rooted in Spanish bar traditions.
Best For
Barrica is best for people who want a social, shareable meal centred on wine and tapas. It suits midday lunches for nearby media and design workers as well as evening visits from neighbourhood regulars seeking a quieter alternative to West End Spanish spots. The counter-friendly layout encourages small groups or pairs to pick and pass plates, and it’s a comfortable choice for informal business lunches, casual after-work drinks, or low-key date nights focused on tasting and conversation rather than formal service.
Ordering Tips
Embrace the Spanish bodega logic: arrive with an appetite, pick a glass from the Iberian-forward wine list and order plate by plate from the counter. There’s no set sequence of starters and mains—staff act as guides, so ask for recommendations and add dishes iteratively as you taste. Opt for a mix of small plates to share (patatas bravas, croquetas) and a larger item like the seafood paella if you want something heartier; the format rewards curiosity and a relaxed, social pace.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dim, moody lighting with a homely, authentic Spanish feel in a cramped, energetic space featuring hanging pig legs and lively chatter.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- patatas bravas
- croquetas
- pork cheeks
- seafood paella
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if Barrica is not right
Try 64 Goodge Street if the occasion needs a more defined French, £££ restaurant. Try Salt Yard if the group wants tapas and sharing plates as the core format.
For a lower-priced alternative with clearer cuisine direction, Kinkally is the stronger cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Barrica is the easier, lower-pressure choice in this Goodge Street set. 64 Goodge Street is the clearer splurge option because it is French and £££, so choose that when the meal needs a more formal price-and-polish signal. Barrica is better when the group wants central London convenience without making the booking feel like the main event.
If the brief is specifically tapas, Salt Yard is the sharper match. If the meal needs hotel-style ambiance or a more polished room, compare The Restaurant at Sanderson and Brasserie Angelica before committing. Those are safer for business meals where setting matters as much as the food.
Kinkally is the value-led alternative in the group, with Eastern European cooking at ££. Pick Kinkally when price clarity and cuisine direction matter; pick Barrica when Goodge Street convenience and an easy neighbourhood-restaurant feel are the deciding factors.
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Compare Barrica
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrica | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| 64 Goodge Street | London | French | £££ | 2026 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #24Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe RecommendedThe Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Salt Yard | London | Tapas Bar | ; | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #8332024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5952023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Brasserie Angelica | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Restaurant at Sanderson | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kinkally | London | Eastern European | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Barrica accommodate groups?
Does Barrica handle dietary restrictions?
What should a first-timer know about Barrica?
Barrica is in London, has a casual dress code, is listed as open Tuesday to Saturday from 12–10:30 PM. It is closed on Monday and Sunday.
Is Barrica good for a special occasion?
It may suit a relaxed occasion if a casual dress code and the listed Tuesday-to-Saturday hours fit your plans. It does not present a formal special-occasion format, awards pedigree, or specific menu style.
What are alternatives to Barrica in London?
Other London venues to compare include 64 Goodge Street, Salt Yard, The Restaurant at Sanderson, Brasserie Angelica, Kinkally.
What time should I go to Barrica?
Barrica is open from 12–10:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Choose the time that best fits your plans, confirm directly with the venue if timing is important.
Is Barrica good for solo dining?
Barrica does not state seating style or solo-dining suitability. Solo diners can still consider it if the casual dress code and Tuesday-to-Saturday hours fit, but should check directly for the latest booking details.
