For an atmosphere that's more Madrid than Marbella, head for late night bar impresario, Eric Yu's bar y tapas y fiesta - Salvador and Amanda on Great Newport Street. Inspired by 'real' Spain's new wave of stylish bars which combine tapas with cocktails and music, they capture the vibrancy, but are relaxed and informal, where a cosmopolitan café crowd can linger over a long drink or eat as little or as much as they like until the small hours.

The menu focuses on traditional tapas and with over 30 dishes there's something to suit every taste. Interesting fare such as octopus with olive oil and sweet paprika dressing sit comfortably alongside traditional favourites like gambas al ajillo, tortilla Espanola and the ubiquitous patatas bravas.

With a passionate and highly creative bar team, the drinks list will appeal equally to cocktail connoisseurs and lovers of Spanish wine. Sangria, the perennially popular and vital ingredient of any Spanish holiday has been given a modern twist here. Choose from four equally delicious and potent varieties including the sangria deluxe and the diablo sangria.