El Pirata, The Cellar

About Venue

Tucked away amongst the hustle and bustle of Mayfair is one of London’s best kept restaurant secrets: El Pirata. Our family owned restaurant has been serving authentic, fresh Spanish cuisine for 25 years now, gaining us a reputation as one of the best Tapas experiences for those who want the real thing.

Enjoy a relaxed lunch al fresco or upstairs; for larger groups, you can book a cosy alcove or a larger table in our newly refurbished basement. With a Picasso inspired mural across our exposed brickwork, and soft, atmospheric lighting, this space is the perfect choice for private parties, working dinners or romantic evenings.

Here at El Pirata, we are all about la familia (the family): Jose and the team are ready to welcome you with open arms and make you and your guests feel right at home.

Step down to the newly-transformed Cellar with its' cosy whitewashed alcoves, exposed brick, hand painted mural and terracotta tiling. Sympathetic to Spanish tradition but amiably made contemporary, the subterranean dining space is wonderful for lower key and quiet meetings, private dining and exclusive hire for occasions. Full of character, the cellar makes the perfect backdrop to a wide range of events, from sit down dinners and corporate events to meet-ups and book launches.
Our group menu offers a wide variety of tapas choices whilst being very good value from £25 per head, and we also offer drinks & tapas packages for more informal occasions (please ask for more information). Whatever you’re looking for, our dedicated team are here to ensure you receive the full El Pirata experience.
Looking for something a little more private? El Pirata now welcomes full venue hires, encompassing the cellar, upstairs restaurant and outdoor seating, ensuring you and your guests can enjoy total exclusivity with your guests for those really special occasions. Our team can offer full party packages, drinks options and receptions, as well as providing you with a tailored experience from start to finish: let our familia look after yours.

This beautiful intimate space can seat up to 75 guests together on large banqueting tables or host a standing event for 85 people. Frequently used for press launches and large corporate dining options. The space features the beautiful iron staircase​ into the space and intimate alcoves for smaller tables or feature spaces within your event.