THE TAPESTRY TAPAS BAR

THE TAPESTRY TAPAS BAR For over 25 years we’ve been a family-run local bar in Mortlake SW14 7EZ, serving fresh Spanish tapas and the cocktails we’re well known for.
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Proud of our service, our food, our people — and famous locally for unforgettable parties and great atmosphere The Tapestry is a family run business with over 14 years of trade. Serving fresh and delicious Mediterranean dishes, tapas and the super popular Paella. A sought after Cocktail list with the award winners “golden Mojito” and “Brazilian caipirinha”. As well as delicious and affordable win

es and beers from around the World. Live Spanish guitar and Jazz/Bossa nova on Friday or Saturday and regular Brazilian evenings spice up the place adding a real latin atmosphere. Chargrilled, succulent steaks, amazing Sunday Roasts and a fun, healthy KIDS MENU makes The Tapestry a successful destination for family meals or Parties of any description. Breakfast and Brunch and daily special's board with fresh grilled fish, creative vegetarian dishes and home made award winning desserts presented beautifully makes every visit special and a reason to come back for more.

10/06/2026

Today I was in the kitchen and finally decided to make a banoffee pie for dessert. It turned out to be a very productive day, ticking quite a few things off the list, but making this pie was something I had been meaning to do for a long time.

As I was putting it all together, it took me back to the days when I first started working with Neil and Eddie at the Treehouse. Funny how food can bring back such wonderful memories. Those were great times, full of hard work, laughter, friendship, and lessons that have stayed with me throughout my career.

After more than 30 years working in kitchens and restaurants, I’ve been fortunate enough to meet some incredible people and create amazing memories along the way. So I’m tagging a few old friends here as a little reminder of the good old days.

Hello to everyone, and wow… time really does fly. Here’s to good food, great friends, and all the memories we’ve made together.

07/06/2026

⚠️ Warning Vegetarians: Scroll away now… this roast content may cause serious cravings. 🤤

For everyone else… Sunday’s calling. Crispy roasties, succulent meats, giant Yorkshires, and gravy so good you’ll be thinking about it all week.

Gather your friends, bring the family, celebrate the weekend properly, and let us do the cooking.

📍 The Tapestry Tapas Bar
🍽️ Sunday Roasts Served

Because Sundays were made for great food and even better company.

05/06/2026

How to pour the perfect pint of Estrella Galicia 🍺

1️⃣ Start with a clean glass.
2️⃣ Hold the glass at a 45° angle.
3️⃣ Open the tap fully and keep the nozzle close to the glass (without touching it).
4️⃣ As the glass fills, slowly straighten it up.
5️⃣ Finish with a nice creamy head on top.

¡Salud! 🍻 The perfect pint is ready.

If you’re doing it right, you won’t just be pouring one… you’ll be pouring four! Get ready for the football and keep those pints flowing.

04/06/2026

How to Cook Spring Greens Perfectly Every Time

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In today’s video, I’m showing you my simple restaurant method for preparing spring greens.

✅ Wash the greens thoroughly.
✅ Chop the leaves finely.
✅ Bring water to the boil with a little oil and salt.
✅ Add the greens and cook for 3–5 minutes.
✅ Drain and cool.
✅ Store in the fridge if preparing ahead.
✅ Reheat in a frying pan with olive oil, sea salt, and garlic.
✅ Serve as a healthy and delicious side dish.

You can also add a splash of soy sauce for extra flavour.

Simple, affordable, nutritious, and packed with goodness.

23/05/2026

Passing by and fancy a cold beer? 🍺
Just look at that… ice cold, perfectly poured, and waiting for you. The garden at the pottery tapas bar is looking absolutely beautiful today, the kitchen is firing, the tapas are flowing, and summer afternoons are calling your name. ☀️🌿

Come grab a pint, share some plates, and enjoy the vibes before someone else takes your favourite table. See you in the garden!

16/05/2026

Get the day started on the right note 🍻☀️
One Estrella if you’re lonely… three Estrellas means you’ve got a plan, a night ahead, and good friends around the table 🍺🍺🍺

Round up the crew, soak up the summer vibes, enjoy great food, cold beers, and make some memories with us at the Tapestry 🍷🎶



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The Tapestry is back — the doors are open, the drinks are flowing, and the good times return. 🍻✨
16/05/2026

The Tapestry is back — the doors are open, the drinks are flowing, and the good times return. 🍻✨

13/05/2026

🎶 THIS SATURDAY — THE TAPESTRY IS REOPENING! 🎶

We’re back, and we’re kicking things off with a special LIVE MUSIC NIGHT at the Tapestry!

Join us this Saturday for a one-off performance from the incredible Creek Band — great music, great atmosphere, and a brilliant night guaranteed. 🍻🎸

Don’t miss it, guys! Come down, support the pub, support the band, and have an amazing time with us.

📍 The Tapestry
🎤 Live Music by Creak The Band
📅 Saturday Night

See you there! 🍺🔥

26/04/2026

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Missing the flavours of The Tapestry? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered 😉

While The Tapestry is closed for refurbishment (exciting times ahead 👀), we’re still serving all the good stuff just across the park at The Pottery Tapas Bar.

Today’s highlight: a smooth, fresh raspberry panna cotta, served with a zesty lemon sorbet 🍋🍓
Same quality food, same great service—just a different vibe for now.

We’re aiming to reopen The Tapestry in the next couple of weeks, and we can’t wait to welcome you back.

Until then, pop in, enjoy the garden, and treat yourself.

Watch the video for the full recipe & let me know what you think 👇



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Com saudades dos sabores do Tapestry? Não se preocupe 😉

Enquanto o The Tapestry está fechado para remodelação (coisas boas a caminho 👀), continuamos a servir tudo o que gosta mesmo ao lado, no The Pottery Tapas Bar.

Hoje: uma deliciosa panna cotta de framboesa, servida com um refrescante sorvete de limão 🍋🍓
Mesma qualidade, mesmo serviço—apenas num ambiente diferente por agora.

Contamos reabrir o Tapestry nas próximas semanas e mal podemos esperar para vos receber novamente.

Até lá, apareça, aproveite o jardim e venha experimentar.

Veja o vídeo para a receita completa e diga-me o que achou 👇

Big things are happening at The Tapestry Tapas Bar ✨We’re incredibly excited for what’s coming next. As we work behind t...
20/04/2026

Big things are happening at The Tapestry Tapas Bar ✨

We’re incredibly excited for what’s coming next. As we work behind the scenes on improvements to our kitchen and prepare for a fresh new chapter, the pub will be temporarily closed.

But we’re still very much open for special moments.

We’re currently taking bookings for private functions, including large group gatherings, wake receptions, and wedding celebrations. If you’re planning something special for 30 guests or more, we’d love to host you and make it memorable.

📞 028 8787 177
📧 [email protected]
📩 Or simply send us a message here on Instagram

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon with a refreshed space, new rooms upstairs, and an even better Tapestry experience.

See you very soon 🍷

16/04/2026

This is what proper tapas is all about.

Here at Tapestry Tapas Bar, we’re cooking chorizo with new potatoes the way it should be done — letting all those rich oils and spices from the chorizo soak into the potatoes. That’s where the flavour really comes alive. Crispy, smoky, and full of character.

But don’t skip ahead — the best part is at the end.

I take it outside, pour a glass of red wine, and show you exactly why this dish is one you don’t want to miss.

Bring a date, bring a mate… or just come for the food and stay for the atmosphere.

If you’re not here, you’re missing out.

📍 Tapestry Tapas Bar
🍷 Tapas, wine, and good times waiting for you

👉 Watch until the end — that first bite says it all.



Así es como deben ser unas buenas tapas.

Aquí en Tapestry Tapas Bar, cocinamos chorizo con patatas nuevas como se tiene que hacer — dejando que todos los jugos y especias del chorizo se mezclen con las patatas. Ahí es donde nace todo el sabor. Crujiente, intenso y lleno de carácter.

Pero no te adelantes — lo mejor llega al final.

Salgo fuera, me sirvo una copa de vino tinto y te enseño por qué este plato es algo que tienes que probar.

Ven con tu pareja, con amigos… o simplemente ven por la comida y quédate por el ambiente.

Si no estás aquí, te lo estás perdiendo.

📍 Tapestry Tapas Bar
🍷 Tapas, vino y buenos momentos te esperan

👉 Mira el vídeo hasta el final — ese primer bocado lo dice todo.

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There’s nothing quite like the moment when all the hard work comes together 🙌From the early planning to the final touche...
07/04/2026

There’s nothing quite like the moment when all the hard work comes together 🙌

From the early planning to the final touches, every detail matters when you’re creating something special… and when the day arrives and everything runs to perfection, it’s what we do it for.

Receiving a review from a family who trusted us to host such an important celebration—and hearing that we made their day truly special—honestly makes our hearts burst ❤️

These are the moments that stay with us. The laughter, the atmosphere, the memories being made… that’s what it’s all about.

Days like this, especially around the energy of the Boat Race, remind us why we love what we do so much.

Here’s to many more unforgettable celebrations 🥂

06/04/2026

Picanha on the chargrill this weekend 🔥

What a pleasure to work with such an incredible cut. Traditionally done the Brazilian way over the barbecue, but on the chargrill it absolutely shines—perfectly medium rare, with that beautiful layer of fat melting into the meat, creating unbeatable flavour and colour.

Once underrated here in the UK, picanha is finally getting the recognition it deserves. While ribeye and fillet have always been favourites, this cut is winning hearts fast—and for good reason.

Served simply with crispy fries, fresh chimichurri, and a light salad… and judging by the reactions this weekend, it’s been a real hit.

If you’re passing through Mortlake, pop into The Tapestry Tapas Bar—if you’re lucky, you might catch it on our specials 😉

04/04/2026

What a pleasure to welcome champion to The Tapestry, celebrating an incredible win at the Boat Race 2026 alongside family and friends. A fantastic team effort and a well-deserved victory—now time to celebrate in style. Thank you for choosing The Tapestry Tapas Bar for such a special occasion!

🙌👏👏👏Congratulations!!!
04/04/2026

🙌👏👏👏Congratulations!!!

04/04/2026

The Tapestry is proud to host a very special moment — celebrating the Oxford Boat Race Captain 🇬🇧🚣‍♂️

26 years of Boat Race tradition, and the atmosphere never gets old. This is what we do best: bringing people together for unforgettable celebrations.

A huge moment not just for us, but for Mortlake — putting our community firmly on the national sports map.

We’re ready to welcome you, your friends, and your family for an incredible day filled with energy, pride, and great vibes.

All eyes on the river.
All cheers for Oxford.

Come on, Hattie — bring that trophy home! 🏆

01/04/2026

From birthdays to weddings, wakes, and everything in between — every gathering at The Tapestry tells a different story.

We’ve put together a few special moments to share what we love most: bringing people together. Whether it’s laughter, celebration, or simply being surrounded by great friends, The Tapestry is the perfect place to make it happen.

Here’s to life’s moments — big and small 🥂

29/03/2026

170 people. One night. Unforgettable energy.

Yesterday we hosted a special opening at The Tapestry Tapas Bar — and what a success it was. After 30 years in catering, it still amazes me how powerful the right atmosphere can be. The vibe, the laughter, the connections… that’s what it’s all about.

The Tapestry isn’t just a venue — it’s a place to meet, celebrate, and create memories with the people who matter most. It’s always been special to me… and once you host your party here, it will be special to you too.

Thinking about a party or gathering? Give us a call — we’ll make it unforgettable.

28/03/2026

It’s always so special to see friends stopping by 💛
Even on a busy day like today, with a big function for 170 people, we always find a way to make space.

Lilian and Rosa popped in for a lovely tea, and it honestly made our day — moments like these remind us what it’s all about.

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É sempre tão especial ver amigos passando por aqui 💛
Mesmo num dia corrido como hoje, com um evento grande para 170 pessoas, a gente sempre dá um jeitinho de encaixar.

A Lilian e a Rosa vieram tomar um chá, e isso fez o nosso dia — são esses momentos que realmente importam.

27/03/2026

Back in action 💥

After three weeks closed, today was all about getting the pub ready again — clearing, setting up, and pulling everything together for a big one…

Tomorrow afternoon we’re catering for 170 people, and we couldn’t be more excited to be back doing what we love 🍽️🍻

It’s been a full-on day, but everything is now in place and ready to go. Massive shoutout to the team who worked hard behind the scenes to make it happen — you smashed it 👏

Now we’re all set… let’s crack on and make it an unforgettable afternoon 🔥

24/03/2026

POV: I finally have a day off from the restaurant… and instead of resting, I’m at home making one of my all-time favourite desserts — a tres leches cake.

This cake is simple, indulgent, and made for sharing. What makes it special is the sponge — there’s no butter and no oil, so it bakes light and slightly dry. That’s exactly what you want, because it soaks up all that rich tres leches milk beautifully, turning it into something incredibly soft and irresistible.

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🍰 Tres Leches Cake Recipe

🛒 Ingredients

For the sponge:
• 240g flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 5 eggs (separated)

For the tres leches soak:
• 2 tins condensed milk
• 2 tins evaporated milk
• 1 cup milk
• 150ml Baileys (optional)

For the topping:
• 1 pint whipped cream
• Fresh strawberries, sliced

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👨‍🍳 Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 20cm x 30cm tray with butter.
2. Whisk the egg whites until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
3. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold everything together to keep the mixture airy.
4. Pour into the tray and bake for about 30 minutes, until golden and set.
5. Mix together the condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, and Baileys to create the tres leches sauce.
6. Once the cake is baked, poke holes all over the sponge and slowly pour the milk mixture over, allowing it to soak in fully.
7. Top with whipped cream and finish with fresh strawberries.

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Serve it straight from the tray, gather your friends and family, and enjoy every single bite… because this one won’t last long

21/03/2026

🌿 House Chimichurri Recipe 🌿

We’ve been making big batches of our fresh chimichurri here at the pub, and it’s too good not to share…

🧄 Ingredients
• 1 whole onion
• 3 shallots
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 60ml water
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp chilli
• 2 tbsp oregano
• 40g coriander
• 40g flat parsley
• 3 stems fresh mint

👨‍🍳 Method
Chop everything nice and fine, throw it all into a big bowl, and mix well until fully combined. Let it rest for at least 4 hours so all those beautiful flavours come together. Keep it in the fridge — it’ll last up to 4 days.

Perfect with meats, veggies, or just about anything 🔥

If you fancy making it at home, go for it…
But if you’d rather sit back, relax, and enjoy a proper night out — come down to The Tapestry Tapas Bar and let us cook for you 😉

07/03/2026

Age is just a little number… sometimes it just depends on how you look at it. 😉

What really matters is celebrating life, sharing laughs, and of course… having cake. 🎂

If you’re planning a birthday, celebration, or special party, come to The Tapestry Tapas Bar. We love helping people celebrate in style and making every party a memorable one.

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Pancakes with hot chocolate sauce!! Just amazing!!
06/03/2026

Pancakes with hot chocolate sauce!! Just amazing!!

05/03/2026

☀️ Sunshine’s out, our garden is open! 🌿 Tapas are ready — where are you? 😋

Address

1 Lower Richmond Road
London
SW147EZ

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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+442088787177

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