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Pulpo Negro

Hampshire, Alresford - Spanish - Restaurant - £

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

A 'standout' Spanish tapas bar squirrelled away in a quintessentially English country town sounds unlikely, but ‘high-rolling Pulpo Negro rocks', according to one fan. Inside, exposed brick, bare floorboards and bare tables set the mood, while chef-owner Andres Alemany is always at the pass in the tile-fronted open kitchen. Authentic full-strength flavours and a sense of style typify the food, with a line-up of 'picoteo' nibbles, charcuterie, chargrills and seafood mixing the classics with more innovative ideas. The restaurant’s name translates as 'black octopus', and the titular cephalopod is a fixture – perhaps teamed with a potato and caper vinaigrette and an emulsion of its ink. Ever-changing croquetas are one of the ‘trump cards’, closely followed by salt cod fritters with mojo rojo, while bigger plates could take in anything from a hearty cocido (traditional white bean stew with chistorra sausage, morcilla and veal meatballs) to sparkling-fresh Corni...

A 'standout' Spanish tapas bar squirrelled away in a quintessentially English country town sounds unlikely, but ‘high-rolling Pulpo Negro rocks', according to one fan. Inside, exposed brick, bare floorboards and bare tables set the mood, while chef-owner Andres Alemany is always at the pass in the tile-fronted open kitchen. Authentic full-strength flavours and a sense of style typify the food, with a line-up of 'picoteo' nibbles, charcuterie, chargrills and seafood mixing the classics with more innovative ideas. The restaurant’s name translates as 'black octopus', and the titular cephalopod is a fixture – perhaps teamed with a potato and caper vinaigrette and an emulsion of its ink. Ever-changing croquetas are one of the ‘trump cards’, closely followed by salt cod fritters with mojo rojo, while bigger plates could take in anything from a hearty cocido (traditional white bean stew with chistorra sausage, morcilla and veal meatballs) to sparkling-fresh Cornish sea bream with manzanilla butter. For afters, burnt Basque cheesecake provides the final flurry. Marie-Lou Alemany runs front of house, while ‘sunny-natured’ service adds to the up-tempo, dressed-down vibe. To drink, well-chosen Spanish wines and gins hit the spot too.

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VENUE DETAILS

28 Broad Street
Alresford
Hampshire
SO24 9AQGB

01962 732262

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Counter seating, No background music, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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