Barvale
Exquisite small plates and a no-nonsense cocktail menu


This unpretentious tapas bar in the lively NoPa neighbourhood ticks all the right boxes, serving up exquisite small plates and toothsome paella as well as a no-nonsense cocktail menu and a curated wine and sherry list that ensures the convivial mood here reigns well into the night. For brunch, get a table by the window for a view of the bustling farmer’s market held each Sunday.
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