El Pirata Launches Four New Affordable Set Menus in Mayfair starting at just £16.50
One of London’s most beloved Spanish restaurants, El Pirata in Mayfair invites diners to discover a new way to enjoy their famed Spanish old-school hospitality with the launch of four elegant new menus of exceptional affordability, without compromising on quality.
Renowned for its authentic tapas, lively atmosphere and timeless charm, El Pirata has been a Mayfair institution for over 31 years. New for 2026, the cult classic introduces four new menus for guests to enjoy, the Express Lunch Menu (from £16.50 pp) Saturday Lunch Menu (from £37.00 pp), ‘La Cena’ Late Night Menu (from £37.00 pp), and Menu De La Fiesta (from £49.00 pp), all available now.
Express Lunch menu
For £16.50, Londoners can enjoy Mayfair’s best value leisurely lunch like the Spaniards enjoy. Including two tapas, bread and a soft drink, guests can choose two tapas from a list of 13 dishes, including absolute classics like Gambas al pil-pil (prawns in olive oil, garlic and dried hot chilli peppers) and Croquetas de jamón Ibérico, or more modern dishes like the Chorizo & quail egg mini bun. If you’re not in a hurry, and you are dining with a friend, you can also add one of our two traditional paellas – Valenciana or Marinera – at £31 and £41 respectively for two people. That’s a significant discount on the a la carte paella prices.
The Express Lunch menu is available now between 12-5pm, Tuesday – Friday. Perfect for a relaxed change from the grab-and-go office lunch, or for those who just want to linger for a while with friends and colleagues. If in Mayfair, El Pirata’s just around the corner.
Book your table via the website here.
Saturday Lunch and ‘La Cena’ Late Night Menu
Fancy a long leisurely lunch on Saturday? Or perhaps you’d like to dine out after 9pm, like the Spanish do.
El Pirata’s patron, Jose Rodrigues, and head chef, Daniel Ribeiro, got together to create a £37 per head fixed price menu featuring some of their favourite tapas dishes, a choice of paella and a dessert, specifically for Saturday lunches and late evenings. Combined with El Pirata’s hospitality and unpretentiousness, these two menus to be enjoyed at lunchtime or later on at night are very much the Spanish way of dining.
First, you choose four tapas from a list of ten that includes absolute classics like Marinated cod cheeks with lemon alioli, Prawns cooked in olive oil with garlic and dried hot chillies and Spanish omelette with potatoes and caramelised onion.
Second, you choose between a sharing plate of Paella Valenciana or Paella marinera, with shellfish and seafood.
And finally you have choice of Crème brûlée or churros – crispy fried dough sticks – with hot chocolate dip.
This special offer is only available from 12 to 4pm on Saturday or after 9pm, Tuesday to Friday. Book your table via the website here.
Menu De La Fiesta
For larger groups, with nine different tapas dishes to enjoy at just £49.00, Menu De La Fiesta is perfect for celebrations between colleagues, friends and family with the restaurant exuding a warm, and familiar level of service that is reminiscent of a neighbourhood town in Spain.
The menu comprises tapas dishes including classic favourites such as Paella Valenciana, Patatas bravas, Roasted Cauliflower with romesco and hazelnuts and Iberian ham croquettes. Guests can also add a glass of Cava for just £8.00 per person, to toast to good times or to transport you further to the streets of Spain.
The Menu De La Fiesta is available now and is available every day for groups of six people and more. Book your table via the website here.
El Pirata is all about warm hospitality, honest cooking, fantastic wine and has always been a famous local spot in the heart of Mayfair, all just a short walk from Green Park tube station and nearby Hyde Park.
Reservations can be made by visiting www.elpirata.co.uk
