Essence
Light, bright and Ikea-ish inside without much of a personality – it's a shame. Held within the drab exterior, there's a fab tapas bar screaming to get out. 'Besa mi culo!' it yells, 'I don't want your block-leather seating options or your shiny windows. There's tasty tapas on offer and I mix a decent cocktail.' Sadly, nobody hears. Shed a tear for this oppressed den of Hispanic iniquity.
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Essence
2–5 Carthusian Street, EC1,
East,
London
EC1M 6EB
Mon–Wed, 12pm–11pm; Thu, 12pm–12am; Fri, 12pm–2am; Sat, 7pm–2am; kitchen closes an hour before closing time
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020 7253 6009
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