Drakes Tabanco, Fitzrovia, London
Copita and Barrica founder Tim Luther and business partner Nigel Howell opened this traditional Sherry tavern in London earlier this month, with plans to 'reignite' the nation's thirst for the 'often misunderstood wines'.
Drakes Tabanco, situated in Windmill Street, Fitzrovia, serves up a selection of Sherries from the barrel, wines and beers alongside a food menu featuring Andalusian-inspired dishes.
As is the tradition with a tabanco, drinkers will be able to sample Sherries direct from the barrel, such as the Rare Old India - a blend of long-aged Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez and a 30-year-old Antique Palo Cortado to drink in for £2.90 and upwards, or take home.
Diners wishing to sample more than Sherries can dine in the 50-cover restaurant, situated at the back of the bar. The menu will include charcuterie and cured meats; Iberico pork tongue and goose rillettes, and a seafood board which will include air-dried mojama (tuna), smoked scallops and gravadlax. Larger dishes such as octopus stew, lamb breast and pork cheek will also be available, with prices starting from £4 per dish.
Drakes Tabanco, Fitzrovia, London - 7 October.