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Punch Bar & Tapas

West Yorkshire, Honley - Spanish - Restaurant - ££

A sociable spot for Spanish tapas

Overall Rating: Good

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

Aiming to bring a burst of Spanish sunshine to the Holme Valley, the Punch Bar is lots of fun. Naturally, tapas is the main feature, and there is a real determination to bring with it the after-work sociability vibe that sustains the Spanish approach to small plates. Many ingredients are imported authentic delicacies, while a local bakery supplies the excellent sourdough and focaccia. Highlights include herb-crumbed albondigas in spicy tomato sauce, braised chorizo in cider gravy, and a whole slew of variations on allioli dressings: roast red pepper with spiced squid; lime and garlic with salt-cod fritters; even a chimichurri version with Yorkshire onglet. As the session wears on, tables get hearteningly crowded with little plates, forks jab here and there so as not to miss a taste of anything, and the happy chatter is brilliantly infectious. If you're not an omnivore, there's a ‘plant-powered menu’ to choose from, while special deals at weekends add to the contentment. F...

Aiming to bring a burst of Spanish sunshine to the Holme Valley, the Punch Bar is lots of fun. Naturally, tapas is the main feature, and there is a real determination to bring with it the after-work sociability vibe that sustains the Spanish approach to small plates. Many ingredients are imported authentic delicacies, while a local bakery supplies the excellent sourdough and focaccia.

Highlights include herb-crumbed albondigas in spicy tomato sauce, braised chorizo in cider gravy, and a whole slew of variations on allioli dressings: roast red pepper with spiced squid; lime and garlic with salt-cod fritters; even a chimichurri version with Yorkshire onglet.

As the session wears on, tables get hearteningly crowded with little plates, forks jab here and there so as not to miss a taste of anything, and the happy chatter is brilliantly infectious. If you're not an omnivore, there's a ‘plant-powered menu’ to choose from, while special deals at weekends add to the contentment. Finish with baked Basque cheesecake or almond tart and lemon sorbet. Head straight for the Spanish choices on the small wine list – citrus-scented Albariño, oaky Rioja Crianza, pale pink cava – and you won't go far wrong.

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VENUE DETAILS

11 Westgate
Honley
West Yorkshire
HD9 6AAGB

01484 662359

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Dog friendly, Credit card required, Pre-payment required

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