Two-year-old BP & WP is a funky, little resto offering up Spanish cuisine. Not being too…read morewell-versed in the food of Spain, I couldn't exactly tell you from which region(s) the food hails. Tapas, side dishes and larger shared plates make up the menu. Vegetarians and Pescatarians will not go hungry here. And, of course, meat eaters will be pleased with the selection. I was angling for the leg of lamb (meant for 2-3 persons), but my dining companions were not keen. The space is narrow, candle-lit and, on the night we dined, filled with patrons. There are two 2-tops out front and a short bar accommodating approx. four diners. 2-tops, four-tops and, at least, one larger table fill the floor. Behind the bar I spied beer, wine, port, and some spirits. Our fare was tasty & attractively arranged. We had anchovies (warning: the vinegar hit the back of our throats and made our eyes water), black rice with squid, tortilla with a ramekin of aioli, broad beans with ham and a sauteed spinach side. The last two dishes were garnished with roasted garlic clove. The service was friendly, informative and, considering how busy the resto was, not terribly slow. My tiny quibble would have been the shape of the wine glasses. They resembled a, sort of, wide-mouthed, stout cylinder, if that makes sense. It made for a bit of an awkward grip-n-sip when one drank. Raucous music reminiscent of Les Negres Vertes played over the loud speakers and made for a peppy, upbeat dining experience that I much enjoyed.

Stoke Newington has Turkish cafes, great Indian food, sushi, hot salt beef bagels, fish and chips,…read moreand a bunch of pubs. Now, thanks to Black Pig with White Pearls it also has Spanish tapas. I was a regular patron of the restaurant which used to inhabit the space so I was curious to see what the new owners had done with it. The decor is what you could call Spanish hipster; black walls and simple tables are embellished with candelabras and cardboard bull heads wearing pearls. It manages to be spare, striking, and yet homey at the same time. The people who run it are relaxed and friendly so the whole atmosphere is really pleasant. Yeah yeah, but how was the food? Delicious! We shared five plates and a dessert, all of which were tasty. The padron peppers with sea salt were perfectly done, the lamb dish was tender and flavourful, and the croquetas were light and rich at the same time. If you're interested in going, make a reservation! They were able to seat us at the bar, but you might not be so lucky. It's pricy enough so that I won't be going very often, but the next time I want to have a slightly more special meal, I'll be sure to call ahead. I might even wear pearls.

I love this place a little gem if you make it as far up and Stokey then go! I am in love with the…read moreidea of the Scottish sourced Spanish tapas bar but also they put some lovely details into each dish! The boquerones are to die for and have a little toasted garlic on top providing exquisite texture to the dish! The wine a Manga del brujo suggested by the waitress was a beautiful garnet colour, not too expensive and complemented the meal perfectly! Also some interesting combinations such as a cured tuna with Caper-berries and lemon creme. And a veal dish which was indescribably delicious! My only regret is I didn't get a photo of each dish to post in the review but really I was too busy enjoying to think about something so mundane! Sorry Yelpers you will just have to see for yourself!

I was so excited to try this place after my friend said it was on her list for like forever! We…read morearrived and the setting was dark and lit by candles.. So far, so good, but the food was just average.. After a long debate I went for the tortilla and prawns. Hmm I so wanted to love it, as I'm a big fan of tapas, but the prawns were super average, and you could barely taste the garlic. The only positive was the portion was a good size, but for £8 it would have to be. The tortilla wasn't bad, more flavoursome than some places, but not a stand out dish really. My friend was more adventurous than me, ordering the aubergine coated in sugar and honey. We both agreed that it sounded a weird combination, but she decided to be brave and try it. Well, it was just that, weirdly ok. The fig and manchego salad looked great, but after more than a few bites, kinda lost its appeal. All in all.. This place was just ok! Wouldn't run to go back, but wouldn't avoid it either...

Always has a busy vibe in evenings - after 6 months of living in Finsbury Park we decided to visit…read more Great tapas, excellent value and exciting atmosphere. Stroud green area needs more like it!! Will be back !

This is one of the best Spanish restaurants I have been to in London. I grew up near Spain ... so…read morethat's saying something. The food is fantastic and the service is great. The portions are a bit on the smaller side, but the food is so good, that's it's worth it.

Yum! Came here for breakfast yesterday with the girls and found it absolutely amazing. Delicious…read morefood with huge portions, great fresh juice, good prices and fast service with smiley/friendly servers. They even drew pictures on our cappuccinos with syrup, making them tasty and pretty at once. I highly recommend this place for a Sunday brunch.

I'm surprised this place is not on Qype.. what going on Qype team? Slowing down? Anyways.. One of…read morethe best Tapas in town. Good choice of wines.. amazing staff.. give it a try, you won't disappointed..

Really great new stokie restaurant. Really delicious varied menu of small plates and tapas. The…read moremonkfish is just brilliant as were the scallops. The duck and satay sauce is so good - as was the steak. Lots of tasty things, reasonably priced and a great chilled setting. Definitely want to come back for brunch! Also recommend the Malbec.

From the owner: Pequeño translated means "small" which is perfectly fitted to our concept, we are offering Tapas…read morestyle dishes from all over the world with the options of larger sharing plates for those with a bigger appetite. No Time??... No problem we offer a selection of Sandwiches for lunch, as well as Tea & coffee for you to enjoy with us, or on the go. Pequeno meaning "small" we cater to your pequeninos also with mini pizza selections and chips.

I popped by here today around 1:30pm, purely by chance as I was wandering around the area. I love…read morethe interior with its unpolished wood floors and walls and 40s-era furnishings dotted throughout. The menu is limited (and a bit pricey for tapas at around £8/dish) so I opted for the sauteed kales with peanut praline, croutons and bay milk. The dish was plated perfectly and yes is small (at £7.90). The kale was soft and buttery and the accompanying sauce really enhanced it. I enjoyed it but it wasn't the best thing I've ever eaten. I have to give kudos to the waitress though for being so good with service and being very cheerful. A rarity in London indeed.

Really sad to see this restaurant close down! We used to live right next to it and it did seem…read morebusy. The staff were always friendly and knowledgeable and the polpo was absolutely killer. From TimeOut: "Trangallán, we learn, is a word from Galicia for a kind of bohemian ne'er-do-well. And this little former shop certainly has the right bohemian feel" And that's the perfect description... kind of sad to think perhaps the bohemian ways needs to give way to capitalist reality.

Great for brunch, never tried it in the evenings but always looks busy!…read more Quite small so be prepared to wait in order to secure a seat for more than two of you.

I like to go there on Sunday mornings for a nice simple brunch and great flat white while reading…read morethe papers. It has a neighbourhood feel and the staff is very friendly. I went there for dinner once too, they a nice selection of tapas and some decent wines. I know they also do jazz nights, it's on my to do list!

Ordered some drinks. We paid first round at the end when we closed the bill. Second round the…read morewaitress wanted payment before we re lived our drinks! We came into the restaurant because they begged us to come in their establishment. Big mistake. No wonder the bar was empty! This US citizen will not be visiting this establishment again.

This is a noisy place, the Noiseak level is about 11. You have to shout to place an order. It gets…read morevery crowded, despite the chalkboard outside listing their food, I think people come here to drink. They certainly don't come to eat. Which brings me to the food. They say they serve burrito, they serve something with mayonaise that isn't a burrito. The Cuban dishes are low on rice and black beans, You like deafening noise and mixed drinks, this is you spot.

I've had some memorable banter with waiters in restaurants over the years, but "...AND DON'T EVER…read moreCOME BACK, YOU RACISTS!" is unlikely to be superseded. Service was slow last night, and gradually disintegrated into full on dreadful (menus being taken away, no order being taken). Me and my husband finally placed an order, and the waitress returned five minutes later, barking with weird aggression: "no chicken, just beef or vegan." I asked for the menus again, and she walked away with a stage whisper of "JESUS CHRIST!" and rolled her eyes. So we said actually, we'll just pay for our drinks and leave, because... rude. The waitress then LOST IT: "Well, I don't like YOUR attitude! YOU are the ones who have been rude - you've been REALLY CONDESCENDING." We were taken aback, and asked politely and precisely how we had been condescending. "Hey, I GAVE you a menu!" she offered, then really went off on one. She was clearly having... a moment/meltdown. So we stood up and said that after that spectacular verbal assault, we were going immediately and weren't going to pay for the drinks either. As we headed for the door she shouted "...AND DON'T EVER COME BACK... YOU RACISTS!" So I turned back and said "WOAH!! WHAT!!?? WHAT DID YOU SAY!!?" She wouldn't say it again, and when I asked for the manager, she shouted "YOU WANT ME TO GET MY PHONE OUT AND GIVE YOU MY MANAGER'S NUMBER!? YOU REALLY THINK I'M THAT STUPID!!? GET OUT." I have never left a restaurant actually SHAKEN. (And certainly never been called, totally randomly, racist, which was ringing in my ears for hours). I've been going to Viva Dalston for years and used to really like it. But now it will always just be The Place With THAT Waitress where THE THING HAPPENED

Felt very lucky to stumble across this place on a boiling hot day - we didn't realise it had a…read morelovely outside seating area in the back! The food is the star of Viva. The nachos were really superior. I think it's hard to stand out with nachos - probably nine in ten taste pretty much the same, and none of them are really bad until you get the Basics Grated Cheese on cold doritos. But these were something different. I'm not a huge salsa fan but the salsa verde is very moreish and paired with beautifully toasted tortilla chips, sour cream and cheese, I was in heaven. I also had the chicken mole taquitos - ordered 2 but could easily have eaten 4! Others were all happy with their quesadillas, variously chile con carne, chicken and butternut squash. The atmosphere and the food make this place, but there were a few hitches that made me consider a 3 star rating. Firstly, they were out of a few things - namely, the pork (which is one of three meat fillings, so reduces the menu quite a lot) and crushed ice (so take half the cocktails off the menu). Secondly, they brought out the wrong dish for someone on my table (chicken instead of chile con carne quesedillas) - and while my friend was fine with this, it was notable that the waiter was not at all bothered and didn't even attempt to offer to change it, even sounding like it was my friend's fault somehow that the chef wasn't told he wanted chile con carne after finding out the pork was out. And finally, the glasses were a bit dirty, so a few cocktails seemed to have small bits of fluff in. However, I try to go on how I feel on leaving a restaurant, and I would definitely recommend Viva and go back, despite the downsides - so four stars it is!

I'm so sorry to do this to you guys but you just let me down. This place is a Jekyll and Hyde…read morevenue, posing as a cafe/restaurant by day and a gay bar by night. Now I haven't yet been at night, partly due to the scary looking queues that is permanently fixed outside the door and also because I just haven't had the time. Now from a cafe poit of view this place fails, the kitchen staff couldn't deal with more that 5 covers at once and told a friend of mine that they weren't taking orders for half an hour. When I ordered my food it came and was lovely but it did take 45 minutes to fry an egg, literally! So DS, I will be back, I will try you again, I just won't have such high expectations. It's a shame, you're bar is cool and your staff were lovely.

So I won't lie, I was slightly blurry when I went here on Friday but I don't think that's just…read morebecause of the alcohol. The place itself is a blur of noise, colour and people - not that this is a bad thing, it's just what sticks out in my mind. There was a barman that was an absolute dream - sadly I can't remember his name but he had the most amazing afro and he really was a diamond. Quick service, super friendly and he made me laugh, A LOT! I must say the music in this place was on point (for me anyway) - track after track of sing-a-long hits including Ella Henderson, Ghost - a sing along staple for me. I absolutely loved it and danced along until late late in the morning. My only negative is the toilets and the stairs up/downstairs - beware the stairs, they're really rather steep and slippy with alcohol. I have a cracking bruise after a stumble so watch your step. Also, the toilets are unisex, rather messy and constantly busy which was slightly frustrating. To note - this is a gay bar so if you're not into eccentricities I wouldn't recommend this venue. For me however, I loved it!