Have been here a few times now and the service is excellent, the staff are friendly and…read moreaccommodating as I speak very little Spanish, and the tapas are some of the best in the city. We leave always happy and content. Highly recommend this spot.

Stumbled into this cute little tapas cafe/bar while ambling along the streets of Santander. The…read morebartender was very patient with my broken Spanish, and his wine recommendations were spot on! The tapa we ended up getting (one with cheese, jam, and walnuts on bread) was delicious, and so were the free tapatillas we got!

I love La Despensa!…read more They have an killer special in the evenings: 2.5€ for a drink and an awesome pincho of your choice! The friendly, young woman who works in the evenings knows, and loves to practice English. She knows our orders by heart now! The atmosphere is cool; contemporary art gives the restaurant a nice vibe. Location can't be beat. It's on a corner with ample windows to people watch. Check this place out and you won't regret it! It's our favorite pincho place in Santander.

As Americans we've been searching all over Spain for some authentic, craft beer! WE FINALLY FOUND…read moreIT! Along with an awesome atmosphere, staff, and food! This place is a must for a quick tapa before dinner or even for a late night snack. We will definitely be back! (Upstairs seating for dinner / outside & bar for drinks or tapas)

The lighting and colour scheme in Lanchoa make it feel like you're eating inside a Vueve Cliquot…read morebottle. The narrowness of the room further adds to that but the use and decoration of the space definitely add to its charm. Be prepared though for a possible soundtrack of lounge versions of other styles of songs (i.e. Enter Sandman etc.). If you dislike anchovies then there's little point in having food here as most things come with one or more. The food is all of high quality (the croquettes with squid ink will provide you with a reminder of your visit for a day or two) and the service is effective. There's a good, well priced range of wines on offer and all in you'll probably spend less than the general impression of the place would lead you to expect.