La Rueda

4.0

63 Reviews

£25 and under

Spanish

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

La Rueda is gearing up to celebrate a special milestone – 40 years of bringing authentic Spanish flavours to London. As one of the city’s oldest Spanish tapas restaurants, we’re thrilled to unveil our 2024 Autumn menu crafted by our chef duo from Madrid.

Savour dishes like Grilled Squid with Chimichurri, our renowned Seafood Paella, Gambas Pil Pil, tender Grilled Ribeye, and the famous Iberico Pork Pluma (free-range and acorn-fed). We also offer a variety of tapas, including vegan and gluten-free options, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Our special Christmas Festive menu will be available from 1st November to 23rd December. Join us every Friday and Saturday for a lively party atmosphere from 11 PM to 3:30 AM, featuring live DJs and surprise entertainment.

Don’t miss Lunes Loco (Crazy Monday) with up to 50% off our food menu. Come and discover why La Rueda has been a Clapham favourite for four decades!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–3:30 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
020 7627 2173
Website
https://www.laruedaclapham.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Clapham Town 66 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UL
Area
Clapham
Cross Street
Clapham High Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Clapham Common and Clapham North train stations are very close, than you can walk for 5-10 minutes or use bus and stop at St.Luke Avenue - H (1 min walking from our restaurant) or Clapham North & High Street Stns - L (1 min walking from our restaurant).
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

A Taste of Spain This Christmas-From 1st December
£35.00 - £38.00 per person
1 Nov 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
This festive season, indulge in our special Christmas menu featuring rich, seasonal dishes perfect for sharing with family, friends, and colleagues. Start with Pil-Pil Scallops, Segovian-style Pork Belly, or our vegan-friendly Christmas Piquillo Peppers. For mains, choose from Rib-eye Steak with Duck Foie Gras, Salmon al Cava, or Vegetable Caldero. Finish with Sticky Toffee Pudding or Burnt Lemon Cheesecake. Lunch (£35pp) or dinner (£38pp), with optional cava (£6pp) or bottomless Sangria (90 mins £22). Please note, the menu is pre-order only, and we require your choices 48 hours in advance. Enjoy 25% off on Mondays, and kids eat free.
Group Set Menu: Paella Party at La Rueda
£35.00 per person
21 Oct 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
Join us for the ultimate Spanish feast. Start with Bread & Ali-Oli and a jug of Sangria for the table, followed by your choice of 4 tapas. Then, enjoy a Paella for 4—choose from Coral Chicken, Mediterranean (V/VE), Seafood, or Black Squid Ink. Finish with churros served with rich dark chocolate sauce. Ideal for sharing with groups of 4 or more at £35 per person. Kids eat free. Add cava on arrival for £6 or bottomless sangria for 90 minutes for just £22 more per person. Plus, get 25% off set menus on Mondays. Book now for an unforgettable group dining experience.
Group Set Menu: Feast & Fiesta at La Rueda
£35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Begin your feast with Bread & Ali-Oli and a jug of Sangria to share, followed by your choice of 4 tapas. For mains, enjoy a selection that includes a side of potatoes: Grilled Ribeye (250g, GF), Grilled Pluma Ibérica (200g, GF), A La Romana Cod, or Roasted Sea Bass (GF). Finish your meal with churros drizzled in rich dark chocolate sauce—perfect for groups of 4 or more at £35 per person, with kids eating free. Enhance your gathering by adding cava on arrival for £6 or opt for bottomless sangria for 90 minutes for just £22 more per person. Plus, enjoy 25% off set menus on Mondays. Book now for an unforgettable group dining experience.

Black Squid Ink Paella£16.00
Octopus, Ali-Oli & Black Squid Ink Rice
Seafood Paella£16.50
Spanish Rice, Monkfish, Squid, Mussels & King Prawns
Mediterranean Paella£14.00
Grilled Aubergine, Zucchini, Cauliflower, Tenderstem Broccoli & Red Peppers infused with smoked rosemary
Coral Chicken Paella£15.00
Farm-raised Chicken, Spanish rice & red pepper infused with smoked rosemary

Large Plates

Grilled Ribeye (200gr)£18.00
Choose your sauce: Chimichurri, Peppercorn & Roquefort
Grilled Pluma Iberico Pork with Oporto Gravy (200gr)£20.00
Roasted Sea Bass with Garlic£18.00
Grilled Lamb Chops (x4) Infused with Smoked Rosemary£20.00

Salads

Mix of Tomato with Tuna & Serrado Pickle Salad£12.00
Mix Leafs, Mix of Tomato, Serrano Ham, Mozarella, Figs & Rosemary Oil£12.00

Tapas

Spanish Ham£6.50
Spinach£6.50
Black Ink Seafood£6.50
Mix of Croquetas£6.50
Spanish Tortilla£6.50
Patatas Bravas£6.50
Tempura Cauliflower£6.50
Garlic Mushrooms£6.50
Potatos with Ali-Oli£6.50
Padron Peppers£6.50
Calamares a la Romana£6.50
Tempura Cod Pieces£6.50
La Rueda Ensaladilla£6.50
Tuna, Eggs, Potato, Beets & Mayo
Chipirones (Baby Squid)£6.50
Your choice: Grilled or Crunchy Fried
Anchoas en Vinagre£6.50
Grilled Chicken Wings£6.50
Slow Cooked Pork Ribs£6.50
Chorizo al Vino£6.50

Charcuterie Boards

Jamón Serrano£11.00
Thinly sliced Spanish Serrano ham
Chorizo Ibérico£9.50
Sliced spicy Ibérico chorizo
Manchego Cheese Board£9.50
Aged Manchego cheese with a nutty profile
Mixed Board£18.00
A combination of Serrano ham, chorizo Ibérico, Manchego cheese

Desserts

Leche Frita with Orange Cointreau Syrup£7.50
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries£7.50
Crema Catalana£7.50
Add a Scoop of Ice Cream£2.00
Ask for Flavours

Homemade Sauces

Mayo, Garlic Mayo, Chipotle Mayo & Bravas Sauce£0.90
Ali-Oli, Chimichurri, Peppercorn & Roquefort£2.00

Digestifs

25ml

Tio Pepe£5.00
Limoncello£5.00
Amaretto£5.00
Otaola£5.00

Cocktails

Margarita£11.00
Jose Cuervo, Triple sec & lime
Aperol Spritz£11.00
Aperol, Freixenet & soda
Maitai£12.00
White rum, dark rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup
Espresso Martini£12.00
Absolut, Licor 43 & fresh espresso
Spanish G&T£11.00
Beefeater, Franklin & Sons Tonic, lemon, rosemary & juniper
Mojito£12.00
Bacardi, mint & lime
Negroni£15.00
Beefeater, Campari & Martini Rosso
Piña Colada£11.00
Malibu, Bacardi, pineapple & coconut
Caipirinha£12.00
Cachaça, sugar & lime
Pornstar Martini£12.00
Absolut, Freixenet & passion fruit
Zombie£12.00
White rum, spice rum, dark rum, apricot brandy, pineapple juice
Long Island Iced Tea£12.00
Vodka, gin, rum, silver tequila, triple sec
Mocktail£6.00
Of your choice

Sparkling Wine

Spanish 125ml/Bottle

Cava Cordon Negro£7.50
Freixenet Rosé£8.00
Josep Coca Brut Organic£35.00
House Champagne£55.00
Moët & Chandon£70.00
Laurent Perrier Rosé£125.00

Wines

White 175ml/Bottle

Abilius House Wine£6.50
La Vivienda Macabeo£7.50
Viña£8.00
Torres Viña Esmeralda£8.50
Demuerte Sauvignon Verdejo£9.00
Goru Chardonnay£9.00
Entreflors Albariño£9.50
La Vivienda Rosé£7.00
Viña£8.00
Homenaje£8.00
Abilius£6.50
La Vivienda Tempranillo£7.50
Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva£9.00
Marques De Caceres£9.00
Vina Cerrada Rioja£9.00
Familia Torres Clos Ancestral£45.00
Mañoso Rioja Gran Reserva£55.00

Sangria

Glass/Jug

Red Sangria£7.50
White Sangria£7.50

Beers

1/2 Pint/Pint/Bottle

Estrella Pint£3.50
Mahou Pint£3.00
San Miguel£5.50
Corona£5.50
Damm Lemon£5.50
Nastro Azzurro Peroni£5.50
Desperados£5.50
Galicia Alcohol Free£3.00

Ciders

Bottle

Kopparberg£6.00
Apple, Strawberry & Lime£6.00

Soft Drinks

Small/Large

Water Still£2.50
Water Sparkling£2.50
Coca Cola£3.20
Tonic Water£3.20
Sprite£3.20
Diet Coke£3.20
Cranberry Juice£3.20
Passion Fruit Drink£3.20
Lychee Juice£3.20
Orange Juice£3.20
Pineapple Juice£3.20
RedBull£4.00
Sugar Free RedBull£4.00

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.9Service
4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

South West London
Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Rueda offers a delightful Spanish dining experience with "excellent informal tapas" and "the best paella in London." Guests appreciate the "friendly and accommodating staff" and the "vibrant atmosphere." The recent management changes and menu revamp have been positively received, promising a satisfying visit with great value deals.

63 Reviews

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MARK
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Table booked for 18:30, took 3hrs for us all to be served all our course ,which I think was a ploy to make us buy more drinks whilst we waited.. Food portions were small.. Service really slow .. And we went for a Christmas set meal which wasn’t out of the ordinary on the day?
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Susanna
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and fantastic service as always. Disappointed to see that the aubergine is off the menu as this was my favourite vegetarian option! We ordered pretty much everything on the menu and it was all excellent. Great choice of wine too! Thank you to the staff for looking after us so well, especially as we weren't the only large group present.
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Dawn
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Rueda has recently had an overhaul and it is working so well. The food was absolutely superb. The service is great, with staff checking all is well without being intrusive. Some subtle Christmas lights are up, giving a lovely atmosphere. It has long been one of my favourite restaurants, but has gone right to the top of my list now. Highly recommended.
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Alina
Frankfurt
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, lovely staff and amazing food xx
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Amy
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and great service. Really good value, I was surprised by how good it was for the price.
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Negine
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So nice to be back at La Rueda, the refurbishment / Revamp looks incredible (classy & cozy feel). Food has always been great and on this reopening occasion didn't disappoint. Service attentive and in good humour. Restaurant was full and ambience was spot on. We took advantage of the reopening discount must say this made the meal much more sweeter.
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Monica
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sangria was lovely. The Tapas were ok but there wasn’t anything amazing about them.
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Charlie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing venue. I got my white corner like requested as I was having a business dinner. Great affordable prices, running promotion in food. The atmosphere was vibrant and themed to make me feel like I was in Spain and the food was absolutely delicious!!
La RuedaResponded on 17 October 2024
Hi Charlie, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're glad you enjoyed your business dinner in the white corner and felt the vibrant atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, La Rueda Team
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Zoe Williams
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've always loved this tapas place - has an informal, friendly, holiday vibe, simple and delicious food. It's still got the vibe but the menu has got much shorter, and it's all a little bit more basic. Everything's in batter, the simpler, ingredient-led dishes like garlic prawns and manchego have gone, there's almost no vegetables (a very mayonnaisey salad and deep fried mushrooms), it's just a bit more like Spain-via-Iceland. Feel mean saying this! I still love it and will definitely come back.
La RuedaResponded on 17 October 2024
Hi Zoe, Thank you for your feedback and for being a loyal guest. We’re glad you still enjoy the vibe, and we’ll definitely take your comments about the menu on board as we continue to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, La Rueda Team
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Dawn
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Rueda is under new management and after a while of going downhill, it is totally back on track. As I have been going to this restaurant since it originally opened, I was saddened at my previous visit to see how bad it had become and that I probably would not go again. When I saw they had a new menu, I decided to try one last time. I am so glad I did, as the new manager has a totally different attitude and I am confident it is going to be very popular again very soon. The new menu, whilst it is still changing, was excellent.
La RuedaResponded on 17 October 2024
Hi Dawn, Thank you so much for giving us another try and for your kind words about the changes! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the new menu and noticed the positive shift. Your support means a lot to us, and we’re excited to keep improving and welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, La Rueda Team
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FAQs

La Rueda does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

La Rueda is rated 4 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Clapham Town 66 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UL

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Clapham High Street
Area
Clapham
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–3:30 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Clapham Common and Clapham North train stations are very close, than you can walk for 5-10 minutes or use bus and stop at St.Luke Avenue - H (1 min walking from our restaurant) or Clapham North & High Street Stns - L (1 min walking from our restaurant).
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://www.laruedaclapham.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7627 2173

La Rueda

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

A Taste of Spain This Christmas-From 1st December

Group Set Menu: Paella Party at La Rueda

Group Set Menu: Feast & Fiesta at La Rueda

Para Picar

Marinated Olives£3.00

Bread & Ali-Oli£3.75

Pan Con Chorizo£4.00

Pan Con Tomate£4.00

Seafood Speciality

Gambas al Pil-Pil£9.50

Grilled Squid£9.50

Galician Style Octopus£12.00

Prawns£14.00

Paellas

Black Squid Ink Paella£16.00

Seafood Paella£16.50

Mediterranean Paella£14.00

Coral Chicken Paella£15.00

Large Plates

Grilled Ribeye (200gr)£18.00

Grilled Pluma Iberico Pork with Oporto Gravy (200gr)£20.00

Roasted Sea Bass with Garlic£18.00

Grilled Lamb Chops (x4) Infused with Smoked Rosemary£20.00

Salads

Mix of Tomato with Tuna & Serrado Pickle Salad£12.00

Mix Leafs, Mix of Tomato, Serrano Ham, Mozarella, Figs & Rosemary Oil£12.00

Tapas

Spanish Ham£6.50

Spinach£6.50

Black Ink Seafood£6.50

Mix of Croquetas£6.50

Spanish Tortilla£6.50

Patatas Bravas£6.50

Tempura Cauliflower£6.50

Garlic Mushrooms£6.50

Potatos with Ali-Oli£6.50

Padron Peppers£6.50

Calamares a la Romana£6.50

Tempura Cod Pieces£6.50

La Rueda Ensaladilla£6.50

Chipirones (Baby Squid)£6.50

Anchoas en Vinagre£6.50

Grilled Chicken Wings£6.50

Slow Cooked Pork Ribs£6.50

Chorizo al Vino£6.50

Charcuterie Boards

Jamón Serrano£11.00

Chorizo Ibérico£9.50

Manchego Cheese Board£9.50

Mixed Board£18.00

Desserts

Leche Frita with Orange Cointreau Syrup£7.50

Dark Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries£7.50

Crema Catalana£7.50

Add a Scoop of Ice Cream£2.00

Homemade Sauces

Mayo, Garlic Mayo, Chipotle Mayo & Bravas Sauce£0.90

Ali-Oli, Chimichurri, Peppercorn & Roquefort£2.00

Digestifs

Tio Pepe£5.00

Limoncello£5.00

Amaretto£5.00

Otaola£5.00

Cocktails

Margarita£11.00

Aperol Spritz£11.00

Maitai£12.00

Espresso Martini£12.00

Spanish G&T£11.00

Mojito£12.00

Negroni£15.00

Piña Colada£11.00

Caipirinha£12.00

Pornstar Martini£12.00

Zombie£12.00