Andanza, London Travel Guide

Andanza is a Basque-inspired pintxos bar and restaurant in Bermondsey, set at 66 Weston Street in the London Bridge food corridor. Opened in 2020, it is less a generic tapas spot than a focused nod to northern Spanish eating: small plates, grazing, and a social pace that encourages ordering in rounds rather than committing to one large meal.The room is indoor, compact and urban, with table service and a bar. It suits visitors who come to eat and drink rather than to tick off a landmark. The atmosphere is described as buzzy and unpretentious, which is accurate for a venue that feels made for conversation, shared dishes and a second glass rather than a rushed stop.

Most visits begin with a few pintxos or small plates, then build into a fuller meal as the table settles in. Expect seafood-leaning dishes, croquetas, jamón and drinks that may range from wine to cocktails. The rhythm is informal: order, pause, talk, then add another round. That makes it a good fit for couples, small groups and solo diners who are comfortable eating at a social pace.This is not the place for a quick, cheap feed. Prices sit in the mid-range to upper-mid-range band for London, and the bill can rise once drinks are added. The trade-off is a meal that feels more layered than a standard tapas dinner, with a clear Basque and northern Spanish identity rather than a catch-all Spanish menu.

The setting is central south London rather than scenic or historic. Weston Street sits among restaurants, bars and office traffic near London Bridge, so the experience is shaped by the city around it: arriving on foot, stepping from a busy street into a small dining room, then staying put while the evening noise builds outside.Because it is fully indoors, weather does not affect the meal itself, only the walk there. The venue works year-round and is most appealing when you want a sit-down dinner in a lively room without the formality of fine dining. It is a practical choice for pre-theatre, post-work or late-evening food in Bermondsey.

Andanza is strongest for food-focused travellers, couples, solo diners and small groups who want a social dinner near London Bridge. It is also workable for business meals and mixed-age parties, provided everyone is happy with shared plates and a fairly animated dining room. Families can manage it, but it is not designed around children.The venue’s appeal lies in its scale and tone: intimate, busy, and specific in its culinary reference points. If you want Basque-style grazing in central London, this is a direct, urban version of that idea rather than a polished imitation or a tourist-facing Spanish restaurant.