The Pottery Tapas Bar — Restaurant in London

I must say for the location this is very pricey. I have been to many Spanish restaurants and I haven’t experienced a situation where I came out of the restaurant hungry . The portions are very small for the price you are paying. The paellla was small probably enough for 1 adult and a child. Normally expect it to be enough for at least 2 or 3 adults. £28 for a paella dish in Kingston , not London , not even by the riverside, certainly is very pricey. It was average as welll taste wise. Nothing wow. Another thing to note they had a set menu for Mother’s Day charging £42 pp. this really is ridiculous as this is a family occasion so there are children involved and you wouldn’t want to pay that much even if the child was 18yrs . Pretty excessive. So they really need to get their pricing right. You can have a set menu for Valentine’s Day, not Mother’s Day so it’s just a money making scandal. Our bill of 18 pp with 7 kids included came to £455 with most of us leaving hungry. With that sort of pricing you don’t feel like ordering more and surely will not come back. Service was also terrible , we had 3 different people serving us and not attending. We had to calll them many times so really felt like we were robbed purely. Apart from the ambience which increases the rating , not a place I’d recommend for food. We also ate on saucer sized plates as in cup and saucer. For charging customers so much at least serve decent sized...

Once upon a time, this was The Borough Arms Pub, and I can’t help but feel a twinge of regret that I never got to pull up a stool and sip a warm pint in its former life. That said, The Pottery has done a fine job reinventing itself—swapping pints for patatas bravas and giving Norbiton a little slice of Spain (or at least, a distant cousin who once went on holiday there).

The garden? Fantastic. The decor? Quirky and fun—like someone took inspiration from a Spanish holiday villa but wanted a hint of surrealism.

The tapas, though? Let’s just say if you’re really hungry, you’ll need to order generously. Each plate arrives with the confidence of a full meal but the portion size of a polite afterthought. However, the paella (yes, I had to triple-check that spelling) is the hero of the menu—good-sized, tasty, and well-cooked. Just one issue: the chorizo is salty. I get that it’s mixed with seafood, but no one wants their meat tasting like it was fished straight from the Atlantic.

Drinks-wise, do yourself a favor and skip the house lager—it’s forgettable at best. Instead, grab a pint of Saint Micks, which has far more character and won’t leave you regretting your choices.

Final verdict? A solid 4 stars—a fun spot with a great atmosphere, tasty (if small) tapas, and a paella that almost nails it. Just bring an appetite… and maybe a water bottle if you’re having...

This restaurant is truly a hidden gem. It’s my favourite place to go to for a delicious meal with a tasty drink and chilled atmosphere. Both - the inside and outside - are colourful, vibrant and spacious. I love the coziness and the decor of this place. The garden is simply beautiful - full of colours, lights, mirrors and greenery. You kind of feel like you’re on a holiday abroad.

The drinks here are a delight, with the best Sangria and cocktails that are beautifully decorated with flowers. They also come in jugs which is great for sharing with friends. The food is outstanding. My favourite is the House Paella. It has the perfect mix of meats and seafood, and the portions are wonderfully generous. The deserts are also delicious - I will never forget this massive portion of Berry Crumble I had here. It was superb.

This is the ideal place for a summer hang out or cozy winter evening. With its chilled vibes, this restaurant feels like home. The staff are super helpful and friendly. This place never disappoints and I love to come back. My go to for delicious dinner and drink in a beautiful garden (or indoors) with lovely, chilled atmosphere. Every visit feels special and I enjoy showing this wonderful place to my friends....