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Opentable top 100 UK restaurants winner 2022 The Bank is Bude’s resident cornish tapas bar set alongside the tranquil surroundings of the River Neet in North Cornwall. We pride ourselves on our relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, providing the perfect accompaniment to food made for interaction and sharing. The atmosphere is often described as electric and welcoming to all who dine with us. The Bank is a truly unique dining experience with the quality of food and service at the forefront of everything we do.
PRICE RANGE
US$6 - US$44
Meals
Dinner, Drinks, After-hours
CUISINES
Spanish
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Validated Parking, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Family style, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great restaurant with very friendly staff and excellent food. We went mid afternoon on a Saturday and it was still busy. The tapas were really good - lots of interesting tastes and something for everyone.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Never tried tapas before was recommended by a friend to try this restaurant. Good choice as there was a huge choice on the menu and very good aswell nice cosy atmosphere nice evening

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Originally went here a couple of years to be met with the rudest reception imaginable and vowed never to spend money there again. Was told that individual had gone so we went again this week. WOW. What a difference! Food was just amazing and the...atmosphere and ambiance on a cold Nov night couldn’t have been warmer. So hard to choose from a menu of delicious sounding dishes and really good value. Will be my new local go to. Thanks guys.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

A lovely quirky little restaurant with some great food- a wide variety of Tapas- seafood and vegan. We had a late afternoon meal

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We celebrated mum's 90th birthday lunch here. Perfect venue, wonderful food and the new owners were amazing, helpful and we couldn't of asked for more. Many thanks and we wish you the very best for the future.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

What a wonderful place. Lovely ambience. Warm. Fabulous food. My veggie paella was so tasty...well done chef! My partner had some of the best mussels he has every had and loved his other Tapas choices. The Sauvignon Blanc we chose was also a lovely choice....Thank you all.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 16 October 2023 via mobile

We had a lovely evening at the Bank as we always do. The staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive throughout our visit. The food quality was high, portion sizes generous and prices more than reasonable. Being dog friendly is also a bonus. Well worth a...visit.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 October 2023

Visited the Bank at Bude whilst on a short break in North Cornwall - been before and , if anything , it was better than last time. Fabulous Tapas / Spanish fayre , nice atmosphere , good service and decent value for money Thoroughly enjoyed...the mealMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 October 2023

Food is very good, but basically you are eating in a shed/tent, we were sat next to the back of the toilet wall and were serenaded all through the meal with the sound of the macerating waste. Not a pleasant experience!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

One of my favourite spots in Bude. Staff are lovely and food is delicious. I've been here several times this summer with friends. and also for a "quick" bite when our for a walk on my own. It's a great spot for single diners Fairly...priced for the generous portions. Staff are very friendly and customer orientated. Definitely in my top 3 places in Bude - and one I am always happy to recommend It does get busy even outside the main tourist season, so worth booking ahead if you can!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023

A lovely experience in the little pod ! Food was amazing and service great !! Have been now a couple of times with family staff are lovely would definitely return again

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 28 September 2023

Wow. What can I say? My wife and I have visited the Bank on several occasions. This time, as we were on a family holiday in Bude, there was 7 of us. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, including helping our daughter in...law get the pram with our grandson located safely by the table. They explained the ordering process to the first time visitors, of which there were 5, and then they gave us plenty of time to formulate our order. After ordering, we were able to sit and enjoy our drinks while our food was prepared. The food started arriving, and the first time visitors were amazed at the quality of the food. Being a largish group, we’d ordered quite a wide variety from the menu. Every single dish was absolutely brilliant. Piping hot, amazing flavours, and it kept coming. There was a point when we thought we’d over ordered, but there was nothing left when we’d finished. The food was excellent, the service was first class. We are returning to Bude in a few weeks, and will be visiting again. Thank you.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023 via mobile

We had a really lovely family meal here. Our youngest is has coeliac disease so requires gluten free food, and this menu has it in abundance. We were able to order such a variety of dishes so everyone got to try something new. The staff...are really friendly and the venue itself is a great place to send an eveningMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023 via mobile

Looking for somewhere to eat on our last night in Cornwall so decided as this is a top TripAdvisor restaurant we would try it. Staff very friendly and helpful, when the meals arrived they were pipping hot and very large portions. It was delicious and...as the 4 of us had different tapas's we shared them and what lovely flavours they were. If your in the area its well worth a phone call to book a table which is advisable due to its popularity.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023 via mobile

We have ate here for several years now and the food has rarely disappointed. In the summer the actual venue is like a greenhouse so can get really warm! If you struggle with the heat then the booths are a great option. The menu is...a Spanish tapas style and the portion size is quite adequate. The quality is superb. We will always try and fit in a visit whenever we holiday in Bude. They also allow dogs which is a huge plus!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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The Bank At Bude Cornwall is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5