Bradleys Spanish Bar

This tiny and disreputably scruffy two-floor bar in a tiny and disreputably scruffy street just behind Tottenham Court Road tube station is a great survivor. The fittings and furnishings are permanently on the verge of collapse, yellowed bullfighting posters peel from the walls (just about the only thing Spanish about the place), the jukebox belts out cheesy old-time favourites. Avoid the food and stick to the draught German and Czech lagers. Never has the phrase ‘you’ll love it or hate it’ been more apt. I belong firmly in the former category. (42-44 Hanway Street, W1; 020 7636 0359) ...  Read the complete review