Best Paella Classes Leicester Near Me

4worldlovers: Tapas today are without question the most international element of Spanish cuisine, having become an exclusive culinary category, and we shouldn’t be surprised. There is something incredibly satisfying about enjoying a bite of something delicious alongside a cold beverage and while we were making do with the salted peanut or crisp in Britain, the Spanish were revolutionizing the art of savory snacking.

So where did tapas come from? Why are they called tapas and who invented them?

There are many different explanations surrounding the origin of tapas, many of which involve medieval kings and other historic figures. Although most accounts claim it originated in Andalucía, different regions of Spain all individually claim to be the birthplace of this popular Spanish tradition. Perhaps one of the most important clues to understanding the mystery is the origin of the word itself. The word tapas means ‘lid’ and comes from the verb tapear, meaning ‘to cover’. Many people say that the custom of tapas came about when bar keepers began covering their customers’ drinks with a slice of bread, ham or cheese to stop flies and dust from

4worldlovers:
If Early Doors is your thing, then our new Early Catch Menu is sure to please.


Book a table on a Tuesday or Wednesday between 5 and 6.30pm, and you can enjoy 2 main courses from our special Early Catch menu for just £25.00.


Our fantastic Midweek Set Supper Menu is served all evening on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.


Super value at £25 per person for 2 courses and £30 per peson for 3 courses


Enjoy our long thin tasting menu, where we simply serve what we think are the best dishes of the day. You give us the guidelines, your likes and dislikes and we do the rest. From £65.00 per person.


Whilst we are happy for you to order Captain’s Table on the night, it is helpful if we know in advance when you book your table.


To celebrate life’s special occasions we host wonderful parties at The Lighthouse, perfect for special birthdays and intimate pre-wedding dinners.

We are happy to hire out the whole restaurant for larger parties, depending on the day of the week and will open specially at lunch from Tuesday to Saturdays for groups of 20 plus. We are also happy to take larger bookings on normal opening nights if you prefer to enjoy your special occasion amongst the usual buzz of the restaurant.

Please do contact us if you are looking to host a party at The Lighthouse, to discuss your requirements.

Alongside our usual menu, we'll be serving Tapas and Paella on the first Thursday of the month, the next Paella Night is Thursday 6th April 2023

We're talking big flavours here, the taste of Spain, all washed down with a great jug of Sangria, what more could you wish for?