Sheffield’s Meadowhall in the midst of a Tapas Revolution

Tapas Revolution, the contemporary tapas bar, is opening in Sheffield’s Meadowhall.

British Land, joint owner of Meadowhall, announced the launch of the 2,400 sq ft tapas bar, which is situated on the upper level of The Oasis Dining Quarter and is the restaurant brand’s sixth location in the UK.

Tapas Revolution Meadowhall has 70 covers and an in-house design team has created founder Omar Allibhoy’s personal interpretation of the tapas bars in his hometown of Madrid.

The copper-topped bar, consists of an open kitchen, burnt orange leather banquettes and marble tables.

Founded by Spanish TV chef Omar Allibhoy, Tapas Revolution uses Iberian ingredients sourced from small artisan producers across Spain, with dishes all prepared in-house by a team of Spanish chefs.

Complementing the food is a selection of Spanish craft beers and wine served in a Catalonian style porrón – a traditional wine glass pitcher with a long spout.

Alice Keown, F&B asset manager for British Land, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Tapas Revolution to Meadowhall. The brand’s tapas bar concept sits perfectly with our existing mix of great dining brands, and is also a great complement to Meadowhall’s aspirational retailers.”

Omar Allibhoy, founder of Tapas Revolution, added: “The new Tapas Revolution in Meadowhall is my version of the tapas bars back home in Spain, and this location is great to showcase our delicious traditional food and grow the food scene in Sheffield.

“Meadowhall has many different cuisines and our Spanish tapas lends itself perfectly to the mix. The bar style allows visitors to stop for food or even just to have a drink with friends. I am pleased to bring a real taste of Spain to the North of England.”

This news follows Meadowhall’s very strong start to 2016, with work starting on the £60m refurbishment of the centre. Conducted in a series of phases, Meadowhall’s transformation will be completed by the end of 2017.

Davis Coffer Lyons and Smith Young acted for Meadowhall.