After more than 14 years serving up Spanish fare on Little Stanley Street, OLÉ is getting ready to turn the page. This November, the long-standing South Bank restaurant will reopen as Olé La Vida, bringing a refreshed look, a reimagined menu and a renewed focus on the Spanish tradition of eating, drinking and lingering around the table.

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What’s new is the thinking behind the experience, with la sobremesa at its heart. A much-loved Spanish tradition, it’s all about staying at the table long after the meal has finished, making room for another conversation, another drink and a little more time with good company.

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Naturally, the menu is designed with sharing in mind. Spanish charcutería takes centre stage, with jamón ibérico, sobrasada and cecina joining an extensive selection of tapas, fresh seafood and authentic paella. For those after something more substantial, highlights include a corn-fed whole chicken designed for sharing, chef-curated banquets showcasing the breadth of the menu and Olé La Vida’s signature paella. A Basque cheesecake provides the finishing touch.

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There’s also a new charcutería, a guest-facing extension of the kitchen pantry showcasing a rotating selection of imported Spanish cheeses, cured meats and traditional produce.

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The drinks menu is getting the Spanish treatment, too. Cocktails take inspiration from flavours and experiences discovered during the team’s travels along Spain’s north-east coast, while the wine list has been shaped by months of research and time spent with renowned Spanish winemakers. Expect a carefully curated selection of varieties and producers from Spain and across the globe.

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The new-look interiors are also a departure from the original OLÉ. Warm terracotta tones, natural timber and handcrafted tiles bring a contemporary interpretation of Spanish design to the 200-seat space.

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Whether it's a table full of tapas, a shared paella or a long lunch that stretches well into the afternoon, Olé La Vida is putting the focus back on what Spanish dining does best: bringing people together around good food.

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Olé La Vida opens on November 13. Be the first to dine in the new space and book here.

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