Baresca Tapas will open a new bar and restaurant in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield, in July 2026, bringing its Barcelona-inspired dining experience to the West Midlands for the first time.
The opening marks the third restaurant within the Baresca Tapas brand, joining Escabeche in West Bridgford and Baresca Nottingham, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year.
Inspired by the food, culture and sociability of Barcelona, the brand has spent more than 15 years introducing diners to a relaxed style of dining centred around shared plates, great drinks and genuine hospitality. What began with Escabeche in 2010 has evolved into a much-loved collection of bars and restaurants known for bringing people together around the table.
The new restaurant will be located in the heart of Mere Green, an area chosen for its strong community spirit, thriving independent business scene and shared appreciation for quality hospitality. Set in the old 4,700 sq ft Pierre Bistro unit on Mere Green Road, it will have 150 covers inside and 40 on the outdoor terrace.
Jon Perkins, Managing Director of Perkins Family Group, said: “Baresca Nottingham is celebrating its tenth year in 2026 and we’re incredibly proud of what the brand has become. What inspired us from the very beginning was the spirit of Barcelona. The city has an incredible way of bringing people together around the table. Meals are relaxed, food is shared, conversations last longer and there is a real sense of connection. That’s the feeling we’ve always tried to recreate through Escabeche and Baresca.
Mere Green feels like the perfect place to write the next chapter of the Baresca story. It has a fantastic sense of community and an independent spirit that aligns perfectly with what we’re all about, and we’re excited to become part of it. It’s also so great to be part of the wider Birmingham hospitality scene, which is so supportive of independent venues”
Guests can look forward to many of the dishes, drinks and experiences that have made Baresca a favourite for over a decade.
The menu will feature authentic tapas, Baresca’s signature rotisserie chicken, locally sourced, brined and marinated for 24 hours before being slow-roasted on the spit, alongside seasonal specials and a carefully curated drinks list featuring cocktails, sangria, vermouth and Spanish wines. Weekly Barcelona Beats vinyl DJ sessions will add to the atmosphere every Friday evening.
As Baresca Nottingham celebrates its tenth anniversary, the Mere Green opening brings the brand’s next chapter to a new community.
Baresca Tapas is due to open Wednesday 22nd July for lunch and dinner, with breakfast served at weekends.