Cubana Tapas Bar
4 Leopold Sq, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JG, United Kingdom · United Kingdom
★ 4.5 on Google · 1,669 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 25, 2026 · 62 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.5★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.6★
- Flagged
- 6%
- Coverage
- 60%
All reviews shown by Google
938 examined reviews
62 of 1,000
1,000 of 1,669 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 25, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Cubana is a vibrant restaurant and bar in Sheffield offering Spanish-style tapas alongside a lively downstairs nightclub featuring live music and dance classes. Reviewers frequently praise the energetic atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food, though some note drawbacks like high noise levels and occasional issues with security or rapid dish clearing.
+ Repeated strengths
Atmosphere and Entertainment
Reviewers consistently highlight the buzzing, energetic atmosphere enhanced by live bands, DJs, and social dancing.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2019-03-12
I love coming to the swing dance lessons here on a Wednesday night. The atmosphere is electric and the drinks (although pricey) are always tasty. Listening to a live band is an awesome experience, one that I would definitely recommend. Cuba...
5★ · 2019-04-22
Maaan! Cubana Bar is literally one of the top ones cocktail places in Sheffield ! Naiell, Thank You so much for making our evening so flattering and beguiling!!! Amazed by Dj and Saxophonist shearing best of themselves too!! Thanks!!
Food Quality
Many reviewers describe the tapas as delicious, authentic, and generously portioned, with great set-menu options.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2019-03-29
Best tapas we have had a fantastic experience from start to finish we had the deluxe menu and enjoyed all eleven selections. The service was very prompt the portion size generous the staff friendly and knowledgeable and to round if there wa...
5★ · 2019-04-21
good alround, food was great....but not cheap
5★ · 2019-04-13
Amazing food and incredible atmosphere. This place never fails to deliver a true authentic experience. Food is amazing and even when in a big party its delivered efficiently. The staff are all bubbly. Love this place.
Staff and Service
Staff members are frequently described as welcoming, attentive, and helpful with recommendations and dietary requirements.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2019-03-22
Great food, great drinks, great staff - everyone we talked to was friendly, informative, taking the time to answer questions and explain about different menu options, so that we could make the best choice on what to order that met our budge...
5★ · 2019-08-12
amazing food as always and amazing staff, very friendly, helpful & full of energy. massive thanks to everyone that work their
5★ · 2026-03-09
Hospitality at its Best ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I visit Cubana Sheffield every week and it never disappoints. This time I brought an important guest visiting from America, and Hugo made the evening truly special. He took the time to explain the rum menu...
− Repeated complaints
Noise Levels
Multiple reviewers report that the music can be deafeningly loud, making normal table conversation difficult.
1 supporting review
3★ · 2021-07-24
Good for a vegetarian, lots of choice. Food was very tasty. Service was good. Fans worked well keeping us cool on a scorching day. Downside was very loud music, it was a family meal at four in the afternoon on a Saturday, was hard to talk.
Pricing
Some reviewers feel that drinks, particularly cocktails and wine, are overly expensive.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2019-03-12
I love coming to the swing dance lessons here on a Wednesday night. The atmosphere is electric and the drinks (although pricey) are always tasty. Listening to a live band is an awesome experience, one that I would definitely recommend. Cuba...
1★ · 2025-06-28
bartender thought he was slick and turned one cocktail into two with more mixer. was blatant to someone in the industry. £10 per cocktail you should do better. bouncers are chill.
Rushed Service
A few reviewers mention that food arrives too quickly or that plates are cleared away before diners have finished.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-05-05
The only thing I would say is food came out too fast and we did ask for breaks inbertween tapas .
1★ · 2026-05-23
Great atmosphere but the service was aggressive and terrible. Asked over and over if we were done with plates - table of 4 - only 20 mins into food. And then they started taking away still half full plates rather than let us rest and nibble...
Good for
- Groups looking for a lively night out with food and dancing
- Tapas lovers seeking a wide menu with strong vegetarian and gluten-free options
- Diners wanting live music and entertainment alongside their meal
Avoid if
- You prefer a quiet, intimate setting for conversation
- You are strictly looking for budget-friendly drinks
- You dislike crowded spaces or loud nightlife environments
Review anatomy
Reviews per quarter
| Quarter | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 ’19 | 28 | 2 |
| Q2 ’19 | 156 | 9 |
| Q3 ’19 | 157 | 14 |
| Q4 ’19 | 70 | 5 |
| Q1 ’20 | 29 | 4 |
| Q2 ’20 | 2 | 0 |
| Q3 ’20 | 50 | 2 |
| Q4 ’20 | 8 | 0 |
| Q1 ’21 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 ’21 | 11 | 2 |
| Q3 ’21 | 27 | 2 |
| Q4 ’21 | 25 | 0 |
| Q1 ’22 | 18 | 1 |
| Q2 ’22 | 16 | 2 |
| Q3 ’22 | 19 | 0 |
| Q4 ’22 | 14 | 1 |
| Q1 ’23 | 22 | 0 |
| Q2 ’23 | 20 | 2 |
| Q3 ’23 | 66 | 4 |
| Q4 ’23 | 23 | 0 |
| Q1 ’24 | 17 | 1 |
| Q2 ’24 | 30 | 0 |
| Q3 ’24 | 27 | 3 |
| Q4 ’24 | 19 | 0 |
| Q1 ’25 | 22 | 1 |
| Q2 ’25 | 32 | 2 |
| Q3 ’25 | 20 | 2 |
| Q4 ’25 | 24 | 1 |
| Q1 ’26 | 25 | 1 |
| Q2 ’26 | 18 | 0 |
| Q3 ’26 | 5 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 62 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 62 flagged reviews.
Amelia Brown
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-07-23
Amazing food and attentive staff.
Jennie Whitehurst
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-03-09
Absolutely amazing food! Highly recommend and will be coming back! Service was amazing and all the staff were lovely.
Emma
1 review
★★★★★
2025-10-21
P DS
1 review
★★★★★
2025-06-21
Gema Culqui
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-09-29
I did like a lot, were lot of nice people there.
Becca T
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-09-06
Rhian is so helpful and amazing with service Made Our time
Kewan Sirwan
1 review
★★★★★
2024-01-07
Daniela Roqueme Lozano
1 review
★★★★★
2023-09-03
Dee
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-08-06
Great food!💃
Luna Stea
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2023-07-16
The atmosphere of this place was amazing, but unfortunately a member of the bar staff was rude to me and also going on his phone when people are wanting to be served, i even said to my friend that it was unprofessional of him.
Report generated Jul 25, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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