MAKING A BOOKING

If you have any special requests or questions be sure to email our team before you make the booking at ask@emba.bar.

Please be aware we are a cashless venue.

Group Bookings & Christmas

Due to the small size of our kitchen, availability for bigger tables depends on existing bookings, the time and day of your visit, and in some cases, the dietary requirements of your party.

• All group bookings require a non-refundable deposit of £50 per person.

• For larger parties — and particularly during the Christmas period — we may also require a minimum spend, payable 14 days in advance. In these cases, your group will usually dine from a set menu.

• Bookings for 12 or more guests will require the use of our private dining room. Costs for this vary, and we’ll be happy to talk you through the options once we have the details below.

To help us get back to you quickly, please include the following information in your email (ask@emba.bar):

• Date and time you’d like to book

• Number of guests

• Any dietary requirements or allergies

We’ll then come back to you with the best options available.

CANCELLATIONS

All guests will be required to provide card details to secure your reservation. Changes to your reservation for the A La Carte experience can be made until 3 days before the reservation. No-shows or cancellations less than 3 days in advance will be subject to a charge of £50 per person. Changes to guest count made less than 3 days in advance may be subject to a charge of £50 per person.

For our Set Menu experience, changes to your reservation can be made until 1 week before the reservation. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 week in advance will be subject to a charge of £75.00 per person. Changes to guest count made less than 1 week in advance will be subject to a charge of £75.00 per person.

You are welcome to transfer your booking to another guest (a family member or friend), please contact us to assist you in doing so.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

We can adapt our Set Menus to include choices for Pescatarian and Vegetarian diners. We can also make amendments for diners requiring Gluten Free/Coeliac, Nut free, Shellfish free and/or Fishfree menus. If you have any other dietary requirements that are not mentioned, please enquire before booking via email.

While you make your booking, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements within your party in the comments section. Alternatively, please contact us on ask@emba.bar a minimum of 24hrs before your booking to advise us of any dietary requirements.

Whilst following best practices at all times, please be aware that all the dishes we serve are produced in an environment where allergens are present.

Noise

Whether you’re here with mates, kids, or a four-legged friend, we ask that everyone’s mindful of those around them. If your dog’s getting a bit barky, the banter’s turning rowdy, or the little one’s having a moment, we might need to have a quiet word to help keep things comfortable for all. We’re a small space, and we want everyone’s visit to feel just right. Fair’s fair.

Children

We’re happy to welcome well-behaved children who are comfortable in a grown-up dining environment. While we don’t offer kids’ menus, high chairs, or baby-changing facilities, we regularly host guests and their lovely little ones. We kindly ask that younger children join us for lunch (before our dinner service begins at 5pm), while young adults are very welcome for dinner. We have a limited number of child-friendly tables, so please do let us know when booking if you’ll need one.

Dogs

We’re proudly dog-friendly, but we do need to limit the number of furry friends in the space at any one time. As any dog owner knows, the more pups in the room, the more unpredictable things can get. To keep things harmonious for everyone, we manage this carefully during busy periods. If you’re bringing your pooch, please mention it when booking so we can make sure there’s space for you both.