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The Red Lion in Los Cristianos is situated on the old O'flahertys site. On the corner right opposite the kids play park along the seafront.
I very rarely try 'new' places, I know what I like so normally stick the places that I have been going to for years. The Red Lion is a British Bar/Restaurant run by two guys Wayne and Neil, it has only been open about 7 weeks or so and the only reason I actually visited this place was because I was meeting my daughter after work one day. I have since been back on several occasion, both on my own and with friends. Wayne does all the cooking and serves up all the traditional meals as well as salads,sandwiches and baguettes to the full on Sunday Roast. He also does a 'Steak Night' on Wednesdays, so as well as the normal menu you also have a choice of steak meals and a Mixed Grill, which I defy anyone to finish. The mixed grill is the most expensive thing on the menu at 9.50 euros but for that you get Steak, Pork Chop, Lamb Chop, Bacon, Sausage, Gammon, Egg, tomato and mushrooms and you can either have Chips and Salad with it or Jacket potato and Veg. It is a belly buster:lol:. I have to say the steak and onion baguette is also the best I have had here, the steak is so tender it melts in your mouth.
They have four flat screen TV's inside for anyone who wants to watch the sport, and they also have entertainment a few nights a week with two on a Sunday, one at lunchtime and another entertainer in the evening. It is decorated to a high standard and more importantly for us women the toilets are spotless and very modern.
Just come in had a fab night in the RED LION used to be o'flatterys,great night host was lou rex.xxxx
DIANE2659
27-06-2011, 07:06
The Red Lion, Los Cristianos
We have just returned to the UK after our Annual Holiday, it was so nice to see this venue up and running, the food was just fabulous and we complemented the chef. We enjoyed each visit to this venue and would HEARTILY RECOMMEND to others. As for the mixed grill - YES my other half - Keith DID finish his meal despite a jovial quip from the waitress - "good luck" when presenting his meal:hungry: - :) Keep up the excellent work, look forward to seeing you on our return. Best Wishes to ALL STAFF - From Diane n Keith. Please PM us.
The Red Lion, Los Cristianos
We have just returned to the UK after our Annual Holiday, it was so nice to see this venue up and running, the food was just fabulous and we complemented the chef. We enjoyed each visit to this venue and would HEARTILY RECOMMEND to others. As for the mixed grill - YES my other half - Keith DID finish his meal despite a jovial quip from the waitress - "good luck" when presenting his meal:hungry: - :) Keep up the excellent work, look forward to seeing you on our return. Best Wishes to ALL STAFF - From Diane n Keith. Please PM us.
haha that sounds very much like my daughter :)
is it opposite starstruck?
is it opposite starstruck?
It is right opposite the kids play park on the front. On the same strip as Churchills but on the far end
It is right opposite the kids play park on the front. On the same strip as Churchills but on the far endye i know at the back of that english cafe where the looky looky women sit doing hair and just round the corner from where chicargo's used to be
plancher
29-06-2011, 22:57
I called in there 2 weeks ago last wednesday lunch time......
1 bottle water, 1 can coke, 1 coffee.....6 euros
Wont call in there again
I called in there 2 weeks ago last wednesday lunch time......
1 bottle water, 1 can coke, 1 coffee.....6 euros
Wont call in there again
Asked my daughter about the prices and she said a bottle of water is 1.50, a BOTTLE of coke is 2.50, and a MUG of their frothy coffee is 2 euros. Average prices for any restaurant on the seafront in a tourist resort I would have thought.
Asked my daughter about the prices and she said a bottle of water is 1.50, a BOTTLE of coke is 2.50, and a MUG of their frothy coffee is 2 euros. Average prices for any restaurant on the seafront in a tourist resort I would have thought.
Sounds good to me. I have paid much more than that on the sea front.
junglejim
30-06-2011, 09:39
Asked my daughter about the prices and she said a bottle of water is 1.50, a BOTTLE of coke is 2.50, and a MUG of their frothy coffee is 2 euros. Average prices for any restaurant on the seafront in a tourist resort I would have thought.
Sounds fair to me , might try the mixed grill when I come back with my son in law - he´s a meat freak !!
Doesn´t do veg - a recent snack in Tenerife !
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plancher
30-06-2011, 21:37
Asked my daughter about the prices and she said a bottle of water is 1.50, a BOTTLE of coke is 2.50, and a MUG of their frothy coffee is 2 euros. Average prices for any restaurant on the seafront in a tourist resort I would have thought.
Its hardly a Restaurant is it. No different to the frontline bars of North and South and Players Lounge, and they don´t charge anything like that....2.50 for a can of coke would have been bad enough, but not for a bottle with less volume. Not having a go, but hardly a seafront restaurant.....Its a British bar which caters for the Brits with what appears a decent menu, and on that basis is no different to the other 2 businesses mentioned in my reply
Tom and Lesley
17-07-2011, 19:01
Yes, we went in June 2011, great night.
As some of you know my daughter works here so as the rest of my family are all in the UK working at the moment I tend to meet my daughter from work quite a lot a we eat here before going home or we stay and have a drink and watch the entertainment.
I have never really been one for watching tribute acts but this place has some fantastic entertainers, so much so a quick drink after work often sees us getting home in the early hours. They have two entertainers on every night as well as their compare Michaella. In the course of the last couple of weeks we have seen 'The Beatles' who had absolutely everyone on the dancefloor , Alex Mcvae who sings Simply Red numbers, and they have a fantastic hypnotist on a Friday night, who I have to say is very good. They have so many brilliant entertainers down there every night you can't fail to have a good time. Last night we watched a Ronan Keating tribute and the brilliant Vanessa Viagra. I have never seen so many men in one room scared to move or talk, it was hilarious, as was Vanessa who takes no prisoners haha, and a very good singer as well. After her show the queue to the toilets must have been 30 people long for both the mens and the ladies, it's one of those acts where you daren't get out of your seat because you are certain to be the next target, but what a great show, definately my type of girl and I just wish I had met you sooner V, absolutely fantastic.
This bar has only been open a few months and already it is getting known for the entertainers they employ as well as their food. They are doing a great job and it is definately going to be one of the success stories here, so much so that most nights by the time the entertainers come on there is not an empty seat in the place, with many people coming in throughout the week to reserve tables for certain nights. So if you're stuck for where to go one night give this place a try, a lot of residents have already found it and are regulars, you won't be disappointed.
Miss Moneypenny
29-07-2011, 08:55
I think its a great bar..
uptowngirl
29-07-2011, 15:13
As some of you know my daughter works here so as the rest of my family are all in the UK working at the moment I tend to meet my daughter from work quite a lot a we eat here before going home or we stay and have a drink and watch the entertainment.
I have never really been one for watching tribute acts but this place has some fantastic entertainers, so much so a quick drink after work often sees us getting home in the early hours. They have two entertainers on every night as well as their compare Michaella. In the course of the last couple of weeks we have seen 'The Beatles' who had absolutely everyone on the dancefloor , Alex Mcvae who sings Simply Red numbers, and they have a fantastic hypnotist on a Friday night, who I have to say is very good. They have so many brilliant entertainers down there every night you can't fail to have a good time. Last night we watched a Ronan Keating tribute and the brilliant Vanessa Viagra. I have never seen so many men in one room scared to move or talk, it was hilarious, as was Vanessa who takes no prisoners haha, and a very good singer as well. After her show the queue to the toilets must have been 30 people long for both the mens and the ladies, it's one of those acts where you daren't get out of your seat because you are certain to be the next target, but what a great show, definately my type of girl and I just wish I had met you sooner V, absolutely fantastic.
This bar has only been open a few months and already it is getting known for the entertainers they employ as well as their food. They are doing a great job and it is definately going to be one of the success stories here, so much so that most nights by the time the entertainers come on there is not an empty seat in the place, with many people coming in throughout the week to reserve tables for certain nights. So if you're stuck for where to go one night give this place a try, a lot of residents have already found it and are regulars, you won't be disappointed.
I just LOVE the place............................. I first worked in there well over 12 years ago, for the original owners, James and Minzentzy O'Flaherty, followed by Jane Rutherford, then Jane and H......................... I have always loved the venue.
It was a pleasure to be back last night for a fill in show, and so nice to see at long last it has been renovated and cleaned up lololololol
I wish the new owners the very best of luck!! xx
Davethepubsinger
02-08-2011, 13:12
My wife and I have been to this bar a few times for their sunday roast. The first time we found it excelllent. The second time the carrots tasted a bit funny but everything else was fine. Unfortunately last sunday we both had the pork which was reconstituted meat. When challenged on this the waitress said the cook knew the quality was poor. Why did she serve it then? Interestingly we noted that 'Sunday roasts' were available the next day at lunchtime only at a reduced price. Is this a downward spiral?
My wife and I have been to this bar a few times for their sunday roast. The first time we found it excelllent. The second time the carrots tasted a bit funny but everything else was fine. Unfortunately last sunday we both had the pork which was reconstituted meat. When challenged on this the waitress said the cook knew the quality was poor. Why did she serve it then? Interestingly we noted that 'Sunday roasts' were available the next day at lunchtime only at a reduced price. Is this a downward spiral?
I have heard this story already, my daughter was the waitress ;) She also explained to you that when the cook saw the meat was not of the standard they normally have delivered she contacted the supplier but it was unfortunately too late for them to deliver a new order but I see you failed to mention that bit ;) You had one not so brilliant dinner there and the place is on a downward spiral?? Had you been there last night you would see this is definately not the case. The place was full to bursting with tables having to be reserved for the evening entertainment due to many people not being able to get seats last week. Even other bar owners where in there drinking or was they checking the place out ;)
sarah012
03-08-2011, 14:42
Great place....We had a lovely meal there last week.....will defo go back and recommend it..
canarianchicken
04-08-2011, 04:48
This Bar is run with care and love. the Restrooms are beautiful, unusual and clean. The owner is so friendly and welcoming. The staff are friendly. If you want a cheap hole, there are plenty to choose from, but this is one of the few bars that STILL gives you more than one cabaret a night.
How people can knock it is beyond me. A touch of class. Try it folks, you won't be disappointed.
Davethepubsinger
04-08-2011, 15:03
¨I have heard this story already, my daughter was the waitress She also explained to you that when the cook saw the meat was not of the standard they normally have delivered she contacted the supplier but it was unfortunately too late for them to deliver a new order but I see you failed to mention that bit You had one not so brilliant dinner there and the place is on a downward spiral?? Had you been there last night you would see this is definately not the case. The place was full to bursting with tables having to be reserved for the evening entertainment due to many people not being able to get seats last week. Even other bar owners where in there drinking or was they checking the place out¨
Thanks for your reply Jackie. The implication of your comment appears to be that it is all right to serve poor quality meat rather than serve nothing at all. I would also observe that as repeat customers I would have expected to be advised by the waiting staff that the meat was of a poor quality so that an alternative choice could be made. But perhaps that's expecting too much. As to my downward spiral comment I was referring to the quality of the food and has no bearing on the entertainment provided.
We had a couple of great meals here.....defo reccomend it...:yum:
¨I have heard this story already, my daughter was the waitress She also explained to you that when the cook saw the meat was not of the standard they normally have delivered she contacted the supplier but it was unfortunately too late for them to deliver a new order but I see you failed to mention that bit You had one not so brilliant dinner there and the place is on a downward spiral?? Had you been there last night you would see this is definately not the case. The place was full to bursting with tables having to be reserved for the evening entertainment due to many people not being able to get seats last week. Even other bar owners where in there drinking or was they checking the place out¨
Thanks for your reply Jackie. The implication of your comment appears to be that it is all right to serve poor quality meat rather than serve nothing at all. I would also observe that as repeat customers I would have expected to be advised by the waiting staff that the meat was of a poor quality so that an alternative choice could be made. But perhaps that's expecting too much. As to my downward spiral comment I was referring to the quality of the food and has no bearing on the entertainment provided.
The reason I specifically remember this story is because yours was the only complaint made that day with regards to the Pork. In fact the Roast dinners that were on special on the Monday did not even consist of Pork because they sold out on the Sunday. As I explained it is not a downward spiral regarding the food at all, it was entirely down to the suppliers delivering the meat and not informing the cook that it was not exactly as had been ordered. By the time she had realised and contacted the suppliers it was too late for them to make another delivery. As Pork was on the boards for the roast as well as the other meats they would have been in a lose lose situation if they had told customers there was no Pork, because then I am sure someone would have complained that they was advertising Pork but they didn't have any;)
Thanks for the information sleepy - I can give the place a miss then.
You've saved me a couple of taxi fares. :thanx:
That's a result, as all the people that go to the bar are normally happy, smiley people so you would look right out of place;)
Davethepubsinger
05-08-2011, 13:57
Jackie,
You do not appear to appreciate the point I am making. The cook was willing to serve what she knew was poor quality meat. You have stated that she was aware of this and would therefore have been in the right to refuse to accept it. However she didn't! Your observations that nobody else complained could be down to several reasons - i.e. The heavy beef gravy served to mask the taste, punters not being aware that this was not the usual quality.etc. Let's face it the bulk of trade is holidaymakers who will vote with their feet if they don't like something.
As others have observed they have enjoyed their meals. I have enjoyed previous meals, but last sunday my wife and I were not impressed and the staff had opportunities to have done something about it.
Your observation about punters being dissappointed if there had not been pork on the menu could easily have been assuaged by the explanation that the meat delivered was of poor quality. If we had been told that, we would have been impressed that the Red Lion was setting high standards.
Jackie,
You do not appear to appreciate the point I am making. The cook was willing to serve what she knew was poor quality meat. You have stated that she was aware of this and would therefore have been in the right to refuse to accept it. However she didn't! Your observations that nobody else complained could be down to several reasons - i.e. The heavy beef gravy served to mask the taste, punters not being aware that this was not the usual quality.etc. Let's face it the bulk of trade is holidaymakers who will vote with their feet if they don't like something.
As others have observed they have enjoyed their meals. I have enjoyed previous meals, but last sunday my wife and I were not impressed and the staff had opportunities to have done something about it.
Your observation about punters being dissappointed if there had not been pork on the menu could easily have been assuaged by the explanation that the meat delivered was of poor quality. If we had been told that, we would have been impressed that the Red Lion was setting high standards.
Yes you are right she would have been within her rights to refuse it, but as she ordered better quality meat she assumed that is what was delivered as she was not told any different by the supplier when her order was delivered. It was only when she went to cook it that she realised the order was wrong and as I said on contacting the suppliers they told her it was too late to re-deliver.
haha now you are saying she purposely put 'thick beef gravy' on the meat to disguise it, are sure that wasn't to disguise the 'funny tasting carrots' ;)
Davethepubsinger
06-08-2011, 10:12
Yes you are right she would have been within her rights to refuse it, but as she ordered better quality meat she assumed that is what was delivered as she was not told any different by the supplier when her order was delivered. It was only when she went to cook it that she realised the order was wrong and as I said on contacting the suppliers they told her it was too late to re-deliver.
haha now you are saying she purposely put 'thick beef gravy' on the meat to disguise it, are sure that wasn't to disguise the 'funny tasting carrots' ;)
So, just that I understand. The cook will serve up poor quality food when it's incorrectly delivered.
So, just that I understand. The cook will serve up poor quality food when it's incorrectly delivered.
Please Dave if you are that bothered by the fact that you didn't enjoy your meal then go and speak to the Owner and the Cook, something you seem to have failed to do on the day. Please don't tell me that you spoke to the waitress because she is just that, the waitress, and she told you what she knew. If it was really that bad then I for one can't understand why you did not bring it to the owners attention ( he is always there and available for his customers) instead of commenting about it on here. I find it really sad and quite annoying that a lot of people will have a bad experience somewhere and not inform the people that need to know before writing about it on the internet. Sorry but if I felt that a meal I had been served was not to the standard I was expecting then my complaint would have been voiced to the correct people, the ones that had a chance to do something about it i.e. the owner. You paid for it without any complaints so I really don't see the reasoning behind you coming on here and making such a big thing about it, especially as I said the Pork actually sold out on that day and yours was the only 'complaint' even if it was only made to the waitress and not the owner or cook. Had you asked her if you could to speak to the owner or the cook because you was not happy she would have got them for you, but she answered your question and you said no more.
I don't agree with some of these comments!
Why start a thread about a bar/restaurant or any business come to that and then expect everyone to give positive feedback about it,especially if a customer was not happy with his meal and raised a valid point about the meat being sub standard?
It's fairly obvious too,that the OP's opinion will be somewhat bias as they have a family member who works there.;)
Fair comment.
I was also wondering about the expectations of the person complaining - yes if the chef of a restaurant thought the meat was crap and didn't want to put his name to it then by all means refuse to serve it
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We're talking about a bar that serves food and does entertainment, the COOK (not chef) is probably on 6 euros an hour and i doubt he cares if the pork is not as good as normal, and I doubt his employers would keep him if he did say he wasn't serving it - if it was crawling with maggots fair enough, if it's just not as nice as usual he's gonna serve it.
Sleepy first of all let me point out that regardless of the fact my daughter works there I have seen this business grow pretty much from the very start and the very very hard work and money the owners and staff have put into it to make it what it is. I just don't like anyone being knocked when they do not have a chance to explain their side of the story, so as I know the people involved and they are not on the forum to reply themselves then yes I will defend them in this case.
Yes Jimbo, Dave is a customer who is within his right to complain, but at least do it the correct way to the Owner and not on a public forum.
Dave please tell us, was the meal really that bad or was it just the fact that you had eaten better quality meat there before so therefore noticed the difference???? and what you are in fact saying is that the meal was edible...(it must have been because you both ate it)... but not as good as previously. Personally if I was served a meal that was as bad as you are making it out to be I would not have eaten it but returned it to the kitchen either myself or via the staff. As you did neither then I think this debate can be put to sleep.
I don't wish to take sides as i've not been in the bar, but Dave has come on a forum which has a review section and he has left his review.
He may have worded it a bit strong with his remark of a ' downward spiral ' but in essence he has done nothing wrong.
My own opinion on wherever it's right to serve up meat ( or any other foodstuff ) that a chef isn't 100% about is - don't !!
I would personally leave it off the menu and explain to the customer the reason why. That at least goes someway to show that you only want the very best leaving your kitchen.
That said, the reviews of The Red Lion seem to be pretty much in the main good one's, so I would suspect that they will be ok and hopefully learn from this encounter.
Uptowngirl, your post was fantastic and pretty much summed up my own feelings on the matter.
I'd just like to wish the new owners of the business good luck for the future, I also have had some cracking nights in it's old guise, and it would be nice to see those days recreated.
Davethepubsinger
08-08-2011, 14:40
If you go back to my original post you will see it was the quality of the meat I was referring to. Yes it was edible, but not as good as previous occassions. The rest of the meal was fine. Pablo1 has made the point I have been alluding to. If it was known to be poor - don't serve it!
I am willing to concede that I perhaps should have taken the matter up with the owner, but having raised the matter with the waitress it could be argued that she was aware of our dissatisfaction and she could have brought it to the managers attention. However, that is by the by.
As others have observed, my review appears to have been in the minority and the occurrence may well have been a one off. However, I was under the impression that as this was a review thread, as a customer, I was entitled to an opinion.
robntoni
05-09-2011, 11:58
I've been to this bar a handful of times over the past few weeks - can't see me going in again and tend to just walk past now. I've not been in during the evening so can't comment on that time of day but during the day, the service appears shoddy at best. Staff (two girls) don't appear particularly interested in being there and in my experience, the few customers there are getting in the way of a good chat.
OK I will have to do this the correct way.
I am very sorry Robntoni but I don't agree with your comment about the shoddy service. I am in this place every day and the staff are nothing but attentive and on the ball. As well as serving customers the staff have to restock all the fridges from the previous night, deal with and pay for deliveries and orders etc. It's not all as easy as it appears to the customer, there is much much more that goes on 'behind the scenes'. They have many regular customers in the form of residents and other bar and restaurant owners and to me that speaks volumes. Yes the staff do talk to each other but that is normally when the cook is sitting outside for 5 minutes getting a breath of fresh air from the hot kitchen, and who can blame her in this heat. I will add that this is once customers have been served and not while they are waiting.
well we are over in october so will make up our own mind up about it, what one person likes another might not, if i look at reviews on here and 80% is positive (which looks to be the case here) and 20% negative then i can live with that, i have been in places that i have paid £200 for a meal and drinks with that sort of feedback so somewhere where the average meal costs about 8 euros aint goin to be a problem;)
the 2 swaddies
14-09-2011, 22:12
hi i was at the red lion in may 1 week after it opened we were made very welcome . neil and wayne used to have the lounge in purto colon . . the food was good and at the right price and the jazz group that played on a sunday was brill . shall be out there again very soon so if you are reading this go in and say the 2 swaddies recommeded you .
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:wave::wave::cheeky::wave:
Have to say, the price of the Dorada black is excessive to say the least. That aside, it's a very good night out with high quality entertainment.
Have to say, the price of the Dorada black is excessive to say the least. That aside, it's a very good night out with high quality entertainment.
Get there early and the drinks are cheaper ;) the prices go up at 7p.m. I think it is. But when they are paying for two or three quality acts every night it's not so bad I suppose.
nurse ratchet
15-09-2011, 22:22
Get there early and the drinks are cheaper ;) the prices go up at 7p.m. I think it is. But when they are paying for two or three quality acts every night it's not so bad I suppose.
No, they are not paying their customers are
Ecky Thump
15-09-2011, 23:03
No, they are not paying their customers are
Call me cynical, but I think you know exactly what was meant by Jackie's post, as most people know, that we as customers do in one way or another have to pay for entertainment.
Get there early and the drinks are cheaper ;) the prices go up at 7p.m. I think it is. But when they are paying for two or three quality acts every night it's not so bad I suppose.
I'm not critisising Jackie, I know they have good acts on. I very rarely drink in the tourist areas and was a little shocked by €3 for a bottle of Black when it's €1.30 in my local! But that aside, I found the bar very nice, the guys behind the bar and the waiting staff very friendly and helpful. Sorry if my shock on the beer price was a bit negative.......but it was a shock ;)
was a little shocked by €3 for a bottle of Black when it's €1.30 in my local! .but it was a shock ;)
How much!!!!???I pay €1 for a bottle of Dorada black in my local.€3 is absolutely scandalous...entertainment or not!!!
Dearie me! Who'd own a business in Tenerife eh?
How much!!!!???I pay €1 for a bottle of Dorada black in my local.€3 is absolutely scandalous...entertainment or not!!!
Just back and The Magic Bar was 6 euros for small bottle of Dorada red !! One and out!!
I_N_Cognito
25-09-2011, 03:51
6 euros! You got off light, thieve, sorry excuse my poor spelling, they’ve obviously stopped folding up the notes in your change and hiding it under the bar receipt so you only pick up the change from the “change dish”, and worse still, if you’ve had enough to drink you leave a tip as well.:nono::nono::nono:
Leam_Lin
25-09-2011, 08:05
Where is The Magic Bar, so we can avoid it.
Magic Bar is opposite Safari Centre. Everyone to their own but you can either go to a more upmarket venue and pay a bit extra for your drinks and have good entertainment and more comfort i.e. Magic, El Faro etc or go to a 1 euro a pint Karaoke Bar. Everyone has the choice. Personally I like Magic Bar for the odd night out but at 7.50 for a Vodka and Coke it is the very odd night out there;) Something about these sort of places must be working regardless of the drink prices because there are more and more of them popping up which I think is a good thing. I can't stand Karaoke Bars so would rather pay a bit extra for a bit of quality on a night out.
Agreed with you Jackie, you pay for a bit of comfort, I love Magic and passed red lion last night and it was packed out the door
I_N_Cognito
25-09-2011, 17:29
Magic Bar is opposite Safari Centre. Everyone to their own but you can either go to a more upmarket venue and pay a bit extra for your drinks and have good entertainment and more comfort i.e. Magic, El Faro etc or go to a 1 euro a pint Karaoke Bar. Everyone has the choice. Personally I like Magic Bar for the odd night out but at 7.50 for a Vodka and Coke it is the very odd night out there;) Something about these sort of places must be working regardless of the drink prices because there are more and more of them popping up which I think is a good thing. I can't stand Karaoke Bars so would rather pay a bit extra for a bit of quality on a night out.
Totally agree with you Jackie, ambience and entertainment fantastic, if in PDLA area frequently end up there for last few drinks as the entertainment goes on quite late, and like yourself accept you pay for what you get. My post was just me letting off steam as to something that has always annoyed me about the place in what I can only see it as a deliberate attempt by the waiters/ waitresses to fleece customers out of their change by the way they fold and again I can only described as deliberately hid any notes under the bar receipt, and I am not talking about a one off occasion, every time, have to say this is the only place I have come across this practice (well I hope it is, or have I been unwittingly donating thousands of euros to bar staff benevolent funds elsewhere ? ) and as you say it’s an upmarket venue so would not expect such.
Where is The Magic Bar, so we can avoid it.under the cleopatra hotell, the one with all the archers outside and the waterfall either side, i have never been in because i thought it was a strip joint ???
under the cleopatra hotell, the one with all the archers outside and the waterfall either side, i have never been in because i thought it was a strip joint ???
Or you have never been in because you thought it was a strip joint and the Mrs has always been with you ;)
Or you have never been in because you thought it was a strip joint and the Mrs has always been with you ;)ha ha:crylaughing::crylaughing: yes she has but that's not the reason:wink:
lancslad
27-09-2011, 13:41
called in this one after picking up my cheapo 200 cigs from the shop next to admiral travel.
nice clean bar.
good service.
they do a mean steak butty.
and as always mrs lancs does the toilet check (she got a thing about clean toilets).she was well impressed.
Totally agree with you Jackie, ambience and entertainment fantastic, if in PDLA area frequently end up there for last few drinks as the entertainment goes on quite late, and like yourself accept you pay for what you get. My post was just me letting off steam as to something that has always annoyed me about the place in what I can only see it as a deliberate attempt by the waiters/ waitresses to fleece customers out of their change by the way they fold and again I can only described as deliberately hid any notes under the bar receipt, and I am not talking about a one off occasion, every time, have to say this is the only place I have come across this practice (well I hope it is, or have I been unwittingly donating thousands of euros to bar staff benevolent funds elsewhere ? ) and as you say it’s an upmarket venue so would not expect such.
Only the prices are upmarket. Too dark and noisy to tell for sure. I think that it was more than a coincidence that they were at least three "couples" playing tonsil tennis and a few other ball games on the couches. Maybe this is all part of the "service". I'm no prude and I like my music loud but this place is OTT on so many counts.
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called in this one after picking up my cheapo 200 cigs from the shop next to admiral travel.
nice clean bar.
good service.
they do a mean steak butty.
and as always mrs lancs does the toilet check (she got a thing about clean toilets).she was well impressed.
Dropped in for a quick beer while out walking and I agree about the toilets; well above average. (apart from the loose tap at the communal hand wash).
Staff seemed pleasant enough. Only had one drinks so not enough to comment more. Hope it all goes well for them.
northernlass04
27-09-2011, 23:10
We went to this place 3 times during our holiday have to say we thought the prices were very good. Good measures and great entertainment. Will definately be back there again in March.
We went to this place 3 times during our holiday have to say we thought the prices were very good. Good measures and great entertainment. Will definately be back there again in March.but are you talking about the red lion or the magic bar????:wink:
but are you talking about the red lion or the magic bar????:wink:
It must be the Red Lion, nobody would be daft/rich enough to go to the Magic Bar 3 times. Probably my fault for taking thread off topic. :redcard: :sorry:
northernlass04
28-09-2011, 20:55
Yes I was talking about the Red Lion. Refuse to pay silly prices for drinks:cheeky:
Ecky Thump
16-10-2011, 11:05
Yes I was talking about the Red Lion. Refuse to pay silly prices for drinks:cheeky:
I also think that their prices are a bit top heavy...3 Cokes and 3 Small beers €12, definitely at those prices not the place to call in for a quick daytime drink.
I don't normally let the Lookie Lookie men bother me, but on the terrace of the Red Lion it seems to be a main walk-through for them.:mad:
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I think that their prices are a bit top heavy...3 Cokes and 3 Small beers €12, definitely at those prices not the place to call in for a quick daytime drink.
I don't normally let the Lookie Lookie men bother me, but on the terrace of the Red Lion it seems to be a main walk-through for them.:mad:
On a positive note the toilets were modern and spotless.:)
well i said i would not comment until i had tried it for myself, and i have, we went to see crush last week, i had been telling my family what a great band they were and that the red lion had been getting some good reviews so we were all really looking forward to it, unfortunatly the beer was that bad we only lasted 2 songs???, what a shame, the place has some top acts on and people say the food is very good but if you can not get the basics right then you have got no chance, there were 9 of us and 4 drinking the estrella larger but we only took one sip and it tasted like the pipes had not been cleaned, like a tainted taste, we did complain to the pr the next night and he said he would mention it to the boss, so i don't know if he did or not, but we went to maybe 7-8 different bars in the 10 nights and never had a problem anywhere else??? but like ecky said the toilets are a credit to them:tiphat: but get the beer right guys:wink:
well i said i would not comment until i had tried it for myself, and i have, we went to see crush last week, i had been telling my family what a great band they were and that the red lion had been getting some good reviews so we were all really looking forward to it, unfortunatly the beer was that bad we only lasted 2 songs???, what a shame, the place has some top acts on and people say the food is very good but if you can not get the basics right then you have got no chance, there were 9 of us and 4 drinking the estrella larger but we only took one sip and it tasted like the pipes had not been cleaned, like a tainted taste, we did complain to the pr the next night and he said he would mention it to the boss, so i don't know if he did or not, but we went to maybe 7-8 different bars in the 10 nights and never had a problem anywhere else??? but like ecky said the toilets are a credit to them:tiphat: but get the beer right guys:wink:as a landlord i would ask that anyone with a bad drink notify the bar staff/manager asap.it can be a simple thing like a bad barrel,but it could also be a health n higene issue.if i tasted all my drinks all the time i wouldnt be here now,we need you the customer to tell us asap please:)
as a landlord i would ask that anyone with a bad drink notify the bar staff/manager asap.it can be a simple thing like a bad barrel,but it could also be a health n higene issue.if i tasted all my drinks all the time i wouldnt be here now,we need you the customer to tell us asap please:)tbh mate i had had a few by then and there only seemed to be a few kids running the place i did not really see anyone of authority, but like i said it was late i had had a few and i was a little embarrassed about bulling the place up with my family but point taken, if i had taken the beers back to the bar they would probably have changed them for us
Marbro you should have took them back or asked for the owner, he is always there in the evenings, although he does tend to sit outside out of the way and let the girls do their work
Davethepubsinger
23-11-2011, 15:10
What's happeneing at the Red Lion? All the acts have disappeared!
What's happeneing at the Red Lion? All the acts have disappeared!
Apparently its in the process of changing hands.
seanocelt
23-11-2011, 16:47
Apparently its in the process of changing hands.
That is correct, saw it discreetly for sale a few weeks ago.
The acts were being changed anyway due to the age of holidays makers here now. Not many of the swallows were up for being hypnotised on a Friday night haha. Sadly the owner Neil has to return to the UK to look after his parents who's health has deteriorated. There are new owners and the keys will be handed over on Friday by a very sad Neil.
karinglass
03-12-2011, 23:48
I have been there and it is a great place, fab music and great atmosphere
The acts were being changed anyway due to the age of holidays makers here now. Not many of the swallows were up for being hypnotised on a Friday night haha. Sadly the owner Neil has to return to the UK to look after his parents who's health has deteriorated. There are new owners and the keys will be handed over on Friday by a very sad Neil.
Anyone know how the bar is getting on with the new owners? Business as usual or lots of changes?
All I know is that before the majority of her staff left she was looking to have some new entertainment. I couldn't tell you if she has, although I do know the White Knights are still there on a Sunday afternoon on the terrace.
sunshinezz
04-01-2012, 00:16
The band Crush on one night a week but not sure what night
The band Crush on one night a week but not sure what night
You've just missed them, they were on from 10 to 11 tonight. :ashamed:
irishmusico
04-01-2012, 11:08
That would be every Tuesday 10 till 11
The band Crush on one night a week but not sure what night
That would be every Tuesday 10 till 11
... and you used to play there every night when my daughter worked there. The new owner is certainly making cutbacks..
irishmusico
06-01-2012, 13:32
... and you used to play there every night when my daughter worked there. The new owner is certainly making cutbacks..We did indeed Jackie.Still there on Sundays,with the Swinging White Knights,our diary is almost full anyway :)
Update:
Not working in the Red Lion at all at the moment.
karlburn
08-03-2012, 11:39
I was there in febuary, the beer wasnt very good and the food was very,very average, the sport was a bit of a joke all the matches .... Yes but no sound so it just turns into a mess but the toilets are nice!
Hows the Red Lion doing at the moment? wasnt very good last time I was there in May but previous to that a lot better, back over in a few weeks hope its improved.
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