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Mario’s Stolen Chairs

March 3rd, 2010

Had a drink with Mario earlier. In passing he told me that last night he had 34 plastic chairs stolen from outside his bar. Seriously, what a petty crime that is. Fair play to Mario he was very philosophical about it, but at the end of the day it is not something that he, or [...]

New Year in Almerimar At The D-Bar

December 12th, 2008

I was in the D-Bar yesterday and John was telling me that as with last year he will be putting on a party of New Years Eve. 55€ per person, tickets to be bought in advance, and all the food you can eat and booze you can drink.
Friends that have been in previous years have [...]

D-Bar is NOT an English Bar

December 10th, 2008

A well stocked bar & big kitchen at the D-Bar
I have been using the D-Bar more these days, which on one level isn’t hard as for years I never used it all! There are two reasons primarily why this was the case:

I was never really a fan of the layout and decor, and
I always [...]

Farewell Loch Ness

October 31st, 2008

Just back from a farewell well drink with Billy et all from Loch Ness who closed their doors yesterday (although Mario is trying to sort out a deal on the lease) and a welcome drink with Phil who is opening the old Grado Zero/Havanah tonight.
So farewell ……. and good luck!!!
Also called into Ankara to see [...]

Wedding Anniversary, Dinner and Stumble Inn

August 24th, 2008

It is a friend’s wedding anniversary on Monday (one year), so last night we went out to help them celebrate along with his parents.
They came round to the apartment for a couple of drinks first and then we headed down to the marina to what is in fact becoming a favourite restaurant of ours ……. [...]

Loch Ness Update

August 6th, 2008

The latest news regards Loch Ness is that Billy & Doreen are NOT selling the bar, but they are appointing Mario as the bar manager and will be spending more time in the UK themselves. Mario has done a great job building up the business with them, and they want to spend more time in [...]

Los Marias

August 3rd, 2008

Los Marias is the name of the new bar where La Bahia used to be in Dársena 1. It should be open in 2 or 3 weeks according to Nick the guy that owns the bar with his wife.
Another English bar, they are getting an American Pool Table so that they can enter a team [...]

Latest Advertiser ….. Coco Beach

August 1st, 2008

Coco Beach have become the latest business to take advantage of out FREE advertising on the site. We only advertise businesses that we deal with, use or frequent on a regular basis, and that we know we can work with. As such any advertiser on the site you know comes recommended by us.
Coco [...]

Local Bar Rumours

July 29th, 2008

Heard a couple of rumours on the grape vine recently regarding a number of Bars here in Almerimar;

The original Rogers (the La Bahia Mark I) in Dársena 1 is meant to be opening again soon
Loch Ness is allegedly up for sale
Kenny’s is being refurbished to be a English bar opening at English times and offering [...]

La Plaza Offering Al-rruz’s Paella

July 26th, 2008

Two of our favourite and most frequented bars and restaurants in Almerimar, La Plaza and Al-rruz have joined together to work with Almerimar Life to add a further Taste Of Spain for residents and visitors to Almerimar.
As of Sunday (27th July) La Plaza will be offering paella provided by Al-rruz as [...]

Happy Anniversary La Plaza

July 23rd, 2008

Today it is a year since La Plaza opened, and I’d like to say congratulations to Lee and Heather for creating such a great little restaurant bar.

Situated in the busy square in Almerimar, La Plaza is one of my favourite places for a drink and interesting tapas, coffee and scrummy home-made cakes, a [...]

D-Bar

June 21st, 2008

Ended up meeting Chris for an early evening drink at the D-bar the other day. This has always been a little more of a locals’ bar as it is out of the marina almost at the base of the cliff face. I have to admit that until recently Chris and I haven’t used it that [...]

Good, Good, Bad ….

May 24th, 2008

Bit of a mixed morning this morning in the marina …….
Good = popped into see Roberto to sort out (another) pair of football boots. This is rapidly becoming an expensive event, but I am really enjoying the whole process – something remarkably exciting about selecting kit, boots etc. Yep it is a man thing, trust [...]

Busy Time at La Bahia

May 14th, 2008

I was down at La Bahia doing a small favour earlier (see below) and I picked up these events that they are organising:

23rd June – the 2nd Annual San Juan BBQ on the beach. 15€ Adults, 10€ Under 14. Closing date 17th June
29th May – Beach Fishing Day. 10.00 to 15.00
17th May – Make Up [...]

Friday Night & Chinese Destiny

May 3rd, 2008

Friday as Chris has already mentioned was our wedding anniversary, and after 16 years not the biggest deal, but still a night to go out and have a drink and a nice meal. We had thought about going to the Chinese buffet as I fancied some crispy duck, but by the time we drove into [...]

Friday Night Girls Night

April 27th, 2008

Great night out with a couple of girlfriends on Friday … good chat and nice to be out and about in the port as it is slowly getting a bit more buzzy … roll on Summer. We spent most of the evening sitting on the terrace at La Plaza, and I enjoyed some good red [...]

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