This bar is part of the five-star Hotel Bellevue Syrene, one of a few different terraces within the…read morehotel complex. It's located along a vine-covered trellis walkway to the main entrance, near where cars can pick up or drop off to the hotel.
Even though a uniformed doorman is posted at the entrance to the walkway, if you're not a guest, they allow you to check out the cafe on the terrace, and you can dine at the cafe outside (or restaurant inside) if they have availability. I considered this and took a browse thru the cafe menu. Though looking at the drinks menu, at €9 for juice, €19 for mocktails and €21-30 for generic cocktails, it didn't quite fit the bill for the evening. And if there's one thing I've learned getting older it's that just because it costs more doesn't mean it tastes better. Tho maybe if I had a friend along to celebrate.
The ambiance is truly romantic on the elegantly outfitted terrace, white table clothes, white wrought iron chairs matching the wrought iron banisters on the balcony. A dense, twisted canopy of wisteria wound around sturdy trellises resting on classic columns. I can see this being a gorgeous event venue. Of course, you can't miss the views.
The staff seemed quite professional, buttoned up (literally) in white shirts and waistcoats. While I was perusing a staff member came up to ask if I needed any help. The doorman at the entry was very polite too.
