My travel companion and I cannot say enough nice things about this little gem…read more For starters, in a small town of lots of over processed foods, this place offers fresh and clean foods. The coffee is good, the food is excellent (breakfast and beyond) and the staff are little rays of sunshine. The seating is indoors, outdoors, and the restrooms are clean. I'm vegetarian and he is Muslim, and we were able to find great snacks and full meals at this place without issue. If you are in Swansea - please try this place. Opens at 9 and closes at 10.

What a great concept..a lounge bar. Seems that England has cottoned on to a new concept. Have a…read morecosy place that represents a lounge, bar, coffee shop, restaurant all under one roof. With newspapers to read, toys for kids and a coat stand for the patrons coats. We had a meatball tapas which was good and also had a roasted beetroot and feta salad, also good. The client is school kids, n mums with babies, teenagers and older families, pensioners and couples, and it works as we had tapas and wine, teenagers were eating a full English breakfast, school kids with hot chocolate n cakes after school, tired mums with babies n toddlers. I also saw some breast feeding...everyone seemed comfortable n happy. Plenty of pictures, sofas, tables n chairs and toys dotted around..

Having been out in Lava Lounge I can say that i thoroughly enjoyed myself and will be going back…read morethere. I loved the friendly atomsphere, good selection of drinks and the music which varied from 70's to good mixes from todays songs. I also took notice at the advertising on the screens and see that they have somme good live music coming up with famous names.

From the owner: Lava Lounge is one of Swansea City Centres most popular late nite venue, with a large outdoor…read moreterrace and a VIP area for hire for those special occasions. With a variety of music to suit all tastes, and a large dancefloor, we think it really is the best place to party A variety of earlybird offers are available until 10pm most nights

VERY diverse and tasty menu. Wide range of vegetarian, vegan, meat-lover, and gluten free options!…read moreI ordered the avocado + feta eggs which were very filling, but could have used a bit more flavor. The decor was very visually appealing and there were lots of seats for big parties or for intimate coffee dates. The only complaint is how long our food took to come out. I understand that it was a Sunday afternoon and many families were out for lunch, but Estero Lounge felt kind of under-staffed. It took about 40 minutes before our food arrived. However, if you're ever in Monmouth, I highly suggest this restaurant!

Pretty good.. the food's alright but the ambiance on the weekend is great fun! Funniest spot in…read moreMonmouth

No question, 5 stars from me. I love Amoeba!…read more If you're unfamiliar with Amoeba (shame on you) then it is a little hidden gem tucked away in a backstreet of Clifton Village. They have an incredible beer selection, but for me, this place is all about the cocktails - and boy do they do good cocktails! Amoeba is small. It is set over 3 levels; ground level with a few tables, the bar is upstairs and then downstairs you'll find a few more tables and nice terrace area. The decor is dark red and it's nice and dimly lit. They have a large blackboard on the wall with a list of all of their beers and an amazing selection of spirits behind the bar. I've felt instantly comfortable and every time Ive been to Amoeba. It always has a great atmosphere and it isn't what you'd expect from a cocktail bar in Clifton. It's nowhere near as pretentious or uninviting as Hausbar up the road. There's no door knocking here! They had a decent DJ (although he was sat down, ha) and the staff were great. I said I wanted a gin based cocktail with some kind of berry influence - I got exactly that! I've no idea what it was called, but it was GOOD! This is one of the best bars in Bristol, in my eyes!

Seeing as it's national poetry day I thought I'd do my review as a poem…read more Amoeba is a cosy cafe bar If you're in Clifton you would go far To find a better cocktail Or even a tea would never fail The decor is dark red and antique Fabulous and oblique There's plenty to look at And not only that The bar staff know every liquor And they'll make a perfect drink quicker So if you were um-ing and ah-ing Amoeba has the perfect thing!

The waitress was very nice, seats and musics were great. The 2 for 12 drinks are really bogos for…read morethe same drink not mix and match. They were really good but made light on the alcohol. Both drinks 9/10.

Mill Lane, or the 'Cafe Quarter' as Cardiff seems to slowly be rebranding the area, is full of bars…read moreand restaurants (very few cafes, actually). This is the kind of place that will become packed any day after work when the sun is shining. Each place has tables and chairs on the pavement in a very European-feeling setting with trees and waiters and glasses of rose wine dotted about. Mocka Lounge is one of these places, and, very much in its favour, is one of the few places that remains a happening and well visited place during the entire day and not just coming alive in the evening like many of the others. This is a great place for a sophisticated drink and bite to eat at lunch time and late afternoon, and then stay sitting and watch the nightlife awaken around you as the sun goes down. One of the most attractive and friendly places along Mill Lane, this place is certainly worth checking out. Lovely.

I lived in Llantwit Major for a number of years and never visited The Old White Hart, mainly…read morebecause during one election, I think it was 2005, they put up a massive UKIP banner. Now there's one way to deter the punters. But on returning to Llantwit, I understand that there are new owners in charge now. Apparently they've turned the place around. Once grotty, it's now a magnificent traditional country pub. In the public bar, you'll find three guest cask ales (Spitfire, Old Specked Hen and the sublime Timothy Taylor's Landlord were available on my visit) at £2.90 a pint or £4.60 for a pie and a pint. Such an old-style approach to bar snacks is further cemented with the large jars of pickled eggs, pickled onions and cockles behind the bar. I can't stand them, but it was heartening to see them in a pub. The low wood beam ceiling, the slate floor, the beery smell and the yellowing Bass clock, completed the scene of country pub precision. Only the sporadic jukebox bungled the show. One concession to modernity I was pleased to see was an It-Box with Monopoly on it. There's also a dart board for use here. On the other side of the bar you'll find a large lounge set up for diners that looked clean and well presented. There's a large and quite pretty beer garden to the rear as well as some tables out front, which overlook the historic square. With poker on Monday nights, a quiz on Thursdays, a disco on Saturday nights and live music on Sunday afternoons, there's always something going on in The Old White Hart. A cracking pub.

This place is like Cheers, Vale-style…read more I guess you can attribute the convivial atmosphere to its location in the centre of such a small village - I certainly felt it while sipping a few Stellas, and it was enough to cement its place in my cold Yank heart as a pleasant pub with a personality. The clientele here encompass a range of ages, from jitterbugs to one lady who I overheard saying that she and her husband have been together 63 years (!!). I can't imagine living that long, much less upholding marriage vows to one person. The building that boasts The Old White Hart was built around 1440 (according to the website) and embodies the quintessential British pub persona with its low wood beam ceiling, traditional decor and expansive beer garden. With a range of beers, ales and ciders, The Old White Hart is a haven for imbibing locals, but its warm and familiar spirit is extended to everyone who passes through its doors.

So after visiting Tinto Lounge on Gloucester Rd. we were ok visiting the original place in North…read moreSt. But what a let down. Coming here on a Thursday mid afternoon we experienced the SLOWEST kitchen in all of Bristol. The burger was ok but the fries were not great; the tapas looked pretty burnt up to me; and my appetizing sounding lasagne was served on a plate swimming in liquid cheesy sauce. Despite the poor presentation and long wait to eat we carried on with or late lunch. Only when we were told there were no boxes or foil to wrap up food to take away did we realize this place was poorly run and had to complain. After talking with the manager some money was refunded. Was it the time of day or the staff in general that makes this place come off like the management are focused elsewhere? The limited number of power sockets could be a good thing, but for mobile office folks there are more convenient places to settle in. Summary: C-grade, could do better.

Lounge is the kind of place that looks and feels as though it's always been here. It's a seasoned…read moreprotagonist of the North Street rear guard that paved the way for the regeneration of the area, showing that it was possible for more upmarket establishments to thrive in this formerly dilapidated and neglected district. Having weathered the gentrification of the area it has proven to have lasting appeal in an increasingly faddy world. Even the recession doesn't appear to be putting too much of a dent in their popularity. Minor modifications keep things fresh, Tapas is now responsible for much of the food sales, where a few years ago it was bistro fare, and since the smoking ban, the back yard has been converted into a small enclosed garden. Lounge is the first in a long line of Lounges that have been replicated throughout the city, and more lately have gone national. New branches have recently opened in Reading and Plymouth. It is the only one of the Lounges that offers a private garden as well as outside seating along the pavement in front of the establishment.

I live just around the corner and visit regularly. I love this place, the decor is beautifully done…read moremaking you feel cosy and welcomed from the moment you walk in. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The coffee is really good and the Bloody Mary's are delicious! The food is so tasty, I never know what to choose!! It's a great place to spend the afternoon with friends or just sit by yourself and watch the world go by.

The latest of the local Lounges to spring up in the city, this one is housed in a former bank in…read moreTotterdown. It very much follows the formula of the others in the small chain, with an identical menu and even the same pictures adorning the walls. Where I would say this is inferior to the original Bedminster-based establishment is that it's far smaller, with too many tables and chairs crammed in. Consequently it gets a bit crowded and waits at the bar can get a bit tedious. However, the reason that it always seems to be busy is that the food is very good and very reasonable. I would personally recommend the sweet chilli chicken panini with chips and salad for just £6, though this remains very much somewhere I would pop in for some grub (including breakfast - they open at 9am), than actually sit down and drink for more than a quick pint.

I was impressed by the large space offered. It's also very conveniently placed, being between the…read morecar park (50p for 2hrs) and the awesome Keynsham park. There's a patio area which overlooks the steps leading to the park which is great when watching out for your kids while they play. I ordered an almond flat white and two almond babychino's. The babychino's were enjoyed by my boys. I was impressed by my flat white as it was strong and delicious. The waitress was polite and offered to get me another flat white as mine has spilt a bit when carrying it over as it was quite full! I declined because it looked too good to waste and I don't mind it being too full either- more coffee for me! Overall 4/5 due to the amount of time I had to wait- around 8 mins which I felt was a bit too long for the order.