Cheap cheap dinners!

The Head Chef at work


Last night we went to The Pub in Benimar as they have started an "Early Bird" special between 6-8pm every Tuesday.
This week the meal consisted of a satisfying minestrone soup, followed by a delicious spagetti bolognaise with garlic bread. We were very impressed by the high standard of the food and quality of service, and for only 5.50 euros, what a bargain!

Although currently the early bird is only once weekly, we enjoy visiting The Pub regularly for its comfortable and relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. Whether you are a regular or a newcomer, you are sure to feel welcome at The Pub!

They also run events- last year they organised a Children in Need charity night which was fantastic fun- the staff participated in a variety show with some truly amusing moments. Now advertised is their special Valentines dinner, bookings being taken now and their 1940's themed night. They also have a three course Sunday lunch each week, which is well worth going along for!

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Christmas is here

GUARDAMARS CHRISTMAS TREE
The Christmas atmosphere has arrived around here, all the streets have decorations and lights, the shops are decorated and the nativity scenes in the town squares are there for all to see, Rojales has a christmas craft market where groups from several different nationalities have tradition food and drink to sample and buy, With also freshly roasted chestnuts and Christmas music in the background.

Tapas lunchtime

We seem to have really gotten into the local way of eating at lunch, and the local time as lunch is often sometime between 2 and 4 in the afternoon for us. Tapas is very often the order of the day. In Spain they say "eat when you drink, drink when you eat" tapas is an ideal way to do this. Lovely tasty bits of finger food, eat as much or as little as you like. Olives of course dressed with virgin olive oil and our own fresh herbs or chillies. Manchego cheese, you can put olive oil with this to, almonds and sunflower seeds. The wonderful spicy sausages chorizo and of course the air dried Serrano ham. No butter or sunflower spread on our bread these days but you've guessed it more olive oil which we often have mixed with fresh crushed garlic.