Estero Lounge Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Chill atmosphere, seating isn't rammed so you have a bit of space."
• "The most charismatic place to eat in Welly!"
• "Really great atmosphere, staff are friendly, good selection of food and drink."
• "Great welcoming atmosphere. Dog friendly."
• "It's easily one of the more friendly bars."
• "Really nice atmosphere too."
• "The atmosphere is amazing in the evening hours with dim lighting and a rustic look."

Cons:

• "Music so loud. .... Its a restaurant not a late night bar."
• "Completely without soul/vibe."
• "Lighting was so dim I could barely see."
• "Music-too loud and intruding."
• "Music far too loud met with friends, couldn't hear ourselves speak."
• "Unpleasant atmosphere in this venue and I won't be a returning customer again."
• "Music is so loud you can barely hold a conversation."

Service

Pros:

• "Had a wonderful experience, the food was excellent."
• "I would happily go back here again."
• "The staff are very friendly and capable."
• "The service rating is 10 out of 10 (if not 11 😉), and also gorgeous... 😊"
• "The staff are friendly and very professional."
• "The staff were nice, friendly and accommodating."
• "Very friendly and attentive staff, great atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Staff not very customer oriented on this particular day."
• "We complained re above and waitress said sorry. Offered no empathy and didnt even tell the chef re our unhappiness with food."
• "Bar staff too busy chatting amongst themselves to even catch your eye or check all is ok."
• "I was on my own but the staff were having an argument in the corner."
• "Unfortunately we waited for quite some time to be seated.. then a wait for the drinks."
• "Management need a rethink!"
• "Quite rude and unhelpful bar staff tonight."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Had various items off the tapas menu which was cooked just perfect."
• "Good range of drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)."
• "A pretty good gluten free menu."
• "Food was great: very tasty with some extra pieces I haven’t seen elsewhere."
• "Menu is great, a good selection of modern dishes."
• "Enjoyed Tapas Tuesday. Great value and very tasty food."
• "The food absolutely fantastic, well presented, hot, tasty and great portion size."

Cons:

• "Cheesy garlic bread over cooked ... Fishcakes looked lovely but tasteless."
• "I do find the food is slightly disappointing though, just a bit bland and boring."
• "The fish finger sandwich was a bit dry and the mezze style salad was drowning in feta cheese."
• "Over £30 for two milkshakes (nesquick and milk) two sandwiches... Definitely getting too expensive."
• "Patatas bravas very poor, where was the sauce? The potatoes were poor and the dish lacked any flavour...."
• "Toilets were dreadful, no toilet paper, dirty and no hand sanitiser."
• "Tasteless burger. I actually had to question what the meat was."

Price & Value

Pros:

• "There was a good selection of beers and cocktails at a fair price."
• "Food prices were decent too."
• "Their prices aren't crazy."
• "Fairly priced food for the quality and quantity."
• "Food portions and prices are about right for most people."
• "Good food, good beer and a decent selection of cocktails."
• "Great food, tasted amazing, quite good value for money."

Cons:

• "A bit pricey but food nice enough."
• "But I just doesn't do it for me."
• "Food is always tasty, however over £30 for two milkshakes... Definitely getting too expensive."
• "The cocktails were full of ice and hardly any alcohol in them."
• "Very very poor cocktails in terms of flavour, alcohol content."
• "Also the cocktail are just what you need after a hard day but they were a little pricey."
• "£12 for mac and cheese and cheesy chips."