Le Rastro, Mottaret

May I just clarify. This is a *great* place, especially if in Mottaret, for Tuesday night carnage, I had an epic night there.

So much so I plan to attend in 2011 and I will post another review to inform if this place has lost any of its old magic, which I hope it hasn't.

I have no idea how the tables and lights last a few weeks let alone a whole season!

11 Feb 2011 17:37

Le Rastro, Mottaret

Situated in the quieter resort of Meribel Mottaret, this small bar is given up each Thursday (I'd check this is the case) to a fabulous rock night.

A DJ looking like a cast off from a ZZ Top tribute band will play classic rock to an eclectic clientele ranging from a small group of 30-40 disgruntled bankers and larger groups barely 20 rich kids. Both of which after much liquid refreshment can be found inebriatedly surfing tables and hanging from faux crystal chandeliers.

Alas like Oil and Water the two were not meant to mix and inevitably leads to a ruckus and someone escaping a bar bill, the size of which would not have been too far out of place in a corner of City AM.

4 Feb 2011 13:40

All Bar One, Canary Wharf

Well, bearing that its in Canary Wharf its a given its going to be a busy place. I mean look at the size of the offices compared to the size of the pubs and people should get a clue as to what to expect. Its been refurbished in Jan 10, which seems to mean 100% new, 10% different to before! There wasn't anything wrong before really so no complaints there ( with the actual physical bar).

It does a fair few draughts now, inc some European fighting juice styles like Duvel (7%!) & Erdinger. Also does ok food. Its ok (for the Wharf)

Pros:

- Its not Corney & Barrow
- Close to the tube for sneaking off
- Has a large outside area
- Does ridiculous strength beer
- No Shot wh0res
- Has smokers refuges with little mercy heaters

Cons:

- Does ridiculous strength beer ;)
- Has a weird smell outisde from the Retuters building vents I have to walk past each day to work, am I the only one to notice this?

29 Jan 2010 15:07