Barluga        


Location:
35 Grey Street, close to Eldon Square shopping centre.

Metro - Monument

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Open:
Monday - Thursday 11am - 11pm, Friday & Saturday 11am - 1am, Sunday noon - 12.30am. Telephone 0191  2302306, Fax 01912302307 E Mail info@barluga.com

Review:  


A very large bar cafe that was formerly the Metropolitan restaurant. The bar has recently been given a further makeover that includes a new terrace area and open plan kitchen. The new look is very stylish throughout with an impressive frontage of large glass doors that lead through to the main bar area. The bar is split on two levels and is very bright and airy with large windows to the front. The lower level has a long bar and wooden floor with chandeliers and large drop down shades by the windows. The decor is a nice mixture of pastel colours and the bar has a spacious feel with an expanse of mirrors on one side.

There is plenty of seating throughout with a raised area to the right of the bar containing tables and chairs, that is mainly used by diners. To the left there is a more comfortable seating area with leather armchairs and wooden tables. There is also plenty of standing room throughout. The bar has a very high ceiling and there are two tall pillars in the centre.

The upper mezanine level which overlooks the lower level is accessed by stairs on the left hand side of the bar. This area has a small bar at one end. There is further seating in this area that is also used to host functions and parties.

There is regular music on play at most times with a DJ on certain nights. The bar attracts a mixed crowd of business people and more upmarket clientele. It will also attract those stopping off on there way to the Quayside. There is a nice comfortable atmosphere with subdued lighting in the evening. It is busy at most times of the day and the new look and intersting menu will continue to attract a steady crowd. The bar is fully air conditioned throughout. There is a small outside terrace area to front and rear which has waiter service and has metallic tables and chairs. This area has also some heated lamps that are used at certain times.

Disabled access is very good to the main bar with a designated disabled toilet on the lower level. It is more difficult to the upstairs bar. There is toilets on the lower level as well as downstairs. The toilets are very smart and clean. The bar has its own web site www.barluga.co.uk
 


Price:
Moderate.

 

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Beers: John Smith's, Heineken, Amstel and Guinness Cold. Strongbow cider also on offer. An extensive selection of bottled beers, wines, cocktails, champagne cocktails, shooters and pitchers available.
 

Meals:

Food is served all day until 10pm Sun, 10.30pm Mon - Thurs, 9pm Fri & Sat. Meals include:
Little dishes £4.25 - £7.50 (Soup of the day £4.25),
Sharing dishes £2.50 - £18.50,
Barluga Favourites £6.75 - £11.95,
Seasonal dishes £8.95 - £15.75
From the Grill £11.50 - £17.25,
Fish of the day £9.25,
Paninis £5.45 - £5.95 (add chips small £2.95, large £5),
Sandwiches £5.95 - £6.95 (add chips small £2.95, large £5),
Desserts £3.95 - £4.95,
Sunday Lunch noon - 6pm £9.95 (add soup £3, children's portion £5.95),

Coffees from Central Bean £1.65 - £2.75.


  

Special Offers: Buy 2 glasses of wine & get rest of bottle free special offer.

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