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Jag's Bistro Bar

Costa Esuri, just over the border in Ayamonte Spain is home to “Jag’s Bistro”, in a stunning location, you will find a thoroughly friendly and very warm welcome from Jag, his wife Pam and all their staff.

Literally minutes away from the a22, Jag’s has amazing views of the 18th green, the beautiful surrounding countryside, the Guadiana river and Portugal beyond. there is a glorious, large roof terrace, first floor terrace bar overlooking the delightful pool area to one side and the costa esuri golf course to the other. Jag’s boasts a chic restaurant on the ground floor and a great sports and social bar with 3 plasma screens and sky sports. Jag and Pam kindly took time to show us around and explained how they have transformed what was an empty shell into their now, stylish bistro. Jag, born in Punjab, india grew up in huddersfield, Yorkshire and had worked there in retail business for many years. Pam was living in abertillery, Wales when they married 18 years ago in a traditional arranged ceremony, they have 2 children, harry and rhian. in 2002, they were looking for a possible plot of land to build a holiday home abroad. they liked ayamonte very much and decided that they could possibly settle and made the decision to stay for a year to have a test of the true lifestyle. during this time they looked at opening a “subway” franchise, in the shopping centre, this didn’t get off the ground due to legal and complicated ruling reasons but unperturbed, in June 2008 they went on to buy “Puerta nueva”, a spanish tapas restaurant in ayamonte. after enjoying tremendous success they introduced a traditional indian menu and incorporated mediterranean dishes. this proved very popular with their customers. they then changed the name to Jag’s bistro as people who had been recommended would come in and ask if it was Jag’s place. due to their continued success, they had now outgrown the restaurant, one day whilst chatting with a customer and friend it was suggested they take a look at what was the empty club house, which was potentially going to be used for exclusive villas on the costa esuri development. On three floors, the roof terrace is a great place to enjoy the stunning views and has hosted weddings and many special occasions. this leads down to the 1st floor terrace with its welcoming bar, where you can dine under a parasol again you can enjoy the views from here or maybe just enjoy a drink or two. On the ground floor is the elegant indoor restaurant, which opened in november 2010 and sports, social bar in January this year. regular fun events are held here, such as the thursday quiz night which is amazing value at €10 which includes quiz entry, drink and bar meal (Fish & chips, chicken curry or homemade Pies). this together with live music nights, cabaret shows and themed dining evenings are great fun for all and very popular. Jag’s opened the costa esuri bistro in July 2010 and owes its success to its reputation for fabulous “food cooked with passion”, its unique location and the support from their clients, who helped with a membership scheme to enable them to carry out the interior

decoration to such a high standard. Open every day from 10am for breakfast, lunch is served from 12pm to 5pm and dinner from 7pm. traditional sunday lunch is served from 1pm to 4pm with a selection of roasts, fish and vegetarian options. during the winter, from november to February, Jag’s is closed on mondays. Forthcoming events include an irish night, on saturday 17th december. there will be live music with irish singer and guitarist Gary vesey, irish bar menu and Guinness and magners promotions. also coming soon a casino royale evening, featuring live jazz music, casino games and a themed menu. traditional christmas day 3 course luncheon can be enjoyed for €45 and for new Year’s eve Jag’s has an evening of entertainment with well known and favourite singer and comedian danny maverick and a cabaret show for €55. booking is essential as all these events are very popular. many thanks indeed to Jag, Pam and their staff for making us so welcome and taking time to show us around. You can keep up to date with their regular entertainment and events by joining their mailing list, email info@jagsbistro.com, visit their website www.jagsbistro.com or telephone 0034 959 053 617.

Glass of mulled wine on arrival  3 Course Christmas luncheon Fish and Vegetarian options  Coffee and homemade mince pies €45.00 per person

Glass of cava on arrival  3 course dinner  Fish and Vegetarian options Live cabaret show  Cava and grapes at midnight Live music and entertainment with Danny Maverick, singer & comedian €55.00 per person WWW.JAGSBISTRO.COM Tel (0034) 959 053 617