GC:EAT BONO Tel. 25 378800
Being a long term resident of Limassol, I have always found it weird that there is a distinct lack of bars in the area which I call the void. It’s that weird part at the top of Annexandersias Street which has never really catered for this type of market. Despite being in the centre of the city, you would be stuck if you didn’t want to move to far and wanted a couple of drinks and food after work. This area seems to have lots of unremarkable and unsuitable venues for after work drinks and food, that inevitably lead you into moving to other parts of the city so it has always remained a mystery to me why this part of town never had any bars. Let me insert the caveat that there may be those reading, saying that you can go to bar X or place Y. However, we all like a place that is no longer than a 3 minute walk in winter where we don’t have to move cars or make any huge logistical decisions. Just simply open my face hole and pour in booze and eat food. To this end GC stumbled upon a lovely little secret of this area called Bono. With my aversion to anything U2 related, I really was not expecting much based just on its name alone. However, I was very surprised to discover it is a haven to watch the rush hour city centre traffic die down before you make your way home. Unlike its U2 counterpart, Bono’s definitely adds value to our species by offering some form of social utility, along with a huge selection of drinks.
You can find about 200 metres to the left of the 5 exits at the top of Annexandersias Street on the Bank of Cyprus / theatre road., hidden behind vines so it could be quite easy to walk or drive past. I had the special of the day which was chicken tandoori on a stick with rice and salad. Nicely spiced which is hard to find in a non Indian restaurant in this city. Other places you can find a by the numbers standard of a curry, however this a very well presented and tasting dish that would not be out of place in an indian restaurant. I am always intrigued by other dishes, and was very impressed by the presentation of the food that was being served to my fellow patrons, in which you have a very good choice depending on your mood, outside temperature etc. Where it does excel is with the huge amount of beers that are available to choose from. I am not really a beard stroking real ale quaffer, however if I was that way inclined I would have found my home in the city. The overwhelming choice of beers and drinks does make it worth a visit , as I can’t think of too many places in the city with such a wide selection. What did impress me was the knowledge of the waiting staff who had an incredibly detailed knowledge of the drinks on order.
