False Claims

The profession of 'loss adjuster' grew up In the insurance world because those who made claims on their insurance had either not insured the item(s) concerned to their proper value or inflated the claim. The former might be bad luck — you had forgotten to take account of inflation — the latter is fraud. The loss adjuster's job is to check out the claim and make sure that the company only pays out what it should pay out; which is not necessarily what the client has claimed.

Insurance costs go up as a result of having to employ a loss adjuster. If the excessive claim is a genuine mistake then fair enough; but 90% of claims are apparently deliberately inflated. When you have water damage(which is insured against)to your house, you don't mention that the carpet was previously very stained as a re sult of numerous cups of coffee being dropped on it. No, no, you are insured and you want a new carpet. The fact that the damaged carpet was only worth a quarter of a new one is im material,surely. Well, no — not to all the others who pay their insurance premiumsand who will have to pay more if your claim is accepted.

The ideal scenario would be for the loss adjuster to approve the claim for a new carpel, and then after it had been fitted to come round and spill numerous cups of coffee on it. That would teach the claimant a lesson but — sadly

— would not actually save any money. This brings us to ^e claims made by adver tisers. Washing powder is always 'new and improved' without specifying how. Various foods will help you get thinner, healthier, stronger, etc — as part of a balanced diet (the latter phrase being in very small letters). A car manufacturer recently trumpeted that among various other safety features the car had 'anti submarine seats'. I was unaware that a U-boat might suddenly surface on the N340 therefore requiring my^ar to have this protection — and quite what the seats would do when faced with a submarine was not explained. Wine labels can be equally disconcerting.

There has been concern recently that a lot of Bordeaux production has been given a chateau name when the chateau concerned is actually a small potting shed somewhere in the middle of the estate. The estate itself wants to pass off its lower quality production but not under its own name since that would devalue the name. However, by labelling it as'Chateau Maicru' it looks rather better on the shelf(and can there fore bring in more money)than if it were simply sold through a co-operative as'Bordeaux'.

The great estates have been doing this for a long time, but everyone knew what they were up to and they do not seek to mislead. Further, the chateau concerned is a respectable build ing on the estate and not a potting shed. But the lesser breeds are not so scrupulous. Next time you see'Chateau Maicru' at what appears to be a bargain price (under £6.00) and full of claims about how this small family estate has been producing the best quality wines for over a century, tread carefully. It may well be flam dressed as Mouton and you would be better buying an ordinary AC claret.

Morrison's have spread their wings a bit re cently and brought in a lot of own label wines especially from Italy and Spain. Their Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (£4.20) is rather good, and does make a change from all that claret. It has good flavour and colour with a certain kick. The label makes no extravagant claims for it so it is a good method of keeping your red wine intake to the level recommended by all good heart surgeons.(Thisstatement must be accompanied by a Health Warning — red wine may be good for your heartin small to moderate quantities;it is not an excuse to overindulge. Quite why we have to have these Health Warnings plastered everywhere is beyond me. 1 am,frankly already aware that overindulgence is bad for me;those who are not so aware are likely to ignore the warning.)

What ought to carry warnings of imminent danger of heart seizure are some of the infu riating advertisements for various goods and services. Leaving aside Chateau Maicru and its ridiculous claims, there is currently a televi sion advertisement which opens with a grainy shot of Edith Piaf singing ']e ne regrette rien'. The subtitles then reveal that she supposedly does regret not having gone to an optician. The optician who thought of that one will never get my custom. A kitchen furniture store recently advertised a 'Free Range Cooker'. What on earth is that? Does it wander around the kitchen picking up and cooking bitsoffood as it pleases? Must it have access to fresh air?

It seems that even professionals in advertis ing agencies are blind to the actual meaning of words or images, in much the same way as drivers of cars and motor scooters in Gibraltar are blind to the meaning of road signs. The former can happily be the subject of mild amusement. The latter may have more serious consequences.

Restaurants

The Boatyard

Queensway Quay Tel:200 50540

Stylish dining right on the quayside at Queenway Quay. Lunch and dinner served including appetisers of honey roasted figs, blue cheese & walnut stuffing, or warm tiger prawns, avocado & red onion salsa, lime ginger & palm sugar vinaigrette;salads such as Thai poached chicken breast,Asian herb slaw, toasted coconut'nuoc cham' dressing, and mains to tempt you including crab crusted seabass fillet, sweetcom and chive mash, steamed asparagus,fennel& watercresssalad,or grilled rack of New Zealand lamb, cumin roasted chorizo & potato,steamed green beans,flamed peppers,rosemary & red wine jus. Sharing plates for 2 people include Australasian, Thai/Asian and Modem European (ie: spiced lamb cutlets,chorizo & beefskewers,warm tiger prawns with avocado salsa, chicken and mushroom risotto balls.

Open: 12 noon to 12 midnight.

Caf^ Solo

Grand Casemates Square. Tel:200 44449

Modern Italian eatery set in the lively Casemates square. Everything from chicory and crispy pancetta salad with walnuts, pears and blue cheese dressing,or king prawn,mozzarella and mango salad to pastas(eg: linguine with serrano ham, king prawns and rocket; smoked salmon and crayfish ravioli with saffron and spinach cream)to pizzas(eg: Vesuvio spicy beef,cherry tomatoes,roasted peppers and red onions;and Romana chorizo, black pudding,egg and pancetta) and pizzas (eg: Quatto Stagioni topped with mozzarella, ham, chicken, pepperoni and mushroom) and specialities such as salmon fishcakes, beef medallions and duck. Good daily specials menu on blackboard.

Cafe Rojo

54 Irish Town.Tel: 200 51738

Sleek modem comfort in this relaxing little restaurant. Red comfy arm chairs in separate area for a relaxing drink or coffee. Brunch menu (10am-I2pm)includes ciabatta, granary, foccacia sandwiches with fillings such as pear and blue cheese,smoked bacon and brie, cheese and honey roast ham,delicious desserts(choco late mousse in a must). Lunch 12 - 3pm and dinner

7-lOpm includes salads of coconut coated langostines (deep fried in a coconut batter, sweet chilli and ginger dressing); and warm goats cheese & fresh spinach with saut^ed mushrooms, croutons, basil & balsamic dressing;pasta dishessuch aslangostine pil pil;sauteed chorizo, chicken and langostines; and fresh salmon & spinach; and main courses including chargrilled fillet steak; wrapped chicken; lamb shoulder; and fresh salmon fillet with sesame crust.

Open: from lOam. Closed all day Sundays, and Sat urday lunch.

Casa Pepe

18 Queensway Quay Marina. Tel/Fax:200 46967

Situated right on the water front at Queensway Quay, Casa Pepe has a comprehensive a la carte menu which includes dishes such as melon & Serrano ham,stuffed piquillo peppers and filled mushrooms to start, fol lowed by a choice ofsalads, rice and noodles and fish, poultry and meat dishes which include King Prawns Macarena(cooked with fresh ginger,tomatoes, mangos and bananas served with basmati rice,fried bread and bananas). Medallions of monkfish cooked with white wine and lobster sauce, duck breast Armanac-style (with Cognac, mushrooms and pine nuts). Medallions of pork loin cooked with Serrano ham and dry Jerez sherry, and fillet steak Malaguefia cooked in creamy garlic mushrooms and sweet sherry sauce topped with prawns. Wide range of tapas/raciones also available. Open: Monday to Saturday 11am till late.

Gauchos

Waterport Casemates Tel: 200 59700

Nestled just next to Waterport roundabout within the city walls. Recently opened by renowned local restaurateur Andr^ of the Tunnel fame, Gauchos of fers some interesting dishes with a tempting South American Gaucho theme. Try the Chorizo Criolla de Argentina(spicy sausage grilled over coal and wood), or the Mariscos del Rio Plata or Empanada de Queso Azul (blue cheese oven baked in a black pepper pasty) to start, or for main course perhaps the Fillet de Salmon Chimichurri (salmon with grilled banana, mango and avocado sauce),or Crepe Argenteuil(with grilled asparagus and wild mushrooms), or one of the steaks (lots from Lomo de Alto, Solomillo, and T-bone to Corazon de Cuadril - tender heart of rump, well matured). There is lots more too — Parriliada de Gaucho (for two - steak, sausages, chicken, pork and lamb),salads(try the Remolacha Tostada con Queso de Cabra - tasty goat's cheese salad) — and the desserts are to die for too! Now also open lunchtime Monday - Friday 12.30-3.30pm. They say "this is a great experi ence for you to savour".,., give it a try! Call 59700 to reserve your table.

Nunos Italian Restaurant and Terrace

Caleta Hotel, Catalan Bay

For a reservation Tel: 200 76501

E-mail reservations@caletahotel.gi

Nunos Italian restaurant and terrace at the Caleta Hotel, overlooks the Mediterranean and is extremely popular with both hotel guests and the local market. Recog nised for its eclectic interior, atmosphere and cuisine. Bread, pasta and desserts from the a la carte menu are all home-made and contribute to create a genuine and exciting dining experience.

The Rib Room Restaurant, Rock Hotel

Europa Road Tel:200 73000

E-mail: rockhotel@gibteIecom.net www.rockhotelgibraltar.com

With stunning views over the bay, the restaurant at the Rock Hotel has two AA Rosettes for its food. High standards of service and cuisine. A chilled glass of Manzanilla and an appetiser welcomes diners and the 'house' and k la carte menus offer a range of dishes that reflect Gibraltar's British heritage, as well as her geographical location between Spain and north Africa. Current k la carte temptations include a starter of Hand Dived Scallops with Iberian Ham or Quail Breasts flamed with Chartreuse with a Confit of Red Onion and Globe Artichoke. Main courses to tempt include Cannon of Lamb crusted with Provencal Herbs with a Peppered Swede Bavarois and Rosemary Jus or why not Poached Fillet of Turbot with Braised Fennel and Avruga Caviar Veloute. Vegetarians will enjoy Thyme

Baked Goats' Cheese in Filo Pastry with Lentil Salsa or for pudding why not consider Hot Raspberry and White Chocolate Souffle or Lime Leaf Cr&me Brulee with a Salad of Blackberry and Moroccan Orange.The 'house menu' is a three-course affair which changes daily,taking full advantage of what the markets have to offer and during the cooler months traditional Sunday lunch enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Wine list ma jors on excellent Spanish wines. Fully air-conditioned, non-smoking. Children welcome.

Open: Dinner only -7pm-l0pm daily

The Mexican Grill and Bar Unit 2B The Tower, Marina Bay Tel: 200 46668 Brand new to Gibraltar and already proving popular. The Mexican Grill and Bar serves all the favourite Mexican dishes from Nachos, Quesadillas and Chimichangas(rolled flour tortilla with spicy chicken,chilli beef or vegetables, deep fried, served with Mexican rice and salad and guacamole,salsa or sour cream), to Burritos(like Chimichangas but oven baked).El Grin gos Chilli con Came,or Cheese Holy Mole Enchiladas. Don't forget Big Eat Homemade Burgers(5 to choose from)and from the grill barbecue combos,steaks and chicken. Salads and sides to order. Decorated is warm Mexican colours with comfortable seating in the nosmoking interior or outside on the enclosed and heated patio, great for a fun night out.

Open:lunch and dinner 12 noon to late

Thyme Restaurant

5 Cornwall's Lane. Tel: 200 49199

Email: thymegib@hotmail.com

Open for 5 years,this modem wine bar serves refresh ing cocktails and a wide range of New World and European wines in a cool lively atmosphere,and on the 1st floor above is the restaurant serving bistro cuisine with a menu featuring dishes from all over the world. Try one of these dishes from the wide selection: start ers include Buffalo Mozzarella, Plum Tomato,Grilled

Award winning breakfastsfrom 730am

Great meals & snacks all day

Evening Steak House menu

Med Golf Clubhouse

Tottenham Hotspur HQ

Parliament Lane Tel: 200 75924

LandcressSalad,Basil Oil & Balsamic; Crab& Coriander Spring Roll,String Hopper Noodle Salad, Cucumber & Chilli Salsa; Steamed Mussels flavoured with ginger. Lemon Grass, Chilli & Coconut Milk;try main courses such as Grilled Salmon Darne,Crisp Pancetta,ThaiSpiced Lentils, Cool Mint Yoghurt Dressing; Confitof Lamb Shoulder Shank, Warm CouscousSalad, Chickpea & CorianderSalsa,Onion& Sultana Chutney; orOpen Ravioli of Slow RoastSquash, Basil & Ricotta, Roast Garlic Cream Sauce. Everything made on the premises using only the best, fresh ingredients. Two seperate dining rooms - smoking and non smoking. Menu changed seasonally, daily specials. Open 7 days a week. Closed Saturday lunchtimes.

Informaleating

AI Andalus Bar Restaurant

3College Lane. Tel:200 49184

Small eatery in the centre of town serving lots of tasty food from sandwiches and baguettes to barbecues flamb chops, fillet steak, mixed grill etc) and tajines. Try the cous-cous (beef, veggie, chicken or lamb) or the tapas - £1 (eg: Spanish omelette, boiled crab legs, garlic chicken, cuttlefish stew).

Open:Sam -late evening. Breakfast from Sam.

Birdie Cafe/Restaurant

No 16 Watergardens 11. Tel:200 72885

Owned by David, previously of the Hong Kong restaurant, this golf themed cafe/restaurant now serves all the Hong Kong favourites. Everything from Wan Ton Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, Butterfly Prawns, Mix Veg Singapore Noodles, Pork Balls Sweetand Sour, and King Prawn Curry to Fish in Ginger Spring

Onion Sauce, Mixed Chicken and Pork with Cashew Nuts,and Beef in Oyster Sauce, if you liked the Hong Kong, you'll love this friendly little place. Full take away available.

Open:Monday-Friday 10am-3pm,6.30pm-ll,Saturday and Sunday 6.30pm - 11.30pm.

Buddies Pasta Casa

15 Cannon Lane. Tel: 200 40627

Tasty Italian specials in pleasant ambience. Large selection of starters from garlic bread to calamari. Main courses include fettuccine de formaggio,spaghetti alia carbonara,fusilli al salmone,and entrecote a! whisky to name a few. Tasty desserts and variety of wines.

Open: Monday - Wednesday 10am - 5pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm and 7pm-midnight.

The Comer House Restaurant

Continental Hotel,1 Engineer's Lane

Tel:200 76900 Email: contiho@'gibraltar.gi

Ideal for a rest after shopping as it is centrally located on Main Street, this cafe serves breakfasts(all day),lunches

Qand afternoon teas. Try the homemade mushroom.soup or the roast leg of lamb demi glaze,or perhaps the fish and chips or homemade steak mince burger in pepper sauce. Kiddies menu available.

Open:7am to 7pm (lunches from 12.30)

Fresh

5 Walerport Plaza (Public Market)

By day Fresh is a sandwich bar serving all sort of deli cious food from made-lo-order sandwiches and hot and cold drinks to baguettes, wraps, salads, toasties and soups. Open early for coffees and toast. By night,(from 4.30pm)Fresh transforms into a cosy lounge bar with free tapas on a Friday from 5pm-7pm and happy hours daily from 7-9pm. Decorated for relaxation, this is a pleasant place to enjoy a drink and some conversation.

As if this isn't enough Fresh offers outside catering for private parties, at home, or at the office, and you can book Fresh for private parties in the evenings.

Open:8am-midnight Mon - Thurs,8am-lam Fridays, 9am-lam Saturdays, closed Sundays.

Get Joost

248 Main Street & Casemates. Tel/Fax: 200 76699

Smoothies are vitamin packed super-food and increasingly popular for the health concious. Gel Joost makes delicious fresh fruit juices and smoothies made from natural ingredients which are a meal in a cup. The top five smoothies they sell are wild strawberry;breakie on the run; energy blast; raspberry ice; and tropical surrender. Tel/Fax; 2(X)76699 for delivery.

Open:8-7 Mon -Friday, 10-7 Saturday, 10-6 Sunday.

Get Stuffed Marina Bay. Tel: 200 42006

Take-away, sandwich bar and hot food. Serving all homemade sandwiches, salads, quiches, pasta, pies, muffins, plus hot and cold drinks and smoothies and a different special every day. Outside catering for corporate parties.

Open:8atfl - 6pm Mon-Fri,8am-4pm Sat.

Just A Nibble

1st Fir International Commercial Ctr. Tel: 200 78052

Full blown licensed cafeteria serving English breakfast, vast range of toasties, rolls, and other snacks. Meals include, Bob's famous chicken curry/chilli con came, and a great new range of pies — from Bob's chicken and leek to steak and kidney plus a whole range oftasty alternatives — plus all the old favourites;jacketspuds, burgers, hot dogs, fish and chips, and daily specials. Ideal meeting place.

Open: Monday - Saturday from 9am.

Just Desserts 1st Floor ICC Tel: 200 48014

Comfortable bright, airy cafe serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine from breakfast and lunch to afternoon tea. Homemade desserts a speciality. Eat-in or takeaway at sensible prices. Outside catering.

Open:Sam - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Munchies Cafe

24 Main Street. Tel: 200 43840 Fax:200 42390

A great sandwich bar/cafe offering an unusual range of sandwiches on white or granary bread, plus salads, baguettes, soups, desserts, homemade ice-cream and hot/cold drinlcs. Business lunches, parties and kids parties also catered for (for party and office platters phone or fax order by 5.30pm day before - minium orders for delivery £12).

Open: Monday - Friday 8.30-7, Sat 9-4,Closed Sun.

Sacarelio Coffee Co.

57 Irish Town.Tel: 200 70625

Converted coffee warehouse, ideal for coffee, homemade cakes/afternoon lea, plus menu including excellent salad bar, specials of the day and dishes such as lasagne, steak and mushroom Guinness pie, hot chicken salad, toasties, club sandwich and baked potatoes. Art exhibitions. Available for parties and functions in the evenings.

Open:9am-7.30pm Mon-Fri.9am-3pm Saturdays

Smith's Fish & Chips

295 Main Street. Tel: 200 74254

Traditional Britishfish and chip shop with tables/seating available or take-away wrapped in newspaper.

Menu:Cod,haddock or plaice in batter,Comish pasties, mushy peas etc. Also curries, omlettes, burgers.

Open:8am-6pm Monday-Friday. Breakfast from 8. Located: Main Street opposite the Convent.

Solo Express

Ground Floor, International Conunercial Centre

Solo Express, located right next to Pizza Hut, serves a good variety of salads and baguettes(white, brown & dabatta) filled with a wide deli selection of things such as roast chicken; smoked salmon & mascapone; ham,cheese and coleslaw;or hummous,avocado and roasted red pepper. The salads are fresh and tasty and include Greek, Waldorf,cous cous, tuna pasta,etc and are great value. Jacket potatoes, quiches, tea, coffee etc plus cakes(such as flapjacks and muffins)are also available throughout the day. Eat-in available. Soups in winter months.

The Tasty Bite

59a Irish Town.Tel: 200 78220 Fax:200 74321

Tasty Bite has one of the biggest take-away menus around with home cooked meats, filled baguettes, burgers, chicken, kebabs and everything else you can think of!

Open:Monday - Saturday.

The Terrace WaterportWharf

Right next to Gauchos and part of the same team.The Terrace is an outdoor cafe/eatery which serves all day breakfast, baguettes, paninnis,toasties, wraps,salads, jackets, hot quiches,baguette pizzas plus The Ultimate Grill — fresh food grilled on a sword! Everything from Argentine beef, salmon and swordfish, to Tandoori specialities. The Terrace is set against the old city walls and has a large wooden bar serving drinks and coffees all day — a great place for a snack or something more substantial.

Time Out Cafe Bar

106 Eurotowers,Europort Rd Tel: 200 76044

Delicious food from fuU English breakfast to wraps, jackets, baguettes and sandwiches, plus main courses from fish and chips to banger & mash. Take-away service. Private functions. Full sports coverage on 3screens.

bars&pubs

All Sports Bar

4 Cornwall's Lane Tel: 200 59997

This pub is geared up to televised sporting events with free tapas when top sports are on TV. It's not just for the football fans either, and there are even Scaletrix Tournaments for those who wantto participate. Gaming machines. Terrace seating available.

Open:llam-midnight Sun-Thurs, 11am -lam Fri/Sat.

All's Well

Grand Casemates Square. Tel:200 72987

Traditional pub in fashionable Casemates area. Named for the 18th century practice oflocking the Gates to the city at night when the guard announced 'All's Well' before handing the keys to the watch. All's Well serves Bass beers, wine and spirits plus pub fare. English breakfast served all day, hot meals such as pork in mushroom sauce, sausage & mash,cod and chips and steak & ale pie are complimented by a range of salads and filled jacket potatoes. Large terrace.

The Angry Friar

278 Main Street. Tel: 200 71570

The Angry Friar is everything you'd expectfrom a Brit ish pub, but with a large terrace. Food 9.30 - 4,6 - 9.15 inc. breakfasts. (Sunday roasts 11 - 4,6 - 9.15pm).

Open:9.30am-midnight(Sun.from 11am)

Located: Opposite The Convent.

The Cannon Bar

27 Cannon Lane. Tel: 200 77288

Run by Amin and family (he's the friendly face from the kitchen for over 18 years!). The Carmon Bar serves up good pub food all day plus Amin makes Moroccan specialities like cous cous or tajine to order.

Located: turn off Main Street at Marks & Spencer and you will see this little baron the comer.

Da Vinci's Queensway Quay Marina Tel;200 50859

Located right on the waterfront Da Vinci's is under the management of Sam who welcomes you to enjoy the large quayside terrace and comfortable interior. Sunday is sports day so go along to watch whatever's on. Hot pies and sandwiches available.

Open:9am to late 7 days a week

The Gibraltar Arms

184 Main St. Tel:200 72133 www.gibraltararms.gi

Good food served aU day at this typical pub right on Main Street. Everything from all day breakfast to Irish fillet steak roll, burritos, and the popular fresh local mussels. Draught lager,bitter, cider and Murphys plus free WiFi. Terrace seating right on Main Street to watch the world go by.

Open:from Sam (10am Sundays)until late.

The Horseshoe

193 Main Street. Tel: 200 77444

Right in the centre of town,the Horseshoe is a popular, busy bar. Good menu from fuU English breakfast, to burgers and mixed grills. Curry and chilli specials on Sunday.

Open:9am to late, Sunday 10am - late.

Facilities: Main Street terrace.

Lord Nelson Bar Brasserie

10 Casemates Sq. Tel:200 50009 www.lordnelson.gi

E-mail: reservations@lordnelson.gi

Attractive bar/ brasserie in historic Casemates building. Done out to respresent Nelson's ship with cloud and sky ceiling crossed with beams and sails. Spacious terrace

Menu:Starter&snacksinclude fresh local mussels,blue cheese and rocket bruschetta,Lordy's potato skins,spicy chicken wings and calamares. Main courses cover a range from chilli con came and chicken and mushroom pie,to crispy aromatic duck burrito and British fish and chips. Try one of the salads or Nelson's platters. Jacket potatoes, burgers and children's menu. Credit cards accepted. Live music Venue of the Year, with live music on stage every night. Free Wifi.

Open:from 10am till very late.

Pickwicks

Governor's Parade. Tel: 200 76488 Run by well-known friendly face,Mandy,thissmall pub with a large terrace is situated in Governor's Parade away from the traffic and safe for all the family. Good food available including the best freshly made sand wiches and jacket potatoes, salads and burgers.

Open:Mon - Fri from 9.30am

Location: turn off Main St at Marks & Spencer, go up steps to Governor's Parade, Pickwicks is opposite the Elliot Hotel. *

The Pig and Whistle

Unit 18, Watergardens. Tel:200 76167

A comfortable pleasant little pub with pool table and terrace on the quayside. Big screen television for all sporting events.

Open:10-midnight(Fri-Sat ll-lam)

The Star Bar

Parliament Lane. Tel: 200 75924

Reputedly the oldest bar in Gib, this small cosy bar opens early for breakfast (English or toast & cereal).

Lunch/evening menu includes fillet steak, fish and chips and salads. Home of Med Golf and Tottenham Hotspur FC supporters club.

Facilities: Outside seating.

Open:from 7am every day.

Located: first right off Main Street (walking from N to S).

The Three Owls

Irish Town

The Three Owls is a traditional bar serving best of English beers.Three separate bars/floors;ground floor — big screen tv, pool table, poker machines, games machines, bar — open from 10.30am daily. First floor 'Hoots' — 2 match pool tables, poker machines, darts board, games machine, bar — open from 1pm daily. Second Floor 'Nest' — American pool table, poker machine,games machine,card table, bar — open from 5pm daily.

The Three Roses Governor's Street. Tel: 200 51614

Ann from Plymouth and Stuart from Scotland run this bar, known as The Scottish Embassy. Fully airconditioned with 3 plasma TVs and pool table. Happy hours Mon-Fri 5-6pm. Home of the Esteporkers Golf Society.

Open:every day. Mon-Sat from 11am,Sun from mid day.

Wembley Bar

10 South Barrack Ramp. Tel: 200 78004

Popular bar for hot and cold bar snacks, function room, in south district. Fridays 10am for breakfast. Air conditioned. The home of the Real Madrid Sup porter's Club.

Open:Ham - midnightSunday- Thursday,10am - lam Friday, 11am - lam Saturdays.

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The Taste Indian Restaurant

Avda. del Ejercito,esq. Calle Gibraltar, La Linea

Tel:00 34 856 12 29 18 / 00 34 626 88 40 38

Very good Indian restaurant convenient walk from the frontier. All the favourites from chicken Madras to lamb charuia,and king prawn vindaloo. Specialities include Chicken Tikka Krahi(chicken tikka topped with fresh chillies, herbs and spices), Bhindi Ghost (lamb with okra in a spicy sauce),and Special Mixed Balti. Lots of vegetable dishes, bread and rices. Pleasant service.

Open:every day 5pm-lale,Friday,Saturday &Sunday Ipm-late

Located: On the comer of Plaza de la Constitudon, which is about 400m straight across from the fron tier.