O Lume bad news.

[Sparky]

I am very sad to have to inform all of the O Lume fans that the restaurant has now closed down. Jaime has been trying very hard to keep going but it was not possible, he thanks all of his loyal fans for their support over the years and is hoping to get work in the Port so hopefully we won't lose him completely .

 

[Smiddy]

That's a major shock, Sparky! I'm geniunely in mourning. Feel so sorry for Jaime, he gave his heart and soul to the place, how many of us would work every day for x years, no holidays, just to make our busines a success. PP has lost a major attraction in the restaurant sector, how many more? We can't afford to lose estabishments of this quality, if PP wishes to maintain it's magical reputation. I really hope Jaime stays in the port as we can ill afford to lose his knowledge and skills. Personally it's the biggest blow to me in my 25 years of going to PP.

 

[Luckyone]

That's a major shock, Sparky! I'm geniunely in mourning. Feel so sorry for Jaime, he gave his heart and soul to the place, how many of us would work every day for x years, no holidays, just to make our busines a success. PP has lost a major attraction in the restaurant sector, how many more? We can't afford to lose estabishments of this quality, if PP wishes to maintain it's magical reputation. I really hope Jaime stays in the port as we can ill afford to lose his knowledge and skills. Personally it's the biggest blow to me in my 25 years of going to PP.

I agree with the above comments in total, so sad. Cross fingers that Jamie finds a good job in PP.

Not so lucky today.

 

[PP76]

Very sorry to hear this, O'Lume was on our "always visit list" in January we went twice and on both occasions had a lovely time. Best wishes to Jaime for the future.

PP76

 

[Nick]

I think I only ever used this restaurant once but from reading all previous comments about it this is a major blow to PP.

If a place as popular as this with hard-working staff and one heck of a reputation closes down then what is next?? This recession has to end soon or things are going to be very bleak this year.

Not good.

 

[sleepyboaby]

Terrible news been going there for the best part of ten years.Best wishes for the future Jamie

 

[Siralf]

It's sad when any business has to close but people vote with their feet. Sadly apart from the hardcore fans it's appeal was limited :

 

[Smiddy]

O' Lume

It's sad when any business has to close but people vote with their feet. Sadly apart from the hardcore fans it's appeal was limited :

What a load of absolute nonsence! Your making asserions yet you don't even know the full facts.

 

[mallorcaboy]

Very sad. Some great memories of great food

 

[Stevo66]

What a load of absolute nonsence! Your making asserions yet you don't even know the full facts.

I agree with Siralf Smiddy.I know that you have championed O Lume for many years and you know my views on this restaurant too.It was always quiet when it was situated in a back street and remained quiet even after the move to the main road.Do you know of another reason why Jaime has closed it other than the lack of business?If so,please let us know.

 

[Sparky]

I have talked to Jaime several times recently and he doesn't want his reasons to be made public, all i will say is things aren't always as we assume.
The fact is the man has lost what he spent many years building, so now he and his staff are now unemployed, it doesn't matter if you loved the place or hated it, it is a very sad situation .

 

[El Gordo]

I am sorry to see this.

Despite not having visited myself, I know how well liked it was by other members.

I personally don't need to know the reasons for its closure but am disappointed that again we are losing "somewhere different".

Good luck to Jaime and his staff for the future.

 

[ragdollabbi]

I am sorry to see this.

Despite not having visited myself, I know how well liked it was by other members.

I personally don't need to know the reasons for its closure but am disappointed that again we are losing "somewhere different".

Good luck to Jaime and his staff for the future.

El Gordo, I am in agreement with you. It's not a restaurant we have visited, but it was definitely going to be on our "to do" list for July as it seemed to be so popular with everyone. It's such a pity now that we are not going to have that experience. He obviously had good reason to close and that is entirely his choice

 

[Smiddy]

I just find it very depressing, restaurants serving proper Spanish fare, in a wonderful setting, with top class service and very reasonable prices has to close and all we've got to look forward to is (possibly) another cowboy shop. You never know, maybe the big M is not too far away.

 

[KWUK2]

Very sad news.

 

[Rosie34]

I just find it very depressing, restaurants serving proper Spanish fare, in a wonderful setting, with top class service and very reasonable prices has to close and all we've got to look forward to is (possibly) another cowboy shop. You never know, maybe the big M is not too far away.

I hope not

 

[pinewalkstroll]

This is very disappointing news for PP in general and Jamie who put his heart and soul into the restaurant.

I sincerely hope Jaime and the staff remain in the Port and good luck to them with future employment.

 

[sws97sdg]

This is indeed very bad news for the port, I was aware it was on the cards but it is still a great shock. As everyone has said Jaime put his heart and soul in to this restaurant over the years and it is such a shame it has had to close, the port can not afford to loose places of this statue and quality, and I hope all the staff manage to gain employment elsewhere and especially Jaimie who I hope will remain in the port working, the port needs people like him to keep up the standards we are used to.

 

[Timberman]

What a disaster!!!
I thought he was doing well at his new location. It always seemed busy in the summer, but I suppose that's just a few weeks.

We were only talking about how much we were looking forward to going back for a couple of evening visits in August and trying his lunchtime Tapas.
Just wont be the same without O'Lume.

PP needs quality restaurants like his and of course his excellent service.

Hopefully Jaime will be still in the Port somewhere this year.

 

[Smiddy]

O' lUME

Hopefully Jaime and the staff find something in the port, doubt if he'll take anything that drops his standards, he will not work for anyone who he percieves is ripping off customers or not giving them the service and quality they are paying good money for. Would be a good marriage if he ends up at Stay.