Obviously being a Llenaireian we had to try the new restaurant, previously known as Llenaire, which didn't really take off after change of character.
The new owners are still finding their feet, but there are undoubtedly more customers there than before, both at lunch time, and in the evening.
The decor has not changed that much inside, still basically cool white, with little art work, but it does have music playing in the back ground now which makes a difference we felt. A lot more buzzy and the waiters are great. Nibbles on the bar given to you personally when having a drink; olives, ali oli and tapanade with bread on the table before your meal; lovely house wine - Albarino for the white, luurve that wine at the moment!
Very interesting and tasty menu, word of warning again though - be very sure how you like your meat cooked, medium/rare is really rare/blue! They have a good selection of meat dishes on the menu.
Michael, the barista/cocktail maker takes great pride in all his drinks presentation, and turns everything into a piece of art, even when no one is watching him make things at the bar! And the size of the gin and tonic with strawberries..! I'm sure there was a goldfish in that glass somewhere!
The four of us had a fantastic evening there, certainly not too expensive, and the whole experience was one to be repeated. Also saw a lot of customers outside the following lunch time too, so will need a report on that part of it if anyone goes!! Recommended.
Oh, and according to the owner, the idea of the name
Swing, is to suggest an era of Jazz and fun style living! It certainly worked for us!
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