Bonys......I don't get it

[Sparky]

Try my most recent threads on Café sa Pobla and Mulligans Sparky.

Yes i read those.......keep them coming .

 

[martinchip10]

Marmite is a great description. I can understand why some do not like it, but for me and Debs it is a great place to people watch and have a decent G & T or JD &C or cocktails.
Yes, Jose can be a little strange at times with his signs and tables but I just think that you need to look at how busy the place is each night to see that it is successful.
We cannot wait to get back there in June.
Long live Bony's.

 

[STOXIE]

Bony

We first met Jose 20 years ago when Bony's was a cafe/bar-great breakfasts-fresh orange juice,croissants,toast.Opened his shutters and said "Cuckoo,cuckoo!"Our children sort of grew up knowing where to go in the square (we used to come twice or three times a year).There used to be mass games of football in the square(Spain vs. Rest of Europe) He has shown nothing but kindness to us in all those years.He is always fun and has time for all. The children used to love chasing his sweets. Can't see what is wrong with that? As people have said everyone has different tastes and I have seen people walk away.Easter was always our favourite time when we had time to chat.
Hoping to be back soon when the rental situation has resolved itself one way or another. It will be interesting to see how busy it is this summer.

 

[prattyIG8]

We love it as it is my children's favourite place and where they get excited to go (probably because they know they will be allowed a v late night out!). They can play in the square safely as we can still see them and there is a lovely buzzy atmosphere for the adults to relax and have a drink. We are coming out for my Sons 8th birthday this year and he has been allowed to pick exactly what he wants to do and his choices straight away were Casa Villa and then Bonys.

 

[Disorderly]

so we’ve looked elsewhere.

I can quite understand the attraction of Bony’s to those who love it, and good luck to them. However, there is another aspect. We viewed a lovely apartment with a super roof terrace with sea views and a balcony overlooking the square, right over Bony’s. What a great setting. Ah but........I suspect that as a property owner the “lovely buzzy atmosphere” would have proven to be something of a “ challenge” (I’m being tactful) in the summer, so we looked elsewhere. One man’s meat and all that.

 

[El Gordo]

I can quite understand the attraction of Bony’s to those who love it, and good luck to them. However, there is another aspect. We viewed a lovely apartment with a super roof terrace with sea views and a balcony overlooking the square, right over Bony’s. What a great setting. Ah but........I suspect that as a property owner the “lovely buzzy atmosphere” would have proven to be something of a “ challenge” (I’m being tactful) in the summer, so we looked elsewhere. One man’s meat and all that.

Yes...There was someone on here years ago who had not done their homework and bought above the square and complained about the noise!!

Its the same as the UK, you wouldn't buy a house next to a pub and then complain about noise, drunks and inconsiderate parking etc.

The Hotel next to O'haras opened and complained about the music!! Unfortunately they were powerful and therefore successful in stopping Live Music there.

I have great sympathy for those that have bought in a quiet place only for a bar or restaurant opening below them and spoil their idyll.

We walked the streets and observed, day and night before buying, only to find someone with two barking dogs move in nearby a month later!!

You can't choose your neighbours!!

Do Your Research!! and minimise your anguish.

 

[Teflon]

Personally I don't mind Bonys but my wife is not keen (Marmite situation) but I have to say that it is at least one of the few places left that in high season on the square or along the front that you are not made to feel guiity just sitting down and having a drink after 7pm!! Long live the variety and difference of the Bars and Restaurants in PP!!!!

 

[pollensafan]

Personally I don't mind Bonys but my wife is not keen (Marmite situation) but I have to say that it is at least one of the few places left that in high season on the square or along the front that you are not made to feel guiity just sitting down and having a drink after 7pm!! Long live the variety and difference of the Bars and Restaurants in PP!!!!

Well Teflon, Let me say, you have summed it up in a nutshell.

 

[copper]

Exactly Teflon !

We always say that PP has more different kind of eating and drinking establishments than anywhere else we visit People on a budget or limitless funds Quiet areas busy areas has it all

We pop into Bonys sometimes for watching the world go by and its never empty but there are plenty of other choices for all

 

[Shaun&Caro]

Personally I don't mind Bonys but my wife is not keen

So that's somewhere we can go safely then, Paul?

 

[Pocket_Buddy]

Personally I don't mind Bonys but my wife is not keen (Marmite situation) but I have to say that it is at least one of the few places left that in high season on the square or along the front that you are not made to feel guiity just sitting down and having a drink after 7pm!! Long live the variety and difference of the Bars and Restaurants in PP!!!!

Couldnt agree more! I remember after a long walk one night, desperate for a drink we called in Tolo's. You'd think I'd booted their cat into the sea when we just asked for a drink! Thankfully I've been back for food since, and it didnt dissapoint.

As you say though, I love the variety that PP has. I mean, I love sitting in cappuccino at sis pins or miramar, but I'm not sure how long my travelcard of euros would last!!

 

[pollensafan]

Couldnt agree more! I remember after a long walk one night, desperate for a drink we called in Tolo's. You'd think I'd booted their cat into the sea when we just asked for a drink! Thankfully I've been back for food since, and it didnt dissapoint.

The very thought of you booting their cat into the sea has made me come over all queasy.
In fact I must say I'm not Feline very well.

I'll get my coat .

 

[Jimbo the Jambo]

Couldnt agree more! I remember after a long walk one night, desperate for a drink we called in Tolo's. You'd think I'd booted their cat into the sea when we just asked for a drink! Thankfully I've been back for food since, and it didnt dissapoint.

As you say though, I love the variety that PP has. I mean, I love sitting in cappuccino at sis pins or miramar, but I'm not sure how long my travelcard of euros would last!!

Pocket Buddy, That would be some kick from Bonys. Two points at least. Do you have a Scottish Granny??? (Rugby Quote).

Just a simple point, Jose is getting a few hundred/thousand euros of publicity from this site alone, and he deserves it as one of the best commercial promoters and service suppliers on the PP scene.

 

[jp]

#grannygate?

word to the wise - I made the mistake of searching for "Scottish Granny". Don't do it.

 

[rebel]

You've started something now, how can you not search Scottish Granny.

 

[Pocket_Buddy]

Think I forgot to add a disclaimer to my post..... No cats were harmed in the writing of this post or on my visit to Pollensa! Haha

Technically I was only metaphorically kicking the cat from Tolos, so not sure how many points thats worth!

 

[jonquet]

Puzzled about Bonys

Can anyone tell me why Bonys has been so popular over the years and why he gets the reaction he does on this site?
I passed the bar a couple of weeks ago,early evening when he was closed and there was laminated notices on the tables instructing possible customers,such as me?? that the table was for 2 or three people or some for 4 only.
What about me, as a couple, were I not welcome?was my order not good or big enough?
Am I missing something? he has certainly lasted the course, he's been there the majority of my 30 years of visiting.
But I've never understood the popularity of the bar. I've seen children upset and hurt in the scramble that followed his sweet throwing antics!!
Maybe its me I'm getting old but I just dont get it!!

 

[debz1]

Can anyone tell me why Bonys has been so popular over the years and why he gets the reaction he does on this site?
I passed the bar a couple of weeks ago,early evening when he was closed and there was laminated notices on the tables instructing possible customers,such as me?? that the table was for 2 or three people or some for 4 only.
What about me, as a couple, were I not welcome?was my order not good or big enough?
Am I missing something? he has certainly lasted the course, he's been there the majority of my 30 years of visiting.
But I've never understood the popularity of the bar. I've seen children upset and hurt in the scramble that followed his sweet throwing antics!!
Maybe its me I'm getting old but I just dont get it!!

I don't get it either but each to his own I guess

 

[hoopy]

A Benidorm pub in PP.

 

[Catwoman]

20 odd years ago when the girls were roughly 12ish we all loved Jose and Bony's for the 'antics' and his unusual ways! The local kids all played footie in the square- mine joined in. No language barriers. It was a really fun holiday atmosphere nothing like you find in England. Fast forward to when my girls were in there upper teens we all loved Bonys as they were treated like adults and sampled their first alcohol there! The waiters made a great show of pouring 'large' drinks at very reasonable prices and the girls loved it. Now they are in their 30s the novelty has worn off! Visiting 2 weeks ago I have to say it is not the same place. Perhaps because its not height of season. But it was still nice to watch the people in the square. Sad though that footie for the kids has been replaced by electric cars!!