The Island Bar is a must if you like fantastic lively music, maybe some dancing too if it takes…read moreyour fancy. This relatively new bar which is just 3 minutes walk downhill from Biosfera Shopping Centre in Puerto del Carmen (tucked away at the side of da Vincie Italian restaurant) is home to the owner and powerful singer, Rory Gallagher....of "Jimmy's winning matches" fame! He packs the place out night after night with unbeatable music and fun, coming on stage around 9.45 and belts out song after song for 2 hours without pausing for breath literally! Brilliant modern music and songs...he's also joined on stage by an amazing Spanish musician, called Pedro, who plays a whole array of cord instruments, then after 12 pm they're joined by another equally brilliant musician for a rock nd roll session! Like most of the music pubs in Puerto del Carmen, there's no cover charge, drink prices are fairly reasonable but closer to Irish pub prices really...I guess it's hard to quibble with that when such good entertainment is laid on.

We visited the island bar on our recent family holiday and our only disappointed was not going…read moreearlier! The venue is ideal for live music. There's a seating area upstairs with good view of the stage, and seating downstairs by the 2 bars also. There was air conditioning and plenty of wall fans too, which is ideal. We went as a large group with the youngest being 13 and oldest 49, there were family's with much younger kids there too and everyone enjoyed themselves. We had been to plenty of live music bars on our holiday but this was the best by far. Rory starts the set off on his own playing acoustic covers and then works his way up to a full 3 piece band! They played everything from chart music, pop classics, indie and classic rock. They also integrate a few of their original songs in as well. The venue opens around 8 but the music doesn't start till later, however I would recommend getting there for 9 and finding a seat as the place is full very quickly.

Found this gem this evening as we walked back through the old port. A beautiful upscale cocktail…read moreand good food bar. The very kind that is missing from Puerto del carmen. Fabulous decor and very thoughtful attentative staff. Great selection of cocktails averaging about €9.50. Bit more pricey than elsewhere but far more classy and creative too. Worth the price! We didn't eat but the menu seems pretty decent. Again more expensive than other places but for the general vibe I would go with it. My boyfriend had a delicious whiskey Sour. The barman made me a signature gin cocktail. Served with a bowl of crunchy nuts. Very relaxing atmosphere really enjoyed it

Very cute little spot. The staff are welcoming and naturally friendly, and it's got a really homely…read morevibe. It's up in the 'old town' part of Puerto Del Carmen which means it's not so 'strip'-like, and has a more down to earth feel. The food was fantastic. Going with the theme and decor of the restaurant; it's more homely and hearty than high-end, but it's of really excellent quality. The presentation is spot on, and there's a great selection. I would personally recommend the 'Prawns Island Bistro' Chef Special. It's prawns stacked in a liquour / creamy type sauce with rice, and lovely veggies on the side. The main draw card of this spot though? The price. It's crazy good value!!! We're talking 13.75 for three courses!!! And three really, really good courses as well. I'm told you need to book here in the high season, which says it all. Great spot. Love it.

This small little Bistro is perched just up from the main harbour in the Old Town of Puerto del…read moreCarmen, right next door to The Harbour Bar. It's an absolute little gem of a place but if you don't book a table in advance you will definitely not get in, it is so popular. Unbelievably good food, fantastic choice on menu and they offer a 3 course meal for the even more unbelievable price of €13.95 in total! I really can't rate this place highly enough, friendly service, very welcoming, spotlessly clean but delicious food....not huge portions but just nice size for three courses. I would highly recommend the avocado, smoked salmon and orange salad to start and for mains perhaps the sole gratin or even try the rabbit if you don't mind spending some time picking bones! Definitely hot cherries and ice cream sundae for your sweet tooth if it's on the menu or maybe the crepes with chocolate sauce yummy!

The perfect choice. Locally owned. Local seafood. Reasonable prices. Walking distance. Upon our…read morearrival to Lanzarote, we ventured out of the hotel and found El Golfo. Superbly prepared local seafood. The owner and family members took orders, made recommendations. A great way to start a vacation. I'd highly recommend a stop if your here for any length of time.

We came into this packed family run restaurant and was immediately taken to our table by the lovely…read moreMaria. Marias mother and father started the restaurant in 1975. Buying their fish from port and growing as much of their own veg as possible. If it can be home made it is ! Right down the delicious garlic mayo and tartar sauce . We had the Grilled Sole special and the Mussels El Golfo. Perfectly cooked great tasting cuisine.... The next day we returned and started with a shell fish soup. It was more stew like than soup and more fish,squid and prawns than shell fish but it was perfect and so tasty I ended up licking the bowl clean ! She had some tomatoe soup which was divine but not in the same class of my shellfish. For mains I had a grilled fish platter. I couldn't tell you exactly what was there but I can say there were five or six types on my plate and it was all very very nice. The trump card for this establishment is their pricing. We spent less than 15 quid for two courses with wine. Which for food of this quality is a bargain !

5/5 the bar i have virtually spent most of my time in…read morelanzarote. facing the sea and only €2 a pint. pedro the owner very nice and so is his family. makes me feel welcome every day.daytime meals cheap too. they dont do meals at night. i feel very comfy here. holiday nearly at an end. a couple of days to go. i will be back in june 2014. ohh... of course the free wifi. ( locals pronounce it whifee (wifi). i'll be back!! update december 2015. young barman was given a 50 euro note for drinks. he decided to steal 15 euro off the change. i confronted him, he said sorry, but didn't give me money from the till, but handily placed by the side of the till handily hidden. avoid this bar!!!!!

If you're in Puerto del Carmen, it's worth it to check this place out. Great service,…read moreEnglish-speaking staff, great selection of beef and veal as well as seafood options. The ambiance is upscale and the restaurant and restrooms were impeccably clean. There is a full bar along with an extensive wine and beer list. I don't eat veal so I didn't try my husband's dish, but the highlight for me was the salmon. Another note... it's located very close to the bus stop offering easy access if you're coming from a different part of the island.

Having eaten in this restaurant on quiet a number of times already we ventured in here this…read moreevening, but to say we were disappointed is simply an understatement! We felt rushed by the staff who were mostly unfriendly and brusque...we had main meals followed by dessert. mains were sole with prawns and lobster sauce..rubbery and tasteless...ribs in barbecue sauce...small portion and lacking in meatiness..grilled Seabass..quite acceptable, however the baked potatoes and vegetables were inedible. We opted for three different desserts, best of which was the chocolate mousse; brownies were completely tough and stale - which was attempted to be disguised by an overload of artificial chocolate sauce; the banoffi pie was equally tasteless with a miserable amount of toffee sauce. To add insult to injury...we were offered a free nightcap of schnapps ( on presentation of the full bill despite our complaints and disappointment with the overall meal) ...this consisted of the cheapest brand of "Spar" own brand Apple schnapps ....basically flavoured sugar and water! This is a restaurant which generally has a pretty good reputation and is always busy, but to my mind it is now too "touristy" and they have lost the attention to detail and production of fine dining and good quality food. Please note , as far as I can discern, other reviewers are referring to the adjoining "Bodega" which is part of this establishment but appears to have a more tapas type menu!

Really lovely spot! Didn't try the food but the coffee is great. As is the service and ambiance!…read morePuerto Calero is less than a 1hr Leisurely beautiful scenic costal cliff walk from Puerto del Carmen! It's a great spot to grab a refreshing drink and look at all the massive yachts in the harbour.