ALFIES DOCK

Hi all
Just wanted to let you know about a fun experience we've had recently at La Mata. On Wednesdays (market day) and at the end of the market (beach front) there is a hotel. On the outside patio of the hotel "Alfies dock" is located. This consists of un upturned boat grilling sardines and large gambas. along with this there is a guy playing keyboard, singing and entertaining, he provides something for every nationality and its a great atmosphere. It gets very busy and if your there after 11.30 am your unlikely to get a seat.The hotel also offers a varied menu but the fresh fish from "Alfies dock" seems very popular. We've been twice and had a great time. Might be something you want to try or direct your guests to. Have fun !!!!

Quesada

I am going to have a little look for it tomorrow, will let you know if I could find it!

Joolz x

Commented Joolz in Quesada 2011-05-09 19:43:15 UTC

Found it! Lovely place, Lovely Sardines & Vino! We will be going back. Thanks for the info - I love finding new places to visit.
Alfie's dock would be a lovely place to go of an evening and watch the sun go down.

Joolz x

Commented Joolz in Quesada 2011-05-11 10:19:05 UTC

Thanks for the info we will be going next week. Was it hard to find?

Commented Dawn in La Marina 2011-05-11 10:33:18 UTC

Looking at the sea, head left. At the end of the bay is Alfies dock, along with a few other quirky little bars.

Joolz x

Commented Joolz in Quesada 2011-05-11 11:20:49 UTC

We saw it just over a month ago on market day & it looked really great. Only trouble is smelling sardines being bbq'd makes me want to retch! My husband loves them but would never order sardines when with me. Trouble is he orders anything BUT sardines &, more often than not, others order sardines anyway. (ANY cafe I'm talking about).

Commented blogwriter in Quesada 2011-05-11 13:07:11 UTC

Hi Blogwriter
you might be happier going into the hotel for smething to eat,as they have an extensive menu besides the sardine boat, it just that I found the experience of sitting out on the terrace and joining in the fun a really lovely way to idle away some free time so I do hope you get a chance to try again.

Commented we love it here in Quesada 2011-05-11 16:24:43 UTC

Hi
Would love to try this too, what's the name of the hotel it situated in or a bar it's close too.
Thanks

Commented lynnemalkin in Quesada 2011-05-11 19:26:13 UTC

whats the name

im sorry I dont know the name of the hotel but you cant miss it, just go to the end beach/sea front end of the market and you will see evryone gravitating towards it, plus you will hear the entertainment, sorry i cant be more specific but it is very easy to find , do enjoy

Commented we love it here in Quesada 2011-05-11 21:02:33 UTC

I would definitely want to sit on the terrace even if it means a peg on my nose! Sitting inside would not be an option.

We sat near 'Alfies Dock' yesterday at 5pm at Asturianas, where you sit at tables in the sand. It does have its name 'Alfies Dock' alongside it. Certainly, on a Wednesday you can't miss it. Come out of the market at the beach, turn right, it is there on your right. if you miss it you're blind & your sense of smell non existant :-)

Commented blogwriter in Quesada 2011-05-12 21:49:50 UTC

Hi to all you alfies dock fans !

I wanted to say Im so pleased your getting a chance to check this place out. I only wish id been on commission for the recomendation as judging by the response you all seem to be getting a good feel for the place. I wont get back there myself unitl september (aaahhh) but I will enjoy reading all of your comments in the meantime

Commented we love it here in Quesada 2011-05-13 18:50:24 UTC

Is this only on on a Wed?

Commented susan.adrian92 in Quesada 2011-05-16 22:49:16 UTC

Hi Sue
ive only been on a wed and i would guess the entertainment guy might just be available on wednesdays as the place is so busy with the market therfore he has a captive audience and to be honest I think the entertainment makes the whole experience what it is. Im guessing the place is open all week but it would be interesting to find out more .

Commented we love it here in Quesada 2011-05-17 16:18:34 UTC

No BBQ today & no guy on a keyboard. Plenty of people there despite strong breeze.

Commented blogwriter in Quesada 2011-05-18 16:28:18 UTC