PUDD FILE : LA SALA – Super chic bar restaurant – Puerto Banus, Marbella

La Sala in Puerto Banus brings you ‘the ultimate social and dining experience, day and night’ (or so their website states) so we went to check them out. And you know what...we think they're right!

Now this is a super chic bar-restaurant definitely worth a look. Located adjacent to the bull ring, by the Kristina Szekley's offices, you cant miss the umbrella-ed timber deck as you drive past, or of course if you're visiting the Saturday market, you’re right next door. Handy! 

The most notable spot to see or be seen, is now the front deck of La Sala which has soft seating, bar stool dining and café style tables. This terrace benefits from sunshine all day until about 6pm (lovely!) so you can enjoy a long lunch and then relax and spend an afternoon in tanning and people-watching heaven. But despite the exquisite level of 'all round beauty' there is no pretence or feeling of clique from either staff or clientele,  which equals a good atmosphere and a wide mix of customers coming to eat and drink.

La Sala, opened at the end of last summer (2010) with two very well attended launch parties (one Spanish,  one International). The owners set out to become one of ‘the’ places to be seen in for a drink and it certainly appears that they are achieving that,  and also in equal measures in the restaurant as bookings need to be made several days in advance, most of the time. Although, they are still maintaining the ability to provide a high quality and an efficient service which is a tough combination to make work.  The key is most likely the intelligent floorplan which creates a good choice of areas set around a central contemporary bar from which to survey the whole room. This enables different atmospheres to sit comfortably side by side,  inside and outside, simultaneiously or privately.

And at the heart of this establishment and the true success of the venue, is the open plan glass kitchen,  where you can watch as your meal is prepared by the La Sala chefs.  The menu is varied, contemporary, clean and fresh including both international and Spanish cuisine. Our meal was served promptly and with a great deal of care afforded in the presentation even during what was a completely full service. Super Tasty!   .

Besides the fact that you can spend an afternoon lounging in the sunshine or spend the night sipping a nice glass of wine at one of La Sala’s events, you really can call this a restaurant.  The food is not secondary to the image and there's a great menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, for a surprisingly good price and if that’s not enough – they offer free valet parking and they have the most gorgeous waiters (and waitresses) that I have ever seen!!!  x

PUDD rating: 10 / 10

Location	Calle Belmonte, 29660 Marbella, Spain
Hours	Mon - Thurs: 10:00 - 02:00 Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 03:00 Sun: 10:00 - 02:00

Parking

Valet

Phone	(+34) 952 814 145
Website	http://www.lasalabanus.com

The bar & restaurant industry is relying more and more upon their social media advertising and working on establishing a connection with their brand or chain by building a “fan base” on facebook and posting updates and invitations about up and coming events or offers, reaching customers instantly and at very little cost,  but most importantly (as La Sala, Marbella is doing) building up tbrand loyalty in the local area. This is great era of keeping in touch,  so give them a ‘like’ to receive updates 

of their regular music gigs or themed events – follow on facebook.  facebook.com/La-Sala-Puerto-Banus

 

The PUDD FILES are written by Pudding Creative, Marbella based Brand Design & Marketing company specialising in the property industry.  www.puddingcreative.com