Õlea, Weston Central, Weston Super Mare

Yet another change of ownership since my previous review, and this time a change of name as well. Their website describes them as a Mediterranean restaurant and bar, although there didn’t seem to be any sign of food being served on our recent visit. Décor wise it is still very contemporary with dark blue/grey wood panelling on the lower part of the walls and pale blue paintwork above. Flooring was dark laminate boards whilst the bar counter was covered in some sort of stone effect cladding. A raised area was up a couple of steps to the left whilst some high chairs in the windows made the most of the outlook, such as it is. An old marble fireplace was off to one side, but the fire within looked to be of the gas variety rather than anything more authentic. A number of jazzy mirrors on the walls had various drink themes, such as gin and prosecco. The techno music seemed just a tad too loud, especially if you were eating. Unfortunately there were no beers on tap, real or otherwise. Ciders fared somewhat better with Carling Black Fruit and a trio from Thatcher’s – Gold, Haze and Old Rascal. I can imagine this being quite a trendy spot for youngsters to hang out, but there was little evidence of that on our visit although it was a particularly unpleasant weather which perhaps kept people away.

Official site of Õlea - www.olealounge.com

Official site of Õlea - www.olealounge.com