Bar Estilo

10-03-2009
Andrew Dommett  0 

After a busy time at work there is nothing better then a beer or two at this bar. Great atmosphere and location add up to a good meeting place.

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19-02-2009
Sparkle Pop  0 

If Bar Room Bar is the most popular.... erm.... bar.... in The Mailbox, Bar Estilo is by far the most popular restaurant. Whether it be their lunchtime special (2 tapas for £5.95), pre-club bite to eat on a Saturday night, after work dinner and drinks or a family meal; people love this place.

The menu is varied and a wide range of tapas is offered. Food usually arrives within a reasonable timescale and is usually decent quality. At quieter times, the staff tend to be more sociable. At busy times, it can feel very impersonal.

Estilo focus on delivering an easy-going yet lively and sociable experience; Mediterranean style. They could think about their cocktail menu a little more. Considering their mains cost around £10, reducing the cocktail prices from £7 nearer to £5 would be a very good start. They are not a cocktail bar, afterall. Jugs of Sangria are offered - so why not cocktail pitchers? Why not buckets of 4 different lager bottles like Santa Fe used to do?

They need to inject a little more of that Med fun they are aiming for. It still feels like a chain restaurant. It is a little soulless. Bar Estilo's appeal lies purely in the range of tapas on offer. The people you choose to share it with will make your evening at Estilo - not the restaurant. But since tapas restaurants are not overly-common in Birmingham, this place is as good as any and is one of the more lively places to eat in the Mailbox.

It's always worth booking at Estilo, regardless of the time of day. Give it a try with some good friends.

Recommend to: All ages - couples, families, groups of friends, etc. for absolutely any occasion.
Dress code - casual to smart.... wear what you like
Price range - around £40 for 2 courses and a bottle of wine, or around £6 per tapas dish

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17-11-2008
Chloe Best, Contributor  0 

This restaurant in The Mailbox is a favourite of mine.
With its authentic Mediterranean decor and low key lighting it is the ideal restaurant for all occasions – a romantic meal for two or dinner with friends and family.
Despite how busy it always is we have never been disappointed with the quality of service or food available.
Offering a wide range of Tapas, Paellas and other authentic Spanish dishes - everyone is sure to find something they fancy from Bar Estilo.
I definitely remind booking a table in advance if you’re planning on giving Bar Estilo a visit as it is very popular, especially at weekends – and with good reason!

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05-09-2008
Martin F

Have been here on several occasions now - and i haven't been disappointed once. Staff are courteous, friendly and polite and work damn hard for there 20% tip which you are being damn right mean if you don't pay.Busy restaurant, but not bustling so you can have a party there with friends or an intimate meal - it works both ways.Food is obviously not fine dining but very good all the same. I recommend to everyone

04-08-2008
steven forster

We travelled from Oxford to meet friends in B'ham. We had the pleasure of visiting this restaurant/bar, before heading into town. The food was well prepared and extremely tasty, and the staff (although very busy) were polite and helpful throughout. Would recommend to a broad variety of socialites. I am already planning a second journey due to the hallumi on offer !