Haven't been back out here for nearly 20 years since I was a kid. 98, 00, 02 and the last time 2004. That tanges sports bar wasn't even there when I last went on 04, that was just a big open area above the supermarket. This has bought back so many memories.
Who remembers some of the staff in Johnnie's Bar, (Especially the GORGEOUS Cathy,It's Getting Better!), where I loved to have a 'tuna sandwich' some years ago? Ricky Lavazza, AND The Costa Soul Band/Tommy Scott/Jeff Lynne/Johnnie G/Lesley Harrison, AND Limited Edition as Kool &The Gang...GREAT bunch of people!
Thanks Kev, we stay in Benalmadena a few times a year and mix our nights out between the Marina, the Sea Front and Bonanza Square. Excellent atmosphere and good value for money. There’s no live entertainment in these bars. There is an excellent wine bar just down the steps at the Feathers Bar and around to the left. Good quality food and an excellent choice of wines. Occasionally they have live Spanish music,great night. Cheers ☘️☘️☘️
Good morning to you Kevin, and thank you for your response. If and when you may have the opportunity, please feature the 'Bonanza Bar'. Should anyone remember the compere and his lady, Joyce? Joyce passed away around five years ago. Such a TRAGIC loss, what a lovely lady she was.
Good video Kevin, the Feathers is a good English bar nice friendly staff,if you go down the steps and the feathers and turn left there is a good chippie was there in January.
Hi we've been to Spain many times but never to benalmadena so we've booked for the first time this year . We found your videos so informative and can't wait to get there , thanks again and stay safe pal.
I’m going waaaaaay back!Anybody remember an American bar called Bojangles from back in the 80’s? I think across the street/carreterra was a bar called Xanadu.
Thank you so much for this, we have booked to come in August staying at Pierre & vacancies self catering for a cheap break (not been away since before covid) been to Benalmadena twice before all inclusive but never knew of this place! Looks amazing and so much more affordable for us! Could I ask if this is within walking distance of our hotel?
Hi Kevin . Going to Benalmadena for the first time with a group of friends . Would you recommend getting a hotel near the bonzana square ? 24 square ? Or the Marina ? Thanks.
Probably down towards Marina you can easily walk into Torremolinos and there are lots of good bars in the street just off the prom on your way. There are some good bars near 24 hour square but I wasnt a fan of the square
@@ScotsmaninTenerife thanks Kevin , we have booked a hotel near the bonzanza square , up the hill 😂😂. Been watching loads of your videos . They are really good 👍🏻👍🏻
I went looking for Bonanza on my 1st trip to Torremolinos. This was about 10 yrs ago, and tried to find it on Google maps. It led me to a tired little parade of pubs, maybe 5 or 6 of them, either empty or closed. Never went back to the area. I'm actually dumbstruck seeing that
Visited this square a couple of weeks ago. Won’t go back, dirty place surrounded by undesirable properties! Couldn’t wait to walk back to Benalmadena sea front.
Bonansa and Ibensa are aimed at pensioners and families with children. The entertainment is like the 1980s - karaoke, drag acts etc and the food is canteen standard. Hence why it's so cheap. It's a blight on the town to be honest.
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Haven't been back out here for nearly 20 years since I was a kid. 98, 00, 02 and the last time 2004. That tanges sports bar wasn't even there when I last went on 04, that was just a big open area above the supermarket. This has bought back so many memories.
Who remembers some of the staff in Johnnie's Bar, (Especially the GORGEOUS Cathy,It's Getting Better!), where I loved to have a 'tuna sandwich' some years ago? Ricky Lavazza, AND The Costa Soul Band/Tommy Scott/Jeff Lynne/Johnnie G/Lesley Harrison, AND Limited Edition as Kool &The Gang...GREAT bunch of people!
Thanks Kev, we stay in Benalmadena a few times a year and mix our nights out between the Marina, the Sea Front and Bonanza Square. Excellent atmosphere and good value for money. There’s no live entertainment in these bars. There is an excellent wine bar just down the steps at the Feathers Bar and around to the left. Good quality food and an excellent choice of wines. Occasionally they have live Spanish music,great night. Cheers ☘️☘️☘️
Thanks good info.
There is a Bonanza live entertainment venue across the road
Last part of the video you were in Ibensa Square 😊
Will be going to Benalmadena for the first time next month. Will certainly check this square out. Thanks Kevin.
Was there last week it was very busy & always a great atmosphere, thanks Kevin xxx
Love it looks so relaxed at night , cheers kev for the vid
Good morning to you Kevin, and thank you for your response. If and when you may have the opportunity, please feature the 'Bonanza Bar'. Should anyone remember the compere and his lady, Joyce? Joyce passed away around five years ago. Such a TRAGIC loss, what a lovely lady she was.
Good video Kevin, the Feathers is a good English bar nice friendly staff,if you go down the steps and the feathers and turn left there is a good chippie was there in January.
Hi we've been to Spain many times but never to benalmadena so we've booked for the first time this year . We found your videos so informative and can't wait to get there , thanks again and stay safe pal.
Love Joni’s bar none him for 25 years
Our fav area we always stay near bonanza sq.
Hi Kevin just started watching your videos and defo got us hooked mate love them keep up the great work.
Thanks 👍
Fantastic info.
I have been twice And missed it Was there for new year It was fun I believe There's la pueblo too I've not been there either.
Hi love your video very interested in Brian’s Bar wondering were it was roughly 5-7 mins walk from our hotel I believe many thanks sharing your video👍
Another good one Kevin 👍 👌 👏
I can't believe you didn't have a sneaky pint before taxi home 😃😀 but that place looks like a good spot to have drink and food cheers wee kev
Holidayed twice in the area and never knew about the square, will be finding it the next time we're over.
So many places I want to try thanks to you cheers kev
Thanks
Was there in May quite a nice area
My fave place, Hazy days not happy days...... My friends owe it and I have friends work there...Best Chinese on the Costa in the square
Lol sorry I realised that mistake later my eyesight not the best.
Cracking videos Kevin, love watching them
Thanks
I have been here lovely
Thanks kevin another good blog
Thanks
4 of us regularly went there recently and excellent Chinese restaurant
I have been going there for years staying every winter
Bar Ibensa is defiantly the best bar there, so cheap and the people there are great. Our apartment was a 2 minute walk from there
Good one Kev, i must go in Brians bar when i go end of Oct , i wonder how many beers u had on your trip to Costa del sol... not enough maybe..
Not too many lol
I’m going waaaaaay back!Anybody remember an American bar called Bojangles from back in the 80’s?
I think across the street/carreterra was a bar called Xanadu.
Thank you so much for this, we have booked to come in August staying at Pierre & vacancies self catering for a cheap break (not been away since before covid) been to Benalmadena twice before all inclusive but never knew of this place! Looks amazing and so much more affordable for us! Could I ask if this is within walking distance of our hotel?
thanks, think its a wee bit away
That's the Irish bar Recommended for the Young team 😂🍀
My happy place kevin we will be back there in october staying at hotel bali 😁
Enjoy
Faros Irish bar is great for Sunday dinner.
Good to all those bars full of British tourists again.
El Karmen is excellent 😎
What date was your vid. As we were there for two weeks. And came home last Saturday.
Just over a week ago I think
I was here today
Hi Kevin . Going to Benalmadena for the first time with a group of friends . Would you recommend getting a hotel near the bonzana square ? 24 square ? Or the Marina ? Thanks.
Probably down towards Marina you can easily walk into Torremolinos and there are lots of good bars in the street just off the prom on your way. There are some good bars near 24 hour square but I wasnt a fan of the square
@@ScotsmaninTenerife thanks Kevin , we have booked a hotel near the bonzanza square , up the hill 😂😂. Been watching loads of your videos . They are really good 👍🏻👍🏻
@@crileyuk thanks
I went looking for Bonanza on my 1st trip to Torremolinos. This was about 10 yrs ago, and tried to find it on Google maps. It led me to a tired little parade of pubs, maybe 5 or 6 of them, either empty or closed. Never went back to the area.
I'm actually dumbstruck seeing that
Yip it's hard to find lol
Where was Big Hoss ?
review on Giorgios ps
I suspect at those cheap prices the steak was once called Red Rum 😆
I'm sure the last time a was there the Euro bar was there
The Euro Bar is called the Retro Bar now. Changed hands two years ago.
Is there any entertainment in these bars or is it just tvs
Don't think any entertainment.
*The Bonanza Bar...About ten metres from the square...Check it out...
Visited this square a couple of weeks ago. Won’t go back, dirty place surrounded by undesirable properties! Couldn’t wait to walk back to Benalmadena sea front.
Yeah Ibensa and Bonansa bring the rest of the town down. I live here and avoid them at all costs.
Dirty square.
Hi
I always use an Uber when I am there they are so cheap.
It does look so tacky though
There was a nice strip club in the far right corner?
Owned by a black man from manchester.
Fond memories of bonanza square! 😁
Dont blame your phone ;irs just a seedy place.
dont think this bit is seedy at the square
Bonansa and Ibensa are aimed at pensioners and families with children. The entertainment is like the 1980s - karaoke, drag acts etc and the food is canteen standard. Hence why it's so cheap. It's a blight on the town to be honest.
Make sure you don’t fall off your high horse.