November 2018 83 www.bahrainthismonth.com alfrescodining little garden can be even longer, but just so worth it. Lanterns Lounge & Restaurant, everyone’s go-to, has comfortable open-air seating in which guests can enjoy some delicious nibbles and beverages. Angelina Paris is a quintessentially Parisian tearoom serving classic pastries for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a chic outdoor area. At the far end of Adliya, the Palace Boutique Hotel has the Orangery Tea Room and Patisserie, with twinkling fairy lights and a vintage fountain adding flair to the ambience. Masso, housed in the same property, has an outdoor terrace where guests can chill out with friends while they enjoy excellent Italian fare. Crossing the highway into Juffair, Wembley Lounge at the Atiram Premier Hotel offers an electric outdoor environment, perfect for nights out or a lazy Friday brunch. The Wyndham Garden Manama, also in Juffair, houses the Terrace @ 28, the ideal place to relish traditional German cuisine and malts with a fantastic view of Juffair’s skyline to go with it. Affording a great view of the Grand Mosque is Via Brazil, the hotel’s venue to gorge on Brasilian delights. If you’re looking to take your dinner date to a place that looks far removed from the city, but is actually right in its centre, it’s the fine-dining eatery at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art. The outdoor area has an earthy, minimalist tone and, with the lights and the majestic fountain, it looks straight out of a fairytale. After a great round of golf at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, catch your breath on the outdoor terrace of Links. It’s a unique experience dining before the rolling greens. If it’s a dose of Bahrain’s history that you’re after, then Saffron by Jena offers commanding views of the Riffa Fort. The popular establishment keeps the legacy of authentic Bahraini cuisine alive, but with a twist of the modern thrown in. Similarly, Darseen Café at the Bahrain National Museum also offers outside seating and lip-smacking good food. The white Grecian columns at Ya Hala at the Ramada Hotel & Suites Amwaj Islands lend the al fresco venue a picturesque Mediterranean flair. The food echoes the ambience, boasting influences from coastal Europe, the Levant and the Middle East. The Lagoon, located in the heart of the man-made island of Amwaj Islands has a smattering of café-restaurants that are perfect to spend relaxed afternoons and weekend evenings. Guests have the added advantage of partaking in the numerous social activities that are planned year round while there, or simply take pleasure in the wonderful view of the lights reflecting on the water. The island is full of picturesque venues with al fresco dining offerings, so take advantage of this beautiful weather and get exploring! Tapas at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Romantic Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
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