Tortuga Malta — Restaurant in Mellieha

Arr, me hearties! Let me spin ye a tale of adventure and merriment at the legendary Tortuga Beach Club in Malta! This be a haven fit for any swashbuckling pirate, where the salty sea breeze be minglin' with the laughter and cheer of the scurvy dogs and lasses seekin' a taste of the pirate life.

As I stepped foot upon this vibrant oasis, I was whisked away to a world reminiscent of the famed Pirates of the Caribbean. The sun-kissed sand beneath me toes, the azure waters stretchin' as far as the eye could see, and a beach club alive with activity and energy. 'Twas a sight to behold!

But 'tis not just the ambiance that bewitched me, me mateys. The Tortuga Beach Club be known for its delectable cocktails that'd make even Captain Jack Sparrow raise an eyebrow in approval. As me crew and I settled in, we spied a quaint little bar, nestled amidst the swaying palm trees. 'Twas there we found our sanctuary.

The friendly barkeep, a true scallywag of mixology, greeted us with a mischievous grin. We requested our grog of choice and, to our delight, he concocted the most tantalizin' and visually splendid cocktails ye could imagine. Each glass was a work of art, garnished with exotic fruits and adorned with little umbrellas that danced merrily in the sea breeze.

As we sipped on our libations, we marveled at the blend of flavors that transported us to the seven seas. The Captain's Mojito, with its punch of fresh mint and zesty lime, was like a cannon blast of refreshment on me palate. The Kraken's Kiss, a potent mix of rum and tropical juices, had me feelin' like a true pirate of the Caribbean, ready to embark on a grand adventure.

But that be not all, me hearties! The Tortuga Beach Club had a clever trick up its sleeve. Alongside the bar, they had set up chargers for our weary phones, allowin' us to replenish our devices as we refreshed our spirits. 'Twas a thoughtful touch that ensured we could capture every moment of our pirate escapades.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the beach club transformed into a lively haven of merriment. The sound of laughter and shanties filled the air as pirates and landlubbers alike joined in revelry. We danced to the rhythm of the waves, spinnin' tales of lost treasures and legendary sea battles.

So, me hearties, if ye seek adventure, camaraderie, and a taste of the pirate life, set yer course for the Tortuga Beach Club in Malta. Raise yer tankards, savor the vibrant cocktails, and let the spirit of the Pirates of the Caribbean awaken within ye. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's...

Great food at the restaurant but most waiters and one particular barman wouldn't know good service if they even tried, which they don't. 20 minutes waiting at the bar for 1 cocktail and being 2nd in line (no long queue, just incredibly slow service with a face that says "I'm not happy to be here". Very rude people who ignore you when you ask "sorry?" right behind their ear in the hopes that they'll finally see what you need. Booked a table outside and was forced to sit inside with all the waiters going in and out around us, they told us it is fully booked but the restaurant's outside area was 3/4 empty before, while we were there and after we left. Will not revisit. People who know how to work the cash register but are hopeless at customer service. The only lady that actually was of help to us was a Maltese young lady with short hair. I am not xenophobic, it is a true statement that all the foreigners working there are amateurs and could not care at all about giving good service, except for the kitchen staff because the food was great (and expensive with a bad atmosphere we had to accept because the waiting staff does not care that their customers booked outside beforehand. It seems when the lady with whom you book on the phone is not there on site, her staff does not care about giving good service. Deckchairs are not very comfortable as it is concrete all around which makes it incredibly hot and if it's a day with no wind, there are no outdoor fans to circulate air and the deckchair area becomes an oven with over 45 degrees in temperature, while umbrellas don't cover all deck chairs and you can't move them because they're actually shared with other people in front and behind you whom you do not know and paid just like you.

Next time I go to little Armier I will bring my own umbrellas and bring my own deck chair and order food by delivery and I will be enjoying my time there a...

So, this will be a bit of a long one! 6 of us visited today and I initially left a review which went something like this...

Nice beach and loungers, restaurant is a disaster, had to repeatedly ask staff for drinks, wait time for food was long, and the food itself wasn't particularly good. We also spent around 400 euros while there, and despite this we were told we couldn't bring a bottle of water in each, yep +30 degs and we were told to put our water in the bin.

After writing the original review, 4 of our party went to hire some kayaks and were told they couldnt. A guy then approached me and said they would no longer serve us as I had left a negative review. No discussion about the poor service, just threats that we wouldn't be served unless the review was deleted. Our review was accurate and fair to the service that we received. My partner was getting pretty upset at this point so we deleted the original review. We received some bottled water by way of an apology, and the kayak hire was given to us for free. I wonder how many negative reviews are treated in this way. Ours is certainly not the only one to complain about food or service. I'm sure the venue will be along shortly to say we should have spoken to them before writing the review but frankly first. It was a nightmare getting any staff attention in the first place. and if it was the same guy that bullied us into removing our first review it would have been...