Pavo Real — Restaurant in Muscat

Povrel Bar: Where Snooker Dreams Go to Die”

Review:Oh, Povrel Bar, what a rollercoaster of disappointment you turned out to be. I had high hopes for a night of snooker fun, but alas, my dreams were shattered faster than a cue ball break.

Upon entering Povrel Bar, I couldn’t help but notice the distinct lack of snooker tables. But hey, I thought, maybe they have a secret room tucked away where all the snooker magic happens. Oh, how wrong I was.

Summoning my courage, I approached the bartender and politely asked if they had a snooker table available. The bartender’s eyes darted around nervously, like they were hiding some deep, dark secret. And boy, were they ever.

With a forced smile, the bartender informed me that unfortunately, they didn’t have a snooker table. But wait, it gets better. They then proceeded to reveal their true colors, pulling out a hidden striker from behind the counter. It was like witnessing a magician’s trick, except instead of awe-inspiring wonder, it was pure deception.

The bartender, with a sly grin, explained that they actually did have a snooker table, but it was reserved for “special guests” only. Apparently, being a snooker enthusiast wasn’t enough to earn me that coveted title. I felt like I had stumbled into an exclusive snooker club, where only the chosen few were allowed to partake in the joy of potting balls.

As I stood there dumbfounded, the bartender continued to taunt me with the striker, waving it in the air as if to say, “Look what you’re missing out on!” It was like a cruel game of cat and mouse, with me being the hapless mouse desperately seeking a game of snooker.

In the end, I left Povrel Bar feeling defeated and utterly snooker-less. The whole experience left me questioning the very fabric of reality. Was snooker just a figment of my imagination? Or was Povrel Bar simply a twisted alternate universe where snooker was a forbidden fruit?

So, my fellow snooker enthusiasts, beware of Povrel Bar. Unless you enjoy being lured in with promises of snooker, only to have the striker hidden away like a cruel joke, this is not the place for you. Save yourself the heartache and find a bar that embraces the joy of cue sports, rather than using them as a ploy to get you to leave.

In conclusion, Povrel Bar’s sneaky antics and hidden striker left me feeling like a fool. It’s safe to say that my snooker dreams were shattered faster than a break shot gone wrong. Povrel Bar, you may have won this round, but I’ll be taking my...

I recently visited this “karaoke” restaurant with high expectations, but unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing especially if you are expat.

First and foremost, the staff displayed an unacceptable level of racism. Despite having spoken with the manager and several staff members beforehand about the party’s theme and our preferences, they completely disregarded our input. Their attitude was dismissive and unprofessional, leaving us feeling ignored and unwelcome.

The music selection was another major letdown. Instead of aligning with the restaurant’s supposed Spanish theme, the majority of songs played were Arabic or in Farsi. While I have no issue with diverse music, it was entirely out of place given the restaurant’s advertised identity. It felt like our requests were deliberately ignored, adding to the overall sense of poor service and disregard for customer satisfaction.

The way the staff handled the situation was nothing short of disrespectful. They were rude, unsympathetic, and entirely unwilling to accommodate or address our concerns. This level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable for any establishment, let alone one that markets itself as a welcoming venue for celebrations.

In conclusion, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. The racism, lack of professionalism, and disregard for customer preferences make it an experience I wouldn’t want anyone else to endure. Save yourself the disappointment and choose a place that values its customers. I would give no star, but the app doesn’t...

They have really taken a nosedive over the past few months. I understand the restaurant management has changed but I don't understand why the overall experience and quality has to change.

The wait staff is severely undermanned for starters. Then there's the extremely annoying and loud music. I'd be fine with it if the music was good but they're playing random pop and dance music in a Mexican restaurant which just makes the whole experience weird.

Special note about the guacamole - it was bad. You can't get guacamole wrong in a Mexican restaurant. It tasted bitter and sour all at the same time. Either they used really bad avocados or just loaded it with lemon.

Main course was okay, no complaints really.

Then there's the social distancing protocol. I see random groups of 6 just joining tables without talking to the wait staff, just merging tables or pulling up chairs and sitting at other tables. But when we asked the wait staff to allow us to sit 6 at a table, we're refused. Absolutely ridiculous - there are two groups of 6 just behind you sitting at the same tables, or pulling up chairs and joining up with other tables. We literally had to argue with those guys for several minutes about it. Utterly arbitrary and stupid.

Give this place a pass for a while until they regroup and get it together. Unless you're just going to get drinks...