La Bodega

La Bodega, Pant Road, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK.               Telephone: 01685 384532

Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Welcome to

La Bodega - a touch of Spain in Dowlais.

We offer top quality food,
freshly prepared at a price you can afford.


PARTIES CATERED FOR:
BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES
OFFICE GET TOGETHERS
WEDDINGS
We can cater for your group
Special Wedding Menus

Opening hours:
7.00pm to midnight Mondays - Saturdays
12.00pm - 3.00pm - Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays



OUR MENU
If you have a favourite dish not on our menu,
just tell Emilio and he can prepare it for you,
but give him plenty of notice!

HORS D'OUVRES
 
TERRINE DE FOIE VOLLAINE:
Chef's medium coarse paté served with toast & a salad garnish
£2.95
COCKTAIL DE CREVETTES MARIES ROSE:
Norwegian prawns in a Marie Rose sauce flavoured with cognac
£2.95
SOUP DE JOUR:
Chef's homemade soup (Please ask for the day's choice)
£2.25
GAMBAS DE PLACHA:
King prawns cooked over charcoal with garlic butter
£4.95

GARLIC MUSHROOMS :
Mushrooms cooked in garlic & brandy sauce

£2.95
PLATO MARINERO:
Mouth-watering pieces of fish in a creamy wine & cheese sauce
£4.95
SARDINAS:
Sardines cooked over charcoal
£2.95
CALAMARES A LA ROMANA:
£2.95


Dining Area
Dining Area showing one of our murals

PESCADO: FISH
 
FILLET OF SEMON SOLE BEATRIX:
Poached fillet of sole with prawns cooked in a rich white wine sauce
£6.50
SCAMPI PROVENCAL:
Pieces of jumbo scampi cooked in a white wine, tomato and cream sauce
£6.50
SALMON CUTLETS:
8oz (200g) cutlets grilled in butter and herbs
£6.50

Part of one of our bars
One of our bars

VEGETARIAN DISHES
 
MUSHROOM STROGONOF:
Mushrooms cooked in paprika, brandy & cream sauce with chopped tomatoes
£4.95
SPAGHETTI NEOPOLITAN:
Spaghetti, tomatoes, garlic & onions topped with cheese
£4.95
SAVOURY RICE:
£4.95
VEGETABLE LASAGNA:
£4.95

Part of our Restaurant
Part of our Restaurant showing one of our murals. We have an extensive wine list.

SPANISH DISHES
 
SELECTION OF TAPAS:
Please ask for details
Various Prices
GAZPACHO:
Chilled soup made with peppers, cucumber & tomato
£2.50
BACALAO EN SALSA VERDE:
Fresh cutlets of cod cooked in a sauce made from parsley , peppers & seafood with a hint of basil
£9.95
ZARZUELA DE PESCADO:
Mixed fish with a hint of tomato & shellfish, mussels in a basque sauce
£10.95
MERLUZA KOSKERA:
Hake cooked in a seafood sauce of peppers & garlic, complemented with prawns, mussels & wine
£10.95
BACALAO AL ARRIERO:
Cutlets of cod, cooked with layers of potatoes & herbs in a garlician style
£9.95
TRUCHA CON JAMON:
Poached trout served with a blend of ham, onions & a hint of garlic all flambeed with brandy
£6.95
LUBINA AL HORNO CON TXACOLI:
Baked sea bass basted with vino verde & complemented with onions, oregano & tarragon
£11.95
PAELLA VALENCIANA: (Minimum - two people)
£15.50
POLLO AL JEREZ:
Chicken in a garlic a sherry sauce
£6.50
RINONES SALTEADOS AL JEREZ:
Sauteed kidneys in a garlic a sherry sauce, served on a bed of rice
£5.50
CHULETA DE CORDERO CASTELLANA:
Lamb chops cooked in herbs, onions & layers of potatoes, baked in the oven
£7.50
POLLO RIOJANA:
Chicken cooked in tomato, thyme & a red wine sauce with a hint of garlic & chorizo
£6.50

Another of our murals
Another mural showing "A Taste of Spain"

ENTRÉES
 
FILLET OF BEEF SAUTÉ STROGONOFF:
Pieces of beef cooked in a paprika & brandy cream sauce
£10.50
STEAK DIANE:
Succulent steak cooked in a red wine sauce with mushrooms & onions, and brandy with double cream
£10.50
FILLET AU POIVRE:
8oz (200g) steak in a hot pepper sauce
£10.50
CHICKEN ROSSINI:
Chicken breast topped with pate, served on a crouton with a rich sauce of wine, onions & red peppers
£5.50
BREAST OF CHICKEN AL LA CRÊME:
Breast of chicken cooked with onions & mushrooms in a rich cointreau sauce
£5.50

CHICKEN CHASSEUR:
Chicken in a sauce of mushrooms, onions, tomato, wine & herbs

£6.50

Our Collection of Fans
Our collection of Fans

GRILLS
 
SIRLOIN STEAK
£8.50

FILLET STEAK

£9.50
MIXED GRILL
£10.50
T - BONE STEAK
£11.50
All complemented with onions, mushrooms, side salad & french fries

Some customers in our Bar
Some customers enjoying themselves in the bar before their meal.

TRADITIONAL MEALS
 
GAMMON, EGG & CHIPS
£5.50
LASAGNA VERDE, CHIPS & SALAD
£4.95
GRILLED FILLET OF PLAICE
£4.95
SCAMPI, LEMON & CHIPS
£4.75
SAUSAGE & EGG
£3.95
HALF ROAST CHICKEN
£4.75
CHICKEN CURRY, RICE & CHIPS
£4.95
CHICKEN TIKKA, RICE & CHIPS
£4.95
CHICKEN PROVENCAL
£4.95
STEAK & CHIPS
£5.50
POLLO ESPAÑOL
£5.50
POLLO AL JAMON
£5.50
SELECTION OF SALADS
£4.50


Well behaved children are very welcome in the Restaurant

CHILDRENS' MENU
 
DISHES ARE AVAILABLE WITH A SWEET
£2.25

Maureen at the Bar!
Maureen serving at the Bar

Our lunchtime menu changes according to season.

LUNCHTIMES
THURSDAY & SATURDAY LUNCH 12:00 - 2:00pm
SUNDAY LUNCH 12:00 - 2:00pm
Three courses
£6.95

Why not give us a ring and book a table?
You can enjoy a drink with your friends in one of our bars, before your meal.

La Bodega, Pant Road, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK.               Telephone: 01685 384532
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