Later this year 16 of us are coming to celebrate one of us turning 40 years young. We are all female between 30-40 and are up for a great party. Not looking for cheap, more good quality and great atmosphere. Any suggestions of where to eat/party on a Monday night in Sept?

I would say Maximes and then walk down the road to the Roundup bar. A great night out if you can stand the pace!!

obviously where ever you go with that number you will need to book ahead. Maximes food is very good, slightly more than the norm but well worth it, and as it is in the heart of cvo well placed for a 'bar crawl' after if you fancy.

O Cantino, far bigger than Maximes to cope with 16 and the outside area is a great place to eat in September. Then down the road to Round up or across the road to Brady's

going by the original question - " Not looking for cheap, more good quality and great atmosphere. "

I wouldn't say O Cantino has the quality or the atmosphere, might have more room but with advanced warning Maxines will do a large table down the centre of the restaurant for that number easily, the food is quality and the service very good.

We have had very different meals at O Cantino, some good, some bad but all with not very good service.
IMHO

16 fortyish year old women looking for a good meal and party atmosphere - it has to be "Happys" - he will stay open and the banter and port will ensure a good night then next door to the Round up

Can't go wrong .

But must book way in advance !

Lesley, you could say that about most restaurants in Carvoeiro including Maximes. However, Maximes is an indoor restaurant and in September it would be a shame to be cooped up inside a restaurant with not particularly good air conditioning. I also think it would be a little unfair on other clients listening to 16 ladies on a 40th birthday bash, hence the outside would be a far better bet for everyone.

Oh God Mike, I so agree. We were in A Gale last year, and a group of 20 american lady golfers occupied the tables up the centre of the restaurant. they were SO loud and raucous that every other table finished their meals and got out of there as quickly as they could, with Carla the owner aplogising as we all left.
The funny thing was that a table of 4 canadians stood up to leave, proclaiming to all that they were canadian, and NOT american

It wasnt all bad though....next time we went to A Gale, we got a free bottle of wine by way of apology!!

Forget about where they are eating (a bit of pizza from Catz Pyjama's sitting on the kerb will do) I am more concerned about the party after it. So Fiz tell us all more !!!! When exactly are we talking about in September and we can all book our winter break around it

Mike,Chislehurst wrote:Lesley, you could say that about most restaurants in Carvoeiro including Maximes. However, Maximes is an indoor restaurant and in September it would be a shame to be cooped up inside a restaurant with not particularly good air conditioning. I also think it would be a little unfair on other clients listening to 16 ladies on a 40th birthday bash, hence the outside would be a far better bet for everyone.

That is very true Mike.......

fizbaker wrote:Later this year 16 of us are coming to celebrate one of us turning 40 years young. We are all female between 30-40 and are up for a great party. Not looking for cheap, more good quality and great atmosphere. Any suggestions of where to eat/party on a Monday night in Sept?

When are you coming? Are you looking for sugar daddies, I will bring a crowd of my mates.

I agree with the other posting that Happys is your best bet for a good night out. You will really enjoy it there, but you need to book at least a week ahead.

I wouldn't bother with Happys unless you enjoy being put in a headlock and having ice cream shoved in your face by an over familiar Dutch giant. There are plenty of other places to eat where this doesn't happen like every other restaurant in Carvoeiro or Portugal.

Dan....you're still alive....where have you been?

I have to agree with dj sull there, I have never found Happys to be a very nice restaurant, don't like the ' holiday camp' feel of the place, I would rather have a nice location, good food and great service rather than his brash and noisy place..... not my cup of tea, but then we can't all be the same.

dj and lj . Although I appreciate your views and that it is not to everyones taste the facts are that many people love Happys which is why it is probably the busiest restaurant in CVO and why you need to always book well in advance.