avenida welling in Lewisham

It would have been a good night had it not been for the unprofessional attitude of the manager, Having looked at the menu on their website, we decided to book for a team dinner as the prices fit within our budget - The weekday menu is advertised as £17.50 for 2 courses and £22.00 for 3 courses. The meal was OK, and the service was great (I do feel bad for the waitress giving a 1 star review) the problems arose when the bill arrived. You get presented with a blank piece of paper apart from the total, no breakdown of meals or prices, and it was far higher than it should have been. In our party of 18, 10 people had 2 courses and 8 had 3 courses and they tried to charge almost £550.00. I questioned this and was told I would need to speak with the manager. When he came out of the kitchen, he didn't walk further than the door so we had to go over to him (this conversation wouldn't have disturbed any other customers as we were the only people there). From the start he was incredibly rude and when we questioned the amount of the bill he insisted it was correct. We tried to explain that the menu on the website very clearly stated different prices and even checked it whilst we were talking just in case anything had changed - it hadn't but he didn't care. He continued to insist the price charged was correct, which was £27.50 per person, we pointed out that was the price advertised on the weekend menu and we were there on a Wednesday. His response to this they were old prices and how we can we expect to only pay £17.50 or £22.00. He couldn't tell me how we were meant to be aware of this without being told. He continued to argue, yell and dismiss all of our questions, until he stomped off into the kitchen yelling over his shoulder for us to get out! We settled the bill, at the advertised price, and ensured that the service charge added did go to the staff, but this encounter did overshadow the evening and is not how I expect any customer to be treated in a restaurant. I would not recomend going to this restaurant based on the way the manager treats people who have the "audacity" to question him, if you do decide to go make you check the prices before ordering anything. The picture below shows the menu the night we were there and I have checked their website again today and the weekday menu is still advertised at the same price.

Excellent night out. Tony saw to our every need before all our party arrived. Value for money. Staff personality was good too. Highly recommend for a good night out

A really nice, old school, dinner and dance restaurant. Second time here. The food is I reckon Greek Cypriot with grilled meats, moussaka, houmous and taramasalata, all done really well. It is billed as a steakhouse but fine if you are vegetarian or pescetarian. Really decent wine and good after-dinner coffee plus alcohol e.g. French coffee with brandy and Russian coffee with vodka. Reasonably priced and excellent, friendly, attentive service. We had to wait for a friend who was running a bit late and the bar area by the entrance is comfy and welcoming. The music is great - think Earth Wind and Fire, Commodores, Supremes, Candi Staton and other great, classic soul, which had people up on the small and intimate dance floor. A lovely night out.

I booked a table for 31 people as a surprise for my sister’s 60th birthday. Some of the guests were on budgets and others had smaller appetites so before the night, I sent a copy of the weekend menu (as on their website) to everyone for reassurance. When we arrived, we were all presented with a fixed price, 3 course, £32.50 party menu (that’s not even on their website) so people were forced to eat more and pay more. I didn’t want to cause a scene but did query it and was told that’s what larger groups have to use, which I wasn’t told at the time of booking. The staff were lovely and the singers great but the manager was the opposite. Rude, impatient and obnoxious and many of the guests commented. Also, when I went to settle the bill, he was adamant that there were 32 guests but had inadvertently included my 3 year old niece, despite my being told at the time of booking she was free. Lastly and disappointingly, it was only our group left and my daughter offered to pay £20 if her fiancé could sing “Piano Man” on the microphone (a family favourite and nice way to end the night). He refused, which says it all really. Apart from our table, there were only two others all night, which is very quiet for a Saturday. No surprise to me at all.

We went to this restaurant with some friends. They had called ahead to make sure it was wheelchair friendly. They were told it was but it wasn’t. The tables are packed so closely and the door that could have been used as a wheelchair entrance was blocked. The food was not good at all. The puff pastry tartlet was actually two triangles of puff pastry with sauce poured on top. The vegetable lasagne tasted like a bad ready meal. Every plate of food comes with chips, grilled tomato, mushrooms and peas regardless of what you order. Despite stating that the restaurant is air conditioned, it was absolutely boiling hot in there. We didn’t stay for dessert as we just wanted to leave. Not recommended.

Booked the restaurant for my Wife Birthday with a group of friends we all had a fantastic night. The food was excellent, the drinks flowed, the entertainment was terrific and the service throughout the night was spot on, warm, friendly, and great atmosphere we will be booking a tribute night again very soon. Defo recommend to family and friends.

Really lovely food lots to choose from had a fabulous night celebrating a friends hen night staff were so lovely give it a go…

Excellent service. I had fillet steak and it was amazing. Staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Entertainment was brilliant. Don’t be put off by the dated decor as it adds to the charm. Would recommend

We visited this evening with family and friends, for my mums birthday. I won't pretend that I did not expect to have an amazing night tonight, it was mums choice, and I pre judged the place as I thought the restaurant looked a little dated. Well, it was a little dated, but in a great way! Meaning it had a nostalgic feel - I felt like it was a real "night out". An occassion to dress up and eat a steak! The food was very reasonable priced, tasted great, really couldn't fault it. The atmosphere was fab, even being the first weekend in Jan (notoriously a bit of a rubbish weekend, in general). The staff were amazing, you can tell they know exactly what they're doing, and the entertainment was fantastic. I look forward to visiting again.

Really had a great New Year’s Eve afternoon with the family . The staff and food was great. Thank you for the afternoon. It was great

This place is fantastic..great friendly atmosphere and service.. George Benson tribute great. We're coming back soon. Great local Live Venue...

I was taken by my son and daughter-in-law to this wonderful restaurant again on Mothering Sunday. As usual the food was so appetising, well cooked and beautifully presented. We all had the roast beef which so tender it melted in the mouth. The vegetables were perfectly cooked with such a variety, the parsnips were especially delicious. The starter (iced melon) was luxurious and the fresh fruit salad (with ice cream or cream) was so flavoursome. I look forward to my next visit. Compliments to all the Staff, especially the Owner. thank you for making my Mothering Sunday so special.

Was due to go to this place tomorrow evening (New year's Eve) but unfortunately our friend has got covid so she rang them to tell them she can't make it,( they said no refunds don't care and go away) There was no need for that comment so will not recommend this restaurant to anyone and will not be going there again.. Bad service and bad manners

I phoned the Avenida today to cancel our booking for tomorrow, New Years Eve. I tested positive for covid and three of the party have to isolate. If I could have given no stars would. The manager was very rude and told me to clear off, saying he didn’t care.

Lovely evening, great entertainment. Absolutely beautiful food...friendly and polite staff. Definitely recommend and will be visiting again soon.

Visiting family I was taken on Wednesday to the Avenida and was treated to a lovely T-bone steak, cooked to perfection. Very attentive staff and the owner was a real gem and treated us like one of the family. I’ll definitely be returning when I’m...

At last, I am able to eat wonderful food in a marvellously relaxed atmosphere. I am so glad you are now open again. this restaurant is the epitomy of exceptional food. The Owner is such a lovely gentleman who is very knowledgeable about all his...

I went to the Avenida on Wednesday last with my son who had not been before. I knew it would be out of this world and he absolutely agreed with me. He had the taramasalata, T bone steak, Baileys torte, whereas I opted for the...

Went to Sunday lunch.with wife and granddaughter. Excellent food and large portions. Good old fashioned atmosphere and service.

Had my Birthday celebration at the Avenida. Such a good evening. Food was good, service was good. Tony looked after us. Our singer Louise was lovely and her backing musician excellent. Fantastic evening. Can totally recommend.

We all really enjoyed the evening (14 of us) The food was pretty good fair size portions, the place wasn't that busy but that was nice for us. Tony the boss looked after us all pretty well and the bill came in pretty reasonable. However...

The Sunday Carvery is great - much better than the Toby Carvery. Medium rare beef, moist turkey and best of all the roast potatoes, so often the bit restaurants get wrong, were great. I did find the place quite cramped and it was hard work...

Booked a table for New Year’s Eve but over Xmas period abroad my wife fell and fractured her back in two place and was hospitalised in Spain, I phoned Tony to tell him we may not even be in UK at New Year’s Eve and...

Went here for our christmas work do and had a great evening, food was lovely, entertainment was a bit cheesey but good fun. We all had a dance and a sing and one or two drinks, really enjoyed it. Am going back shortly.

Sunday lunch cannot fault x Thank you x My children and I visited here x I didnt want to review as you may get too busy lol x

Enjoyably evening with work colleagues. Could not fault the food or service. However the entertainment could be improved on. Would go again.

Have been to this restaurant many times in the past and nevet had a bad night. Yes, it can get a bit packed at times but thins out as the night goes on. Went on friday night and its open until 2.00a.m. the staff are...

Amazing time had by all. It was my aunties 70th birthday. Staff very attentive and helpful. Looking forward to our Christmass Dinner :)

Well what can I say. We went to this place for my aunts hen night. Which was pretty low key concidering. We had a blow up doll that we were not allowed to have until pretty much everyone was going home. The customers did not...

Amazing dinner and dance venue fantastic singer made the evening fabulous. Have now booked for 2019 New Year’s Eve.

We had great time with families but have not have the chance to go back as we have had a problem with my health being cancer which cannot be cured. Also we have had 2 Weddings plus 3 new bony and wanted babies. When we...

We went with 2 other couples for a tribute night. We had a 3 course meal The food was tasty and served nice and hot. We will return again as very good value for money

We went to the Avenida on a Saturday. The food was great especially the Mediterranean king prawns and their special Kleftico lamb delicious. The baileys dessert was tasty but the selection of deserts could be improved. Well worth coming for nice meal. Cabaret music starts...

Went there on Saturday as a surprise for the wife. My family and I have been going to this restaurant for the past 30 years and it never fails to provide good food and entertainment. Yes , it’s a bit dated , yes it’s a...

We visited here on Saturday night for my dad's 60th (a group of 10 adults and 3 children). My sister had booked this some weeks ago and when we arrived we received a less than warm welcome from the manager. My sister has brought some...

Old school cabaret club with dreadful management. The owner ‘Tony’ treated the singer disgracefully yet we all really enjoyed the performance. Avoid.

The food was delicious. 8 had a succulent shank of lamb, mouthwatering and plenty on the plate. Great location parking space abit difficult. Singers were amazing. Dance floor small but staff are very pleasant.

I visited Avenida on a recommendation and I certainly wasn't disappointed. From the outside, the venue looks unassuming and had I not had a recommendation I would perhaps have walked past without a second thought. On entering, the manager welcomes you personally, and from the...

Need to say we went there at busy time but made a reservation. Food was nice especially I personally liked halloumi cheese (perfect), rest of the food we ordered was nice too. Thing we didn’t like and don’t get me wrong we don’t seek for...

Had a great night here there was a duo on long dark haired girls. D a man playing keyboard and both singing absolutely brilliant. We wondered what to expect but the manager and staff were so lovely and friendly we danced our socks off will...

would not recommend potatoes was stone cold & the guy cutting the food at the carvery was picking he's nose will not be going back. Avoid We are only leaving one star as minimum you have to!

We love booking a table here , go every so often, brilliant atmosphere Top service & food , staff always Friendly & everyone has a good evening watching entertainment, stays open late Go and enjoy

A group of us visited for a 60th birthday party. What a fantastic night! One of the things I liked most was how retro it felt. A bit 1980's and not in a bad way! Food was delicious, prices very reasonable and excellent entertainment. We...

Amazing food, staff super friendly and couldn’t do enough for us, Jack was super helpful & even entertained our little one whilst we ate! Amazing x

I’ve just left a bad review on another Greek restaurant I visited on Friday but the Avenida last night smashed it for atmosphere, food, staff and the entertainment. You could not get two restaurants so different for quality. It’s very old fashioned but hey all...

I went to The Avenida for a Christmas meal with work. The staff were great and always on hand if we needed them. We ordered from the Christmas menu, there was a good choice. the food was lovely. After we had finished our meal there...

I bookedThe Avenida Restaurant for our party of 30. The menu was varied, the food was fabulous and well cooked and came quickly. The cabaret act was a talented saxaphone player and the live music (female singer) got us up dancing for the rest of...

I have been coming to the Avenida for years and have always thought that the place speaks for itself, lovely food and a relaxed place to come. But after seeing some quite nasty reviews I thought I had to add my own review and put...

Three of my friend and I visited this lovely welcoming restaurant recently and we all plumped for the Kleftiko at my suggestion. It was so tender and fell of the bone.Some of us had rice and others roast potatoes which we all agreed was perfect....

I am not one to write a poor review & this is the first time I have EVER actually left one but I feel in this case I need too. The manager/owner was rude & not to mention grumpy(although happy to take our money then...

My partner arranged my birthday celebrations here for 30 people and firstly charged us £27 per person for a set meal even though the website and menues states £24.50 then when paying the bill overcharged is for 8 meals we didn’t have, we queried it...

Totally shocking customer service. The owner over charges, despite prices printed in menu. His hatred for children in the restaurant is clearly visible. Please do not go to this restaurant, AVOID!!!!!

So glad we came in because we had a great experience. We went on a Sunday for a typical Sunday roast. There was a great selection of veg. The lamb shanks were LOVELY! Falling off the bone. They had great flavour to all the meats...

You really have to hand it to the Avenida restaurant - a visit here is a complete night out. Delicious food, cabaret, dancing. Really great staff who really look after you. This restaurant has the feel of a place that has been here for years....

Best carvery around for miles. The owner is the nicest man who goes out of his way to ensure the satisfaction of his customers. Waitresses and chef even make effort to come over to your table and interact. I could not fault it if I...

I was very pleased with the food. And the Olly Murs tribute, the service was excellent and I’d definitely recommend it “the steak is to die for so tasty”

My partner has taken me here a couple times now and I have had the most amazing experience every time, the staff are so welcoming it’s like eating with the family! The food is unreal! Lamb shank carvery all day everyday, the roast potatoes are...

We arranged for a group of 11 to have Sunday Carvery. The service was excellent, the food was really good. We had one vegetarian and she was very impressed with the meal and attention to her needs. Good value. Thank you to all the staff.

Booked via telephone 6 weeks prior for the ‘Gary Barlow’ tribute act. £27.50 for 4 courses Upon arriving our coats were taken by the manager & given a raffle ticket for our coat. The manager then gave me another ticket saying he’d put the wrong...

I booked for the Sunday Carvery, I’m now really wishing i hadn’t. From the moment we stepped inside it was evident the staff were too busy. One person in the bar trying to serve those waiting for tables and all the seated guests. Despite the...

lack of compassion..! booked for a bday party but as fate would have it ..sudden death... Read on...

From the moment we arrived about 7pm until the time we left at 1.30am it was all fantastic, cannot fault one thing. The food was perfect the service excellent and not rushed, very friendly waitress made our night. Drinks fairly priced with a good choice...

Lovely atmosphere and very good food but service was slow but as restaurant fully booked only to be expected. Cabaret act a bit dreary for nye but once finished we could get up and dance and enjoy ourselves and a great night was had. Only...

Lovely family run business and the food and service is always really good. Worth a visit. Gets busy so would suggest pre-booking to avoid disappointment

After reading mixed reviews on the Avenida and not really sure what the evening was going to be like, we decided to book it anyway for six of us. Well, we went last night for the Motown tribute night. The staff were very friendly and...

Great night at the Avenida for group of friends (10). Food was excellent and service first class with good entertainment as well. All in all a perfect Christmas party event.

I love this restaurant, it's a family run business, very friendly, amazing service, clean, the atmosphere is brilliant, feels like you are on holiday, the food is fantastic, I love Sunday's here, brilliant carvery, pile my plate high with delicious seasonal vegetables, always different, sometimes...

Went here on a Saturday night as part of a hen do and cannot fault it at all. From booking, paying the deposit, contacting the restaurant and the service on the night, everything was fantastic. The price for the 3 course set meal was amazing...

In the past two years my family and I have become quite prone to visiting the Avenida for our Sunday dinner. The service is always fantastic and the food is wonderful. I can say with full confidence we will not stop visiting this place.

this place is good but much better for older relatives they really enjoy the cabaret music. It is very old fashioned even with the food. The vegetarian option was quite nice. I like the alcohol best :-D

Had a drink that was watered down, a starter that looked and tasted like it was from the reduced section of aldi and a chicken was so bland i had to double check it was chicken. The service was borderline insulting to say the least.

Fabulous food, lovely service! the Gentleman that was serving us was very nice and made us laugh. He even offered to hold my baby so I could have free hands and eat:) cosy atmosphere... We will come back again!

Our first visit to have Sunday lunch and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious and staff very friendly. Planning to go again very soon.

The Avenida is a great place to visit for a Sunday Carvery. Great food, a really nice friendly atmosphere. Excellent value for money.

We tried the Avenida on a music night expecting to have a good fun night. Nothing could be further from the truth, disgraceful food, similar service and then told we can’t dance when the entertainment is on. What is the bloody point then .... We...

Went with my husband, son and girlfriend on a tribute night and had a wonderful time, great atmosphere, lots of people up dancing and enjoying themselves. The meal was delicious, we all had different and all thoroughly enjoyed it, the Kleftico was delicious, all served...

My first night out in a long time. My child was at her nans so i was looking forward to a nice meal out. However i was Extremely disappointed with the service from the manager. I found him very rude after querying 1 thing on...

As a family we have been coming here for many years so we thought we would book for Mothers Day as we have three generations of Mums to celebrate. We booked way in advance but when we arrived we were a little disappointed to see...

The menu on the website is not only almost £10 cheaper per person but has a lot more options. They only had three veggie options, two types of lasagna and a mushroom omelette.. doesn't exactly fit in with the Mediterranean theme. I ordered the vegetable...

We have been here for Sunday lunch several times. The bread they serve is the tastiest ever, and you need to be careful not to fill up on it too much. The Sunday lunch is delicious, you can opt for a lamb shank which is...

Loved it! Amazing food, attentive and friendly staff with a very warm vibe. Would recommend trying this establishment out! Definitely will be going back! 😀 Thanks to the owner for his hospitality!

What a great vibe this place has! The food lovely and plentiful, entertainment was great fun and the service was superb, very attentive staff. Would highly recommend for a group night out.

What a surprise the Avenita is probably the best Carveries I've had in many years, beautifully cooked food and service. The only negative point at all would be that I felt a little pressured into ordering alcohol and starters and desert, I don't drink and...

We were struggling to come up with a venue for my parents 80th birthday celebrations for 30 people ranging from age 19 to 30. We wanted somewhere with great food, great service and entertainment, the Avenida delivered on all 3. Tony the owner and his...

Met and greeted by a warm friendly face upon arrival. The food was excellent from the starters through to the end. The service was very good, made time to chat with us and ensure we were all okay. When asked if another soup was available...

We went to a themed night at the Avenida, the service was excellent, meal was very good but simple, the music was a Motown night which was enjoyable. If you are looking for a good night out with a crowd then this could be the...

Not been for a good few years but the place hasn't changed a bit. Food was great with nice wholesome portions. Ordered a medium steak which came out quite bloody. Got a brand new one cooked right away with no drama but plenty of apologies....

First and last time here. Dark, cramped and dingy. Decor from the 70s. Cant use a card at the bar unless a min spend of £10. Food was ok although some friends felt their food tasted odd ie using the same knife to chop up...

The interior is like something from another era. It's either like Abigail's party or a restaurant from 1980! It has the atmosphere of something that you think you would find in Benidorm. This is all very much part of its appeal though so is not...

This is a great restaurant for a night out with entertainment. The food is very good for the price but not cordon bleu. The Kleptiko is particularly good. The owner and staff are extremely welcoming and attentive. The place has not changed much in forty...

Had great night food was excellent and had a good atmosphere as well. Staff friendly, will go back soon

An old fashioned restaurant with excellent personal service, family run I would think. The Sunday carvery is delicious and plentiful and very good value for money. The owner clearly takes great pride in the food served, and in greeting diners and explaining what is available...

went 29/10/16 with family members and partner, excellent, 3rd time going over the years, and remains very good for the price, food well presented its unique where else would you get good food, entertainment and dancing all under one roof

Lovely food excellent service very friendly staff nothing was to much effort . Will definitely be going again . Highly recommended

I don't usually leaves reviews but after my visit today I felt I had to. This restaurant is amazing, the food is outstanding, the owner is friendly and clearly very proud of the food that is presented to his customers. All the food is home...

Lovely place and good food and service. The restaurant seems to be stuck in the 70s but that aside they do a gorgeous Sunday lunch and are always willing to please nice atmosphere

Food was average, with a very poor selection for vegetarians, although my meat-eating friends told me theirs was good. Service was very slow. We waited a long time to be seated, and then for our order to be taken, despite being one of only two...

Excellent Sunday lunch, good variety of meat and veg. Can be a little cramped in there if it's very busy. Manager takes time to go to every table and check everything is ok, which was a nice touch.

Enjoyed a carvery with husband 2 boys aged 10 and 12 very friendly and welcoming, my son knocked over his juice and they were helpful in clearing the mess and gave him a free replacement drink, food very good we will definitely return.

My son, daughter-in-law and myself recently visited this wonderful restaurant to celebrate my son's birthday. As usual we were warmly greeted by the owner, Tony. We were asked where we would like to sit and offered a drink. We chose our starters - taramaslata (home...