Rare P&O SUE Posted October 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hello all. My restaurants have just come up on my CP for booking on my February cruise. However Cafe Jardin is listed, isn't it going in the ref-fit which will before my cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieuk Posted October 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Well according to latest reports, no it's staying, but then P&O don't have a good track record at letting us know what's happening! We love Cafe Jardin for breakfast and lunch and the occasional evening meal. It's only the evening meal that is bookable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted October 12, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Ooh that would be great if it was staying, Annie. I suppose I wouldn't lose out if I booked and it was changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleyben Posted October 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 12, 2017 We were on the Oceana in June and I was told by one of the officers in Cafe Jardin that it was P & Os intention at some stage to transform it into a Glass House. Her did not know when but I assumed that if this was to happen, it would be done at its next refit. Personally I think a better location for a Glass House on Oceana would be Le Club which is seriously underused most evenings. I know Le Club is a venue for a number of daytime activities but I am still of the opinion it would be a better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted October 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 12, 2017 And while they are at it change the buffet into a Crows nest after 9.30pm. It already has a bar so you could have the disco there as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted October 12, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hmm, seems there's conflicting information here! I will see when we board I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieuk Posted October 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 12, 2017 They've recently introduced a new menu for Cafe Jardin which was publicised on their website. I thought they wouldn't do that if they were getting rid of Cafe Jardin, but you never know! I also seem to remember it wasn't under MP White but someone else, can't remember who. I'm sure if you booked it on the CP and it changed to The Glasshouse before your cruise they would either transfer your booking or contact you to see if you wanted a refund or to change it. I'm sure you wouldn't lose any money by booking now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisces14 Posted October 18, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 18, 2017 We were on the Oceana in June and I was told by one of the officers in Cafe Jardin that it was P & Os intention at some stage to transform it into a Glass House. Her did not know when but I assumed that if this was to happen, it would be done at its next refit. Personally I think a better location for a Glass House on Oceana would be Le Club which is seriously underused most evenings. I know Le Club is a venue for a number of daytime activities but I am still of the opinion it would be a better option. We were told on our cruise last year that Le Club was going to become Magnums. It wouldn't surprise me if they made the Cafe Jardin into a Glasshouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted October 22, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Well I have booked it - we will see if it turns into a Glasshouse or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted October 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 22, 2017 The glasshouse concept does not involve booking except for the special taster dinners so Café Jardin will probably remain. The glasshouse is a bar that serves food, this works well on Azura and Ventura but less well on the other ships because the P&O bean counters are trying to turn it into a restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted October 23, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 23, 2017 We were told on our cruise last year that Le Club was going to become Magnums. It wouldn't surprise me if they made the Cafe Jardin into a Glasshouse. Magnums is outside Le Club, Le Club was quite busy when we went on her in August. If you look at the 2019 deck plans its still Café Jardin. Not sure you could make the buffet a night club as the tables are screwed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisces14 Posted October 23, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Magnums is outside Le Club, Le Club was quite busy when we went on her in August. If you look at the 2019 deck plans its still Café Jardin. Not sure you could make the buffet a night club as the tables are screwed down. Yes I know where Magnums is and how small it is. Perhaps we were given wrong information but we were told because Magnums is so small they were going to turn Le Club into Magnums instead. I'm surprised the Cafe Jardin is going to remain it was the one thing I liked about the Oceana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted October 23, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Why would they need to make Magnums any bigger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieuk Posted October 24, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 24, 2017 We have sometimes gone to Magnums for a drink before dinner and there haven't been any seats - this is probably about 7.50 before second sitting at 8.30pm. So I think Magnums could do to be bigger and also be somewhere other than just off the main thoroughfare. Hope that Cafe Jardin remains though, our favourite place for breakfast as my husband doesn't like going to the main dining room for breakfast and I hate the buffet so Cafe Jardin is a good compromise for us. We have also had lunch there on several occasions and really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayman Posted October 24, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 24, 2017 We have sometimes gone to Magnums for a drink before dinner and there haven't been any seats - this is probably about 7.50 before second sitting at 8.30pm. So I think Magnums could do to be bigger and also be somewhere other than just off the main thoroughfare. Hope that Cafe Jardin remains though, our favourite place for breakfast as my husband doesn't like going to the main dining room for breakfast and I hate the buffet so Cafe Jardin is a good compromise for us. We have also had lunch there on several occasions and really enjoyed it. Is it still the case that you can't get a full English in Cafe Jardin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted October 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Correct Brayman - you can't get a full English and they warn all newcomers to the restaurant every morning to avoid disappointment. We were on Oceana last week. We also love Cafe Jardin at breakfast and at lunch and one evening during our cruise. I was told by one P&O member of staff that Cafe Jardin was going and by another that it was staying! Guess we will know soon. Would hate to lose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted October 24, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Is it still the case that you can't get a full English in Cafe Jardin? The poached eggs were good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieuk Posted October 24, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 24, 2017 There is always an hot option in Cafe Jardin, sometimes more than one but no you can't get a Full English. We've had things like a Bacon Panini which was lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted October 24, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Yep - my daughter likes the egg dishes and I went for the panininis.... sausage and egg / smoked bacon and tomato. Yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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