La Mirage

East Coast


Created in homage to Barbara Cartland, this is a '70s throwback with pink walls, kitschy installations and a retro menu. Meals aren’t gourmet – chicken Kiev and the like – but portions are huge. Fish and chips are also available for takeaway so you can eat ’em by the pretty harbour. One portion feeds two.


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