Recommend for the views only
My sister and I were really excited to try Le Plongeoir after receiving a recommendation, but unfortunately, for the most part, I left feeling very disappointed.
I’ll start with the positives: the location is fantastic. The views are incredible, the atmosphere is cosy, and there was a DJ playing music that was loud enough to create a great vibe without being overwhelming. As dinner reservations were fully booked, which we weren’t surprised by given the setting, we sat downstairs in the bar area for drinks instead.
Unfortunately, this is where our experience began to fall short. The service was lacking, and we had to repeatedly ask for drinks rather than being checked on by the staff. When I ordered a relatively expensive tequila, the waitress didn’t recognise the brand and had to ask another member of staff to assist her. I appreciate there may have been a language barrier, so I don’t want to be overly critical of that particular interaction. However, her manner came across as quite unfriendly, which unfortunately took away from the otherwise lovely atmosphere.
The most uncomfortable part of the experience happened when I went to use the bathroom. On my way, another waitress stopped me and asked where I had come from, looking at me in a way that made me feel as though she thought I had simply walked in off the street to use the facilities. I found the interaction extremely uncomfortable and, honestly, it left me feeling singled out and discriminated against.
I am aware that I dress alternatively and don’t typically wear high heels or dress in a traditionally glamorous way, so perhaps this contributed to the way I was perceived. Regardless, no guest should be made to feel unwelcome or as though they don’t belong in a venue simply because of how they look or dress.
It’s a real shame because the setting is genuinely beautiful and has so much potential. Unfortunately, the service and the way I was made to feel during our visit overshadowed what could otherwise have been a lovely experience.
