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When I found out we were returning to Tenerife this year, I already had one place in mind for my birthday meal — Melrose’s in Playa de las Américas. ❤️

We had visited the year before and came away with such happy memories. We loved the food, the atmosphere and how welcoming everyone was, so I really wanted to experience it again. I imagined my birthday being a relaxed evening with my three friends, enjoying some lovely food, having a few cocktails and celebrating together in the Tenerife sunshine.

But I could never have imagined just how much that birthday meal would end up meaning to me.

The days leading up to my birthday hadn’t quite gone as planned. One of my friends became really unwell during our holiday, and there was a point when I genuinely didn’t know whether they would be well enough to make it to my birthday meal.

After all the worry and emotion, my birthday suddenly didn’t feel as important. I just wanted my friend to be okay. ❤️

So, when my birthday finally arrived and we were all able to sit together around Table 4 at Melrose’s, I remember looking around at my three friends and feeling incredibly grateful.

We had made it. We were together.

After everything that had happened, being able to laugh, talk, enjoy a cocktail and celebrate another birthday together felt more special than any present I could have received.

Having my friends sitting around that table with me was the best birthday present I could have asked for. ❤️

Delicious Food & Cocktails 🍹

The food was absolutely delicious. I had the mushrooms for my starter and the sea bass for my main, and I really enjoyed both.

We also enjoyed some lovely cocktails. 🍹 After the emotions of the previous few days, it felt good just to sit back, relax and enjoy ourselves.

Time Together ❤️

One thing I really loved about Melrose’s was that we never felt rushed.

There was a nice amount of time between our starters, mains and puddings. For us, that was perfect because it gave us more time to talk, laugh and socialise.

That time around the table was probably my favourite part of the whole evening. We weren’t just going out to eat — we were making memories together.

A Lovely Birthday Surprise 🎂

The staff were absolutely fantastic. They were friendly, welcoming and attentive throughout the evening, and made us feel really comfortable.

Then they made my birthday even more special by wishing me Happy Birthday and giving me a birthday treat on the house. 🎂❤️

That little surprise really touched me. After such an emotional few days, it was lovely to have something happy to smile about.

The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, the cocktails were lovely, and we thought it was great value for money too.

Why I’ll Always Remember Table 4 ❤️

I think Table 4 will always mean something to me now.

It was where I celebrated another year of my life, but more importantly, it was where I sat with three friends I care about after a difficult few days and realised just how precious these moments together can be.

Sometimes life has a way of reminding you that the best memories aren’t about how much money you spend or what presents you receive. They’re about the people sitting around the table with you.

Last year, Melrose’s gave us a lovely meal and happy memories.

This year, it became part of my birthday story — and gave me a memory I’ll treasure for a very long time. ❤️

Thank you to everyone at Melrose’s for the delicious food, cocktails, fantastic service and for helping make my birthday so special.

Hopefully, when we return to Tenerife again, Table 4 will be waiting for us. 🌴🎂🍹❤️