Some days at Saltamontes, we serve food, drinks, music and dance. Other days, we’re reminded why we do what we do. Reviews like this one are a reminder that Saltamontes has always been more than a garden café and bar — it’s a space built on people, community, and belonging.
This is a review we received recently. Moments like these mean everything to us:
“So basically, Saltamontes was my home when I was here living in Goa from the 2020s until 2023, organizing parties here. Creating a safe space for queer people at Saltamontes was the biggest joy of my experience here in Goa both as a creator and as a supporter of the community. But now having moved away from Goa for the last two years, I came back to Goa and the vibe has shifted I don’t know where my people are, I don’t know what’s new and happening in Goa I just don’t know, but I thought why not just go back to Saltamontes and just see what’s happening there. I drove in, parked in my usual space because it’s still available because parking at Saltamontes is ample and free. Please come and park at Saltamontes I parked my car there, I walked in, Alexis was hosting karaoke I got my usual big hug from Alexis, I met my old friends, and then of course Abhishek behind the bar with the beaming smile was there to welcome me again and I felt like I was home all over again. After being away for two years, home now feels like Saltamontes.”
Stories like these are why we keep our doors open, our music loud, and our space safe. No matter how much time passes, Saltamontes will always be here — waiting, welcoming, and feeling like home.
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