Idlewild

Recently ventured north for my first visit to Idlewild on a Friday night for dinner with my girlfriend. On arrival the atmosphere buzzed pleasantly and I liked the eccletic feel to the furniture and venue generally. It seems to attract a fairly diverse crowd from 'twentysomethings' on their way home from work or heading out, through to older drinkers (and their dogs) treating it as a 'regular', which all added to the experience.

I had scallops then lamb and she had prawns then linguine. Both starters were pleasant in their own way with some simple but effective combinations. The mains were a bit more diverse, the lamb was tasty but the pasta was bland - perhaps fortune favours the more adventurous palate when choosing dishes here! There did appear to be a lot of people ordering burgers, so maybe there's a clue that they are worth looking out for. Service was good and it was priced fairly for what was on offer.

Overall impression of the place was positive. The ales weren't especially imaginative, but I guess that perhaps their target market is comsuming things other than bitter. A bit out the way from where I live to say that I'll be back soon, but I'd have no hesitation recommending it to anyone in the area.
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John
8 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Monday, October 25, 2010

I'd like to just say I have been going to Idlewild with the same friends for months in which we have never had to complain. It is a fun and friendly place to get great food. The staff are welcoming and really encourage us to have fun everytime we're there. It is a great place for young professionals to come with freinds at teh weekend and stay on for afternoon drinks in the bar. The only thing that is close to not good was a member of staff who was pretty slow getting our drinks and once she had she explained she was new!
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Guy_65 - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Idlewild has a little bit of everything for everyone from jam roly-poly to live bands. With different floors you can go for a family get-together lunch or drinks with your freinds in the stylish apartment bar. The interior throughout is impressively innovative - very cool! They have some great offers too, my personal favourite being 'brunch with a punch' - literally - full english with coffee and a sunday morning pick-me-up bloody mary!! I would always recommend booking, once people have a table they take ages to leave and you'll have a quite a wait - I speak from experience
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caroline.oliver
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, September 30, 2009