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Idlewild

55 Shirland Road, W9 2JD Full details & map

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Time Out says 3 Users say 4/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Jun 23 2010

Part of the Ruby mini-chain of cocktail bars, Idlewild graced the cover of our Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide a couple of years back, and remains something of a looker. Billing itself as a 'pub deluxe', this artistically designed joint attracts a well-turned-out crowd looking for a little more of a night out than most of the other local drinking holes can provide.

Downstairs, it's comparatively mellow, an ambience due in no small part to the presence of a full menu (pork belly, poshed-up shepherd's pie) from which to choose. Things are usually a little livelier upstairs, as drinkers select from a cultured, traditional cocktail list to a DJ-built soundtrack at weekends.

Tags: Cocktails, Wow factor, West, Maida Vale, Pub

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Idlewild details

Address

Idlewild

55 Shirland Road W9 2JD

Transport Warwick Avenue tube

Telephone

020 7266 9198

Idlewild website

Open 4-11pm Mon-Thur; 4pm-midnight Fri; noon-midnight Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun. Food served 6-10pm Mon-Thur; 6-11pm Fri; noon-4pm, 6-11pm Sat; noon-4pm, 6-10pm Sun

Credit cards MC, V

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 4, garden; 2, pavement ), Babies and children admitted ( until 7pm ), Function room ( 80 capacity ), Entertainment ( DJs 9pm Fri, Sat ), Wireless internet

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Comments & ratings 4/5 (Average of 3 ratings)

By Elizabeth - Jan 30 2012

1/5

The food here is fine but we felt totally ripped off when the bill came - there's a 2 for £16.50 or 3 for £19.50 deal advertised on a Sunday but as some of our group didn't order 2 or 3 courses, just having mains. When the bill came, all the cheapest mains had been included in the offer regardless of who ordered them and the more expensive mains charged individually - adding a good £30 to our bill. This was really disappointing and left a nasty taste in our mouths, especially as the waitress refused to discuss it.

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By Hannah - Nov 18 2011

5/5

A large group of us went to Idlewild for dinner a couple of weeks ago and I thought it was fantastic! The Manager and bar staff couldn't do enough to help us and the whole experience was very easy, from booking to eating, and totally enjoyable!

The whole group were impressed with the menu and the quality of food.

This is the first review I've ever written for a restaurant - I felt I had to because the Idlewild seems to have received some pretty harsh ones to date which I felt just weren't true. My advice would be - give it a shot! It was great for us!

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By M. walker - Apr 11 2011

5/5

Lovely local place to have! High quality food, for a really good price. Nice and relaxing, and fabulous cocktails. We go there on a weekly basis and would recommend it to anyone!!

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By C Taylor - Mar 31 2011

Having moved to the area before Christmas, I had high hopes that Idlewild would be a great local. Unfortunately on our second visit there my girlfriend got food poisoning after eating lamb. Passing this off as bad luck, a few months later we visited on a Sunday evening. I had venison. Cue the worst bout of sickness I have ever had - a night spent clutching the toilet. It's a shame and maybe you can be unlucky twice. I'm not prepared to risk it though