The largest place we ever went to eat is probably Edwards with its warehouse-like feeling and cavernous atmosphere. It is a common place to visit on Friday and Saturday nights, and during daytime it holds a different feeling while still retaining its dark glow even with the sunshine is beating outside.
The place was absolutely empty on a Friday lunchtime, with only 2 people on a far corner of the big establishment. It felt the place was closed or booked for a party but apparently it was an ordinary day. The second wave that hit us upon entering was a rancid smell of sweat and dirty feet, faint but still overwhelmingly obvious to the nostrils. We took seat on the plush low leather sofas and large, thick oak tables only to find ripped armrests and sticky surfaces. It felt like entering the room after the party was over, after drinks had been spilled and you are sober enough to realise the mess.
Even the menu was sticky, and despite the seemingly extensive choice, it was not inspiring enough and rather average. The drinks and cocktail menu was smaller and looked more original. Our order ranged from burgers and hot dogs, to sandwiches and fish 'n' chips. People's choice was tarnished by the smell and there was an unfounded fear of food poisoning hanging on our table. It was slightly worsened by the 25-minute wait when we were clearly the only group waiting to be served. Suddenly, the group agreed the place had a more nightclub feeling - why bother staying open for lunch?
Once food was served, there was no burst of colour pleasing the eye. Despite being all different, the monochromatic "beige" glow overpowered each plate whether it was fish, meat or vegetarian. A lot of bread, cheese and potato - starchy enough for any alcohol-fuelled nightclubber but boring and below average when your mind is crystal clear. Food was definitely frozen or ready-made, and the salad promised as a garnish on the menu never reached the table. Below average quality was the result.
Edwards is an easy-going place, large and spacious for dancing at the weekend. It is probably best for drinks only with that portion of chips or a nice chilli dog to keep you going. Atmosphere during the day is just dry and dead, where the furniture and bar décor lose all their glamour from the shiny disco lights. It is a place for drinking, it is a place to enter and never remember...
Our verdict is as follows:
Quality of Food 3.00
Hygiene 1.17
Value for Money 3.67
Speed of Service 2.50
Quality of Service 2.83
Ambience & décor 1.50
Edwards gets an overall rating of 50.0%
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