Treacle Bar and Kitchen

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This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.

With walls emblazoned with an improbable selection of cartoon characters, and primary colours very much to the fore, Treacle is clearly not aiming for understatement, and it succeeds in pulling off an atmosphere that is breezy and upbeat. Food-wise, there’s an impressive selection – ranging from full Scottish breakfasts to pad Thai noodles – and it defies the odds by managing to master a diverse and tempting range of dishes, with staples such as the char-grilled sirloin, pepper and Swiss cheese melt well worth a try. Meanwhile, the extensive drinks menu reflects Treacle’s transformation into more of a booze-based venue of an evening, and their bar staff can match the capability of the kitchen in turning out a wide range of cocktails with skill and style.

• High point: Reliable quality across the board
• Low point: Arguably more competence than character