This place is on Cleveland Street, and I pass by quite frequently. Decided to drop in for the first time on a weekend with some out-of-town friends who love a good dive - and a DIVE this place certainly is!
Oh, Lord! If you're looking for anything fancy (or smoke free) this is NOT your place.
It's a smoker's paradise, and a cloud of smoke fills the place. They've got several tvs and a jukebox, but the patrons playing pool and drinking around the bar are so raucous that I don't think you should really worry about what you're listening to.
Several pool tables and a couple of dart boards are here for additional entertainment, but trust me when I say that you're gonna wanna just take a seat the bar and settle in to people watch.
Drinks are fairly strong here, and I find that I have enjoyed them the most when I've already had a couple. For instance, I decided on a vodka cranberry one night, and it was on the pink side of clear. It took me a bit to finish, but I'm not complaining! At a place like the Idle Spur, I think that's something you should expect.
As a couple of the other reviewers have said, the place does seem shady, but in the few times I've been here, I've never had any trouble. I haven't been bothered, looked at sideways, or felt scared. But I think as long as you go and mind your own business, you'll be fine.
If you like a rowdy place and a strong pour, the Idle Spur is your spot! read more