The Downfield
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About The Downfield
On Strathmartine Road in Dundee, The Downfield is a restaurant that handles both lunch and dinner service, with a separate bar area alongside the main dining room. The menu includes a lamb bhuna among its curries, and the kitchen takes allergy requirements seriously, including gluten free needs for coeliac diners. The team has a track record of accommodating large group bookings of 25 or more on short notice. Live entertainment is part of the regular programme. The Downfield operates as a walk-in venue, with bookings taken for groups by arrangement.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
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Menu & Prices
58 dishes · mains £9–23- 100% Classic Beef Burger£8.95
- Chicken Tikka£11.95
- Homestyle Pizza£9.95
- Steak Pie£10.95
- Beer Battered Arbroath Haddock£10.95
- Homemade Macaroni Cheese£10.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb bhuna, lunchtime meal prices, bar entertainment and large food portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb bhuna, lunchtime meal prices, bar entertainment and large food portions.
Customer Review Summary
The main complaint, raised in detail by one reviewer who booked for 25, concerns the manager's handling of a payment arrangement, which escalated into a family member being asked to leave and soured what had been a planned long afternoon. That reviewer states the meal and service were otherwise faultless. Other diners describe a modest, easygoing lunchtime atmosphere without flagging any further issues.
Customer Review Summary
The main complaint, raised in detail by one reviewer who booked for 25, concerns the manager's handling of a payment arrangement, which escalated into a family member being asked to leave and soured what had been a planned long afternoon. That reviewer states the meal and service were otherwise faultless. Other diners describe a modest, easygoing lunchtime atmosphere without flagging any further issues.
Featured reviews
- William Nesbitt
“Booked Friday lunchtime for 25 people for family get together. 50% of us were senior citizens. Firstly the food and table service were very good and we could not fault it. Prices were reasonable as well. What put a damper on the celebration was the attitude of the manager. She explained when we arrived that food and drinks were to be paid separately at the end of the meal. It was a case of we’re serving you, you’ll do as we say. One of our party went to the bar and asked for a cup of coffee and offered to pay then. The barmaid said this was not how they did things. The lady in question tried to explain why she wanted to pay then, and was polite and did not raise her voice. However the barmaid said she was rude. At this point the manager asked my cousin to leave. We as a family felt the manager had overreacted . I personally thought she should return to catering college and relearn the requirements of how to communicate with the public in hospitality. We all left after our meal, but we had planned to stay longer, so through the action of the manager, the place lost money. I don’t think any of us will return there, even though some are local. What should have been a pleasant time was spoilt by one person, the manager.”
- John W
“Opened another area of the restaurant to accommodate 15 of us on a couple hours notice on a Saturday night. Excellent selection of food, large portions, friendly staff.”
- Nicola Reddy
“Lamb bhuna was beautiful! I was a bit worried because I have coeliac disease so eating new places is a worry, but it was very tasty, great atmosphere and staff were aware of allergy importance. Tucked in before I took photos!”
- Dylan Carse
“Much better after visiting a couple more times. A modest place with nice food and great prices for lunchtime meals.”
- Calum Thackeray
“Great place for food great pints too in the restaurant and in the bar also great entertainment too in the bar.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Family-friendly· 3
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Location
Restaurants near The Downfield
- Royal Curry4.81530.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsReservations
tandoori chicken, pizzas, desserts
- De Niro's3.92380.4 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleGood for kids
sausage supper, fish suppers, chips and fritters
- Shaandar4.01370.4 mi£10–20Vegetarian options
kebab, chicken mix wrap, korma
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The DownfieldWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.2811 | — | £10–20 | lamb bhuna, lunchtime meal prices, bar entertainment |
| Royal CurryWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.8153 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | tandoori chicken, pizzas, desserts |
| De Niro'sWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 3.9238 | 0.4 mi | £1–10 | sausage supper, fish suppers, chips and fritters |
| ShaandarVegetarian options | 4.0137 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | kebab, chicken mix wrap, korma |
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