New desi junction Grill in West Bromwich

43 High St, West Bromwich B70 6PB

About This Pub

Ah, let's chat about New Desi Junction – or should I say The Great Lion, as it's known these days. It's tucked away on High Street in West Bromwich, and from the buzz around it, this place really knows how to deliver a solid evening out. With a 4.2 rating from a fair few reviews, it's clear that the food steals the show – think fresh, flavourful grills that leave you satisfied without emptying your wallet. I love how affordable it is; stories of full meals for under £30 make it feel like a hidden gem in these pricey times. The service sounds genuinely friendly, with staff going the extra mile to make sure everything's just right, and the refurbished interior with its various seating areas and sports screens adds a nice touch for relaxing or catching the footy. On the flip side, it's a shame it's closed at the moment, which might put a dampener on plans, and that pool table issue mentioned in one review could be a minor nuisance if you're up for games. Overall, though, it's got that easy-going charm that makes it worth recommending to mates looking for a straightforward, enjoyable spot – just keep an eye on when it reopens for the full experience.

Pros and Cons

Pros

The food is absolutely spot-on – freshly cooked and packed with flavour, like those amazing Fish Pakora that folks can't stop raving about.
It's brilliant value for money; you can get two mains, sides, and drinks for under £30, which feels like a real win in today's prices.
Service is warm and efficient, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.
The atmosphere is spot on with a fully refurbished interior, plenty of seating options, and TVs everywhere for catching the footy or other sports.
It's a versatile spot for a casual meal or a relaxed evening, with good options for drinks and watching the game.

Cons

It's currently closed, which is a bit of a letdown if you're hoping to pop in soon.
One of the reviews mentioned the pool table needs sorting, so it might not be ideal if you're after a full entertainment setup.
There haven't been many recent reviews, so it's hard to say if things have stayed as consistent as the older ones suggest.

Contact Information

43 High St, West Bromwich B70 6PB

+441216013650

Grill

Open Now

Opening Hours

Monday	12:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	12:00 - 22:00
Thursday	12:00 - 22:00
Friday (Today)	12:00 - 23:00
Saturday	12:00 - 23:00
Sunday	12:00 - 22:00

Location

Recent Reviews

Went here last night for an impromptu meal with my wife and I can honestly say I was astounded by the quality and amount of food and customer service for a cheap reasonable price of £25. We had two main meals with two sides of Nana, two drinks all for under £30 which is unheard of in the UK in 2024. The place was so nice and decorated, the staff were so friendly and welcoming. You the only reason I didn’t give five stars atmosphere because it was Monday night and it was dead quiet and that’s just me being honest, but that is absolutely no fault of the business whatsoever, thank you so much great Lion!

Tim Wannell

The Great Lion formerly Desi junction is fully refurbished place it looks amazing. Lots of different seating areas. TV screens all around, great place to watch foot ball or any other sport. Every thing was freshly cooked. Fish Pakora were amazingly delicious, service of food was great and staff were friendly, definitely will be visiting soon. Wide selection of Indian food. Dine in or order on line and collect. Sorry this time the food was not up to their standard it was not properly cooked. Sorry

satnam Oubhie

Good service from the staff here, always have good seating options. Was pleasantly surprised with the prices of the drinks. If you're looking to watch the footy or have a mixed grill then The Great Lion is a decent place to go to.

Gurjit D

Good food, chilled environment, could do with getting the pool table sorted though.

Bobby Sandhu

The Great Lion is finally open (formally the Desi Junction). Had a wonderful evening here. They have fully refurbished the inside and it looks amazing. So many different seating areas to choose from. I would say it is more of a restaurant and bar now, instead of a pub. I think there is seating for about 300 people to dine. There are loads of TV screens up, so will be great place to watch the football, cricket and other sports now in West Bromwich. There is also a new seating area out the back. Ordered a few different items off the menu and everything was freshly cooked and tasted delicious. They have put a large windows in so you can see straight into the kitchen, which is a nice touch. The service of the food and drinks was great and all the staff are friendly. Will definitely be visiting here again soon!

Melissa Parker