About This Pub
Ah, The Bell Inn – it's one of those places that really hits the spot for a casual night out with friends. From what I've gathered from the reviews, the food is a standout; think mouthwatering Asian dishes that are packed with flavour and served up quickly, leaving you wanting more. The staff come across as genuinely friendly, adding to that warm, pub-like charm in their nicely done-up space. It's got a real community feel, with reasonable prices that make it easy to pop in for a drink or a meal. But, let's be honest, it's not all perfect – there have been a few grumbles about inconsistent service, especially if you're hosting an event and things aren't quite set up as promised. And while the food's generally brilliant, some bits like the sheek kebab can be a bit too salty for comfort. Overall, I'd say it's a solid choice for a good time, as long as you go in with realistic expectations and maybe give feedback if needed – that way, you're in for a treat without any surprises.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The food here is absolutely delicious – I've heard rave reviews about dishes like the Chicken Karhai and mixed vegetables, cooked to perfection with great presentation.
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Service is generally quick and the staff are polite and friendly, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.
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It's got a lovely, cozy atmosphere in a nicely refurbished space, perfect for a relaxed evening with mates.
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Prices are spot on, especially for a good pint and some tasty grub, without breaking the bank.
Cons
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Service can be a bit hit or miss, like when they didn't have a room ready for an event, which left things feeling a tad disorganized.
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Some dishes might come out over-salted, as a few folks have mentioned, so it pays to speak up if it's not quite right.
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There are occasional slip-ups with preparations, which could put a dampener on things if you're planning something special.
Contact Information
Rood End Rd, Oldbury B68 8SL
+441215521699
Asian
Hours not available
Opening Hours
Opening hours not available
Recent Reviews
Food is very delicious. Fastest service. Polite staff .Quick service. The presentation of meal was great .The restaurant has a cozy and charming atmosphere.
Very poor service. We hosted my uncles 50th here which was an absolute shambles. We arrived around 2pm on the day to set up the room with banners, balloons etc, the room hadn’t been cleaned despite us informing them we would arrive earlier to decorate.
They then wouldn’t provide a sufficient amount of takeaway containers for us to give to our guests, so we had to go to the shop and get our own. They then said they won’t be providing dessert (which we ordered and was accommodated for in the overall cost) because we provided our guests with takeaway containers.
They provided no tongs for the buffet and took a while to provide them upon our request. Meanwhile the food was getting cold.
We informed our guests that dessert will be provided, however unbeknownst to us, they cancelled the dessert due to us “taking away the mains” - which we paid for and was completely entitled too.
Again, the room was an absolute mess upon our arrival from their function the night before. We had to decorate the room ourselves and move the tables around according to our initial agreement.
NEVER host a function here unless you want to be overcharged for extremely poor service.
Had a large mix grill and sheek kebab is always over salty,told staff but still salty apart from that good pub with friendly people.
Nicely refurbished pub for a small corner pub it's nice larger good price aint tried the food yet.
Order takeaway from here. The girl at the bar was very friendly. The chef Tika makes the best food in the area, the Dhal, mixed vegetables and Chicken Karhai were cooked to perfection. I would definitly reccomend.
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