Went in for drinks so don't know what the food is like, though my friend eats there often and says its good A charming comfortable atmosphere with a good selection of wines and beers.
The Junction: A Mixed Bag of Experiences
The Junction certainly benefits from a good location, making it easily accessible. We popped in expecting a relaxed meal, and the food itself was nice – flavorful and seemingly fresh. The service was generally not bad, with staff being polite and attentive when they were around.
However, our experience took a bit of a turn when our order arrived. We had specifically ordered a chicken burger, but were initially presented with a chicken salad. Mistakes happen, and we appreciated the swift action to rectify it. Unfortunately, our replacement burger arrived with what appeared to be the exact same chicken that was on the salad. This was quite disappointing and made us question the attention to detail in the kitchen.
Adding to the frustration was the surprisingly long wait for our food, especially considering the restaurant didn't seem particularly busy at the time. This delay took away from the overall enjoyment of our visit.
On a positive note, for those driving, the free on-street parking on Sundays is definitely a bonus.
Overall: The Junction has potential with its convenient location and tasty food. However, the significant error with our order and the slow service, even when not crowded, left us feeling underwhelmed. While the free parking on Sundays is a plus, some improvements in order accuracy and kitchen efficiency would greatly enhance the dining experience here.
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Tucked into the area of Harborne is one of my favourite places to eat, The Junction. The restaurant itself is inviting, with plenty of tables and an outdoor seating area in the ‘garden’. My experience today was met with plenty of lovely smiling faces, with people ready to help. After I strolled in, I was quickly greeted and shown to a table where I was assisted by James B. I did not have a table booked, although being a party of one, they were happy to accommodate me. James B was wonderful in checking to see how I was, and advised on the drinks on the menu: the choice of alcohol & alcohol free brews was plenty. Settling on a peach iced tea, I was able to simply sip and enjoy the atmosphere whilst waiting on my food. This order came quite quickly. I was met with a beautiful bed of greens, having ordered a fresh avocado and mango salad with a side order of skin-on fries, which was crispy and beautifully done. Mark and Brandon, the chefs for today had outdone themselves. Although I did not order a ‘bigger’ main, I could see from the other folks sat near me enjoying their food and commenting how “good” it was. I had also ordered a tiramisu, which, in my experience, some people can make them very well or very poorly. This was not the case; the tiramisu here is beautifully presented and perfectly balanced in flavour. I had a delightful Sunday afternoon at The Junction, and I would highly recommend it here. It’s family friendly and such a warm atmosphere. Thank you staff at The Junction for the food, and for being so warm and welcoming!
The Junction is always a staple part of any activity in harborne. Over the festive period we were blown away by both of the fantastic creative events as well as the amazing service for a large works do. The service was incredible, everyone was all too happy to help and the food was top quality for a reasonable price. Particular shout out goes to our team of servers Ash and Kate and the chefs Mark and Nash (people are STILL talking about your mash!)
Also to Mary who was a true asset when booking as well as being a consistently friendly face of the pub!
We didn't eat here but came for drinks and a nice chilled night out.
The setting is cosy, warm and dark and really comfortable. The smoking area is welcoming and warm when heater is on. The staff are pleasant and serve fantastic cocktails... well they knocked out socks off for sure!
We really enjoy it here.