Reviews in Bromsgrove

Went to the pub for lunch on Friday and whilst there were a few menu items unavailable we enjoyed our choices. I had superb jerk chicken and my friends enjoyed their brown chicken stew and oxtail. We live a fair distance away, otherwise I would go again this week. Well done to the friendly and polite staff.

Once we first arrived the queue at the bar was confusing, no one came to explain we need to wait in the queue to order food and then be seated after. We had to go ask a member of staff at the far end of the bar doing nothing to explain the situation, it was extremely busy with people pushing past to sit down to then try to push in at the bar to be told to go to the back of the queue! We both said the confusion at the bar made us regret going and we thought about leaving but we did stay and we are glad we did the food was totally worth it and delicious, at least when we go back we will understand the process when you enter!

We went for our wedding anniversary after reading good reviews. Before we were seated the menu was explained to us and we were told what wasn’t available. Ordered our food we 1 carvery & brown stew chicken stew was very tasty. Some of the meat on the carvery was a bit dry. The food was not very warm informed them at the time. This certainly would not put us off going again as overall we enjoyed the food, good sized portions & tasty.

Staff were lovely and friendly and i felt like the food was good value for money

I celebrated my birthday at Christopher’s with my family, and the experience genuinely felt like a warm embrace. The food was spot-on — tasty, hot, and served without a long wait. Every plate carried that true Caribbean comfort: rich flavour, proper seasoning, and a homely feel that made the whole meal sing. The atmosphere was just as good. The space felt cosy, welcoming, and warm — the kind of place where you settle in and instantly feel at home. The staff were lovely throughout; the waitresses were friendly, the servers were accommodating, and nothing ever felt like too much to ask. A standout moment was when the owner, Reiss, personally came out to check that everything was perfect. That touch of care set the tone — attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely committed to making sure we were content. Overall, it was a beautiful experience from start to finish. I’d happily recommend Christopher’s to anyone looking for great food, great service, and a place that feels like family.

Positive Tasty food, friendly barmaid Negative Food warm 4 out of 9 had their dinner served but the other 5 didn’t get theirs until the first 4 had finished. No communication offered for the delay. Ordered a pudding which took about an hour to arrive. Recommendations Get more bar staff, more waiters, more chefs and a bigger cooker.

Our first visit to the Royal Oak was to celebrate a birthday. We'd heard great reviews about the food. It didn't disappoint. The staff were welcoming as soon as we arrived. We had to wait a few minutes for our table because the previous occupants hadn't vacated yet. The staff explained and kept us updated. There was a knock-on wait to get our meal, which didn't disappoint. The food was hot and delicious. The staff serving the food were accommodating when we asked for a specific part of the chicken and lamb. We also had puddings which came quickly, had plenty of custard and was hot. Overall was a great experience and we will be going back.

Had the pleasure of visiting Christopher's today with my sons. We had a long drive from Birmingham but it was worth it. The food was delicious and our plates were so full. We were greeted by warm and friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back.

I enjoyed the children's carvery as I didn't want much to eat but the service wasn't good. The system of buying a ticket at the bar and waiting to be called is very outdated, whilst we understand the buffet area is small, we waited almost an hour to be called; in the end I asked for a refund from bar staff and was told we don't have to wait to be called and can just go up. Me and my partner wasn't happy as we were hungry and anticipated this meal all day. The floor had food on it , didn't look like it was swept and the tables were sticky. The food honestly saved it!: the chicken was very juicy and well seasoned and the mutton was tassssty and soft , loved the rice and peas. It's just a shame the wait was so long .

So glad we made the booking! An evening with the lads and Christopher's didn't disappoint. Whilst there was a little wait for dishes, we were told that ordering in quick succession would speed up meal readiness. Regardless, the selection was on point! Oxtail cooked to perfection, and a huge portion on the XL option. We change venues each month, and Christophers received a resounding 'REPEAT!' Great ambience for a Wednesday evening, great food, excellent price point and highly recommended for a get together. We'll be back!

We travelled from Sheffield as we’ve been waiting for the new place to open and get booked in. We enjoyed the food as we had a good amount of food and paid for the extra amount to have the Mac and cheese included. I was happy either the price and the food we had as a mixture of mutton, chicken and lamb which was seasoned nicely. Would recommend as the new place atmosphere was nice and the service of the staff was lovely, they watched over our daughter whisky we went for our food. Thanks

My Wife and I had a Carvery on Sunday. This was excellent, we really enjoyed it. There is a lovely atmosphere and the Staff were brilliant.

We had another fantastic meal on Sunday and will be returning again. Great atmosphere and very welcoming place. The staff are really helpful it was all very well organised and we were looked after well by Selina and Amy.

5 star

First time visiting, table of 4, we all said how nice our food was,I had lamb and chicken both had plenty of flavour was brought out fresh, staff came and told us we were able to go back up for more potatoes and veg as they are unlimited which we didnt expect,loved the decor, staff were really friendly and polite. We will definitely be back soon x

Visited on a Saturday evening, all staff very friendly, food was nice and hot but we did get there for 5.30 and food was ready to be served at 6pm. We were not told that you had to order the fish separately, shame the mac n cheese is an extra when other carvery's sell it part of the meal. Roast potatoes was lush crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle. Environment was clean and tidy. We would be happy to visit again.

First visit - Nice atmosphere, food a mixture of lamb, chicken and mutton. I did find the mutton a little bland. Food wasn't very hot but tasty. I was expecting a little more with the carribean food. We were there early but started getting busy about 6.30 onwards so not sure how quick the service was. Staff lovely

ChatGPT said:Here’s the revised version with your addition: The food was absolutely outstanding — especially the curry, chicken, and creamy mash. The atmosphere was warm and lively, filled with the sound of families enjoying their time together. The only downside was the wait. We ended up waiting an hour and 35 minutes for our food, and when we checked in, we were told they had run out of lamb. They did eventually bring some to our table, but only after we reminded them, and by then we’d already finished the rest of our meal. We appreciate that it’s a new restaurant, and hopefully they’ll learn and adjust their staffing levels to match the number of customers, because the food truly was beautiful.