Warm service in Smethwick

“My family have been regular customers for over a decade and eating here is a family tradition. This place does the best food. My sister in law Kirandeep is a big fan”

“Exceptional hospitality - genuinely cannot remember more attentive and personal service. The food was excellent with very generous portions. Lovely atmosphere. A wonderful Romanian evening!”

“This is an absolute gem of a coffee shop! Its a nice step away from the usual cafe fare thanks to the shop's polish roots. The servers Victoria and Lydia were excellent hosts and immediately made us feel welcome. We tried a range of their hot drinks and we highly recommend the lattes and spiced chai. The star of the show for me had to be the sweets treats. We tried a few of their polish tarts and cakes which were all delicious! The apple and cinnamon pancakes were another highlight as a not too sweet dessert option. I'll definitely be going back and taking more friends and family with me.”

“This is the only Caribbean takeaway I go to in Birmingham I have been goin here for years and decided I needed to leave a review because I’d be lost without u this place is next level it hits the spot everytime all the food is amazing my fave is oxtail but leave with about 5 meals everytime I go just for myself lol honestly u shouldn’t Evan think about it try it and watch how it becomes your regular and only Caribbean takeaway the service is also lovely and the portions are nice and big I’m just saying try everything lol”

“Great friendly staff, a nice menu that is different and has some unique flair which worked, in a nice restaurant. Will be back!”

“I’ve been coming to Ikon in bearwood for years now, since I was a kid and I always leave fresh and happy. Everyone in there is friendly and talkative so you’re not just sat staring at yourself in the mirror the whole time! Sarah is a legend and always my go to if she’s there, but you’ll never have a bad trim from any of the team!”

“Came in for a head shave, beard perm and beard shape up - for those with long beards i highly recommend the perm to clear up any messy stray hairs and to neaten up wavy/straight and sparse hair. The brothers at the shop were very welcoming, offered beverages, really cared about how i wanted my hair done - given english is not the boys’ first language they did very well to understand my broken punjabi/english! When my perm was setting they trusted that I could walk away with their equipment still in my beard and gave a lot of tips on how to look after and treat my beard, and also suggested products for me to use. I noticed a child had got their hair done at the same time as me and saw all the barbers act in a friendly welcoming manner towards them, they tried their utmost best to accomodate for them and provided a great service for them also. In my experience with other punjabi barbers, I’d say this one stands out because they provide a good service to everyone and not just punjabi’s/their regulars which is great to see! The service came at an affordable cost too (i calculated how much a perm would cost and their price came under what was expected). If there were an option to give a higher review i would!”

“We often take our dog for a walk in Warley Woods but went to the cafe for first time today. There's a good selection of food at very reasonable prices, including children's menu. We opted for some take away coffees and were hard pushed to select a single cake from the array of delicious looking homemade options. Cash and card (minimum £5) taken. Also noticed the option for instant coffee which is a nice touch for anyone who doesn't want to pay 'proper' coffee prices.”

“Ordered last night - absolute delicious freshly cooked fish, chips and mushy peas. The fish was lightly crispy battered and was not dripping of grease and the chips, hot fresh and delicious. All in all - very tasty and hot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Delicious food , very good portions, Staff and Chef were very helpful and friendly. Keema Naan ,coriander nan and pilau rice beautiful seasoned. Lamb saag and masala lamb were divine.”

“Ive frequented this place for 40 years, same family running it. The chips are to die for, and the fish are so big they hang over the edge of the plate. Well worth a visit to THE BEST CHIPPY IN THE BLACK COUNTRY.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best restaurants in Birmingham! The place is very clean, welcoming, and has a warm atmosphere. The food is absolutely delicious – authentic Kurdish dishes full of rich flavors, perfectly cooked, and always fresh. The staff are friendly and provide excellent service, making you feel at home. Highly recommend this restaurant if you want to enjoy real Kurdish food in Birmingham.”

“Tasty food and humble service! customization options on cooking! You will be delighted as soon as the food reaches your tongue! The taste of the sauce and the gravy are absolutely mind blowing!”

“I accidentally bumped into this lovely little cafe as I was meeting a student of mine. Im vegetarian so opted for the vegetarian breakfast.. I wasn't disappointed.. A really fulfilling meal, simple and tasty... For£4. 50 you get :2 veggie sausages, mushrooms, 2 hash browns, beans, tomatoes, 2 toasts and 50 p extra for a tea or coffee. Great value for money.. Really friendly staff as well. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to eat or takeaway.”

“I have to leave a review for this pub as it’s our regular, honestly one of the best pubs I’ve been to… The service is 10/10 and the atmosphere is incredible, all staff are friendly and Sam is very attentive and makes sure you’re well catered for. I’d highly recommend the Shireland and would also say it’s suitable for families and any occasion. Thanks again x”

“Realised I have not yet left a review for The Bear! This is a nice place to come for food, drinks and just relax. When working from home often causes a need to escape the house, can always find plug sockets for laptops, phones etc and the WiFi is spot on too for everything could possibly need. WiFi - 55.6Mbps download / 42.1Mbps upload speed according to Speedtest for my visit today at around 5pm. Drinks - Always served cold and fresh. Even when gets busy, do not have to wait long at the bar. When working and need to crack on - the app ordering is perfect too. No problems at all! Food - Spot on. I tend to go for the "Chick N Mix" for £8.79! Check the photo, its great. Lots of food, hot, fresh and tasty. Highly recommended! Staff - Thank you everyone here for your great service, it really is appreciated to be able to have a friendly chat when often come solo. From the warm welcome at the bar, and to bringing the orders to the table is fantastic, will keep returning for as long as continues! Atmosphere - Its a local sort of pub, but welcoming of everyone. Music as just the right level, pool tables, poker tables on some nights and quiz. A Gem of Bearwood! Only one suggestion for improvement... There is a lot vandalism on the wall in the gents toilets.... How about paint the section in front of the urinals with chalk board paint, and leave some chalks to use on it? Would cost very little and solve the graffiti by "allowing" it. Just a thought, a banter wall - hope you consider it :) Interesting point to note for those local and not... look up at the clock on the top. Only when doing this review today I noticed that there are bears all around it. The things you miss for all the years living around here until come to look closely. Conclusion: Highly recommend this place to anyone for drinks and food! 5* all round.”

“Greeted as we arrived, ordered food and coffee both being delivered to our table. The food was very nicely presented and well cooked. Even vegetarians should try this bacon!!! Doggy treats and water readily available.”

“I had a lentil split pea dish, very tasty! Ordered first time. Will be ordering again! Most of all I didn't get no belly ache. I got a sensitive stomach”

“I been to this place last week attending a birthday function and it had excellent service.The waiters were really friendly and care taking and also the chefs did an amazing job with their special dishes,highly recommended.”

“The food is amazing, it’s not the poshest surroundings but don’t let that put you off, you can be safe to order anything on the menu, the Nepalese flavours are fantastic”

“Amazing food for a great price. If you are ever in the mood for some hot, tasty paratha then this is the place. Perfect for Indian food on a nice day.”

“Amazing food, amazing service!! Will definitely return if I’m in Birmingham - authentic Nigerian cuisine”

“2024 Update: Still the best fish and chips in the area, great portions, great food, great staff, great value. Cannot recommend highly enough! Solid reliable fish and chip shop. Good quality and very generous portions make for great value for money. They do orange chips on some of the quieter days midweek. Used to come here regularly when I lived locally and still make a point of popping in whenever I'm passing.”

“They do Punjabi dishes the best and I would suggest to stick to it and not venture into other North Indian dishes like Paneer or Gobi Manchurian. Their Amritsari kulcha is a must try. The Chole, Pickled Onion and the red chutney was out of this world Authentic Punjabi to the core. The Amritsar Kulcha is the best I ever had in my life with a dollop of butter and bread baked to perfection. I am not a fan of deep fried Bature but that was popular and I saw some tables ordering it. I had Tea to finish off which was too milky according to me and I didn’t try the lassi as I visited this place after having a meal in the temple near by and skipped it. The Amritsari kulcha taste is still lingering in my tongue. They had a very light stuffing in it. Must visit if you are in Birmingham and make sure you stick to authentic Punjabi cuisine in my opinion they do the best.”

“Great place for some real authentic Indian food. For the little price they charge the quality and quantity of the food can not be faulted at all. Just loved it. Great range of options to order from.”

“I had my hair done from Jay Sanghera (found on instagram) which I am over the moon about ! My hair looks and feels amazing. He took the time to listen to what I wanted, which was to go a lighter cool brown from box dyed hair. I was super nervous as I had past bad experiences but Jay made me feel reassured and like I was in good hands, he asked me questions to understand exactly what I wanted which I haven’t had before ! the service was amazing throughout, he gave me a remote for the tv while my toner was on , offered drinks & food . I left the salon feeling like a celeb and absolutely loving the colour he created. on top of that he is a great talkative person ! overall 5* service”

“The Americano made by Rachael is very good! The hot chocolate too! So nice they are both best described as sexy! However their chocolate brownie is so common doesnt have the lift! Thats why I bought my own!”