Drum & Monkey in Solihull

Monday evening visit, not too busy yet still had good atmosphere. Received a genuine warm welcome from the staff. Menu choices of starters garlic mushrooms, chicken strips and pork belly bites, all enjoyed. Mains of steak x2, pork belly and mushroom ales pics x 2. All tasty and enjoyed (would say mushroom ales although tasty need more filling). Pear frangipan and salted caramel sundae enjoyed to round off the evening.

As soon as we walked in we had a very friendly welcome and drinks offered straight away.The restaurant had an autumnal feel was so cosy with candles lit everywhere. Our order was taken quickly And nothing seemed to be too much trouble even when we asked for two large jugs of gravy🤣 The food came out within 10 minutes and was an absolutely delicious Sunday roast I had the trio my husband had the turkey.We have been here many times but I have got to say this was the best.The beef was to die for and the roast potatoes.The gravy was perfect.When we go to other places they seem to over power the lunch with the gravy by adding too much extra ingredients to it we like just normal gravy. Please don’t change anything Drum and Monkey you could teach a few restaurants a thing or two they need to come and experience your lunches.Only one problem we hadn’t got any room for dessert 🤣

Arrived on time for lunch with friends. Frankie on hand to direct to table. She immediately explained that they had a large party in the function room and there may be a delay for food. 40 mins. This was much appreciated , but not a deal breaker. It happens, and gave us time to catch up. We all had fish and chips. Delicious, and piping hot. The service was above and beyond. So nice to have table service and not have to queue at the bar. Lovely ambience, attentive staff and great food. Thanks Frankie, we had a great time and will return.

Lovely local especially with Selina and Sofia who always greets customers with a smile-and nothing is to much trouble attitude

It had been some time since we were last here and our visit did not disappoint. The food was excellent and our waiter, Max, could not have been more attentive to our needs. It is clear he is an asset to the business.

We were well looked after by Liberty and Rob. Good atmosphere with excellent service and good value food and drink for money.

We've eaten here on many occasions but never had the Sunday Lunch until today.We were greeted by a lovely young waitress to take our order.My Husband ordered the pork dinner and I had the beef,there was plenty of meat,vegetables all fresh not frozen,Yorkshire puddings were large and also home made.We ordered cauliflower cheese to share and that was excellent,the food was nice and hot.This is a really well run establishment,your treated like a customer and nothing's too much trouble.The Greswolde Arms Knowle could learn a lot from here as their food is nowhere as good and service is non existant.

Myself and my 3 children enjoyed a meal out today at the Drum and Monkey. The food was standard pub fayre- hearty and good portions. The service from Liberty and Max was excellent- so much so that my children commented on how kind they were. Both staff made us feel very welcome. They were incredibly helpful, enthusiastic and warm. It was the staff that made the afternoon special. Thank you Max and Liberty for making the last meal out of the summer holiday a good one!! 😊👍❤️

This was our third visit since April, and I can honestly say that we have never ever had a bad meal or experienced anything other than great service. We both opted for a mixed grill each, and everything was cooked to perfection. The two ladies serving were friendly and helpful. We even had a history lesson on the name of the pub and its previous life as a coaching inn.

Great spot for a lovely lunch. Cosy and comfortable with a welcoming atmosphere and a good buzz. Extensive menu gives you great choice of substantial lunches or lighter options. Good drinks selection Staff are really lovely especially the Manager Rob

We have regularly used the 'Drum' and always enjoyed our meal, however on our last visit something was missing. We were disappointed with the new menu which did not seem to offer as much choice as the previous one. The staff just seemed to want to rush us through and the portions weren't as large as previous although the prices had increased. The table beside us had to send a childs meal back twice due to it being uncooked inside. As there is such a wide choice of eateries in the area we won't be rushing back I'm afraid.

Easy to book online. Had a warm welcome. Service was very efficient even though it was busy and all the staff were lovely. There were three of us and we all enjoyed our meals. The food was excellent. Thank you. We will return.

We go regularly to the Drum and Monkey, the staff are so welcoming and friendly, the food is delicious and the service excellent.

We have a New Year’s resolution to drive around on a weekend and find new places to eat. This pub was our first stop for 2024 and it was lovely . We had a Sunday roast . Everything was cooked to perfection and the service was amazing.

Visited for lunch and the food and service were excellent. Max and Liberty were helpful and friendly. We will definitely return again soon.

Friendly welcome by staff, excellent customer service and delicious food. Would highly recommend. Lovely atmosphere and good value for money

We weren't impressed with our lunch, unfortunately. The restaurant area was fully booked so we were sitting in the bar area, near the door & it was cold - so much so I had to sit with my coat on throughout the meal. We ordered drinks & food at the bar although the couple sitting next to us got table service, so no idea why we didn't. We both ordered the no leaf salad which was well presented but neither of us enjoyed the taste - not sure what it was but we didn't like it. We found the staff to be very offhand (maybe they were busy) but won't be going back.

This pub has a wonderful vibe . Staff and customers are friendly. The food us lovely and good value for money. All the facilities were spotlessly clean and tidy. I will certainly be visiting again

Nice cosy pub- wine is great too. Amelia gave us fantastic service! She went above and beyond with our little one too! Thank you for looking after us. We’ll be back

Christmas Day Lunch Was simply superb it was everything we hoped it would be & it most certainly was! It was a most enjoyable experience we didn't feel rushed at all & everyone were enjoying themselves. The staff were as always fantastic 👌 👏 It was very pleasurable to have a cigarette break between courses. We would not hesitate to book for Christmas Day 2024 Many thanks to all the staff who have done an incredible job & the Christmas decorations were amazing. Mike & Carol Smith

This is such a great find. I went here as a family and all were really happy with the food, The server Debbie was lovely and very friendly as was the bar maid Sharon. But yhe top marks need to go to whoever makes the yorkshires, I can honestly say they are the best yorkshires I have ever had (I ate 2 but could have done 4 lol)

Our host was Liberty, and she was perfect. The food was lush, and the atmosphere is cosy and lovely.

From the moment of arrival to the end of our lunch we had a wonderful experience. The food was exceptional and the staff were really friendly and professional especially Rob and Debbie.

Came here for an early evening meal on a busy December Friday evening as a table of 6. We had main courses, desserts and puddings. We live locally so have been here lots before. However, this visit stood out from our other visits. The food seemed better than average but the main thing that stood out was the quality of service. Natalie looked after us and was so attentive, and particularly thoughtful with making sure the kids had what they needed. This level of service seems quite rare these days, especially when places get busy, so I had to mention! The only potential area I could advise on is that the kids meals are small so more suited to littler ones than those above say age 6.

We went for a family meal with about 20 of us in our own room for no extracharge. Staff were so friendly and had to work hard. Everyone loved the food which was great value for money.

Car park is so dangerous. Riddled with potholes. Drove off. Not safe. Concerned about trying or damaging my car. Never again

We are mid week regulars for the Exceptional Cod & Chips, my wife has always wanted to go for Sunday Lunch, today we did & it was sublime hot great portion of delicious Turkey. Probably our best Sunday Lunch out for a very long time!!! We have now booked up for the following three Sundays & to top our fantastic visit, we have booked for CHRISTMAS DAY😃 My sincere congratulations to the Kichen staff Debbie our waitress & Rob for sorting out our future bookings. Sold now on coming every Sunday see you in the week for what we consider the Best fish & Chips in the UK Mike & Carol Smith

Debbie is lovely, really helpful , great with our kids. The food is typical English grub, tasty and good value especially with Tesco vouchers! We always bring the dog and he gets biscuits and made a fuss of. Love coming here!!

Nice cosy place breakfast menu a lot of choice had full English very good a little expensive nice friendly staff

What a lovely time we had, delicious food, excellent friendly service and convivial surroundings…. We will most definitely be back. Thank you Sandra Perkins x

I would have recommended this place to eat, until the 24th September 2023. The food is excellent, so I would like to say congratulations to the Chef. It wasn’t until it was time to pay the bill, the situation transpired into something really ugly. We experienced being bullied, mocked and personally attacked by the staff. My daughter had a 25% voucher,, which she had used a previous 2 weeks before (perfectly valid) the young person asked if I wanted to see the Manager, I automatically replied yes please, she wasn’t happy and flounced off to get her. When the manager eventually came over, we found her totally unhelpful, and found the whole situation amusing by smirking as her other 2 other members of staff continued to hurl a myriad of abuse and call us (the customers) rude and embarrassing. As a family that go to the Drum and Monkey regularly, have never experienced such immature, nasty and rude service. I could go on. The Manager totally lost control of her staff, and did nothing to diffuse the ordeal. My only hope is that the two young people who are waitresses, are not experienced enough to deal with such situations. Also, as the Manager was asked to come and see us, they should have been getting on with their duties, and not getting involved in something that did not concern them. They have a lot to learn. We are deeply shocked, and the Greene King Chain should really take this seriously, if their staff think it is acceptable to speak to customers in this manner, they are sadly incorrect.

Saturday afternoon with the family, 6 adults and three children. Meal portions very small and needed to order extra chips, charged £3.45 Total bill was £215.92. Three steaks ordered asked to be cooked differently all were the same medium well done. The premises looked run down and in need of a good clean, thick dust on the window sill. Beer Garden in need of attention. Could be a lovely pub but we won't be returning.

Just popped in for a quick pint. Nice getting from the manager and good service from the bat staff. The Abbot was on good form, as usual. This is one of the best pubs in the area for consistently good real ale. And there's 10% discount for Camra members. Would recommend!

Absolutely wonderful service from all at the Drum and Monkey! Fantastic customer service, the staff couldn’t do enough for you! To top it off the food was amazing!! They fitted our large family in at short notice and we’re fab with a few of the party with allergies! A particular Thank you to Lorrie, Sharon, Katie, Ethan!!

My sisters and I would like to thank the staff who go Above and beyond and especially Debbie, they treat my mother and her sister like royalty. They go most Fridays , they love the food and the atmosphere. Keep up the good work

My daughter and I popped in for a couple of drinks after a meal elsewhere. The first drinks were served without a problem, but my daughter went to the bar for a second time and waited while other people were served before her who had gone to the bar after her. She then asked what gins they had. The response from two staff members was “they’re round the corner” Any other pub/bar I’ve ever been in will usually tell you what drinks they serve and not expect you to search for yourself. Very bad service! There was also a table of young people in the pub who were getting quite loud. A man, who I assume was an off duty staff member asked them to be quiet, which they were for a while, and then they left. His response after they had gone was ‘I f****ing hate kids”. While amusing I’m not sure that’s appropriate when there are other customers still on the premises. Not sure we’ll be returning any time soon.

Running late on way home from a meeting I stopped for some food close to the company at house! What a poor decision on arrival the place was busy with locals so I was hopeful that the food might be ok. After waiting several minutes a member of staff finally spoke to me (after I blocker her as she was passing me) I was told to order food at the bar and go to a table I asked for a ‘dressed’ table close to the bar but was directed to a table near the bar area, I pointed out that all the tables were dirty and full of plates!!! Finally the bar man lifted the plates but didn’t clean the table! I waited expecting someone with a cloth to arrive but the mushroom starter came first! It was not so bad so I was hopeful that the food might be better than the service and cleaning! Unfortunately the mixed grill arrived and was dry and lacking flavour, the sides were worse than the mains which was quite an achievement considering the quality of the mains! All in all I wasted almost £40 on a meal that was £4 quality (starter) Just to make it worse when the mains arrived they didn’t even remove the plate from the starter! All in all a place to avoid get a CooP meal deal give the shop £15 for it and it will still be better value than this place!

Another good lunch, good service and good value for money. Shame they don't do the smaller plates now which some of us wanted but apparently not practical now. Their menu is widening so not just good pub food now which may be off putting to some as the prices are also higher.

Went here Saturday evening, having booked a table, we were told that there would be a 30 min wait for food which wasn't a problem as we were in no rush. We ordered a starter, which arrived promptly. Our main courses were the Korean chicken,...

We have eaten at this restaurant a few times before having mixed experiences when we have eaten. My wife’s chicken breast was not cooked properly, and some of the staff seemed to be oblivious to how it should have been cooked. The onion rings were...

Went to the drum and monkey on 29th June. My starter was a ham hock terrine. The accompanying crotons were rock hard and completely inedible. I couldn’t even break in half with my hands. My mother in law when waitress said “how’s your meal ?”...

We have been coming to the Drum and monkey for years but todays experience has really put us off coming again. There was a table reserved from 6.30 but the table opposite didn’t have a reserved sign so we sat there. It was about 4.45pm....

Lovely old pub with delicious food and varied menu. Fantastic customer service ! Would highly recommend and will return soon.

This was my first visit, I’ve driven past many times… I wasn’t disappointed. Lovely environment with spacious layout. The menu had plenty of choice for everyone’s taste and all of our choices were delicious - staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble....

We went to the Drum and Monkey for dinner with our family, and we were based in the bar area due to that being our booking with our Jack Russel, but we did not get much service. When we did get our food delivered to...

Fantastic Food! I had the Steak and Ale Pie with Vegetables and Mash. The Pie was great and one of the nicest I've ever had, seasonal vegetables were delicious and fresh. Would definitely recommend.

We are regulars here, usually with my 83 year old Dad who loves the place & staff. We were there today as a couple with our dog - only had her 3 weeks, she’s a rescue, so a bit of a gamble?! Debbie was amazing,...

Overcharged for drinks manager on duty couldn't give a rats when I checked the price list on the bar staff couldn't give a rats I also belive it is a trading standards issue I will take up with both them and head office

We haven’t been to this pub for a few years and we weren’t sure what to expect. However, the food was very good and the service was excellent. We will definitely return !

As always was delighted with the lunch my friend and I had last Tuesday. The portions are perfect for me as so often I get presented with a meal far too big for my appetite. The seabass florentine followed by mini pud and coffee is...

Two delightful meals yesterday, beef sirloin and pork loin. Prompt service and served piping hot. Thanks to all involved.

I walked into the Drum & Monkey pub (Dorridge)with my family and friends to have a pleasant evening with drinks and dinner. Initially we were told that for food it was a 30 minute wait and that we we needed to wait in the bar...

Visited the Drum and Monkey on Wednesday lunchtime had a lovely meal with excellent service the food was nicely prepared and presented a good varied menu at reasonable prices. Well worth a visit.

We couldn't have been made to feel more welcome, we were a little muddy following our walk and were slightly hesitant about visiting. Debbie made us very welcome and seated us in the bar area. Drinks were quickly bought to us and although there was...

Good meal had by the both of us, been here a few times before and has never disappointed, we had roast beef dinner and turkey dinner, had booked but had to wait a little while for our table to become free, no bother as the...

From the moment we arrived our experience was wonderful and the service was exceptional. Rob as the host and Debbie as our server were brilliant.

I booked the wrong day to visit online but the team couldn't be more than happier to accommodate us. We sat in a booth and didn't have to wait long for our order to be taken. Our server was Liberty and she was wonderful. She...

Visited a couple of weeks ago for lunch. We hadn’t booked but staff were very accommodating. I had the lunch scampi and OH had the rib eye steak. He said steak had a good flavour but was a little chewy. He did eat it all...

Dined as a couple for lunch and we were not disappointed. We've been before and enjoyed the experience, four stars last time, but this time was the best. Extremely pleasant and efficient staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal made better by having been invited to a...

Friday 4th November 2022, my husband and I went out for dinner with our friends Phillip and Netta to ‘The Drum & Monkey’ in Dorridge. We arrived at our pre-booked time of 2.45 pm; we were greeted and taken to our table, which was in...

Whilst staying in the area with the family, they took me here for a Sunday lunch and it was very nice. We hadn’t booked but they managed to fit us in. The young lady was very pleasant and the Sunday lunch was exceptional. Would recommend...

We visited on Sunday evening. Welcomed by very friendly staff. Ordered trio of roasts and pork belly. I am very critical when I go out and I can assure you the food was fabulous. Absolutely cleared the plates. Good value. Can not fault anything. Thank...

Nice setting,in the country, but easy to get to. Excellent adjacent, free, car parking. Menu very comprehensive. Food more "pub" food, than "silver service", but good quality. Quantity very good. Service outstanding. Staff really friendly and helpful. Prices good. Gets busy,so advise phoning to reserve...

Totally rude staff, the whole pub was empty apart from 6 people in the bar. We sat down at a table after having 2 drinks and told we cannot sit there. Then told we can only sit in the bar area for food even though...

After waiting over 30 minutes for 2 steak ciabattas, I chased the order and was told it was being plated. 10 minutes later as I was asking for my money back, the food arrived. The excuse for such slow service was the steak takes a...

Food was good but overpriced. Gammon this time had sauce in a jug not poured over which was a great improvement. Staff need to understand they should not drink or eat in front of guests! One waitress drank from a glass at bar every time...

Visited The Drum and Monkey yesterday for Sunday lunch with friends and immediately loved the warm friendly atmosphere. Service was excellent and food was superb! Left feeling very satisfied and already looking forward to returning.

Family gave us ( visitors from overseas ) 6 different restaurants to pick one to go to eat at. I picked the Drum and Monkey becuase of the luxurious sound of the dish - 'Smothered Chicken. However reality was very different..... I was served over...

We visited here with my mum and our dog. The staff were absolutely fantastic and very helpful. They accommodated us and made sure Hamish was given water and treats. Thank you! The food was great - the steak pie was delicious (and a good size...

Absolutely perfect Sunday Lunch. No wonder the place was fully booked. Delicious food and Service by Deborah was exemplary. All the staff friendly and helpful. They appear to enjoy their work and certainly have pride in it. So many other local ‘’hospitality’’ venues can learn...

Fantastic lunch highly recommended, lovely food and great service. Will definitely be back and will bring the family this is so so good Thanks so much

Met up with family and friends at the Drum an Monkey for lunch Deborah did an excellent service dealing with us the meal was excellent nice and tasty an enjoyable experience Well worth a visit.

Delicious food well worth the price, had a lovely evening. Thanks to Charlie for outstanding service, will be back 🙂

We checked several of the pub restaurants in the area as two of our party were vegan. We chse the Drum & Monkey as it seemed to have the most choice. We were not wrong. The vegan foods were delicious as were the non vegan....

A good night it band night pub was pack Bar was busy now the brewery has stop it But not stop quiz. Rob and team work very hard I know its hard time. I go very friday night with friends for s meal.

I hadn't intended to come to the Drum&Monkey, but ended up dropping in after my baby started crying while driving and I had to pull over to settle her. Firstly there was plenty of parking, and lots in the shade which was a bonus! I...

Family meal for 4 today - most were satisfied with their choice of meal, one was not. The Sea bass and seared scallops was a success; The Chick and Truffle BLT was a success; the Halibut on the Chalk Board was a success. The Chick...

Had a loverly sunday lunch,food was really good, never been to the pub before,but was impressed with the staff, who were really helpful,

We hired the Function Room today for our club meeting. The room size was perfect for the number of members we have. The buffet we had was amazing, very plentiful, tasty and beautifully presented. Something to suit everyone. Staff were extremely pleasant, helpful and attentive....

First time ever in this pub. I've never cycled down that road before. I thought the welcome and the service was just the right level. Not OTT. I read the menu and couldn't find 'sandwiches' - but they are there under "Ciabatta" titles. Mine was...

We decided to try here to get something to eat however when we arrived we were told that they were fully booked and we couldn't order food. We decided to have a quick drink and sat in the garden as the weather was good. The...

Very dissapointed in the meal! Ordered roast turkey what arrived was not real turkey but some tasteless processed meat, non discript, the vegetables were overcooked and soggy, I felt really conned as for two people this cost a whopping £25-98p for what was a load...

Fantastic service and food. Great for everyone. Family and dog friendly. Good menu plus specials. Would highly recommend.

Booked with friends for luch and had very enjoyable food. Service maybe a little slow but food worth waiting for. There seemed very few staff but they were working their socks off. Plenty of car parking avalilable and worth a visit.

First visit and we'll be back. Looked after by a very pleasant young lady who though kept busy, as other staff appeared busy doing something else, kept smiling. We ate from the lunchtime menu which is good value especially as we used some TESCO vouchers...

We hired the function room recently. The staff were extremely attentive and the buffet was excellent. Great food selections to choose from and very plentiful. The hot food was regularly topped up. In fact there was so much food left over we were kindly provided...

We visited this evening with 10 guests and had not booked a table. We needed to stand as all the tables were booked for the rugby but the manager, Rob and some of the waitresses gave us a private room with our own TV and...

Fabulous post Christmas meal with the family. We were a table of 14 and found the food and the service excellent. Thanks to the staff at the Drum & Monkey for a great meal - we will definitely be returning 😊

The food was lovely. Lovely and quick service will definitely be coming again. The managers were great and so kind!

After Christmas being cancelled last year, it was wonderful to have Christmas at the Drum & Monkey from the moment we entered the restaurant the atmosphere was so welcoming with Rob being a great host and Debbie a fantastic waitress the food was exceptional and...

We had a fantastic family Christmas meal today, we always catch up here every year (but covid year obviously). We use their private back room, and the kids can just run around without disturbing others. The staff are great, from planning meals for 20 people,...

My interaction with Rob Taylor and Alex the two staff at the Drum & Monkey was very positive when booking a table for quite a large number of people. They were both extremely helpful especially when I had to cancel some of the bookings. At...

Literally the smallest £20 fillet ever (see pic, honestly, it came this size), told staff, was told it’s always that size, farcical!!!

First visit for us after COVID. Good window table lovely patient waitress and of course Bob was very informative and attentive. Great hot food and the kirsh pudding from the Christmas menu was delicious. Will we go again in the new year? ... you bet...

Having said we would never return, we heard good things about how it had improved since opening again after Covid. We were pleased with the service, the food was lovely and hot and there was a good atmosphere. We all enjoyed our meals and considered...

Maitre D very kindly squeezed us in despite being very busy. Staff were excellent and food lovely. Will go again next time we are there.

Used to sit outside here in the snow whilst my Dad warmed his bottom on the roaring log fire . Had to wait till my ginger beer defrosted .

This place had a nice atmosphere - we felt it had a homely, comfy feel to it. My wife's Passion fruit gin went down well & I had an excellent pint of Abbott cask ale. Waitress Rachel was great fun. Fillet steak tasty & tender....

We called in here on Friday 15th October at lunchtime with our 2 dogs. Dog friendly pub, lovely pub inside, advised we could sit in the bar with our dogs but we chose to go into the garden. Very professional staff, ordered lunch , was not disappointed, fresh and hot food - large portions. Would definitely recommend.

We visited the drum and monkey earlier in the year, and just had to rave about our recent visit. We were once again in the area and thought we would give the drum a revisit, and it somehow got even better than we remember. Not to repeat myself from last time, but if you are in the area the drum is well worth a visit even if it's just to sample their gorgeous ales! Well done once again drum!