Kings Repose in South Staffordshire

Excellent food as always can't beat it,staff lovely as always only downside is the lighting upstairs,bit too dark

use to be amazing but one thing you expect is a clean place to eat how dirty the carpet is might put people of coming and deffinaltly if ur paying good mony ? but food still good

First time for us. Will go again for sure. Highly recommended

first time been great place food was 5 star nice birthday treat will bee going again

We had dinner here on Saturday evening. They have a car park and I could see they were busy. We were greeted politely when we entered the building. The staff appeared to rushing around very quickly, not sure why! Everyone appeared stressed. We were shown to a table upstairs. The interior is very dark especially upstairs, the tables and chairs are situated very close together. The best place to sit is in the window upstairs that seats two people, if you want daylight or some lighting. We more or less squeezed ourselves around the table next to a balcony, we had to move over we were next to the kitchen, to allow space for the piping hot food to come out on trolleys from the kitchen. I could see all the food that was being served the downside to sitting so close to the kitchen is my clothes and hair smelt of the food. The seats were uncomfortable, the cushions on the chairs were flat that made the chairs hard to sit on. The food came and it was freshly cooked and piping hot, we had lamb dansak, butter chicken a keema curry with pilau rice and two butter naan breads. I was given some yoghurt just in case my dansak was too hot and spicy, but it was fine. All the food was nice especially the naan bread. No complaints! They only do particular soft drinks i.e Apple and Raspberry J20, no juices. The price was ready for three of us, they appear to be very popular in the area, which is a good thing for them. The food was good, the service was a little rushed, but the were polite and accommodating. The interior is filled with all manner of ornaments and pictures It's difficult to say what to make of it! Although the food was good, the darkness of the interior isn't for me, not sure what it would be like in the winter, as they had very little lighting inside, during the summer to see what you were eating.

Excellent meal,service loved it

Our first visit here but definitely not the last. Staff were extremely friendly, food was fabulous. Lovely relaxed surroundings no-one rushing you onto next course. Well worth a visit but do go hungry, as food is plentiful!!

The last time I visited here was a few years ago and the place has unfortunately gone downhill. The whole restaurant looks shabby, staff were not attentive and knew nothing about food intolerances. I went with a friend who is coeliac and the young lad serving us obviously had no idea what gluten was and kept advising the best dishes without dairy?! They then brought out a chicken dish when a lamb dish had been ordered. I have to say, my curry was lovely but we seemed to be forgotten about after we had finished and no one came to see if we wanted more drinks or a dessert menu, when other tables were spoken to frequently and desserts menus brought over to them. All in all quite a poor experience to what it used to be. As such, we won't be visiting again.

Always great food, great service and great value.

After 25 years since we last ate here it is still incredible food and service. Truly one of the best Indian restaurants we have found in the world

We had a lovely time, and the meal was great 👍

Stunning food, best Indian food I have had in year!! Shame I live so far from there as would be there several times a month!! 😁 Sorry no pictures taken

Fantastic jewel in the South Staffordshire countryside. The food and service are absolutely unrivaled, definitely worth a trip and the staff are very helpful and friendly.

Food was excellent but the service was very slow, so don't visit if you're in a hurry.

Oh my word! So worth the trip over to Birmingham from Belfast just to go here. love it!

Very good evening. Super food and just a walk down the road home. Beer good too

Bang average when booking a table I felt pressured by the staff I just wanted to know if we need to book a table and he was trying to get me to book one felt like I was in Turkey bartering

Its been our first time eating here and it was exceptional, we hadn't booked a table and was expecting to be turned away however we were told to take a seat in the waiting area and they would see what they could do, to our surprise they managed to squeeze us in and we had a lovely table. The service we received was top notch and all of the staff were very friendly and polite and couldn't do enough for us we felt very welcome here. As for the food well i can definitely say its the best Indian food I've ever had, I had a mixed grill and my partner had king tiger prawns in a spicy sauce the portion size was just right and the food was very warm on serving (I like my food served Piping hot) so this was a thumbs up from me straight away. We left feeling very satisfied and with full stomachs. We will definitely be going back! Thank you to all the staff for your hard work. Sue and Ryan x

Always amazing food and experience ! Staff friendly and atmosphere welcoming

This is without a doubt the best and most consistently first class resturant I have been too . Nothing is to much trouble . Food amazing . Very Friendly staff and great clientel You just have to give it a try. If you can get a table

Once again I cannot fault the service and food tonight thank you to the owner and staff for such a good evening

Lovely Barn conversion, with great Indian food in good surroundings

A ruined birthday meal, thankfully was saved by another restaurant that was able to take us. We booked for 7:30 with two weeks notice. We arrived early and was still not ready by 8, when we raised the query of when it would be ready we was told to “give us a moment”, we gave them ample time and it was getting later and later, we mentioned maybe going somewhere else and the staff were became very hostile towards us, shouting at a few of us, in the end after giving them lots of time and putting up with them not giving us any sense of when we would get this table, we began to leave. Incredible disappointed given the reviews of the food. We were told it was our fault for booking such a large party of people, if you can’t take large party’s, why book them? Sits really not hard to turn down a reservation. We will never return. Such a horrible experience.

Best Curry experience Amazing staff and service - unbeatable taste. Hands down the best Indian cuisine we've tried nationwide. Try it you won't regret it.

Terribly run restaurant. Staff are unbelievably rude. Wish I'd listened to the other reviews!

Been out for the day with my husband and decided to call into the Kings repose for tea , Wow what a disappointment service & food below par , we use to go every other weekend with family and have great service and food but not this time it wasn't even busy , sadly will not be going again

Table booked for 7pm didn’t get seated till 7:25 then no one served us until 7:50 (we had to request someone to come over) waiter did not understand when we asked if the coke was from the draft or bottled just kept saying from a glass, so I think a little language barrier. Food came which was good food and then tried clearing plates while someone was still eating and when removed plates came back straight away and asked us to vacate the table. We asked for 5 more mins to finish drinks and another waiter came and asked the same thing to then tell us that someone was waiting for the table since 8pm. Our table was booked for 7pm and another booking at 8pm that is not sufficient time to order and eat. The server then decided to complain about us to other customers when we were stood in front of them. RUDE RUDE STAFF first and last time we will be going

Food is always excellent and service brilliant.

Perfect christmas dinner for me and my husband - ordered food and nothing was too much trouble for any of the team as always polite and helpful. Delicious hot tasty food cooked to perfection. This is the only restaurant we order food from and once again delivered on excellence - thank you for a perfect Christmas meal wonderful - see you all soon in 2024 - Best wishes Minton

This is always our first choice when we visit Wolverhampton from London. Never been disappointed. The food is amazing and the standard of service , in a lovely transformed old Elizabethan Coach House provides the perfect setting . We shall dine again there in January

Great for a family get together as we did. Multi choice meals. Loved it.

Been wanted to go here for years and never got around to it. As a birthday treat, my wife took me, and I was not disappointed. Everything this was excellent, especially the king prawns Will definitely be back.

First Time trying the Kings Repose and it won't be the last. Absolutely beautiful food. I had the Chicken Tikka Kings Repose Curry, Keema Rice and Kings Repose Naan which had Keema, Cheese and Spring Onion in. Can't fault the food and the service was impeccable. The setting too is wonderful, albeit a bit odd for an Indian restaurant but this added to the experience. Will definitely be returning.

Good food and service I would recommend this place to friends .

Amazing food, the service was something else. I went to order the usual chicken tikka masala I have everywhere else. The man asked me three questions about my tastes and ordered something to suit my tastes. Needless to say the food was beautiful! Certainly will be visiting again soon. Definitely worth a visit!

WORLD CLASS… This is just the best restaurant ever! The food is absolutely amazing, we have been eating here for over 22 years, the quality of the food is world class, once you eat here no other restaurant compares. It’s a romantic listed barn where King Charles once hid, the chief is unbelievable, Monsur the owner and his team care so much about your experience, it’s just brilliant. Thank you again for tonight’s food.

Food is amazing best king prawns ever Best Dupaiza Best waiters Fantastic service and put up with a bunch of loud ladies catching up had a great time Catered for 7 people Brilliant thank you so much Highly recommended Katie x

Great food! Great staff! Fab prices. Food was delish my partner got the special and I got the passanda, we both got the special naans and they were delish. If you like naans with cheese and meat in this one is for you. So stuffed it felt like a pizza! Generous portions but it was all elegantly presented. We stopped here on a whim but we’re glad we did. I would defo recommend a visit. The building is very cute as well and the interior is fun and cosy. They do have stairs to the main area so keep that in mind for any accessibility and you will have to drive to get there as it’s just off the Stafford road. However this would be walkable from the golf course. I butchered the pronunciation of the food but the staff were very helpful and kind about it. They also let us take the food we didn’t finish home which was great. Very much recommend.

Been going to this place for years it’s the best food is out of this world and staff are so nice and friendly

Reliably the best Indian restaurant around. Wonderful service and excellent food every time, I cannot recommend it enough.

Restaurant is in the middle of nowhere. Food is average. No atmosphere but service is good.

Went on Sunday last minute after a christening 11 people and they got us in. Sat in bar which had a very strange smell had a burning insert thing wasn't very nice. At table was Very very dark in there people had to use light on phone to read menu. Food was ok very smalll rice and chips for extortionate prices my 2 kids couldnt even share a rice curry very plain. Asked for separate bills whe ordering food and man said we will put on1 then sort at end what a joke that was wasn't itemised and just put bill on table and said work it out urself!! Staff very rude talking indian next to us and passing food over table on hot bowls in end my husband stood up out way as he had white shirt on. Waiter knocked a glass of coke over my son who had cream nike tech on just said ill get you another coke. No atmosphere very small dark and old inside won't be going again.

Everything is excellent about the place but if you expected a normal indian you can go for a quick curry after acfew drinks then this not the place everything cooked fresh and different things on menu you wouldnt normally get Still i recommend anybody to try you'll definitely go back

Very nice going back next week lol

Service was ineptitude and slow Atmosphere there was nonexistent Food was quite bland

Enjoyed, food is good but a bit on the expensive side for what it is. Will go again 👍

I was really looking forward to going to this place ....however the staff are as other people have said are rude and don't listen but also seem to have no direction or interest in being there.....we got there before our table time of 19.15......and were pointed to sit in bar area....we got to the table at 19.45 ordered and the food came at 20.45......the food came and my wife started eating her Chicken Saag and then found a prawn ...well actually it was half a prawn!!!!!!!!!.......we told the waiter and he said well the kitchen is busy .....and then the waiters were arguing with each other about the prawn and where has it come from........I pointed out that not one person had a prawn dish on our table (not sure if they were pointing the finger at us ) ..........they did take the meal of the bill and even offered to cook another dish but we just wanted out of the place at that point so for a 5 star restaurant that I was really looking forward to going to .....all four of us were dissatisfied with the place.......

Have not visited for a while. 7 years to be exact. Wish I had not waited so long. Had a chicken and potato Bengali special. AMAZING. Took my daughter who is a very fussy eater and they fell over themselves to cater for her. Lovely place, lovely sraff and freshly cooked amazing food. Wont wait as long again 5 star.

First visit. Booked for 7.15 Seated at 7.45. Food arrived at 8.45. Very dark. Requested jug of water, got 2 glasses for 4!. Had chicken sagwalla, found prawn (have an allergy to seafood). Drinks very expensive. Customer service not good, didnt seem to care, wont be visiting again.

Staff are extremely friendly, service is excellent and the food is amazing. Never a disappoint

Lovely food, great service. Definitely worth a visit or 2

So... King's Coronation bank holiday Monday and what a find. If it's good enough for Charles II, hiding out from Cromwell's round-heads, then it's good enough for me. To be honest, they wouldn't have had, have half the problems if they sat down and had a curry with each other, served with an ice cold Cobra and a hot curry. Can't fault it and worth the drive out. Go on, come see where Charles II has made a dash out to Liverpool. Don't know if he had a takeout. If you don't know what to have, ask Misbah, he has a skill of knowing just what you want. Garlic chilli chicken with 2 chappattis and mushroom rice. Absolutely bostin'

What a great find definately going to return

We love it we have been going for years.

Went out for my birthday meal with the family. I had been once or twice before many years ago. The service was prompt and the food was excellent. Would heartily recommend

Beautiful Indian cuisine and a lovely calm atmosphere. We will be back thanks again Reece & Stacey

Absolutely beautiful food value for money a beautiful place to have a cosy meal I highly recommend

Wonderful building steeped in history. Lovely food, probably the best Indian restaurant in the area.

Superb service,superb food,fantastic service .

Food was excellent as service was but because it was busy we had to vacate our table in less than 2 hour's plus the staff was hanging around waiting to take plates and then told us to go downstairs to pay so they could set the table again.

Been going here for years and glad to say it still keeps its standards nice and high,(in my opinion)

Always the very best service friendly and delicious hot fresh dishes. I repeatedly visit this unique restaurant for a pleasant atmosphere and outstanding hospitality. 👌

Great food and atmosphere a must visit.

Fantastic experience. Food is delicious. Service brilliant. Building fabulous

Wow, table booked for 7, at 7:35 after some complaining finally got taken to a table, it's now 8:45 and still no food! Just shameful service!

Been a customer for 20 years or more. Great setting, great food, friendly staff. Service times can be slow on occasion, but nothing to get upset about

Always my favourite eatery at Christmas and throughout the year. Highly recommended

WOW!!! What a Gem this place this is!! Not your every day curry house as its uniquely situated in a converted barn in a rural location. Visited on 7/1/23 with the wife. She had her usual Chicken Rogan which she said was the best one she's had-loads of flavour and chicken was so tender! Preferring a bit of spice, I opted for the South Indian Garlic Chili chicken which was amazing!!...very close to a Madras for spice (in my opinion) but by far the best curry I've had the pleasure of devouring :-) Even the peshwari naan was miles better than what we've had before! We all have our favourite high street curry houses and we have plenty to choose from in Cannock/Hednesford and most are excellent-using a football analogy, they're premier league!! But the Kings Repose are Champions league winners!! My new Fave 🥘😍 curry lovers paradise!!! I will be a regular!!

Great meal but they had overbooked. Our table at 8 ended up with us finally eating at 9.30

Excellent food especially the tiger prawns

First time on Friday night....Will defo be coming back....

Amazing food always. Great Service 👍 And the atmosphere was brilliant. And the Vindaloo was nice and Hot!🔥

Fantastic food EVERYTIME! Highly recommend

Beautiful food every time, service fantastic and food cooked to your liking in terms of heat and flavour. Lovely warm friendly atmosphere, never disappointed when having a meal here.

First time eating here. Great food and atmosphere, all the staff went above and beyond. Would definitely return

Food was the best I've tasted in a very long time .the service was mediocre,we both commented on the guy who was our waiter ,he has an "i don't want to be here " attitude. He didn't even ask us if we wanted a drink ,so I had to ask. Shame because I was very impressed otherwise

The BEST curry and amazing service. 100% would recommend!

Good quality food, good service, friendly staff…Came here for many years and not once have i ever had a issue, top quality 10/10.

Staff are super friendly and nice food was fresh and tasty will be going again

Nice meal slow and rude service will not be going back again 😒

We were, recommended to try this restaurant after being told its the best!! And it really is, staff were so friendly and attentive, food was delicious. Definitely recommend.

Absolutely excellent, super accomodating, staff were lovely, food was phenomenal, couldn't have asked for more

Superb place for a curry. Great service, polite staff and fantastic food. What more do you want! Will certainly be returning.

My friend ordered a curry and didn’t realise it comes madras hot. The waiter came back 10 minutes later to warn my friend that the curry would be hot. My friend does not like spice in any way and usually has a korma. My friend asked if the curry could be reduced to minimum spice. The waiter wouldn’t allow this and was only willing to drop the heat to medium. My friend asked for a korma instead. The waiter wouldn’t allow him to have a korma. Instead we asked for the menu so that he could pick another dish. The waiter wouldn’t allow him to have the menu and proceeded to tell him, “curries with no spice have no flavour”. In the end, another waiter agreed to reduce the original dish to minimum spice. Later the same waiter accidentally hit a child on the head with a plate while clearing their table. Our starter was cold and our mains were hot in some areas and cold in others. During our stay, I consumed 1.5 pints of Cobra and was not affected by alcohol in any way. This was the most bizarre experience I have had a restaurant in the whole of my life and won’t be returning.

Amazing Restaurant in beautiful country settings, very helpful friendly staff, food out of this world. Highly Recommend 🥰

Not as nice as it used to be..the mango chutney was watered down

Very unusual and amazing setting for an Indian restaurant, which certainly sets it apart from the usual tackiness and cheap decor. Service is very personal - sit you down to read menu and take a drink order (yes, they are licensed, with a vast variety to chose from), then order food before being taken to your table. And staff are attentive throughout without being overly intrusive. All this matters not if the food is not of an equally high standard... and thankfully it is. Very fresh tasting with the sauces having a delicious authentic consistency, 😀 not like the baby food you get all too often at some places!!! Easily one of the best Indian's for miles around when all things considered. Thoroughly recommend.

Lovely food and very friendly service

Quite a number of the staff were visibly frustrated, with the barman even complaining to us and swearing and the waiter who took our order being quite rude and unhelpful. Anyway, we thought maybe there was just a bit of friction and the food would make up for it as it has always been so good in the past. Since our visit, all 4 of us have been unwell- with me being taking to hospital by paramedics with food poisoning.

Really tasty food and friendly staff.

Lovely atmosphere lovely food. Highly recommended hidden gem

Considering the bad reviews about delays in getting meals and rude staff, seems they are resting on their laurels. When I booked, I had to have an earlier slot than I wanted - 6.30. Arrived on time, had to wait ages for drinks. The guy who took our meal order was quite churlish. We didn't have a starter, just poppadoms. Asked waiter what was happening with our food at 7.45. Without checking, he said it was coming-just fobbing us off. It finally arrived just before 8.30. Our food was good-albeit a little on the cool side. We gave feedback when we went to pay. The guy on the till apologised but said it was busy on Saturday nights. This restaurant has been open for a very long time-you'd think by now they'd have got their act together for busy night.

for my birthday my family took me for a meal this evening, to Kings repose, considering all the good reports, I found the staff extremely condescending and very rude, and the food very bland won't be going again

Lovely food and decent portions, the curry had a good amount of chicken in and the keema naans also had a fair bit of meat in them, small and cosy inside and gets very busy so would definitely recommend booking a table in advance, free parking available on site

I liked it, however it was a sunny evening and when we went inside it was very dark

Interesting location, building, and Indian cousine. However serving staff upstair was very rude, waited almost hour and half for main food. Starter and main term was about half an hour. Chasing for drinks and papadom. Wouldn't go back again.

Food and service was too notch. Lovely atmosphere. Definitely go again.

i have given a 1 star but if i could i would give it 0 stars , soon as you all through the door all you could smell was dust and old smelled like it hadn’t been cleaned in years, first we was seeted downstairs in front of the bar and they took our order from there. they then seated us upstairs. while the food was cooking you couldn’t smell it not even a little bit wich i thought was a bit strange as any restaurant you go in you can smell the food being cooked . only to realise it was all MICROWAVED! while eating out food you could here the microwave going wich explained why we could smell the food. the drinks …. my partner orderd a pint of cobra wich was flat and i had archers and lemonade wich was also flat. we then tried some coke as the other drinks was flat when it arrived that was also flat !! over all we ate really not happy with our experience at this restaurant the place was dirty and food was not good at all ! will not be going back & wouldn’t not recommend to anyone !!

Amazing building, Amazing food ,Great service

What a gem! Great service, cosy atmosphere and absolutely fabulous food. The decor is fantastic too, so many interesting features. Highly recommend a visit.