Navigation Inn in Bromsgrove

Lovely pub with a warm atmosphere and a great host. The food was excellent as was the beer. We had the lamb pie and a pizza and salad. Also the best creme caramel ever. Can't fault the place or the food or the lovely owner. 10/10

We visited today for the Sunday roast…every single meal was excellent quality, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious! Very friendly service from all the staff. We’ll definitely be back-thank you!!

Sunday lunch here is awesome. Make sure you book. Food is lovely and plentiful. Great veggie sunday lunch option (a must in our family). The price is on the higher side - but is still great value for money as you get huge portions, and the quality is top notch. Personally I'd prefer to pay more and get a perfect meal than pay budget and get rubbish.

Came for Sunday lunch today and it was incredible! ALL the trimmings- and then some! I can highly recommend the lamb shank- the meat was so tender and just fell off the bone. Lots of veg on the plate, but also extra veg to help yourself to on the table. Lovely homely environment and exceptional service. Thank you :)

Absolutely fab, huge portions, super friendly welcoming staff, great selection of beers . Took advantage of the marvellous Friday 2 4 1 fish & chip deal. The fish was massive, really creamy white fish, crispy batter and chunky real chips. Served lovely & hot with tartar sauce & mushy peas. Will be back as a regular Friday treat.

Stopped for lunch after a U3A walk. Looked after right royally by Sam. Not easy with a large group. The food was great, large portions and excellent value for money. The fajitas were fantastic. Thoroughly recommend them though the meals others had were equally good.

I visited here with my grandparents for a meal one Sunday. It was very quiet so we got it pick of where to sit which was nice. For food, I had the duck with sweet potato fries and mangetout. It was quite good but surprisingly, the sweet potato fries were the best part because of how crispy they were. Usually they tend to be quite soggy or they’re too crispy but these were the fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. My nan had the fajitas which came out sizzling and she really enjoyed them! My grandad ordered the thai prawn fishcakes but they had run out of them so he had the cheese and cod fishcakes instead. There seemed to be a running theme of not having certain things on the menu. We had desserts and multiple things were crossed out whilst others had ‘x1’ next to them which meant there was only one left of that particular item. I’m not sure why they didn’t have stuff available. Maybe because it was a Sunday they had run out of stuff for the week? It could have been a busy week for them perhaps but I thought running out of that much food is a little weird and annoying. I ended up having a pistachio creme brulee which was quite delicious. The unfortunate downside is that they didn’t put enough sugar on top in some places so when they torched the top, some of the dessert had a burnt taste. They tried to cover the burnt parts with two biscuits lol. It feels like a crime that they made such a nice creme brulee but burnt it and left the edges without sugar. Overall, it was nice pub grub especially as far as restaurants go for Bromsgrove but it wasn’t the best place I’ve ever been for food. No problems with the service or staff. It’s a decent little place for the summer as it has a nice garden and the location is pretty however, it’s not my first choice for a place to eat after what they did to do that poor creme brulee.

GREAT SERVICE AND FOOD THE STEAK AND KIDNEY PIE WAS ALMOST THE BEST I HAVE TASTED MY WIFE COULD NOT FINISH HER SALAD WE WOULD DEFINITELY STOP HERE AGAIN AND HAVE ALREADY RECOMMENDED THIS INN TO FRIENDS. ALSO GREAT PINT OF TIMOTHY TAYLORS....!

We have been visiting this pub for drinks and food for several years. Always excellent service, quality and company. The food is great, served fresh and in good time. Prices are very reasonable. Craig and his staff are friendly and hard working. In summer the hanging baskets and garden floral display are beautiful. A lot of work goes into maintaining the garden which adds to making this a pub well worth visiting.

One of our favourite restaurants in Worcestershire. The staff are always friendly and attentive, and we’ve never been able to fault the food. One of our party is vegan, and others had gluten/dairy allergies, and the Navigation staff were very accommodating. There was an entire vegan menu which wasn’t listed on the main menu, with a wide range of choice - would absolutely recommend!

Fabulous evening, excellent service and fantastic food! We were meant to be at a Pearl Jam gig tonight but it was cancelled. I told the landlord of my disappointment and he went and changed the pub playlist to Pearl Jam. What a legend!

Had the most amazing food and service, in a beautiful sun trap beer garden. Definitely a hidden gem 💎 will be back very soon 🙂

We like reading terrible reviews because they often reveal more about the reviewers than the premises. After that we go to make our own minds up. Rule One of eating out is always judge a place by the state of the toilets before taking a table. Full marks to the Navigation in this category. If you're a real ale person expecting a traditional ale bar you may be disappointed as both hand-pulls were off and there are keg taps. So this is more restaurant than pub. A large birthday lunch was going on when we arrived on a Sunday, being served with no obvious pressure although the kitchen door was going non-stop. Smaller groups, mostly couples, were not neglected. The Sunday lunch menu offered the usual roasts including lamb shank, a cod and prawn fishcake and vegetarian options. We were pleased that our meals were piping hot on warm plates, portions were generous and well-presented and vegetables were not overdone. The staff were busy but attentive, good-humoured and obliging. We asked to see the weekday menu which is interesting and different from the Sunday roast. A pleasant and relaxing visit and we will come again.

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The pricing was incredibly fair for the great quality of food they offer. The dishes were delicious, and there is something on the menu for everyone. The staff were polite and respectful, adding to the overall pleasant atmosphere. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal or drinks! Will be back again!

Lovely pub, fabulous atmosphere. Staff are friendly and very attentive. I had a delicious steak that was cooked to perfection. Excellent value for money and will return without hesitation.

Soulless bar area. TV on with no one watching (and sound). But….£8.20 for pint and a half of poor pale ale. Some joke I presume.

Excellent as always. Food, Drink and Host 5 star, recommend to anyone in the area. Craig is always welcoming and the menu caters for all.

Excellent food always empty plates & Craig is a legend and always looks after us 🥰 Hidden gem of a place & they welcome dogs too 🐶

Great place, sunday lunch superb , lovely polite helpful staff, very clean, look forward to our next visit,

Felt like over charged and waited around long time for service when no one else in the bar .. want past this place loads of times ... First time here for a couple of drink and it will be my last ...

OMG what an amazing Christmas meal we had. Pate, roast turkey and Christmas Pudding. There was so much food. It was all cooked to perfection. 5 of us ate and we all had our food at the right time, together and it was excellent. We'll done to the chefs here who obviously work well together to produce such an excellent Christmas meal. Front of house waitresses we efficient and charming and the Manager on Duty - Graig, greeted us and made sure our family Christmas evening went without a hitch. We'll done Navigation staff - EXCELLENT 5* CHRISTMAS MEAL. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Having been recommended to us we were looking forward to a good meal only to be disappointed. 2 out of our 3 starters were good with one (garlic mushrooms) only being lukewarm. My son had the children’s meal of sausage, mash, peas & gravy and had to wait 10 minutes for the gravy to be brought to us by which time he had finished half the meal. We asked for an extra sausage with the meal which we were told we would have to pay for which was fine. My husband had chicken fajitas which came without salsa because they had run out!!!!l the chicken was burnt and dry and outnumbered by onions massively! Having complained about my husbands meal the staff were very apologetic. When we asked for the bill we were told that as a gesture of good will they wouldn’t charge us for the extra sausage!! A nice pub with the potential to serve good food - maybe we just went in too close to closing time and ended up with the leftovers. Not sure we would return

Little atmosphere, all squeezed onto one small table when the restaurant was practically empty. Food luke warm, however overcooked and burnt in places. Not particularly decent portions, food average ish. Not worth the money for what they charge, wouldn't recommend to friends/family. Nice location/decor

Amazing food, very generous portions and beautifully presented. Excellent service, friendly staff and lovely warm homely atmosphere. Equally as nice when we have visited in the summer and sat in the lovely gardens. Great place for couples and families alike.

Excellent meal at the Navigation Inn. Staff friendly and jovial.We had beefburgers which were excellent and generous portions. Can recommend the Battered fish and Chips. Nice atmosphere. Decorated nicely for Christmas season . Definitely worth a visit.

The Navigation inn is a cosy country pub. Fantastic home cooked food. Friendly staff thank you for a lovely night. Neil, Leanne and family

The food was hot, as microwaved! Both myself and a friend unfortunately had a main course that was microwaved. Appalled at cost of 2 glasses of soda water. £5.80!!!!!! Not sure we will rush back there

I've tried a number of local eating establishments and this is the one by which I have set my bar (pun intended). I eat here regularly on Sundays with my parents, and it is consistently excellent quality food, a nice warm environment and mostly pretty good service (if a little relaxed). It's at the mid-high price bracket, but the food warrants it. I'm mostly disappointed when I compare other establishments to it, but sometimes they are booked up in advance and I have to visit elsewhere!

Another fantastic dinner at the Navigation Inn. Excellent service from Craig and the team and amazing food (I would recommend the fish and chips) Thanks for having us :)

The navigation inn is a gorgeous country pub with an extremely pleasant atmosphere. Beautifully decorated, super friendly and attentive staff, and the roast dinners are incredible! Best roast I have ever had. Can’t wait to come back!

This is the first time we as a family have called into this amazing venue. What a wonderful surprise. From the moment we walked in Sam explained there was a table but food would be approx 30minutes wait but drinks would be available. The decor and table arrangement was set out really lovely. The drinks arrived and the order was duly taken. Hubby had the vegetable lasagne which we all tasted and agreed it was super tasty. My son and I opted for parsnip curry soup and bacon brie and cranberry sandwich with a side salad my daughter had the chicken sandwich both sandwich orders we had a portion of extra fat chips, everything was piping hot and all was equally delicious. Sam was the only waitress on this lunchtime and was running here there and everywhere not even writing the orders down but memorising them with great accuracy. She is truly a credit to this pub even had time to have a laugh and joke with us and others who were also enjoying a bite to eat. The prices prove keep them low and you’ll pack em in. We will certainly drop in again.

An excellent local canal side pub - always a great welcome, decor & staff always helpful & really great home cooked food at great price .

Absolutely awful experience. I had the burger which may have been a rustlers . It was cold . Sent it back and they only reheated it and returned the same burger. Disgusting. My father had lasagne which was 80% pasta . The poor waitress was on her own and running around like a headless chicken. An experience NEVER to be repeated.

Four of us ate here on Saturday evening. Started with an outdoor beer then sat indoors to enjoy all the menu offered. Steak,scampi, lasagne and curry. All were excellent. Top venue and even better value.

The staff made us welcome and showed us to our table and took orders for drinks we ordered food the gammon and ribs were very good but the other 2 had steak and Guinness pie. The pie contained at least 10 baby carrots with mushrooms and onion not a lot of steak which was advertised and it also contained some grissle which was a flat piece of inedible meat we complained to the chef and was told it was a piece of mushroom but I can assure you it was not. I don’t like to complain but when I do I hate being treated like a fool who knows nothing and as a retired butcher I can assure you it was not a piece of mushroom.The pub is very welcoming the staff very helpful and a good varied menu but I would avoid the pie until the recipe is changed

Lovely food stopped over in a motorhome lovely staff couldn't wish for better can even get water to fill up Only 10 mins from my and morrisons only 2 miles down road lovely canal walk 2 mins away

Simple, good quality and great value for money for food. Was really impressed with this place, have been a couple of times recently the garden is absolutely lovely and the interior is really nicely done too. For the prices it is a really great value for money option in a lovely spot.

My wife and our friends visited the Navigation on Saturday after hearing good reports from our neighbours. We were not disappointed, the pub is situated in a semi rural area and has good off road parking. As soon as you enter the restaurant you feel that it has a looked after feel. It’s reasonably stylish and spacious. We were seated at a nice oval table overlooking the attractive back garden. Our waitress, Izzie was super efficient quickly taking our drinks order within minutes of sitting down. Izzie came back with our drinks minutes later and asked if we wanted to order. One of our party is vegetarian and asked Izzie many, many, many questions which Izzie answered truthfully and efficiently until eventually we ordered. All of our meals arrived promptly and were piping hot. The food is good, unpretentious pub classics with a few unusual veggie options but all excellent. Izzie was a delight and is a great ambassador for this establishment. As we were leaving Izzie was outside, cleaning and upending some very heavy looking garden furniture, we were all very impressed with our visit and will return.

Stopped here for dinner after a long day of opening and closing locks. The food is top quality with amazing taste and generous portion size. The king prawn and chorizo starter was hot and flavoursome, served with some lovely crusty bread. For the main, I had the seafood rigatoni - again great flavour and portion size. Would highly recommend this place. Service was very good too.

Fantastic tasty food at fantastic prices. Amber the waitress was friendly and efficient food tasted great and was a straightforward menu reasonably priced. I’ll be back.

The service is excellent and the friendly chef who is also the manager made me a special ribs and chicken. I think it’s the best I have ever had. Trust me I will be back again 😋😋

I went to the navigation last Thursday lovely meal and there was a lovely young waiter there very friendly and nice but there was this blonde middle aged women who wasn’t as friendly, she just seemed like she didn’t care and she was wearing flip flops which signified more that she couldn’t be bothered either so that ruined are meal a little bit but apart from that it was nice

We had lite lunch here on Saturday afternoon ,one had fish, one had the chicken, and one had the baked potato, all the food was very good,it did take a long time to come out, The pub has done the rear beer garden out very nicely and dog friendly, the staff also very helpful and friendly. Very close to the canal so very good for long boats to stop off.

Arrived and ordered drinks, about 10 minutes later we ordered food and waited nearly an hour for food to arrive. I ordered a steak medium well and got a steak well to ruined. The fries were cold and the rest was barely tried warm. As I was fairly hungry, i tried to eat the meal as the rest of my family were eating, but I could not manage more than about a third of the meal. I complained about the wait and was told that we had not waited nearly an hour and was told that the steak was as I had requested, but I pointed out that another of the group had ordered the same meal and was happy with the steak which looked much better than mine. I was offered another meal or a complimentary drink, both of which I refused. Will not be going back.

We ate twice and despite all the issues that so much of the hospitality sector is suffering, we had two really nice meals and the staff were really positive and friendly. Very dog friendly place and a fabulous beer garden. Would certainly recommend.

Visited for the first time last night (after walking along the canal to get there) - great, reasonably priced food. A perfect local pub. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to look after us, especially Craig.

The food was lovely. Very reasonably priced.Libby our waitress was amazing and so helpful. She really made our anniversary celebration very special. Thank you Libby. Great venue beautifully set out. All staff very sociable and welcoming. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this part of the world and will definitely book a meal again here on our return.

Canal walk and some lunch. After a loverly walk up and down the Tardigge lock system stopped for lunch. £10 menu was value. 2x fish cakes, very tasty. 2x fajitas. Ping of Navigation pale else......and a water

Been twice, had Sunday lunch, then went on Saturday evening, couldn’t fault food, drinks, and service on both occasions. Staff and owner really friendly. It’s a hidden gem.

you really couldnt want for friendlier staff. We visited this place 3 times for food whilst staying at the Durrences cottage ( also fabulous). The prices where reason sandwiches, jacket pots and starters where a fiver, mains £10 and extra big mains £15. The food was excellent - fresh salads , big chunky chips which tasted divine..My husband had scampi - very well cooked with a good crisp coating. My gammon was well cooked and hubby enjoyed knicking so of that as well. I've decided I'm not a fan of chorizo but I still enjoyed the chicken pie and its savoury mash. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The garden was a joy. Bright and colourful - with covered seating, a small pagoda, summer houses and general seating. We didnt sit inside but it looked cosy. Outside the staff were attentive even when very busy and just as friendly as when it was only us.Highly recommended. Ample parking.

Went for dinner on our last night on the canal. We booked after having a drink in the garden that afternoon and recounting our bad experience at The Bridge the night before to the Waitress, who was quite scornful of their rival, and promised a far better culinary experience. Well, she couldn't have been more wrong.. service was slow which was odd as it didn't seem busy. I had the "special" - chicken and chorizo pie, which arrived as a thin broth under some puff pastry with lumpy mash. My wife had the other "special" - pea risotto, arriving as a solid congealed mass, which would have been quite good for repairing any holes in the boat. To be fair, Craig agreed he wouldn't eat it either, didn't charge us and was quite apologetic, citing an order for 50 burgers from the local football team as having caused the kitchen meltdown. We finished our drinks while ordering a Domino's

We attended The Navigation last month for my partners dads 70th birthday. Myself and my partner had never been before but we shall definitely be back. As there were 10 of us we were given 2 tables at the back of the pub overlooking the lovely courtyard - it was like our own private function room! The manager, Craig, served us and recommended the chicken and chorizo pie which my partner had and couln't stop talking about it! Two of the party had the fish which was enormous and all fish (unlike some places which are half batter). My partners son (a fussy 14 year old!) said it was the best fish and chips he'd asked and asked if we can go back there! I had the steak with the best peppercorn sauce I have ever had. The drinks were constantly flowing and we never had to repeat our order.I want to say a huge thanks to Craig and his team for the wonderful service and hospitality we had. It made it an amazing 70th birthday meal (especially with the 11 fudge cake order!!)

Lovely setting and very friendly staff. The steak, mushroom and ale pie was more a mushroom and ale pie though, so great for vegetarians 🤣 would definitely go back though

I visited this lovely eatery twice within a week namely because the service was impeccable and the food was amazing, the food is well priced and cooked to perfection (we sent personal compliments to the chef)The manager Craig is a delight, extremely personable and helpful, even as newbies he made us feel like we had been there every weekend for the last 6 years. (Thanks for the crumble)When you are eating you are left to enjoy it and not constantly bothered.I will be booking again possibly this week as we’ve eaten locally at other restaurants and they simply don’t match.One thing though lockdowns and reopenings have clearly affected ordering as they didn’t have any ribs left and I specifically went for that but my alternative was delicious anyway

What a lovely little pub! We were a group of 13 friends that visited and we all sat in the garden. The service was excellent and the food was really lovely. I would definitely recommend this place.

Living in Worcestershire, but wanting to ‘try something new’, I took my parents to THE NAVIGATION INN, Stoke Prior. I can highly recommend this establishment for the following:- Friendly, welcoming staff, particularly Sam!- A varied menu at reasonable prices- Food, cooked to order and to a high standard. We had 3 different main courses; all of which were thoroughly enjoyed- Presentation that would match that of high-end restaurants- Clean, hygienic premises- A modern, well-maintained garden Need I say more….this little gem is now a ‘favourite’

We pre-booked a table Friday 4th June... new to the area - arrived after watching the Red Arrows. Craig and his staff were so welcoming, the beer garden was lovely and as the sun was setting we were allowed to move inside which was great. We had a great meal - and the local ale was perfect. Craig made time to talk to us about the Inn etc, very thoughtful of him. Would highly recommend this Inn. A Gem. Well done for your hospitality... its a rarity these days. Mike & Brenda .. the motorhomers

We came to stay at Stoke Prior last weekend and went to the Navigation Inn on both days The food is absolutely gorgeous, friendly staff and Craig very very accommodating, especially when I forgot my mask! would definitely recommend this lovely pub.

Lunch for Four - Thursday 3rd June 2021The whole experience was well managed. Difficult times due to spacing, masks and checking in. All carried out quickly and efficiently. Drinks served promptly and food order taken. Each of us chose a different main course, all served promptly and we thoroughly enjoyed what we had. Four empty platesDesserts were very tasty and two people had rather large helpings of crumble with lashings of custard. Thanks go to Sam, Libby and Leanne for their pleasant and friendly manner which made our lunch experience even more pleasurable.Thanks also to ‘The Person of Mystery’ who prepared and cooked our food. “I’ll be back!”

Lovely food great service value for money lovely garden to relax in look forward to returning just booked again for next week

Pre booked table for Bank Holiday Monday. Nice location and plenty of seating outside. Dog friendly too with a dog station.Welcome by staff was so poor, rude and abrupt no interaction whatsoever. Table service was oh so slow from time we sat down to ordering to food being served was 80 minutes. Most of the group thought their food was good, mine was cold but after the long wait couldn't find anyone to complain to. It was a further 30 minutes before table was cleared and we had our sweet order taken. Several other customers were heard chasing their food orders.Food is only basic pub grub so really no excuse for slowness, hate to think what it would be like if they were busy.Overall just above average.

Good food at reasonable price. £5, £10 or £15 menu. Tasty and boiling hot when served. Good service, despite dealing with table service and restrictions. Lovely beer garden. Good choice of beers.

We drove past this on way back to our holiday cottage today (Sunday) and last min decided to see if there was a pub garden we could have lunch in. It was sunny and there were lots of tables of various layouts. My husband and I had roast dinner and the children had other items from the menu. Oh my word the roasts were huge and delicious! We were regularly checked on and asked if we required more drinks etc. Infact the waiting staff were fantastic start to end.I’m so glad we found this. 2 rounds of drinks and 4 meals were £65. Such good value for lovely food outside in the sunshine. The night before we’d spent much more on a really disappointing tasteless meal elsewhere. I’m so glad this didn’t disappoint too. Highly recommend it.

We always get a friendly welcome, food on point & Craig never disappoints me with a “guess the new G&T surprise“. His Argentina tango charade made my day. Cheers.

Fantastic hosts, the staff were so polite and friendly. The food and wine was excellent and great value for money. The garden is so pretty and has plenty of places to sit. Its always a pleasure to visit the Navi.

Very close to the canal this pub is well worth a visit. Very helpful and friendly staff, lovely decor and brilliant traditional pub grub. Love the simplified menu, everything is £5, £10, or £15. Good portions nicely cooked. Appreciated that the chef/owner checked we were happy with everything. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

This is definitely one of our favourite places.The food is always superb especially the Sunday lunches.It was our first place to eat when everyone was allowed back inside.The staff are all very friendly & helpful,nothings too much trouble.Weve always felt safe here as all covid rules are adhered to.Its certainly worth a visit.

Absolutely amazing!While on a canal holiday we stop in to The Navigation Inn for a bite to eat. Craig our waiter was really friendly, attentive and helpful. The food was delicious!! Dog friendly inside the bar and no nuts were used in the kitchen which is fantastic for my allergy. Absolutely would visit again and plan to!

Had an amazing evening and beautiful food. The staff and manager were all so pleasant and couldn't do enough for us. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for making our first time back at the pub an evening to remember, we will defo be back

My partner and myself just happened to stop by with our puppy Thor. Food was great, staff were just lovely, friendly and welcoming and Thor had a great time. Everyone was so accommodating and Thor loved the attention he got. Great experience and will definitely be going again soon. Thanks guys ❤️

Visited this lovely pub for drinks following an afternoon walk along the canal with our dogs. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Large outside garden area with a number of tables, and a 'dog station' for thirsty dogs, which are made very welcome. Didn't realise this is an independent pub. Will certainly return.

Tried here as were totally dispondent on service at the ewe and lamb!!! Absolutely fantastic, food, staff were second to none, weather however atrocious!!! Definitely recommend and definitely will be back on a warmer drier day!!!!

Izzy and Kiera were very helpful and friendly, especially given it being very busy (first Saturday after lockdown).£10 Hunter's Chicken, tasty and succulent, good size, the herby cubed wedges accompanying it were also lovely.£15 BBQ Rack of Ribs and Cajun Chicken, this meal is the same as the £10 Rack of Ribs but with the addition of 'Cajun Chicken', unfortunately not worth the additional £5, the breast was a standard size but it seemed to be cooked plain with some Cajun seasoning sprinkled on afterwards. However, the rest of the meal was brilliant, the ribs were flavourful and tender, and the accompanying chips and coleslaw were also tasty.The beer garden is lovely, plenty of seating, heaters in certain spots, assigned smoking area for people who want a table, a pint and a smoke.

Great, high quality food and drink. Our waitresses Izzy and Kiera were both lovely and friendly throughout the night. All proper COVID restrictions respected by all. Highly recommend.

We were served by Izzy and Kiera, they were both very pleasant and friendly, and they were both so patient with us even though they were so busy. Both assets to the team, big well done to them, hope they both got a free drink at the end of that shift.

Went in the afternoon for some drinks in the sun. The staff were clearly very busy all day, but did not let the quality of service slip at all. We were served by Kiera and Izzy (the two we got the names of at least) who were friendly and attentive throughout. The food was delicious and the outdoor seating was very welcoming after more than a year of being closed. Would definitely go again.

Called in on spec and received a warm welcome from the very polite staff. The Navi offers a 5,10 and 15 pound menu which is varied and offers very good value.I chose lasagne from the tenner menu and my better half the burger from the fiver. Have to say they were both good and were served with excellent fresh salad. (other pubs take note).Couple of pints and a good lunch in safe clean surroundings.We liked it so many thanks to the Navi, we will return.

Went here for a pre Christmas meal with family. The service and food quality was excellent. The COVID precautions made us feel safe and the distancing between tables enabled us to enjoy our meal without any concerns. The menu is also very good with prices set at £5 £10 or £15 with an excellent choice of meals. The beer garden has recently been renovated and now provides a lovely area for outdoor eating or drinks, with some tables under cover and heated.

Came out with my family to celebrate my birthday and couldn’t have wished for a better night. The staff were lovely food was great and served quick. Thank you everyone at the navigation for a lovely evening I will be returning again soon!

Came out for a family meal & everything was amazing! All of the staff were lovely and really attentive! Food was served quickly and was very tasty! Would recommend for anyone who wants a lovely environment to spend the night with the family.

Had Sunday lunch here today and what a Sunday lunch it was. The food was beautifully cooked and so much of it, the service was the right blend of friendly yet polite, whilst the xmas decor and ambience was spot on. We shall certainly be going back, couldn't recommend this place high enough.

We decided that with Lockdown pending, we wanted to support a local pub (not a big chain) with what could be our last Sunday meal out for a while.Arranged our booking on the morning, and were given a slot on that afternoon, very good service.The menu had a good selection to choose from, and was reasonably priced. The only slight grumble was having to ask for the kids menu and not being advised that there was one initially. However, all staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food arrived quickly and was hot and freshly cooked. 2 adult Sunday roasts, with seasonal veg. Delicious.The kids went for Sausage and Chips. Have to say the kids meals were also great. Thick chips and the sausage was obviously good quality, none of the frozen "value" sausage other establishments serve. We were all more than happy.We went for desserts, and despite a short wait, the quality again was excellent.All of the food has a quality "home cooked" look and taste, which is just what we love.Thanks to all the staff for the friendly welcome. The COVID procedures were excellent. And the decor and interior of the pub is great. The garden also looks worth a visit during sunnier months too.An excellent family meal, and we'll definitely be back, once we are allowed to!

Hi we had a meal on the 24th oct 2020 great meal and the service was 2nd to none meal was good value for money.

The staff are so lovely and welcoming Really enjoyed the food We will be back next Thursday our date night! Thank you so much x 😊

Had a brill night, the restaurant is very welcoming as were the staff, there's a reduced menu, as there are at a lot of restaurant's now a days, but there's still a good selection,and at reasonable prices. The pate starter was very good, as were the steaks. A lovely night and we won the quiz night, won a meal voucher, which will make our return even more enjoyable.

We had lunch here after a walk along the pretty canal. Since we had a little dog with us we sat outside in a little wooden chalet in the well kept garden. I had fish & chips with garden peas, and my friend chose the fish cake. The food was hot and tasty. But the service we had from Jordan was first class. He offered to bring the dog a bowl of water, adjusted the heater so that it was directed toward us, he used his initiative explaining changes due to Covid, and attended to us throughout our meal. He was courteous, pleasant, and professional. A very nice chap. Thank you very much.

Popped in on a whim after visiting Coughton Court. Felt Covid safe throughout with plenty of room between dining tables. Menu was varied and our choices of curry and pie of the day were great. Service spot on. Would recommend to friends and will return.

My partner and I visited this pub for meal last weekend. The food was lovely and good value. Felt safe due to covid rules being followed by the staff. Well worth a visit.

We googled a nice pub to come to and found the Navigation Inn. Thought we would give it a go and we were so glad we did. We hadn't booked but we're impressed with being able to get a table even though it looked quite busy. There were plenty of people at tables but the atmosphere was really cosy and chilled. We sanitised our hands on way in and the waitress asked us (and everyone that came in after us) to check in on the track and trace app, which we liked. We all had the pie of the day which was lamb and rosemary, with chips. Oh my god it was so so tasty, the meat was soft and tender and the sauce and veg were lovely. Unfortunately we dug straight in and I'm gutted we didn't take a picture to show it off.

Excellent food and service, great value, totally safe and comfortable environment, beautiful and quirky interior, will be returning

Gorgeous meal, staff were polite, service was excellent would recommend and definitely go again and take parents.

We have visited several times both inside and outside. They are professional and friendly. The food is excellent quality and the service impeccable. I would recommend this pub both for family's and couples.

We enjoyed a lovely meal for a birthday celebration. The service was excellent, every measure was in place due to Covid and the food was beautifully cooked and presented.

Paid a visit to Bromsgrove last week for a Business trip and stopped by the inn a couple of times for lunch. Great service and everyone was warm and friendly. A pleasant experience and the food was delicious! Would recommend stopping by and having a meal in the garden area, the surroundings are lovely.

After a long walk lunch at the Navigation Inn on the old Warwick Road at Lapworth was a really pleasant experience. As it was a nice day we gave the restaurant a miss and opted for a table outside alongside the canal.Corvid precautions were in full flow although we were surprised to be able to order meals at the bar whereas many pubs recently have insisted we find a table and they will come and take our order.A really good menu and a chef who knows how to please. The owners said he has been there for three years - they need to hang on to him because all four of us had nothing but praise for the menu selection and the quality of delivery. A very helpful team and most enjoyable. There is a very big awning covering half the lawn which allows for a larger number of tables to be used outside in wet weather. We felt the menu and drinks were fairly priced. Certainly on the list for a repeat visit.

We ate dinner here since we were commencing a canal boat holiday at the nearby wharf. It's a lovely pub and we felt that dining here was the best possible start to our short holiday. COVID risk reduction measures were very good. It was a quiet night, not an eat out to help out night, but anyway we had a reservation.We were given a warm welcome as we entered. Three staff took it in turns to take our order and serve food and drinks. They knew their stuff and quickly answered our queries about the menu. Throughout the evening the staff were attentive, engaging, charming and radiating smiles. Well done team!The menu was simplified due to these COVID times but still offered a good choice of interesting options. Choices were grouped into sections costing £5 / £10 / £15 per head and offered excellent value for money. I was impressed by the menu. Service was prompt and when the food came it not only looked great it was a real treat, even for the fussy eater in my family. All-in-all our visit was everything we'd hoped for and more.

Dropped in on the off chance of a lastminute.com booking and struck lucky. Good service, excellent meals and good value. Been here a few times now and it's always been good.

Excellent service, very nice lunch which is not over priced. Beer garden large and best in the area.

Yes the service is a little chaotic but more importantly I think it’s the food that lets it down. It’s just normal run of the mill pub food. Was my duck breast worth the £15.00 , no I don’t think so. However it was very busy, it’s just not for me.

We were passing and wanted a small lunch so dropped in here. Sat in a lovely garden and both had chicken burgers £5 each we thought much nicer than McDonald’s. Maybe could have had a relish in the bun. Otherwise great. Pity this isn’t our local !!