The Covered Wagon in Birmingham

Best Indian in Birmingham! amazing menu including soy vegetarian options. good beers too including Estrella Damm on draft. easy bus ride from town, or taxi for under £7. footy on TVs. highly recommended.

Pub and beer are lovely. I have been there a few times since my original 3-star review. It's now increased to 5 stars as service has increased massively and the food has been consistently great. Very good value and large portions.

Amazing food! The atmosphere is okay, it is in a pub / farmhouse… but the food was outstanding.

Great choice of drinks and amazing food

1st time very good food and very good service

Great Food As always. My regular place been coming for years. The only thing I don't like we always get a terrible table. Never get given a nice area. I always have to ask to sit elsewhere which is a pain. When we get another table we get told you have 1hr on the table. Shouldn't be like this how do others know you are going to give that table to them. Should be 1st come 1st serve along as you have booked. Others get given nice tables. This needs to be addressed by management. Not happy with this

Helpful and friendly staff. Great food. Very cold while waiting for food to arrive. Cold plates for the food.

Absolutely amazing food will be coming back

Excellent range of food. Fast efficient service. Gut busting portions and they do doggie bags. Good range of beer and wine

Visited on Sunday 17th Nov following many recommendations. We’d had a takeaway from there previously which was fine. Sadly our dine in experience was very average. Service was almost too quick in the sense that we felt rushed to order food. Once food was ordered, it was delivered in around 8 minutes. For a table of 6, we ordered a fair amount of food so was a bit concerning how quick it arrived. We came for the mixed grill really and when it came out you could immediately tell it was going to be dry. And sadly it was. Essentially the meat was just quickly heated up and put on a sizzler. Imagine that meat was sat there for a while. It didn’t taste particularly fresh. Chilli paneer and prawn dishes were also extremely sweet in taste. We also ordered a couple of mocktails as we were driving a long distance. When the bill came we were charged for cocktails which in fairness was then rectified (no apology though). But what was concerning was that when the bar staff were amending the bill with the waitress; you could see and hear them laughing about it and one jokingly saying “did you actually make mocktails”. Not a laughing matter in any situation, let alone when driving is involved. Also; hand soap in the men’s toilet was topped up with water instead of replacing it. Very poor hygiene and pure laziness. All in all, a below average experience. Poor food and service.

What a pub, mixed grill is fantastic

Good food and friendly atmosphere which is great for families. Service is top notch too. Highly recommended.

Always a consistently good experience with lovely food.

Waitress was understanding so got the 4 stars. Went for a early lunch and food was shocking. Clearly reheated. How can mixed grill not be done fresh. Chicken wings with no char on them, seesh kebabs hard and dry. Returned two pieces to get another 2 that clearly werent cooked freshly again. Heated in a plastic container. Chilli chips had no crunch at around £5 for a portion of card board chips. Kebab roll with same day hard kebabs in it. Was kinda a regular but wont be returning. Even the Waitress was uncomfortable when having to lie to say kebab were cooked fresh. She agreed they were hard and dry. Very disappointing.

Joseph is the best waiter here he made our experience excellent and met our expectations without hesitation Will recommend and will re visit

Travelled 1hr from Leicester very average food, not much flavour, portions and prices were fine. After seeing a lot of good reviews was quite disappointed

A very good Desi Grill. Not the best I’ve had in Birmingham but a very close second. Great service and a great atmosphere. The chili chips were very very good 👍

Eat here with a friend on a recommendation, got to say, well worth a visit, the mixed grill was excellent, also had the butter chicken, which was also very good. I can imagine this place gets rammed in the evening and weekend. Would I eat here again,? Yes definitely, shame I don't live closer.

oct 31st had a great night there was 5 of us although they was busy we all got served together food was lovely and plenty of it the guy serving us was great we did,nt wait long for anything his name was Bruce he was very attentive and friendley hope we get him next time we go .Thanks for making our night Bruce.

Service was friendly, if a little too fast. Drinks and poppadoms coming quickly was good, but starters came almost immediately and mains as the starters were taken away. Car park is really small. Not only does that mean few spaces, it also means that you have to try and navigate pass cars trying to get in, whilst you’re trying to get out after not finding a spot. Food was tasty. Lamb chops were a little bit small.

Disappointed with my last 2 daytime visits here, The food was cold & below average really Disappointed not sure what has happened,I have previously recommended the covered wagon but have to go on my last 2 visit have the food has been rubbish so will not be returning & will try somewhere new

Excellent food, good value too. However when I scrutinised my bill I noted that I’d been charged for 3 items I never actually ordered. Each curiously enough costing £4.75, The waitress quickly amended the error. I wonder why this error occurred as the restaurant was overly busy.

Food is for the masses certainly not quality but quanity & speed. Felt rushed. Pleasant waiting staff.

Sorry we order chilli paneer. But it was coated in soya sauce. Very salty,, not all tasty, desi chicken curry was like English chicken curry, no spices,coriander, no colour. ,omg onion mulch. Nan. Who adds cheese terrible. Sorry. Food bit down the hill. Not at all impressed 😒

Always wanted to visit and saw all the trip advisor mixed reviews. So… firstly the service was fab…Taz our waiter was on the ball, drinks were ordered and served within 5 minutes. Food not far behind, but was fresh and sizzling. We ordered the Wagon sizzling grill, Bhuna sauce and naan bread. Amazing food and value for money. Definitely recommend

Bruce was an excellent waiter, service was perfect as always, food was delicious, warm and filling and the company was great,

food was amazing service was just as good, Taz the 🐐 !!!

This place has gone downhill. The food is not authentic Indian food. Contains sugar. Food is always cold and has no flavour. Catered for non-asian customers. A shame as it used to be the best in the area. Not worth the food. The management is rude and need some re-training in people skills.

A great balance of indo British food & Indian taste. I think both will love it, Indians & brits. I keep revisiting, every time i am very satisfied with taste & service. Its just on weekends drunk goras could be very noisy, so if u want a peaceful place, then this is not the best place to be. But I think thats expected from a pub..

The portions were great the food tasted lovely. The reason for the 3 was the food appeared to be spicier than other restaurants we've visited.

This is our favourite place to have Indian food in the area. They have consistently great food with a special mention to their fresh naans. Would advice booking on weekends as it can be very busy

Food was good, taking order and serving taken bit of time, may be bz of weekend

Incredible food and a vast selection to choose from, especially if you're vegan. Not the usual standard starters and mains here, instead a wonderfully diverse array of Indian delicacies, chockful of flavour, tantalisingly tasty and with very generous portions. This is food of the highest order. The service is great too, fast and efficient but friendly. A good selection of drinks and tasteful decor. It gets VERY busy here, so would advise booking in advance on a weekend. Highly recommended 👌

Absolutely brilliant food,great atmosphere,will go again,only a small issue is the waiter rushing you out of your seating area before the end time you was given,we still had 20 mins before we left and was leaving anyway.

Good food, superb service at a reasonable price. We'd go back for sure.

Worst meal ever eaten At covered Wagon

Really good food and really filling

Amazing service food and atmosphere would highly recommend

First words from the waiter we need the table back at 8pm - I say can I order a drink please? Rushes service seems like they want you in, want your money and then get you out as quickly as possible. Ordered starters and were being forced to orders mains at the same time we had only been there for 10mins. At 19.30 while we were still eating we got asked if we want boxes for take away almost suggesting we had, had our time to eat it there. Complained to the manager who seemed unbothered by the situation this is despite there being several empty table. Avoid in my opinion.

The food is absolutely delicious and portions are generous. Service was also 10/10. It was very busy when we went on a Saturday night. The car park was full so had to park on the street further up the road. Because it's very busy it's obviously very noisy as well, which is the downside of a good quality, popular restaurant. But the food and service was top notch. Prices reasonable too. Highly recommended.

Came here with my family on a Saturday evening, was very busy. Really good food. Service was quick and courteous.

The chicken balti , chicken tikka masala , sizzler, butter chicken all way too much chilli .. every dish burnt your mouth :. not normal and each of us kept needing more water to drink with these different dishes… yet they all had they same deep chilli making it unpalatable…the nan was nice & rice .. waiters very attentive and good .. food presentation good but A lot of money …£200 when all you can taste is just chilli over powering each dish!

Worst mix grills I have eaten. No flavour other than Chilli if that's your thing.

Great food including vegan options. I can see why it was so popular and look forward to another visit

Food excellent, especially the mixed grills and the chilli paneer. Draught drinks actually not very cold. Not sure if it was a problem with their pumps or they were using glasses straight out of the dishwasher but that was the only blip in a very nice meal. Will be retuning.

The venue is lovely and clean. It wasn't too busy, but clearly they can accommodate large parties. The food was good, especially the Naan bread and the Sarsoon ki saag, which I wouldn't normally order, was delicious. There was only one staff member serving tables, so the service was a bit rushed when it got busy. There are screens showing football and other sports throughout the day. Also, there is parking to the rear of the property.

Just went for a walk at Mosley Bogs and stopped here for dinner. I must say the service that we have received from Deepak was amazing! Food was A1 we will definitely come back here again and we will recommend this to friends and family!

Birthday celebration. Food was excellent and large portions. Definitely go back.

Make sure you are hungry , exceptional food

Nice family style grill restaurant, great door and really quick service

Wouldn’t use this place again, bag full of leaking grease when arrived, very oily curries, far too much ghee, little taste other than overpowering chilli. Tasted better curry from a jar ! Overpriced too. I do not recommend, far better proper curry houses around.

The experience was extremely poor today, we have come all the way from Solihull in UBER and back paid £35 in taxi and has no beer except cobra which was warm and mixed grill came first before popadums, asked for the napkins and forgotten, no dips were given with the mixed and I had to ask for it. The staff could not be bothered at 8:45pm on Sunday. I had high hopes as we have guest over from India but pure let down. I would not return ever again. Good luck!

Amazing curry and beer, nice staff and environment.

Very tasty food and very friendly service…

Wicked curry . Highly recommend

I've been to some of the best desi pubs in the West Midlands (including Soho Tavern, Merry Maid and Hen and Chickens) but the Covered Wagon is my favourite. I've kept coming back for five years. The standout dish, the sizzling mixed grill, has to be seen and heard to be believed. The balance of succulence, seasoning and charring is sublime. I also think the vegetarian sizzler is the best veggie mixed grill I've had. But don't overlook the curries, which outclass most Birmingham balti houses, and sides. The curry-loaded fries are a meal in themselves. And of course, it's a pub as well, serving reasonably priced and well poured pints (Guinness £4.75). On this occasion, we received excellent service from Taz.

Good quality mixed grill with good flavour and level of spice

Second visit 💯 better than 1st visit fish pakora Good size but not seasoned well a bit bland other wise good

Tried the covered wagon last night after alot of people recommended it. We had popadoms to start with and ordered our mains they bought our food out while we still had popadoms on the table, the table was small we didn't have enough room to put everything. I had a lamb dhansak which was ment to be a medium spice which was actually really spicy, I eat medium spice all the time, I couldn't finish my curry. The naan bread and masala chips were lovely and my daughter enjoyed her tikka massala. The restaurant is so noisy you can't hear conversation on your own table. Food was a good price though I might give it another go and try something mild or the mixed grills as they looked nice.

We went on a Weds afternoon, I'd heard very good things about CW. We ordered the veg sizzler, lamb curry & a few other bits. The sizzler was smaller in portion size to what I was expecting compared to another grill place in Brum. It came on caramelised onions but some of them were so burnt that that was all you could taste, this then transferred to the bits on the sizzler, the burnt taste. I ate the grill pretty much to myself whereas other grills have plenty for two & leftovers. The wife's lamb curry was better than the other place we go. So maybe the meat curries are better here & the veg sizzler is better at the other place. Lots of people rate this place but if I was choosing I'd go to the other place as veggie for the grill whereas my wife would choose this one for the meat! Others who love it are also meat eaters

We ordered two pints of Timothy Tailor beer. It cost £11.60 I.e. £5.80 a pint. 3 of us shared fish pakora, chicken tikka and chips. The fish was piping hot and lovely. The chicken was cold and had obviously sat around for a while after taking it out of the tandoor. It was dry. Best to book a table because Fridays are very busy

Very good food, great service .

Excellent takeaway curry! Had the butter chicken, was surprised it was spicy (rated 2 chillis on the menu), but it was great, really tasty, generous portion size. Peshwari naan also excellent. Delivery prompt and accurate, will definitely be using again 😁 👍

Very busy. V loud nice curry DONT BUY THEIR POPPADOMS! They get them from tescos CRAP! And when 22.00 strikes they want you gone! Bit rude imo .

Very impressed, meal for 4 with starters and drinks only £70 The quality of the food was second to none and even the big boys couldn't finish their meals (not that I thought they were that big) but I am not interested in quantity but quality and they did not let me down Excellent food, really tasty (not overly spicy) and good coffee also but the service was a little slow. Very good service but it take a while for the food but not overly long Well recomended

Booked our table with ease online. On arrival we were able to choose our favourite seating area table and had a warm welcome. We were served by Jess. As always the food was piping hot, tasty and generous portions. As a family of four we had 4 Poppodoms and Pickles, 2 regular mixed grills (and was able to swop out the lamb chop for kebab), Butter Chicken curry and Lamb curry. 2 Cheese Nans, 1 Garlic Nan and 1 Mushroom Fried Rice - extremely good value for the price we paid (Just under £80 as we prefer tap water with our meal). Jess was attentive, friendly and couldn't do enough for us. We had some food left over so Jess provided us with takeaway containers to allow us to take it home. All in all - another great dining experience at The Covered Wagon and look forward to visiting again!

Booked our table with ease online. On arrival we were able to choose our favourite seating area table and had a warm welcome. We were served by Jess. As always the food was piping hot, tasty and generous portions. As a family of four we had 4 Poppodoms and Pickles, 2 regular mixed grills (and was able to swop out the lamb chop for kebab), Butter Chicken curry and Lamb curry. 2 Cheese Nans, 1 Garlic Nan and 1 Mushroom Fried Rice - extremely good value for the price we paid (Just under £80 as we prefer tap water with our meal). Jess was attentive, friendly and couldn't do enough for us. We had some food left over so Jess provided us with takeaway containers to allow us to take it home. All in all - another great dining experience at The Covered Wagon and look forward to visiting again!

The venue is pleasant and well-maintained, with good service. The naans and curries were excellent, but the vegetarian sizzler/mixed grill was disappointing and certainly not worth the £16.45 price tag. It was mostly fried onions, lacking in flavor and substance. The dish consisted of soya chunks in tandoori paste (soya chunks are cheap in all cash & carry’s ), one kebab, a few pieces of paneer, and two fried frozen samosas. Overall, it was underwhelming and left me dissatisfied. Maybe double the portion to justify the price.

Food quality was great, service was super and the family enjoyed the experience. Birmingham is a competitive market for tasty indian grills, but this is no doubt one of the best and a family favourite.

The Covered Wagon on Yardley Road offers a delightful dining experience that seamlessly blends cozy ambiance with exceptional cuisine. From the moment you step inside, the warm and inviting atmosphere sets the stage for a memorable meal. The rustic decor, coupled with friendly and attentive staff, makes you feel right at home. The menu is a well-curated mix of classic and contemporary dishes, each prepared with the freshest ingredients. The starters are a great introduction to the meal, with the calamari and bruschetta being standout choices. Write review about restaurant the covered wagon Yardley road ChatGPT Review: The Covered Wagon, Yardley Road The Covered Wagon on Yardley Road offers a delightful dining experience that seamlessly blends cozy ambiance with exceptional cuisine. From the moment you step inside, the warm and inviting atmosphere sets the stage for a memorable meal. The rustic decor, coupled with friendly and attentive staff, makes you feel right at home. The menu is a well-curated mix of classic and contemporary dishes, each prepared with the freshest ingredients. The starters are a great introduction to the meal, with the calamari and bruschetta being standout choices. For the main course, the steak and ale pie is a hearty and flavorful option, while the grilled salmon offers a lighter, but equally delicious, alternative. One of the highlights of The Covered Wagon is their commitment to catering to various dietary preferences. The vegetarian and gluten-free options are thoughtfully crafted, ensuring that every guest can find something to enjoy. The dessert menu is not to be missed, with the sticky toffee pudding and the cheesecake being particular favorites. Pairing these sweet treats with a cup of their expertly brewed coffee is the perfect way to end the meal.Overall, The Covered Wagon excels in delivering a top-notch dining experience. Whether you're there for a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a family celebration, this Yardley Road gem is sure to impress. Highly recommended!

Friendly and helpful staff. Food dry. Had a bad stomach afterwards

Nice food. Amazing service by Jess.

We have been here four times now and every time the food and service have been great, The portions are generous. On one occasion we ordered the chicken curry and got lamb by mistake, we didn't complain as the lamb was so nice and tender. Well worth a visit, Its best to book a table as they can be busy

This was our 1st time here we were meeting up with friends to get together for a long over due catch up the food and service was amazing and I've got to say it was the freshest chicken tikka masala I've ever eaten. We would definitely say we will be back for more would highly recommend this restaurant/pub

Food quality seems to be deteriorating recently compared to a few years ago.

Visiting this place often with a group of friends. Food is always delicious and the portions are sizeable that I always have leftovers to take home

I went for a meal with my daughter, Taz offered us drinks, popadoms promptly. Shortly after we ordered our main dish. All food came quickly, and was excellent quality and fabulous flavours!😋

Just wow, we was looked after by Jess, superb waitress, the food is outstanding 👌 and plentiful (needed a doggy bag) value for money guaranteed! No room for improvement here, highly recommended 👌, we'll be back for sure! Chicken saag, masala chips is just splendid!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at one of the best pub/ restaurants in the West Midlands, and it was an experience worth sharing. The highlight of my meal was the authentic Indian food, which truly stood out with its real flavours and taste. The platter, in particular, was a delightful choice, offering a variety of dishes that each impressed with their depth and authenticity. Every bite was a testament to the restaurant's commitment to quality and tradition. Additionally, I ordered the veg Manchurian, and I was pleasantly surprised by how closely it matched the original Indian taste. It was a nostalgic and satisfying dish that perfectly complemented the rest of the meal. Beyond the excellent food, the atmosphere and service were equally brilliant. The staff were attentive and courteous, ensuring that every aspect of the dining experience was enjoyable. Overall, I am thrilled to have discovered this gem in the West Midlands. If you're looking for genuine Indian cuisine with fantastic service and a great ambiance, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Always the same great service and fantastic food! Definitely one of the best places to go in Birmingham for a curry!

Really great food and atmosphere! Well worth eating here but booking is essential!

Have just had the mixed grill with some other bits. Was great value and delicious. We couldn't finish it. Will deffo be back!

Went during the week as was my folks anniversary. 4 star review as wasn't quite as great as past experiences for few reasons. 1. because we waited at the table between 15-20 mins. Before I had to remind the waitress that we still hadn't been served. And she definitely had forgotten us based on her reaction and her apologising. But she was kinda friendly and efficient after that, so we tipped her. 2. The food was very good but 3 out of 5 times it's been great. So while I would defo go back, perhaps the food is at it's best on the weekend

Went here for my boyfriend’s birthday as he absolutely loves it, and he was so right, the food was absolutely delicious and I’m not usually a fan of indian. Our waiter Bruce was also so nice and provided such quick and welcoming service to us and even brought us to go bags and trays for us to take what we couldn’t finish home with us.

Lovely choice of food from menu, timely service, pleasant staff. Lunch slightly disturbed by loud, possibly drunk woman bursting in, shouting and directing verbal abuse towards others in the pub, using foul and racist language. Eventually, she left after disturbing everyone.

The prawn jalfrezi was the oddest version of this dish I’ve ever had the misfortune of ordering. I don’t understand why a dry dish was served with so much sauce? It was quite bizarre. When I spoke with the waitress she said “I think this is how it usually comes” I struggled to find a picture online to verify, so here’s one. The other dishes were fine, not anything special at all for the price point. Overall a disappointing meal.

Very good mixed grill! The chicken wings were melt in your mouth - seekh kebab was moist and the lamb chops were tender and well flavoured. Definitely order the garlic naan and butter chicken. The Chilli chicken on the table next to us looked 🔥 but we were too stuffed to order more. Will need to come back!

Fantastic restaurant !… very charming staff .. the food was delicious and well priced , everything was beautifully presented , my friend had recommended this place to us, & she was a 100% right , we will be back… many thanks .

Reduced score as service is getting worse for pickup with food not being ready and no apology. Stay away if you don’t like hanging around

Came for my partners 30th birthday meal on a Friday evening. Great atmosphere, plenty of staff on shift, our waitress was super attentive and nothing was too much for her. Food came reasonably quick and was piping hot, portions were a great size. I had the vegetarian sizzler which was lovely, highly recommend this! Only negatives, car park is quite small so parking was a struggle, ended up having to park up the road. Food was very spicy had to cool most of our meals down with natural yoghurt.

butter chicken loaded chips is all i need to say really

Absolutely gorgeous best curry dishes in a long time.Top notch ingredients and a excellent drink

Good for a beer. And the mixed grill and food is beautiful. service is great and they are so helpful and polite. The food here is great famous for the mixed grills and there very own butter chicken which ive never tasted one better i cant recommended that enough. Has vegi & vegan options and stuff for kids too. Came here again (20/03/22) the place has just had a refurb and ive got to say it looks great. Food was as expected and great along with the service. I’ll be back 🙌🏼🤤 Came here again for lunch was 👌🏼

Really good food and brilliant service! We had the regular mixed grill, lamb saag and 2 naans between two of us and we took some back home with us.

Very disappointing, was ok to start with and then we ordered our food and my fish curry had a hair in it which was disgusting and I didn’t want to eat the rest of my food because of it, so therefore tried my boyfriends madras which tasted exactly the same as the fish curry which makes no sense because the madras is meant to be tasty and spicy. Service was appalling - was trying to celebrate a lovely evening celebrating my friends birthday but they rushed us out by putting the bill down infront of us and telling us they had another booking at 8pm. They never mentioned this when we sat down or ordered food at any point, despite the good reviews, we will not be returning again after this experience

Took the family for an early lunch so the restaurant was fairly quiet. There were 5 of us including my toddler. We had a lovely enjoyable meal and James who served us was very knowledgeable and friendly. Food portions were generous. Will definitely be back again.

Great desi pub serving enormous mixed grills. Naan breads are top notch. Great service from James. We'll be back!

Food and service are excellent. Highly recommend! We've been twice and has quickly established itself as a firm favourite from all the family... We had the same waiter both times and he remembered us from our first visit which is impressive given how busy this place always is so hats off to "Taz" for great service with a smile and very personable - something that is lost on a lot of restaurant staff these days.

Food amazing ,great service. Went on lunchtime . Gets busy in the evening.

Came here today with the family for lunch/dinner. The food & portions were impeccable for the price! I had the paneer wrap which was plentiful & super tasty! It was so big I ended up taking half home! I also ordered the samosas as a side which again were generous & delicious. Our server was super helpful & attentive, & brought us bags & takeaway boxes for the food. Would absolutely come back!