The forge in Dudley

Had a great visit at The Forge. Sarah and Jody were super friendly and helpful. One of our party has allergies and they were happy to show us how to order after looking the pub website. Looking forward to visiting again.

Lovely and clean pub, staff were friendly and the food was also good Would definitely visit again and would also recommend to friends and family

We came here as we wanted to try somewhere different to our usual places, we had been to the circus at merry hill, we were very impressed with the service I came in and said I had a table booked for 5.15 the lady said gluten free table and said she had just placed menu down on table, she was aware of our booking which I thought was lovely, whilst there all staff were very friendly, I saw they had a Christmas menu was looking at it and they had a gluten free option for over Christmas which not many places have. Needless to say we are booking up for boxing day and I've tagged my mom and sister along so there will be 6 of us. The food was amazing steak was cooked to perfection. Service was brilliant and very accommodating with allergies.

We came here as we wanted to try somewhere different to our usual places, we had been to the circus at merry hill, we were very impressed with the service I came in and said I had a table booked for 5.15 the lady said gluten free table and said she had just placed menu down on table, she was aware of our booking which I thought was lovely, whilst there all staff were very friendly, I saw they had a Christmas menu was looking at it and they had a gluten free option for over Christmas which not many places have. Needless to say we are booking up for boxing day and I've tagged my mom and sister along so there will be 6 of us. The food was amazing steak was cooked to perfection. Service was brilliant and very accommodating with allergies.

Lovely, burger was amazing and the best I have ever had.

Love this pub! I rediscovered it 30 years after first going there. I never forgot it but couldn’t remember where it was. So glad I’ve now found it again 😀Staff are always friendly and welcoming. Food is always spot on….never had a bad meal here. Warm and welcoming pub with a nice beer garden and children’s play area. And it’s dog friendly…

We were running very late because of traffic, they kept our table for us although it was busy in the pub. From the moment we ordered our drinks until we left, we had the best dining experience considering we had not been to this pub before or knew any other pubs in the area.

Food was yummy, service was ok but add more ops to the kids menu.

Good food but shame about some of the staff members behind bar was rude and talk down to you and disrespectful not on at all keep acting like that people won’t use your establishment

Went on Saturday 19th October 24 at lunchtime. Ordered breaded mushrooms as starter, then fish and chips. Food arrived promptly and was beautifully hot. Staff pleasant, nice chappie experience.

A large group of us, we were served quite quickly and the meal was well cooked and presented.

We had a lovely meal tonight at The Forge. lovely atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and attentive,couldnt do enough to please us . We had the fish/ Chips and peas. I must say the fish was rather large with a light crispy batter with chunky tasty chips to go with it.It was very clean and the lighting was very good and i could see ( for once) what i was eating. We will visit again and have no reservations about recommending here to friends and family x Thank You x

Great food at a good price, lovely sirloin steak. Clean, friendly staff. Good budget pub

We were a big group and the staff we Fab

After visiting here several years ago,we thought we would give it a visit, upon entering we were welcomed by the person behind the bar, we were shown to our table after ordering drinks and began to look through the menu, our food arrived and we were all impressed with our chosen dishes which were hot, tasty and value for money(made even better by the voucher I had). The staff were attentive asking how the food was and seeing if we wanted more drinks, will definitely be back in the future.

We have been to the forge today for lunch as it was our 31 st wedding anniversary, the service was excellent as was the food, this place is the best place not only for its food but also it’s friendliness.

Been here a couple of times with my family. The service and food have been exceptional. The staff are very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The food has been delicious on both occasions with very quick service. The restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere with the tables well spaced out. There's also a lovely garden area with beautiful views

Great service it was busy but they still managed to get us a table Great staff 👍

Our youth club members have all thoroughly enjoyed their meals and puddings yesterday at The Forge, Lower Gornal Burgers and puddings for over 40 people 👏 Highly recommended as a venue to host community group meals. A huge thanks to the staff at The Forge especially Jodie, Chris and Mackenzie for helping us host a wonderful evening for everyone😊

Warm and friendly welcome by staff. Beautifully decorated dining areas, great food reasonably priced.

Just called in on the off chance for food and a drink, Fantastic service!! by Nikki the starters came out red hot gave us time to wait for our mains to come out and by god when our mains came out piping HOT you don’t get this service from a top end restaurant. Thank you for a fantastic service and presentation. Keep up the good work guy, and a massive thank you to Jodie for her polite attitude. Regards Andy Oaklands upholstery Services 👍

We booked a table for 33 for my nephews 18th Birthday and The Forge staff couldn’t of been more accommodating! Communication was great as there were quite a few of us, food was top notch as was the service, very friendly staff & new manager Nicki was lovely! Play area out the back which the kids took full advantage of, everyone had a great evening, thank you all!

Compliments to all at The Forge absolutely beautiful Sunday lunch so tasty, hot and well presented all the staff are so friendly and cheerful the new Manager Diana is lovely thank you Kerry and Karen for our amazing food and thank you Lily and Jade for the service along with Wolfe you are all amazing

5 of us Arrived 8pm on busy Saturday evening. No reservation. They found us a table no problem. Food nice and came out quickly. All staff polite and attentive. Would recommend.

Had a great time during our visit! The atmosphere was welcoming and the service was excellent. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Whether you're looking to relax or have a fun outing, this place is definitely worth checking out!

Wake. Perfect food, very friendly staff, really happy with the attention to detail. Thank you for a great experience 👌

Food and atmosphere was excellent, would defiantly return

Lovely pub with welcoming staff and an expansive menu. Will return

Lovely woman who works there gave us table service as could see we was taking long time ordering as kids was all over the place, also came over with pens and paper for kids to keep them occupied. Food was decent pub grub, park for kids and a good selection of alcohol

Excellent service and wonderful food

I went with my family the other day friendly staff new general manager who was amazing couldn't do enough for us 100% will return and 100% recommend to family and friends

Me and my family visited The Forge on a Saturday afternoon for a meal. The food was amazing & served hot and quickly. Lovely atmosphere with a play area outside for kids too. The new general manager Nikki is amazing and nothing is too much. Will definitely be visiting again!

Very fast service, great food, friendly bar staff...

Perfect food staff and service, Thank you

Lovely food staff and service . Highly recommended

Meal was ok but wont go again drinks very expensive a pint and a double gin £15.50 double the price of my local disgusting price

A lovely family meal for my wife's birthday. What more can I say, the food was great and the service was spot on. My Daughter loved her Kids roast. Some of the best pub chips I've ever eaten. 👍🏻

Lovely staff. Nice food. Haven't been for years but I'm glad we visited today. Enjoyed the food.

Perfect place to eat, staff amazing food very tasty , highly recommend

The staff are always polite, very pleasant and welcoming everytime we visit, the meals are always very good and always quick service so we always receive them hot, keep up the hard work you do

The food was okay, just a little dry and over done with water gravy and missing a pig in blanket. The pint was £6.55 too which is very steep for this neck of the woods.

The Forge Pub: A Family-Friendly Gem The Forge Pub is a hidden gem that offers exceptional value without compromising on quality. With its inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food, it's no wonder why a family of 16 enjoyed their experience. Reasonable Prices, Great Taste: The Forge Pub's menu offers a variety of dishes to suit all tastes, and the prices are incredibly reasonable. Whether you're craving a hearty meal or a light snack, you're sure to find something to satisfy your appetite. A Welcoming Ambiance: The pub's cozy and inviting atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for a family gathering or a night out with friends. The decor is charming and the ambiance is relaxed, creating a welcoming environment for all. Outstanding Service: The front-of-house staff at the Forge Pub are incredibly friendly and attentive. They go out of their way to ensure that every customer has a memorable experience. Their helpfulness and professionalism contribute significantly to the pub's positive reputation. A Family-Friendly Choice: With its delicious food, affordable prices, and welcoming atmosphere, the Forge Pub is an excellent choice for families. The staff is particularly accommodating to children, making it a great place to visit with little ones. If you're looking for a fantastic pub that offers great value, delicious food, and excellent service, the Forge Pub is a must-visit.

This used to be a really good pub. But as you can tell marsdens and their cutbacks, the staff are trying really hard to make the place work butts. Still doesn't change the smell of style beer and sticky tables.It's a shine to see these places go where it's going

Staff and food were amazing. Couldn't fault anything ⭐

Poor quality and poor value for money

Just been here. Walked in and immediately out. Customers made us feel unwelcome. Obvious regulars staring at us as if we shouldn't be there, bad language and rudeness ( burping loudly ) doesn't make a good atmosphere. Won't be back!

Thought we would try it again its been a few years from the last meal not good! But was pleasantly surprised with staff greetings and the meals were lovely. We will certainly go again has it is on the doorstep for us. So keep up the good work your doing there lovely place to relax in many thanks

Very friendly obliging staff. Nothing is too much trouble.

Easy to book, nice food, nice atmosphere and pleasant staff😊

Ordered nachos . Nearly £10 came with no cheese . Definitely not enough to share . Also ordered gammon egg chips peas . No peas , no explanation . And only a tiny portion of chips . Not worth the money . Shall not be going back .

Lovely environment. The staff were so friendly.Food was great.

Can see why was an empty restaurant. Went in for a drink and thought would order food while there. Bar man friendly and directed to a table. A few dirty tables with glasses. No waiting staff So thought would order through the QR code but the online menu didn’t match the physical menu. No one to ask. Left after 45 minutes. Looked like a manger busy chatting behind the bar. Maybe a dozen people including outside to be looking after.

Amazing atmosphere, fantastic staff, food is too die for. Can't wait to come again.

Other times we have come to The forge were funerals so nice to celebrate a birthday. (Took birthday cake in earlier same day.) Waited to be seated and lady who is given cake to earlier said oh that’s yr table 7 over there. Son thought it was odd as I hadn’t given my name to anyone for booking! So spoilt the surprise cake as he knew something was going on🙈 But food was all nicely prepared and tasted lovely. Will be back.

We had the steak deal and it was gorgeous! Lovely friendly staff. Clean toilets and great atmosphere. Could not fault. After reading reviews I was dubious. However,I was proved very wrong. Excellent disabled facilities.

Our experience on 25th August was fantastic. The food quality was great, and at a reasonable price. There was a bouncy castle, a colouring area and Elsa and Spiderman characters for the children to play with.

Visited this pub for a wake following a relatives funeral. They put on a lovely buffet and the staff were very respectful.

A great experience from beginning to end! Thank you! :)

As always we had a great experience. We were greeted by Jade and Jodie with lovely welcoming smiles and built rapport with us straight away. The service was efficient and nothing was too much trouble. They created a lovely atmosphere.

Lovely environment. The staff were so friendly especially with my little boy. Food was lovely and reasonably priced :)

Lovely place to eat, you can order your food from the table with their app , the food was lovely the staff were very nice

The staff that served us today where a pleasure, very friendly nothing was to much for them, always smiling jodie and jade thank you, to beautiful ladies, Jodie also served me a different say for my other half birthday, serve was fantastic both times xxxx

Haven’t been for a long time but wow we were so Impressed last night, food was delicious and served in a timely manner, staff were polite helpful and hard working. Went above and beyond for us to help celebrate our mom’s birthday. Deffo will be visiting more often. Thankyou so much to the staff.

Great food and service, Jolie is wonderful

Really attentive staff, good was hot and well presented

Not too busy (as we like it)! Food was lovely (my husband had fish, chips and mushy peas - great, only thing missing was the option of curry sauce! I had a cowboy burger with fries, thoroughly enjoyed it - cooked to perfection.

Congratulations to Cheri and the team 👏 14 of us went for a late lunch, and the food was excellent, especially the roasts. Service was top notch, and we even got a bonus, with 30% off the bill. Not only would we all recommend the Forge, we will also be making several return visits in the future.

Pre 2016 was an amazing place my favourite. The 241 offer has long gone which was a local favourite There is no longer a specials board. I do admire the small wooden play area for children (not toddlers) ample benches too. Food can be mediocre.

Decent pub grub... friendly welcoming staff as always

Lovely food delivered in really good time. Staff working really hard and very pleasant. Altered meal options for us particularly a vegan option for one if our party which was well appreciated.

Great food, great staff, great price Lovely meal. Well done to The Forge from table 28. Will definitely be going again.

Food was lovely, Jodie & Jade were brilliant

Never again...went some months ago...lovely manger fine food couldn't do enough so we thought we'd go again.....miserable staff....ordered and our drinks and starter arrived 15mins...hardly anyone in....OK.....45 mins later our main hadn't come so decided to pay for what we had had.....didn't charge us but won't be going again

Ordered steak and ale pie pastry was uncocked through middle now bearing in mind this is not cooked fresh on site.. I knowingly knew the pie wouldn't been part cooked. Short crust pastry was soggy crisped outside which tells me the pie was put in a high temp to just get the meal out.. there wasn't many ppl in but there was a lot of reserved tables maybe the cooks were getting ready for something bigger... the staff tho on the other hand dealt swiftly with my complaint the barmaids were so bubbly and even gave me a free pint as an apology.. I would definitely come again.but not on a Sunday. The starters were very good my partner really enjoyed her Sunday dinner albeit it they had no Yorkshire puddings ... love the fact the pub is also dog friendly they even have dodgy treats on the side in dog area...as of water for dog I couldn't comment as we carry our own water but I couldn't see any facility's for dogs drinks..

Great choice of dishes, good food quality and speedy service. Friendly atmosphere and staff. The outdoor area was as clean as the indoor and there was a decent size area for children to play. Our group had the mixed grill, hunters chicken and gammon steak. All of which were perfect and recommended. Previously tried and recommend the beef lasagne as well as the steak and ale pie. Highly recommend to any and all as we will surely be back.

Food wasn’t great, fries were stone cold, gravy looked like below. Over an hour wait before food came to the table, I don’t think enough staff work here which reflects in the service.

The welcome was great, the food was amazing and the service we had from the staff was wonderful from beginning to end! We had vouchers to use which were easily dealt with and as there was a lot of us we had to order food on two table but it all came out together and it was hot!

Friendly atmosphere with really nice food. I feel like the fries could have been slightly better quality as I believe the burgers are £13 and with better fries ( skin on fries for example ) I would be happy paying even £2 more. Otherwise, everything was really great and I will be visiting again.

Very disappointed Bought my grandkids out for animal lady and booked table at same time Waited an hour still no food. When questioned says still at least 3 tables behind Was not told of delay as not many in when we arrived Asked for refund which took about 20 mins and walked out with other guests still waiting

Sarah was an amazing host, we were a party of 23 and she couldn't do enough for us.

Currently still waiting for my order of chips (have so far waited an hour and a half exactly). Staff are very grumpy. Can't comment on the quality of the food because it's so far nonexistent. Edit: received food 10 minutes after this initial review. Chips were nice but I found a suspicious hair at the bottom of the bowl (please see attached), thus sadly rendering the last two chips inedible. Do not recommend.

Terrible, hour and half to get served, my 9 year old could cook a better meal, not been for 2 years won't be going back for at least another 2!

We had a group of 14 Mistry elderly ladies, for a lunch deal. We are a charity organisation . We were treated with kindness and respect as well as excellent service. The food was hot and nicely presented and everyone enjoyed it.Thank you to Jade and Sarah .

Food was lovely staff very friendly.

We were served by Jade and Jodie today who gave very friendly service and a nice relaxed atmosphere and lovely meal.

What a shame let down .I had a chicken burger and fries the fries cold hard and and 15 of them if that, wife had hunters chicken and chips a little peace of chicken and an handfuls of chips they looked like children's 2 meals with one round drinks £35.00 ,god help families

We arrived unbooked, we were told the only seats available was in the bar which wasn't an issue. Ordered using the app - drinks came out straight away. Then Ordered food [Gammon and chips & Surf and turf] at the bar - food took a good 45/50minutes to come out, looked lovely however the steak tasted off?! I could not eat it which was a waste, however the rest was ok. A big let down as it was a celebration for us both. Noone checked if the food was OK but I'm guessing it's cause we was in the bar ...

Just had drinks nice chill out on hot day

Food is ok but a bit overpriced for what it is, nice staff though!

We held a family gathering for about 80 people at The Forge, after a funeral at the crematorium. They looked after us really well - the food was good quality, plenty of it and enjoyed by all. The area marked out for us to sit in all worked really well and they also let us put up a projector screen to display photos which was a really nice touch. Thanks for your help - you made a difficult day that bit easier.

Great place to watch the football great atmosphere staff seem friendly enough which is a good thing defo be returning soon

Very disappointed with the service and the food was very average, nothing special and my partner had to wait about half an hour or more for his desert of ice cream. Then when it came it looked like it was just thrown into the bowl messy. The service was not good and the tables looked messy so did the place. Not happy at all . I don't think we will be back for a while until it improves.

What a fantastic venue with great service. Gammon, steaks, burgers and even the lasagne has always been top notch. Been coming here for twenty years for many an evening as a couple or as a big friends group they’ve always catered for us well. Highly recommend 🤗❤️

Excellent service and food with a friendly atmosphere. clean and tabled spaced to allow a comfortable eating environment

Lee was very friendly and helpful

Food was hot and reasonably priced

Lovely lunch we have had. Fresh, hot good quality. Staff very friendly and efficient.

Excellent venue. Amazingly clean and very tasty food. Polite & friendly staff. Prompt service and food and drinks are very reasonably priced. Pop in, you won’t be disappointed.

Lovely food lovely staff and its our local great place xx

Visited today with partner and mother for a Sunday Lunch at 3.30. Was very busy on arrival and not told when ordered up to 45 minute wait for food order. Wanted Turkey but they had run out so went for the Chicken waited for ages 45 mins. Came looked ok to start with but not hot enough and the yorkshire puddings though impressive in size couldn't cut with the knife so gave up. Despite 2 of us having the chicken meal 1 portion was significantly larger than the other when both should have been the same and all 3 of us were so disappointed with the meal. My husband was quiet lucky though he got 1 pea next to the brocolli which he hates anyway was was supposed to be seasonal veg but this wasn't as out of season. My mother got the waitress to heat hers up in the microwave but my husband and I couldn't be bothered to ask as well. Still didn't enjoy it though. Would have complained but so busy and noisy around us just wanted to get out. Was first and final visit to this pub. If you want to serve Sunday lunch it should be hot without a 45 minute wait not sure if better to only serve between 12.00 and 2.00 wish we had tried something else instead. We eat out regular so expected better.