The forge in Dudley

Cannot fault the quality of the food at all. The issue I have is the portion size. I thought it was a child’s portion. The landlady was so kind and understanding and advised that it was controlled by Marstons. Sorry Marstons but for £10 I’m sure you will see by the photo that I was shocked by the lack of food for the price. Again, the food quality was superb but I couldn’t get over the portion size and looked around on the table to see if I had missed something. Great place. Great staff. Marstons need to do something about it because I had one foot out the door before the lady came over to see the disbelief in my face. Thanks to the lady, I might think about coming back.

We held a family gathering here to celebrate the life of a close family member who sadly passed away earlier this year. The Forge did us proud and laid on a lovely spread. The staff were very pleasant. The pub itself is nice with a lovely little beer garden. If you are looking for somewhere to hold a gathering or party then I can definitely recommend the Forge.

We've just been to the forge for a meal the food was cooked really well and served nice and hot .The staff were very friendly and helpful and welcoming. I couldn't fault a thing ,we will definitely be back I would like especially to thank Nikkii .

Lovely food and staff friendly and lovely

Perfect really friendly people and the food is really great

Family and friends visited today for a baby shower . The room was clean , the buffet food was delicious and plentiful and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a lovely afternoon and I noticed several of our guests checking out the menu and planning to visit for meals in the future. I'd highly recommend a visit

Staff friendly great service food beautiful very will definitely go again

Nice meal & atmosphere thank you

Me and my MIL had lasagna which was an excellent sized portion just a little too oily. My partner had the fish and chips which he really enjoyed. Decent sized fish.

Really friendly staff. Fresh food, never fails to hit the mark.

Great place for food. Brilliant chef. Very clean and welcoming. Staff are lovely.dressed up lovely for Xmas . Best place I've been to recently.

Took our grandchildren here for lunch, the food was lovely as were the staff! Very friendly. Nice atmosphere. Playground for the children. We will return :)

The forge helped us celebrate the life of a dearly passed aunt, sister , friend . We had 40 people attending the wake , some of our party had some specific needs . The team at the forge were brilliant and helped everyone to get what they needed and were so accommodating throughout The food/ buffet was excellent and all of our party commented how good it was . Thank you again for going above and beyond

Served cold food. Portion of bill lowered but put me off food tbh.

I went for the disco bingo and it was a great night. Food was amazing and the staff were brilliant, very friendly and helpful, even telling you what offers were available on drinks

We enjoy going to the Forge the Staff are really friendly, food is good value for money and they fuss our little dog Ollie. If you have never been to the Forge book it now.

The food was really nice and the service was excellent. All of the staff were really friendly and helped make a really relaxed atmosphere.

Great bunch of staff that work there very friendly pub took my family there today for Sunday lunch we all enjoyed our meals desserts was great chocolate brownie sundae I would recommend

Great food, friendly team, nice garden 100% recommed to anyone looking for a local pub good parking deserts was really nice

Good service. Food well presented and well cooked.

Not as usual standard, but staff were polite and efficient. Also replacing my sons meal at no cost, due to being overcooked.

Lovely afternoon spent in the sun out in the garden . Excellent food and service, highly recommended.

We were greeted by a lovely lady behind the bar, as soon as we walked in to the pub. We had booked a table, however, as it was fairly quiet, we were told we could sit where we wanted to. The service was quick and again, very friendly and the food was lovely. Great choice on the menu and reasonably priced too. We were made to feel very welcome and will definitely be returning in the near future.

Lovely festive meal last night. Food delicious and service excellent. We had been last year and enjoyed it so much we booked again for this year and will probably be back for 2025!!

The service was excellent as usual, and so was the food as normal. The only slight thing I would say is that I asked for medium rare steak, and it was just slightly overdone. The taste was lovely but it just wasn't as juicy as it normally is, other than that I can't fault anything. Top draw as usual 👌

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!

Wonderful place to eat, food 10 out of 10 excellent.....party of 7 today friendly, clean ,staff amazing, outdoor to little play area for the children Fantastic .....

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.

Really had a great experience after a terrible experience somewhere else (we had booked a table and got turned away!) So decided to come here instead on a busy Friday night. The team were really friendly and helpful and the manager was super! The food didn’t take long to come out and was hot and fresh! Really enjoyed it our night and will definitely be back soon.

Went for a wake.. never been before.. never had heard of the place as I'm not from the area.. looked at the menu which looked good.. Will definitely be going back to try the food.. drinks prices good.. an the blonde lady an the lady with the dark hair an glasses were brilliant.. service an customer service 10 out of 10

Good service and good food, staff very helpful. Nice table as requested…we would recommend the Forge. Plenty of choice on drinks.

Good quality food, at a good price. Did not have to wait long. Excellent customer Service all with a smile. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Lovely way to spend your Sunday Lunch time. Highly recommended.

Good Pub food at a decent price

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.

Lovely welcome by the staff who are all really friendly. The food was lovely, quick service and very reasonably priced. Plus the place was immaculate. Thank you to all the lovely staff.

Attended a wake and the buffet was diabolical, hardly any filling in sandwiches and they were stale.

nice pub great location for food and drinks and special occasions all reasonably priced would Definitely return

Very disappointed, got there for a booked table and was told we had to vacate the table in 1hr 20, for a wake, by the time we had our food we had 50 mins to eat, didn't have time for a 2nd drink, sweet or coffee. They had plenty of time to let us know the situation when checking the booking. I would have cancelled and gone somewhere else. We just felt uncomfortable and felt like they wanted to get rid of us. The food was nice but atmosphere on this day wasn't.

Went here on a works night out. Great night brilliant atmosphere. Food was marvellous cooked to high standards. Service was great well defently return. Highly recommended.

Brilliant speedy service, food hot, meal cooked to perfection (both had steak), pleasant staff, clean environment.

Very good place to go to ,,Good service Good Food

On the two occasions, I have been to The Forge since the renovation I can safely say I've thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The meals have been lovely and the staff are tremendous.. Going above and beyond with their customer service. There truly is nothing to complain about. The menu is extensive and a good choice for all.. Hopefully it stays this way, as I will continue to return if it does.. Great job guys

Just wanted to thank you for a really lovely time on my 50th birthday celebrating with my family, staff, food, service absolutely fab special thanks to Jodie.

Nice food friendly staff and great service.

We attended a wake at The forge this week. The staff were friendly, helpful and attentive and the buffet was delicious. The hot food was hot and the sandwiches were fresh and tasty. The forge is set in a lovely location and less than five minutes from Gornal Wood Crematorium. A really good choice. Thank you very much to the staff.

Came for a birthday meal, food was out very quickly. I completely forgot to say I wanted my daughters food plain. They made her a fresh meal without even asking. The lady was very helpful throughout the night, cant remember her name but she had short hair, just wanted to say thank you to her.

Nice surroundings, friendly staff, good food all around a really nice place for a quiet lunch.

Great atmosphere full of smiles and laughter throughout. Staff are all lovely and the entertainment is SPOT ON ! Something for everybody !

Very friendly staff, very welcoming and helpful, great food and drinks , reasonable prices too, everything was clean and was a lovely atmosphere

Went for Sunday lunch because had a 30% voucher off food but really disappointed had 2 beef dinners was cold on the plate was 3 carrots 4 week old sprouts and one sprig of broccoli red cabbage was not fresh the mashed potato was made from packet smash won't be visiting again

Disgusting food. Had mixed grill looks like steak was done in deep fat fryer. They took it back twice and still couldn't get it right .. never again

Burger was so nice - taste better then normal burger - beautiful cooked

Food is reasonable, average prices. Staff are friendly. Comfortable surroundings. Good parking

Was impressed with the staff here. Friendly and hard working. They obviously like their jobs. A mistake was made with our order (1 meal too many). They let us eat the extra meal and refunded us for it ✌🏻

Excellent service very good quality food very friendly place

Cold uncooked mixed grills not everything was bad the mixed grill sausage was raw Got a refund and they asked if I wanted something else

Hi my name is Daniel I use the forge for many accounts 2 /3 times aweek food is great and the staff are unbelievable very polite and fast at services very nice pint of Guinness if I must say

Really enjoyed our visit, popped in for lunch, we were greeted as soon as we walked in, ordered via QR code, drinks and food arrived quickly, food was really hot and tasty, will visit again.

Very close to crematorium. Lovely and homely. Staff were very accommodating & sympathetic. Excellent separate area and plenty of food (cold & hot). Food and drink was well priced & nice.

Lovely Food, fast and efficient service. Cannot fault

On arrival, greeted with a happy smiley face, very friendly young lady. In fact, all the bar staff were welcoming and lovely people. The standard of the drinks was excellent, and the food was tasty and plentiful. The price was good compared to other pubs in dudley where I've had lunch. If I lived within walking distance of the forge, you wouldn't get me out of there. I'm not overstating the 10/10 rating I've given.

Staff are very welcoming, always good as gold with the kids, nothing is to much trouble and food is lovely 5 stars all the way

Lovely meal again good choice as always good value with 30% offer Staff lovely and attentive. Jodie who served us very helpful. Will definitely return .

Lovely pub with tasty food and friendly staff. Took my parents both had steak it was delicious. I had mega mixed grill which was tasty too

I made this booking for a wake. Jodie helped me from the start of the booking through to the end. Paying the deposit was an easy process and I was able to add extra people within a few days of the event. The silver package had the correct quantity of food for our group. The food was fresh and good. Jodie managed the event for us and was on hand to answer any queries about vegetarian options and allergens. An excellent service that I would recommend to anyone.

Food and service was absolutely excellent - warm greeting from Jade and Jodie throughout our visit

Two great ladies working.Food was delicious and the service was great.

Edited Review. Came here tonight after some problems on Xmas day, I just want to say food and service was outstanding and the waitresses/manager so lovely and friendly. We all enjoyed the food and service and will be back again soon. Thankyou very much keep up the good work 🫶

Nice Meal No Guiness Got Marstons Own Brand Yuck lol

Excellent service and wonderful food. The whole team were working hard, we were seated quickly. Everyone was friendly and definitely recommend. We had our little dog with us and the team couldn't have done more.

Great meal and service. Would recommend and come back

Had a wonderful Christmas Day meal. Atmosphere was great. We all enjoyed our food. Food was perfect and staff were lovely. Never disappoints. Will definitely be coming back and strongly recommend. Thank you for making our Christmas special 😊

Came here for family catch up havent been here for quite some time .Felt one member of staff was abit in your face while we was waiting for the rest of our party team member seem to be a nuisance. Food was overpriced for amount of plate size we got and drinks were highly priced too wouldnt recommend it at all it didnt seem very busy for a Saturday can see why.

Lovely Christmas family dinner. Staff were amazing nothing was too much trouble. Had the pate and hake of the Xmas menu the pate was delicious and the hake melted in the mouth. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning

Fantastic festive dinner menu, wide range of options to suit all our party guests. Service was exceptional, food was of high quality the same as every meal we have received here, the quality is not just for Christmas but for every meal and occasion. Value for money, we are already looking forward to our next meal here at the forge

Fantastic festive dinner menu, wide range of options to suit all our party guests. Service was exceptional, food was of high quality the same as every meal we have received here, the quality is not just for Christmas but for every meal and occasion. Value for money, we are already looking forward to our next meal here at the forge

The food was lovely, and the staff were very polite and helpful. The tables are well spaced

Very good service, staff friendly and genuine, food good quality and served hot and in good time. Very reasonable prices and good menu choice. Tables not too crowded so felt fairly private even in a busy pub on Sunday lunch. Large car park so well worth a visit.

Came here for the Christmas menu food and it was very underwhelming. The food is very basic. The place is kept clean and the staff were nice but let down by the food. The pate starter was very nice but the festive Mac and cheese was a huge letdown. Lacked cheese in the Mac and cheese or that it had it but you couldn't taste it as the cheese used must be very grade. Dessert was nothing special either very stodgy. Overall I would not come back for the food but the beer was good.

Nice clean pub with a nice atmosphere.

Great local family pub for food and drink would defo recommend

A lovely venue to spend time with friends and enjoy great food.

The restaurant itself was fine, food arrived quickly and staff were really pleasant.. portion sizes and food was great.. However.. we were seated in an area with another large family with a lot of children.. would not normally be an issue at all as we had a little one with us ourselves.. the young boys in the group were playing football indoors.. which at first was just irritating until the football got launched at our table hitting my mum and her plate ending with it on the floor.. she was also sitting next to my 18 month old nephew.. a few inches to the right and it would of been a direct hit to his face.. it also luckily happened that we had just removed the glasses as this could of been a lot worse with broken glass all over the place.. we then complained to staff and were told “we will have a word with them” which never happened.. we instead were given evil stares by the other family for the remainder of their time there.. to the point that my mother was in tears as she felt very intimidated.. I understand this behaviour isn't the restaurants fault.. but surely customer safety and welfare should be upmost concern and we did not feel this way.. it was a birthday celebration which we all left feeling upset and frustrated. As I stated I know this isn’t the restaurants fault per say as all the staff we interacted with were lovely… a real shame that the experience was tarnished so much by other people and the lack of care for us.

a pleasant night on wednesday 6th dec with 5 others, would go again. Best wishes

Used to work here it’s absolutely amazing! Just came here with a massive group of production people and they served us all separately, paying separately and everything! amazing.

Nice cheap chain pub. Get what you pay for but nice.

Lovely Christmas meal from the festive menu. Warm and friendly atmosphere I would thoroughly recommend.

We live 100 miles away and were recommended The Forge for my sister's wake in September. Jade, Sarah and all the staff were really helpful and friendly in helping organise everything . Buffet was varied and dietary needs were catered for. Thankyou .

Everything was perfect, staff, service, food, all spot on

Staff members were really friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent. Reasonable prices. Will visit again

We held a wake for my late mother Pamela here, it's very convenient after a service at Gornal crematorium. The Buffet was excellent, and the room had a nice calm, respectful atmosphere. Staff are excellent.

Was there for a wake Good selection of food presented nice cosy atmosphere

Lovely venue and atmosphere. Hired for a funeral wake. Lovely food, tea, and coffee. Friendly, kind, welcoming, accommodating staff.

Excellent meal. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend a visit

First time we visited, was a lovely chill atmosphere with friendly staff who were very accommodating as I was running late to our booking. The food was lovely, shame we didn’t have the room for dessert - we will visit again.

Friendly and helpful staff, warm and welcoming atmosphere, outstanding food . A pub well worth a visit.

Had my mother’s wake here today and the buffet was excellent. Good choice with a combination of hot and cold food. Would highly recommend this establishment.

Lovely food and staff were friendly and attentive

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.

Found it a very enjoyable food was nice and the staff were great,polite and made you feel welcome and advise a visit I will be definitely returning