The Golden Goose in Redditch

Absolute joke of a place. Tried ringing previously to be told no tables. Visited in person after the main lunch rush, got ignored for 5 mins, several empty tables, people finished were leaving, to be told they wouldnt fit me in for nearly 4hours! Then they turned their back on me and ignored me again. How rude. Suffice to say i will never bother trying to go here again. Clearly not part of a clique or they are incredibly inefficient. And in reply to the owner i did try online booking but the website is rubbish it gives times that had passed, times greyed out for full then no option at all either way after 2.30 until 7.30. Regardless of what you say to be told its full, you'll have to sit outside then have 2 staff immediately turn round with their back to you is rude. They didnt even look back afain we stood there a couple mins after this even. Meanwhile someone thanked you for 'squeezing them in' as they left, clearly a regular who hadnt booked and there were lots of empty spaces. Just inefficient way of running. I have no intention of ever trying again.

My friends and I eat there at least once a week. You get a proper meal at a reasonable price.

Having been a few times now, I really can recommend this place for carvery. Great options and brilliant food. My only minor point is you tend to have to wait a bit as there never seems enough staff on to serve. It really is only a very minor point but I am honest and unbiased in all my reviews otherwise what is the point of doing reviews. 😄 if you don't mind a few mins wait (some people are very impatient-as I noticed whilst here 🤣) then I very much recommend 👌

We went for breakfast on Sunday morning, my partner and I, and we had "The Works". The mushrooms were like bullets, more like leather buttons off a duffel coat! The bacon was like cardboard and the sausage was burnt and very dry. The scrambled egg was tasteless. There's obviously no pride at all with what you served.

Hey, 14 of us , on a Saturday night, having a meal, grandkids x4 having children's menu. + puddings and drinks. Absolutely superb food first rate value for money. Most of all the service with a smile second to none. Can not fault the place. Thank you to the back room chefs bar people management it all made my weekend ! Celebrating my 65th. Such good customer service thanks!

Our first visit, we went with friends. Booked in advance, after an hour drive, we were informed there was no space (clearly we weren't going anywhere). So we were placed at one of the four empty tables (one remained empty all evening). I appreciate there are no shows, but at least seat the people who have a reservation and have shown up. We all had the carvery, included vegetarian gravy, much appreciated. Ice cream and cakes for the kids went down well and fairly priced for the size.

Fair price and nice food, Yorkshire puddings are amazing!

Utter rubbish i needed a chainsaw for the meat don't waste your money 42 pound it cost for the two of us and u have to pay extra for pigs in blankets which is 3 pound and lamb is extra too wont be going back

Good carvery. New visit, best carvery I have had this year.

Pub itself is very nice and the waitresses are lovely but vicky (one of the owners) is a horrible lady who treats and speaks to her staff like crap, iv witnessed it on two occasions myself, she made the one waitress cry. When ever vicky is in the pub she is always drinking, even when she serves others behind the bar she is drinking. Sets a very bad example on the pub and it's a shame because it's a nice pub with nice food and lovely unappreciated hard working staff who gets treated like complete wrap

We were recommend this place, I wasn’t overly impressed with the carvery to be fair, - meat was a limited small portion and dry, roast potatoes and parsnips were okay, the mash tasted weird so did the cabbage, to have lamb and pigs in blankets you pay an extra £3 odd pounds for each, for the price and quality we felt it was quite expensive and will not be returning

nice pub good food & very friendly staff

Absolutely Amazing carvery which is also one of the cheapest in the redditch area, the service is great with very friendly staff.

Fully recommend. Great carvery, Full English breakfast is 5 ⭐

Best carvery we've had for a very long time, amazing homemade Yorkshire puddings.

I did have a 1 star review here before from 7 years ago I think the place has improved dramatically The cutlery is no longer sticky and the meat quality has improved There were no fist fights this time around!

Lovely decorated as it was the Christmas period when we visited. Although we hadn’t booked a table they did manage to accommodate us in the bar/lounge area. Great buffet with a choice of meats, they also provide vegetarian gravy. Friendly staff.

Very disappointed our carvery was served practically cold, and on cold plates. A birthday meal spoilt. If the food had been hot, it would have been lovely. Felt like the 'keep warm' switch had been turned off. Such a shame as service and ambiance was excellent. We dined at 2pm 27th December 2024. (I wrote this review as I could find no way to reply to the question of when we dined on Google reviews)

Most of the food is good... Carrots were very hard and undercooked, and although the meat was nice there was so little. Asked for a bit of everything and got half a sliver of beef barely worth bothering with. Otherwise pretty average.

Very disappointed our carvery was served practically cold, and on cold plates. A birthday meal spoilt. If the food had been hot, it would have been lovely. Felt like the ‘keep warm’ switch had been turned off. Such a shame as service and ambiance was excellent. In reply to your question as I can find no place on Google to reply - we dined at 2pm yesterday 27th December 2024.

Simply the best carvery,the best staff.the best quality food,the best price and lets not forget the best owner Vicky. This place is such a joy to visit.

Large group of us , food all good, hot and in good time. Friendly staff, really reasonably priced festive menu. Would certainly return

Great carvery, fast service, clean, no fuss.

Normally eat lunch here once a month with a friend but as it is a busy time of the month decided to have ‘The Works’ breakfast…..amazed when I clapped my eyes on it and struggled to contain my stomach from growling desperately for what was on the very large plate. Every item was superb in quality and beautifully cooked and the portion…..just huge. Must admit I was particularly taken by the baked mushrooms which were 11/10….rest I am afraid to give them 10/10. Great selection on menu….can you bring back the steak deal please 🙏…..Fantastic value for money cheaper than having a missus cook it ….and less earache! Thank you happy, smiling eye candy Vicky & staff for looking after us during the last eighteen months or so and can’t wait to see you all in the New Year. Merry Christmas to each!

Great carvery, lovely staff and plenty of parking. Well be going again!

Visited multiple times but the most recent was disappointing. Firstly the tables were filthy and I was sat right up in the corner which was horrific. I had the chicken burger which was so dry, was purely bread, chicken burger and a slice of lettuce, they had forgotten the spicy mayo, it would've been better going to McDonald's. The dessert was lovely.

My friend and I both had carvery. She had beef and turkey, which she said was nice. I had beef and pork, and was good. Yorkie and stuffing were a bit overcooked. Desserts of sticky toffee pudding and raspberry/choc cheesecake went down a treat. Overall a good lunch, and quite reasonably priced.

The carvery was delicious the atmosphere was brilliant the decorations were beautiful just like Santa's grotto.

Service is quick the staff are all lovely and friendly and helpful and supportive and understanding and trustworthy and non judgemental and caring and reliable and responsible and patient and good listeners and it is very good value for money the hunters chicken and the mac and cheese bites and the carving are delicious and I totally recommend it and we will definitely be coming here again.

lovely cooked food, and great friendly staff

Visited The Golden Goose today for lunch with family members. Staff were amazing, friendly and helpful, especially Claire. She was a star, nothing was to much trouble. Would highly recommend visiting for great food and service. Thank you 😊

I came here again last night and had the festive feast. 3 courses for £15.50. Wow what value for money. The food was beautiful, but we found the highlight was the lady carver (sian). She was such a happy, welcoming person, an asset to this pub. She wished every single person happy christmas, was extremely patient and attentive. I would return 7 days a week if i could, so thank you so much. Jacky

I had a lovely meal there with my family on Sunday. Will definitely visit there again

Booked a table for 5pm, stood waiting at “wait here to be served for food sign” for 5 mins. Blue haired lady shouts over bar “can I help you” only to ask me to come closer as she “couldn’t hear me”…yet sign is where I’m stood. We then had a table that she pointed at to be seated and sat there for 25 mins without being offered a drink or a menu. Gent with glasses behind bar spent 30 minutes attempting to serve 4 people. Safe to say it was 8 by the time we left, very poor service, rude member of staff overseeing things. Wasn’t even busy. Have been for drinks before in back bar no issues. Would avoid with food they haven’t got a clue. DM

We were staying in Redditch and were looking online for places to eat and after spotting this place and reading the reviews we thought we'd give it a try and boy are we glad we did - probably the best carvery we've had. Good selection of meats, good selection of fresh veg and very tasty roast potatos. Staff were friendly and helpful, a good atmosphere although it was a little too warm in there. Will definitely return and certainly recommend.

Really enjoyed my first carvery at the golden goose. Generous sized portion, lovely mash and roasters and gravy. Would highly recommend, (even for a fan of Toby carvery).

Best carvery in Redditch and surrounding areas. Been coming here for years, food is always delicious

The carvery was very good and good value for money also. However the carvery staff were quite blunt which spoilt the experience.

Staff are friendly, welcoming and so helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Food is amazing - delicious meats and a huge selection of vegetables ...... truly scrumptious. I cannot recommend highly enough! Thank you to all at the Golden Goose - we have already booked our return!!!! x

Best carvery we've had for a while! Beats Toby and Stonehouse for variety of veg

Food was delicious and service was fab will definitely be returning! Cauliflower cheese is the best I’ve ever had.

Always a great meal, Sunday toasts are 10/10. Our last few visits we were greeted by Sharon, a lovely, friendly waitress who always goes above and beyond. She is a genuinely lovely woman.

After coming to this pub for a number of years every Christmas as a central place for family gatherings, I was disappointed to find that this year we could not book as they no long take large gatherings at peak times over Christmas through fear of no shows. Very disappointing to hear - we will take our large booking elsewhere

Fantastic service with outstanding carvery will definitely go again

Good selection of Carvery items , meat and veg Well cooked , Yorkshire were Massive 👌 , Best Carvery in Redditch

Fantastic fresh food and well cooked

Breakfast was very good but....the coffee and tea is only a mouth full, large cups please.

Fantastic breaky. Nice coffee. Reasonable price

I have never eaten a more delicious carvery than at the Golden Goose EVER. Portion sizes are massive. Good pint to go with it. Very friendly staff and comfortable environment. Definitely one not to be missed.

A very popular carvery eatery good value go about once a month

Came for breakfast was busier than I thought it was going to be but still alot of tables available in both restaurant and bar. Customer service is great and staff very friendly. Plenty of parking available Food was nice although sausages are very thin not a decent meaty sausage but other than that breakfast was nice and tasty. Pancakes and syrup were lovely. I would say a little over priced compared to other places.

Best carvery I have had for a while. Generous portions of well cooked meat. Well seasoned sauce with brocoli and cauliflower. Abundance of fresh veg. Home cooked fresh fruit crumble with real cream. Very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend, will be back.

Lovely carvery and great value for money. Dog friendly in the bar area too which is an added bonus

Polite and friendly upon entry everyone had a great energy about them, service is all at the bar. Good drinks selection, noticed a dirty glass, happily exchanged and reduced, what a lovely gesture! Carvery style food, meats are to die for! Cooked beautifully (I had gammon and turkey) meat portion sizes OK. yorkies, amazing. Veg was a great selection just needed seasoning but understand that's my personal preference, and being from a food background, I can't see non foodies having anything bad to say as the selection was great and it was all cooked beautifully. Grounds are well looked after, just be careful in the car park, all be it the spaces are plentiful just watch it as it's bit of a bumpy ride in places.

Just been to the Golden Goose for lunch again. Same as before - lovely food and atmosphere and the ever-smiling Nicky making sure we felt welcome and got us our favourite table as before.

Have been a few times this year but the last visit made me not want to ever go back :)))) Firstly, the lady behind the bar ALWAYS has an attitude which is really irritating… if you don’t like your job hun - QUIT. We’ve had food that day and then went to order some desserts , order was taken paid etc…. the desserts arrive (mine was a hot dessert) and not even joking exactly 3 MINUTES later the same lady comes over and says unfortunately you have to leave in 5 minutes as we’re preparing the tables for the evening customers. To which we responded “we’ve literally just got our desserts we have kids how do you expect us to finish eating in 5 minutes ?” The lady did not have a good enough explanation for this just repeated again that we have 5 minutes. By that point we were not happy and told the lady that we will leave when we finish our food which they VERY HAPPILY took order for and took the money for without saying it is too late to order any more food…. All they had to do was let us know we can’t order desserts as they have to tidy up for the evening customers Absolutely pathetic. Won’t be returning.

Excellent carvery if you want to feed your face go here well cooked great staff try it been here a few times never disappointed good atmosphere a proper pub

This is an amazing cavery and great atmosphere, sharn (shamus) which a pleasure, we even diverted off M5 on way back from Devon, well worth it 👌

Lovely carvery all ways hot and freshly cooked.

Another lovely meal at the Golden Goose. Excellent food and atmosphere and made to feel very welcome by Katrina who made sure we got the table we wanted.

Really nice food today. Service was great, the staff are so frieny and helpful.

Cannot make comment didn't use pub only attended dog show but from outside looks very nice ☺️..(Thanku I'll bring Angel along to meet you!)

The carvery is always good at the Golden Goose. Service is friendly.

Lovely atmosphere lovely fresh food but don't always make a booking .but last few times we have been.have been put in a small table in front of carvery,all tables are empty very quiet we were ther for hour and half tables still all empty ,so why were we put in front of carvery again.another family came in no booking and was put on a table with nice glasses and napkins we are pensioners of 87 and 74, why dose this happen .

Went to the goose today again service by Sean was polite the chef was also polite also funny with our son thanks again all for an amazing food will back soon

Came in for a few beers in the garden. Carvery looked great and ciders were lovely

Very nice. Wanted a carvery. Food was very nice. Lots to choose from to accompany meat chosen. Very quiet and comfortable rooms. Lots of room and not cramped.

Brilliant place definitely come here again highly recommend to all

Great carvery at a reasonable price. Lovely place for Sunday lunch.

The warm welcome and service that we received made the food taste that little bit better ! Ps Update I must of caught them off guard on the previous visit! on our latest visit the reception was cold and the manager was rude! We won’t be going back!!

Delicious carvery. Friendly staff.

The guy who welcomes you and takes people to the table is rude with a total absence of customer skills. He should not be front of house! The Staff in general lack a customer focus and appear not to want to be there (Burnt out, worn out and apathetic). Too many people packed into a small space. Food is cold and meat is poor, with the beef being very fatty. Expensive for dreadful service, poor food and an overcrowded pub.

Carvery was gorgeous, fresh and well cooked. The pub felt cramped and the staff almost rushed us out it was that busy.

Front of house staff who was not professional as arrogant when we arrived and walked past table and knocked the chair I was sat on and did not acknowledge this, food was ok

Very well organised carvery and lovely vegetables and ice cream dessert

I just cannot express how much I love their carvery and breakfast. I order it at least once or twice a week. I get it delivered to work. The portions are huge, the quality is amazing and the price is unbeatable. You will not find anything better value in town, or more delicious. I’m absolutely obsessed. My only issue is you’re not always available for delivery at breakfast time. I honestly just need it for breakfast and lunch. Also they always read my notes and cater to my low carb requirements, which I really appreciate as a lot of places don’t do that. 10 out of 10 guys. Keep it up.

Horrendous quality of meet all just pure fat and grissle the lady who served it clearly thought it was acceptable we had to just eat vegetables as all the meat was scrap

Very good nice staff food was great 👍

Lovely pub, had a carvery which was delicious. Only downside was the peas were hard, other than that it was perfect. Very reasonably priced!

Lovely carvery non alcoholic lager on tap great x

Food portions sizes at the Goose are undersized unless you have a carvery. I asked for extra vegetables as the portion was quite small. The size I had was really for a child.

Lovely place for a bite to eat while the kids loved the pump track 2 minutes away, we enjoyed a cold drink and a break from the sun. Regular carvery £8.50 with the usual beef, gammon, turkey or pork and a selection of veg too.

Carvery was absolutely brilliant. Midweek so a choice of four meats (five on Sunday), I had a slice of each. Veg choice equally good, too much to have it all, the parsnips and paprika potatoes were top notch. A really nice touch was a wooden plate under the hot plate, much better than paper napkins. Value: outstanding. £8.50 carvery was a great price but carvery plus crumble was £10.50, too good to miss. Crumble and custard well received. A nice pint of Pedigree on hand pull, excellent helpful and friendly service from the bar staff. I wish I lived nearer.

Would 100% reccomend the golden goose, its a lovley friendly atmosphre, very nicley decorated with a comfortable relaxed setting, the staff are lovley and always on it, and take everything into their stride. The food was absolutley amazingggg the best roast dinner i have ever had! If your someone who enjoys a toby carvey its definetly for you, its 10 times better than a toby, honestly gorgeous. The lady serving ua our meat was very nice too. 10/10 experience will be visiting again! Thankyou

Brought my 3 children for lunch, my food was served before all the children my autistic son got upset as he sat watching us all eating while jud food not arrived then we had to wait even longer for his milkshake good was nice was arrived but service really bad. Customer service poor no greeting no smiles, no explanations. We sat at an empty table and went up to the bar to order food. I was abruptly told I'm lucky ilno one booked table, so I'm OK to sit there. I was in shock 😲 location, is beautiful, with outside seating and small play area for children. But I never felt welcomed, so I wouldn't return here.

Went for lunch today, not overly busy as it was hot, excellent carvery the best I have had, no wonder it's voted best in the Midlands, good food, good beer what else can you ask for

The que was really long, the chef was doing everything, she could of done with more help,

Visited for a cheeky carvery yesterday. Highly recommend. Fantastic service, very warm welcome and food was tasty and offered excellent value for money. It was a busy Friday night but staff were attentive and there was no wait for food either. We are both veggie so had a nut roast with all the trimmings and it was delicious. Superb mash that tasted just like home. Lots of decent veggie options too if a carvery isn’t your thing. Lovely location near to Arrow Valley and plenty of parking. Our first visit but we will definitely be back. Much better value than Toby Carvery and better food too.

Food area messy, unhygienic cleaning away by food area, and to top it all they weigh your meat!!! never ever Bern to a carvery that does that, will not ever go there again worst carvery

I contacted the pub as I was looking for a place to stay in Redditch overnight in my motorhome. The staff were very helpful and there was room for me to park. I had a few drinks and the steak & ale pie which was very good. Would definitely stay again.

It’s a local carvery pub, the food is ok, extra charges for some items the menu leads you to believe are included. It’s not amazing food or service but it’s a convenient place to meet. I’m not in much rush to visit again not a bad experience but nothing amazing just average.

First time visit yesterday for the carvery.. Considering it was a busy Saturday we didn't have to wait long in the queue for the carvery. Tried a mix of all the meats which were all cooked perfectly, and also the veg too. (Please inform the chef and kitchen staff)👍 Bar staff were also friendly and didn't mind answering any questions I had. Will visit again when next in the area.

Really friendly helpful staff good range of food I'm disabled and vegan helped with my order carrying back to table wonderful staff and I think her name was Mia with purple hair so happy and helpful I will come again thank you lovely afternoon Mrs Paulene Worrall

First time visit. Excellent food 😋 will visit again.

Awful on fathers day cold sausage cold bacon fatty is an understatement. Totally let yourselves down.

By far the best place in the midlands for a good breakfast. A* from me.

Love the breakfasts here, quality ingredients and well presented. Staff friendly

Best breakfast by far,everything was fresh and tasty and not overpriced. Highly recommend .5/5

I visited the Goose with my sister for a catchup over dinner arriving just after 7. It appears alot of people had already eaten and were leaving and many tables needed clearing. The food was good, but the bar service was really slow, as too few staff working were trying to do the best they could serve and clear tables.

Friendly staff,,plenty of parking and good food