Based on 262 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 262 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 281 in 534 in Telford and Wrekin
Nº 44 of 86 British in Telford and Wrekin
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Visited here with family to celebrate my Mother-in-laws 88th birthday, the staff were very welcoming and the food was really good, everyone said they enjoyed their meal, my Sirloin Steak was cooked beautifully. All in all it was a great experience, would recommend.
richardwatkins2018 . 2024-10-12
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This was the trial visit for our car club, Cherished Cars of Shropshire. The management reserved a complete area for us (20 members). We all had a carvery and everyone was happy with the food and service. We will be holding our monthly meeting here from now on.
Dave C . 2024-09-26
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It was the first time eating at this place and we definitely won't be back Family of 5, we all left after eating a couple of mouthfuls. The food was watery and tasteless. Roast potatoes may aswell have just been boiled. The only nice part was the gravy and the one yorkshire pudding you are given.
GoPlaces50452913122 . 2024-09-16
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Can't see what previous reviewers are on about. We are regular customers. Went with my wife and grandaughter today, and we thought £7:99 each is great value for money. The food is hot and tasty with a great choice of vegetables. The cauliflower cheese is delicious, and the meat was excellent, well cooked, and carved nicely. We will be going back again.
milonak . 2024-09-07
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I used to work madebrook myself year ago it was always fresh vegetables we went and wasn't impressed frozen roast potatoes only thing fresh was carrots I was disgusted its like people got lazy now
Caroline R . 2024-09-03
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Came here with my family on a Thursday late afternoon. It was very quiet, so the service wasn't too slow. However, upon ordering, I opted for the lasagne like I had the last time I visited. No lasagne. So I want for a jacket potato instead. No potatoes. Then the barman apologized as there was no chef in... SO, who's cooking then???? So, I'm feeling pressured to order something I just went for the scampi. And 2 carveries for my family. It's definitely not a happy visit like the previous one. The scampi is not worth the money. Mushy peas taste cheap. 9 pieces of scampi. Some tartar sauce plonked into a paper ramakin. The carveries were no way fresh. The roast potatoes looked dry, and the Yorkshire puddings were not homemade but out of a packet. This certainly reflected on having no chef. I won't be returning anytime soon. It's such a shame as I really enjoyed my visit before.
Mrs B . 2024-08-04
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Stopped in on the way back from a day out thinking we wouldn't get a table as it was Saturday night at 7:15pm (it used to be so busy here you always had to book) To our surprise there was just 2 other tables full in the whole place which wasn't a great sign. Ordered a fosters but it had bits floating in it and tasted odd so took it back and swapped for a CARLING. Barmaid said it was a bit lively. No, but in the lager is usually from dirty pipes. £5.40 for a Carling top was a shock but at least the was no floating bits. £2.20 for my wife's small cordial and soda water too lol! The carvery here used to be awesome but it is now the worst and most depressing thing ever! I only was able to have meat, Yorkshire, new potatoes and sweetcorn because the rest looked like a dog had thrown it up. I've attached pictures of the brown cabbage, wet cauliflower cheese and the roast potatoes that had weird white edges. The carrots had brown bits mixed in them and the water was grey. Beef was dry but Turkey was cooked well. This was at 7:30pm on a Saturday night so it should be busy the carvery full. They now do an Indian menu too so they should just turn it in to a curry house because the carvery is the worst I've ever seen. I guess that's why they are virtually empty on a Saturday evening. GO ANYWHERE BUT HERE, IT'S TERRIBLE!
happymonkey111 . 2024-05-11
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Examine your food very carefully I found a very sharp plastic object in mine. No apology offered just aggression and the implication that I had put it in my food myself and believe it or not I have been told I’m not welcome in the venue again for daring to complain very politely and discreetly.
Anthea F . 2024-03-28
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Opening times 12-8 Arrived 5.30. Food was luke warm. Vegetables were cold on the plate after 5 minutes. Watched the fire exit being locked at 6.20. The carvery was turned off and cleared away by 6.30. Customers came in and were turned away. Toilets were disgusting, no schedule to showed if they had been cleaned throughout the day(which obviously they hadn't). General standards have definitely slipped in here. Even mum, who has dementia, commented o how bad it was.
Nicky M . 2024-02-11
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Very good value carvery with a good choice of veg and plenty of meat. The choice of desserts was good too. Very clean and friendly with good service.
wendysr49 . 2024-01-06
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I came for lunch with my partner and her family. Food was half decent. On the other hand the service was terrible, the lady to served us had her hair in a bun on the top of her head, she slammed the plates on the table. Had a very moody look on her face it seemed like she didn’t want to work here. There was no check back on the food so couldn’t give feedback while eating, never asked when cleaned the plates from the table. She was rude as anything!! I will not return here again. Absolutely appalling!!!
Seaside13286819380 . 2023-11-19
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Popped in for a carvery aswe were passing and hungry. Opted for roast beef and was treated to a masterclass in how to slice beef so thinly it was almost transparent. It was a good jpb the windows were closed as a decent breeze would have had the meat straight off of the plate! I mentioned this to the person carving to be given the answer "its what I've been told to do..." Lukewarm soaking wet veg just added to the dismay. We really didn't enjoy the meal at all but hunger wins every time and we ate it. First and last time here for us I'm afraid.
phil s . 2023-05-14
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Carvery. Popular with the older people. Food was tasteless. Lovely, helpful staff. Easy to park. No flavour in food
winjamcj . 2023-04-28
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Terrible service, having to queue for 10 minutes every time you wanted a drink or to order food. Portions are very small for the price- even the children’s meals. Ordered chicken Goujons for one child, only to find that one was actually a fish goujon! Good job she didn’t have any allergies. Did report to make them aware of the error and to check future orders but both people I spoke to did not seem that interested in how serious this could have been, very passive. Big prices, small meals and long terrible service.
Disprol28 . 2023-03-25
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I’m sorry to say but our visit was very disappointing and we will definitely not be returning. On arrival the restaurant was like sitting in a school dinner hall. The staff were completely inattentive. You have to order everything from the bar. There is no drinks menu and very limited wine option ( red wine option was 1 choice of Shiraz & 1 choice of Malbec. We had the carvery which was average at best. My Dad had the beef which was leathery, I struggled cutting it to take it home for my dog. The gammon was 20% fat. The turkey was the best of the three choices. The vegetables were all sitting in water, I presume to stop the drying out, but they were not fresh. The cauliflower cheese was very soggy and disintegrated on your plate. The roast potatoes were probably the best thing there. The gravy was ok, but the lid to get to the gravy was broken so you had to lift it off and position it nearby which caused a bit of a mess. My nephew had the bangers and mash and the sausages which were very dry. I even had to ask one of the staff to put toilet roll in the ladies toilet as all five toilets didn’t have any!. All in all it was very disappointing and we will definitely not be returning🙁
ashley2804 . 2023-03-19
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We been coming to this pub for years and never have had a bad word to say... amazing food and the staff are all lovely and very welcoming and friendly definitely recommend. Gravy and roasters are the best 👌
669mele . 2023-02-04
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Fabulous food , the best Indian restaurant , great chef , its a regular treat for us .friendly staff even when very busy , we also use the carvery regularly , super roasts and veg .
815patg . 2023-01-28
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Visited whilst staying in the area for an evening meal. Chose from the Indian menu - all food was piping hot, full of spice and flavour. Left feeling very full indeed! Very nice service from the bar and waiting staff.
wilsonh23w . 2023-01-12
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This has to be the best Chicken Jalfrezi I have ever tasted! The owners were lovely, and although the Restaurant is known more for their carvery, you simply MUST try their curries! Quite possibly the best curry in the West Midlands and Shropshire. The Garlic Chilli Chicken is also to die for!
Lee R . 2022-12-22
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Not sure if there has been a change in management but this wasn't a pleasant experience like it has been previously. Firstly, we are seated, then get moved as it was wrong. Table for five was actually a table for four, with cutlery for 4! Found my own.. we had my elderly mother with us, who has very little appetite, I asked for a child's or small adult meal for her, but was told it wasn't allowed. 'He' wouldn't do it, whoever 'he' was, I'm assuming the manager. When we went up for food,they were rude, and ignorant, not one but atleast three of them!. Put me off going again. Manners and customer service cost nothing.
melashpaul . 2022-12-04
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We booked a table her for 8 for lunch. On arrival there were only 2 other diners there. We went to our table and chose what we wanted to eat. One of our party has a medical alert card which asks to be able to order a small portion or a child's portion due to only being able to eat a few teaspoons of food. The lady at the bar was very nice but said that management will not allow a child's meal to be served to anyone over 10 years old. I showed her the card and she went off to show the manawho still refused. We spoke to the manager and explained but he said that he'd ran the place for 10 years and had the same rules and he wasn't going to change them for us. We said we would order a adults meal amd take the rest home to be told that he doesn't allow uneaten food to he taken away. After many minutes of trying to reason with him and telling him we would have to leave he said that's what we should do if we weren't happy with his rules. Again the lady at the bar was so kind and was very embarrassed by her managers attitude and said he's always like that. He wouldn't even allow a substitute of chios instead of rice and we were told we had to buy chips as extra. Terrible service and we shall never return and make sure others we know don't go either. Do yourself a favour and go to Toby carvery or the seven gorge pub instead. That's where we ended up and the food was amazing with no issue with anyone ordering a small portion.
TAMEMBER07301 . 2022-11-19
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Wish I could give no stars -can't believe people giving this place any stars The food was awful -chips were stale -baguette was missing most of its filling and the onions on my sisters burger were burnt!! The carvery did not look at all inviting as everything looked dry To add to this the staff were mostly miserable and appeared to not enjoying their job Will never go back there again
Disgustedxxxx . 2022-11-03
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We visited here on a Sunday without prior booking. Arrived to a very busy pub. (Which was expected) However the polite waiter found us a table straight away. We ordered 2 carveries and a lasagne. Considering how busy it was, the wait wasn't too long for the carvery. Neither was for the lasagne. The lasagne came out piping hot. Larger than I expected with a side of garlic bread and salad. Tasted beautiful. The carveries was on point too. Will definitely be returning in the near future. 😀
missb9791 . 2022-11-01
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Our family went to try the new Indian menu. We were not disappointed- the food was of high quality. Please go early as the kitchen closes at 7.30pm
karenbE9345XM . 2022-09-10
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Really nice carvery , very nice meat , great value for money, great customer service, good music. I would recommend this place.
Jonny C . 2022-07-02
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Food was delicious and the young waitress’s Beth and Ella did a brilliant job made me and my party comfortable and settled in after the bartender Cathrin was rude and obnoxious. Firstly we were at the bar waiting to be served for our drinks and...
connorcP6710JK . 2022-05-29
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Visited here today for sunday dinner, 3 of us in our party. Food was fresh, hot and tasted delicious. We all enjoyed our dinner and will be returning. thank you
tamigotchya . 2022-05-08
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Sinday lunch not quite as good as usual. Chef changed? Meat supplier changed? Also waitress took my plate when I was away from table but I needed my utensils to cut my wife's food. Still good but lacked the edge ot usually has.
N4774JRpaulw . 2022-05-01
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We are now regulars at The Madebrook. So glad we live so close. Choice is fantastic. Carvery good value (needs sprouts and parsnips please). Pub menu good. My 88 Yr old Mum is addicted to Ham, egg and chips oh and white wine lol. Last...
Paul W . 2022-03-24
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3 of us visited on Wednesday evening for a meal. I had something from the curry menu which was absolutely lovely very tasty and full of flavour.One had a carvery and the other fish and chips from the main menu.The lady behind the bar is...
Juliehtelford . 2022-03-04
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Fourteen off us went for a 18th birthday party. Carvery ok but when trying to order desserts the old man there was very rude as they had hardly any thing on the menu and we were told if we don't like it leave after we...
906annetteo . 2022-02-28
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we visited this pub Sunday lunchtime and honestly cannot recommend enough We was so well looked after by the young lady at the bar (assuming manager) And the food was delicious, we cannot wait to return next Sunday
O5070OCemmab . 2022-01-24
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Amazing experience yesterday, Very friendly bar lady looked after us well, couldn’t do enough for us Will defiantly be returning
400adal . 2022-01-21
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Sorry the oldman with dementia connect have a child size dinner...! even though he could not eat hardly any sort of food NO NO NO he must pay FULL PRICE ...! we will never return or recommended this restaurant to anybody ...!
T445LWharryp . 2022-01-20
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Waiting staff require retraining - it is very rude to start clearing a table while someone at that table is still eating. Then even ruder to talk back at the customer that points it out. Food however was delicious.
Sineadhelen . 2021-12-15
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Amazing everything! I absolutely love their new Indian cuisine menu, an all rounder and just everything is so delicious! I highly recommend everything but especially the butter chicken and having an Indian mixed grill for starters, yum! ☺️❤️ Thank you, and also amazing service! Xx
AliceUK9 . 2021-12-15
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Booked early evening table for 4 adults n child. Place was very quiet with only 3 other tables occupied. No one acknowledged our arrival so we found our own table. Ordered carvery n drinks..... Meat joints were over cooked and dried out, sad limp vegetables...
872carolinew . 2021-09-29
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wow i have been here before and it was good then but now it is even better we had a table for 12 and 1 child and what a night we had the food was very very good and the staff where freindly as i...
krisss2 . 2021-09-25
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I have a few favourite Indian restaurants and desi pubs (mainly over Wolverhampton) and I will be definitely adding this one to my list. We visited to meet family who live in Telford, half had the traditional carvery and half had the Indian menu. The...
W7911TImikeb . 2021-09-24
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Curry & Grill (Indian) NEW to The Madebrook - Try it delicious !! We heard The Madebrook were serving Indian grill & Curry so we just had to give a go. 4 of us & we had starter: sizzler large mix grill, chicken tikka, fish...
DJC1120 . 2021-09-04
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Went to meet a friend from Facebook. We had a carvery and it was lovely would highly recommend it. Was a great afternoon lovely pub lovely staff. When we go back to Telford we sure will be going here again
Jacquiwoodward . 2021-09-03
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Upon arrival no one notified us that many items weren’t available then being told at the bar half the menu items aren’t available Sat and waited for food for 45 minutes for Half the food to come and to have to wait another 10 minutes...
C9251NZgeorgiaw . 2021-08-08
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Came to the Madebrook for a Sunday carvery, expected a standard meal and were happy with the food, the service (mostly) and overall had a nice time, but there was a major let down in something we thought to be pretty serious We arrived around...
Jough_Bu . 2021-08-01
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a friend found this by chance and recommended it so gave it a go, wasn't sure it it was the right place, needs a lick of pain outside inside was lovely, we ordered a 10oz sirloin with all the other bits on it I struggles...
sharronj780 . 2021-07-29
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Last minute booking for Sunday lunch with my parents and 2 sons. My parents and I had 3 regular carverys and they were amazing so much meat we ended taking back some for the dog. My sons had ribeye steak and the other had chicken...
KerryS76 . 2021-07-04
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We we were met by a delightful staff who were very professional and helpful, when lady came to take order I requested a childs carvery, I was told it's only avalible to u der 12,s I said I've had a gastric bypass and ibs and...
Tutusue70 . 2020-09-29
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Found this place by chance on the internet whilst visiting the area and booked a table over the phone. When we arrived we were very apprehensive about going in and nearly didn't as the exterior of the building looks in need of some TLC -hence...
Jackie C . 2020-09-06
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The food was fantastic fresh and hot, the staff were friendly and welcoming and all safety precautions for covid were in place. We both felt safe and happy to be there and as it was my first time venturing out for a meal after lockdown...
J4610VQpamg . 2020-08-27
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Giving a 3 star rating because the food is amazing!!!!!! Fair play to the kitchen members because they are smashing it and we didn’t leave feeling hungry. Front of house really needs work though as their service let the visit down quite a bit. Came...
Jay N . 2020-07-25
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Visited for dinner from work, excellent place, good choices for food, welcoming staff, and clean, marked for Covid as well Good seating arrangements and highly recommended
747poonamm . 2020-07-22
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Always have brilliant food from here. The carvery is lush and the chips are to die for. Haven’t given 5 stars as the waitress was very arrogant and annoying last time we visited. Would defo recommend
beffydeee . 2020-03-07
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Despite a few poor reviews and being unfamiliar with the area, I reserved a table for us over the 'phone following a visit to the local Ironbridge Gorge museums. We were made very welcome. The meal and drinks were very good value. Although the menu...
308ChrisB . 2020-02-14
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booking a table for 10 for my son's birthday. When we arrived were told it was booked for 7 people and we should have advised them. So was practically blamed for Thier mistake. Was asked if we all wanted carvery but four children wanted the...
Oafy212 . 2020-02-14
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Visited the madebrook yesterday for a carvery and it was the worst meal we have ever had will not be going here again as it was crap
Richhodnett895 . 2020-01-23
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Well we took a gamble and tried another lunch time carvery here today (24th Oct) and soon wished we hadn't, no roast pork again so chose the roast beef, it looked nice but actually tasted like stewing beef (Uuugh) and while the many vegetables selection looked good,when we started eating the meal at table,immediately noticed(once again) they were all just luke warm,and God knows how old the roast potatoes were? coupled with the thick gloopy luke warm gravy? yet another poor offering best forgotten about, we will not ever come here again (i promise)
Michael F . 2019-10-24
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Friday the 31st lunchtime at 12 noon, and half the pub is reserved for some function or other, but all the food is on the carvery ready for meals, lovely? or so i thought! well first of all AGAIN there is no roast pork,not on today! (i missed it last time because it wasn't ready) still we all paid £1.50 extra for a bit of extra meat etc, so we all had the beef, and proceeded to put the veggies on our slightly larger plates and returned to our table, that's when disappointment set in big time, everything on the plates bar the gravy was just about luke warm, horrid, and virtually all food was left and £22.50 wasted.very sloppy work by someone? and three customers lost for good, we will not return.
Michael F . 2019-09-02
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Highly recommended to everyone. There is a friendly and clean environment. The food was delicious. There was a variety of choice and all was piping hot. Thoroughly enjoyed by both of us
HWooldridge . 2019-08-19
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Called in at lunchtime today by default actually, we intended to go somewhere else but that venue was shut because they had no water? anyway we were very glad that we did as we most certainly had a superb lunchtime carvery meal that was delicious and i couldn't fault it, beautiful roast beef (the Pork hadn't come out sadly till after we were served) but i will catch it next week, and served by a smashing guy doing the carving, a really nice lunch time and a nice birthday treat for £5.95 each, bargain.
Michael F . 2019-08-01
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Very reasonablly priced for a mid week carvery that also does other food.. All nicely cooked, the wait for non-carvery food was also not too long.
dbeckhamEssex . 2019-07-22
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This place is very good for a midweek lunchtime carvery and apart from one blip broadly speaking we have always been quite happy, however, there is one thing that really annoys me here, and that is the unavailability of the advertised roast leg of Somerset pork??? if they can't put it on the carvery they should take it off the menu? it's bad practice,and it isn't good enough to be told by the carver it's only available every other Sunday lunchtime,so we do not frequent here as often as we used to do.
Michael F . 2019-06-23
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We needed a quick evening meal stop (at 6pm) and the Madebrook fitted the bill exactly. Staff were pleasant on arrival and helpful. We found a table by the window over looking the garden which was pleasant.
Travelling_Imp_1956 . 2019-05-30
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A lovely place carvery is very tasty with the best gravy ever! Main menu is delicious too we had fish and chips(huge fish) and ultimate burgers couldn’t fault a thing and desserts are to die for! Staff are so friendly you really do feel very welcome very efficient but in no way pushy or over bearing ...if you haven’t visited the Madebrook yet you are missing out you will not be dissapointed ...
jjbean05 . 2019-05-17
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there where six of us at our table and none of us really enjoyed the carvery, the meat was cut thin and you where only allowed two slices, the vegetables had a lot of butter in them and no mash potato, I have never been to a carvery before that did not have mash potato, we where all shocked we where given a slip that had £9.50 on it, we have been to other places for a carvery with this coach company and what great carvreries but not this one, later on the coach other people said they did not think much of it, it has a rating of 4 out 5 guess we just went on a bad day
balawaya . 2019-04-30
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We decided to give this place another try for lunch today (26th) despite what i said in my last review from November 2018. well today two of us had the carvery,and very nice it was to? with the meat sliced at a reasonable thickness this time!! and the veggies were very nice and piping hot, my wife decided on the chilli which was also very good, so we shall lunch here again in the coming weeks.
Michael F . 2019-04-26
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Went for a meal with freinds on Good Friday,I decided against the carvery and went for the salmon instead,what a mistake!!! salmon very dry,no sauce,and enough potatoes to feed three people!!the only veg on the plate mange tout!! if thats the best they can do
j_v_rowles . 2019-04-25
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We booked a table for 4 on mothers day.
armchairlfc . 2019-04-02
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Restaurant has full menu as well as carvery eg three course meal about £16 to £20 Carvery has quality meats and daily homemade pie Good choice of veg,but only roast potatoes and new potatoes in their skins No mashed potatoes(i consider this essential) except on Sundays.Good beef gravy Drinks quite expensive Restuurantb has quality fittings and is in a delightful rualsetting
MELENYDD . 2019-03-31
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Always love our visits here. The food is always excellent and good value . We went as a family of 6 ,two children, this was to celebrate my son's birthday and even though the restaurant was full the staff were excellent the food was available and no waiting. Well done.
Jess J . 2019-03-17
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Went as a couple for lunch on Friday 1st March. Arrived there at about 13:00 and had to look for a table as it was quite busy, which was good, shows its popular. Even though it was busy we were served easily with a friendly welcome. The car very meal was £5:95 which I thought was excellent value for money. All the food was well cooked and more importantly, hot and very tasty. There was a choice of five vegetables and there were roast and boiled new potatoes. I can't understand anyone criticizing the food as there are three choices of meat as well. We always have the carvery when we go here and we go at least once a month as it's great value for money. We are going to try it on a Sunday when its £8:45 to see what its like, think we are looking forwards to it, as its still good value for a Sunday roast.
milonak . 2019-03-06
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I’ve got to be honest, before my wife and I arrived in Telford for my grandads birthday, we were aware that we would be eating here and the cost of dinner was £5.95.
Andrew G . 2019-02-12
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Really don’t know how people have scored this so low, this place is a gem, good food friendly staff and great value. This is the 2nd visit in 4 weeks and had good service and great value both times
. 2019-02-08
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we have just returned from our first visit here and in all honesty it was a disappointment. we had to drive very slowly and carefully into the carpark as it is strewn with large potholes and in dire need of repair. it would be easy to damage your vehicle! the inside of the establishment was tatty and extremely dated. we were meeting up with family so we stayed and dined as we had all turned up around the same time but if it was just us and we turned up spontaneously from first impressions i would turn around and go elsewhere. we were greeted with a friendly face and shown to our reserved table then proceeded to the very long queue to place our order, although the serving system was organised the queue took a while to go down to finally get served. the man who served me was quite rude and abrupt. i drink guiness and i had the option of an overpriced CAN of guiness or.....well that was it. even the extra cold on draught was non existent and the tap not covered up so i had to settle for very flat overpriced draught cola. when he started filling the 1/2 pint glasses i pointed out we wanted pints and he was huffing and puffing with attitude due to the inconvenience. he told me the price for 3 carveries, 2 colas and a medium wine.... £36!! EXPENSIVE!! i eventually managed to pay as the card machine was playing up and the situation was made worse by the fact that he told me it does it all the time, especially on sundays.... get it sorted! not a good start to our visit. we got our meals from the carvery counter and i was very surprised at how minimal the portions were for the price. the plates were small so as you could not get too many vegetables on and the meat portions were not great. we were only allowed 2 slices of meat and they were cut quite thinly which was insulting as this meal was costing £8.50 per person. we sat and ate our meals and the taste was great and everything was warm as expected but we were in disbelief that the "mash" we were eating was the instant dehydrated variety. i was not the only one in our party to recognise this fact. this was a bit annoying as this meal was not the cheapest. i keep referring to the expense as i cannot understand the greed of this establishment hiking up the price of the meal by £2.50 pp as it is a sunday. its not as if the choice or portion sizes increase also. i feel its just taking advantage of people, im sure the YOUNG waitresses do not get double time as they would have in the past justifying us paying extra. most establishments are guilty of this and if i was reviewing somewhere else i would mention it but this review is for the madebrook. my mother went and placed a few dessert orders and a floater coffee for my wife and eventually upon her return she was bemused that she had been informed at the bar that as they were very busy they did not have time to fulfill the order of the floater coffee so she would have to settle for a normal one!! 30 seconds!! how rude but with everything else i was not surprised. whilst we were there there was a very foul stench coming from the toilet area which smelt like raw sewage so i waited until we got home. the toilets are located very near the kitchens which was a concern. i am not annihilating this place intentionally as the majority of the food was great as i pointed out earlier and we did enjoy our time together there as a family, i am just being honest in my review for my first (and last) visit here. it may be different throughout the week but as a result of todays experience i will never know. i estimated at least 100 diners in the madebrook whilst we were there and if they all paid the extra £2.50, by my calculations that is £250. perhaps the owner is using these funds to repair the dangerous carpark and help patrons avoid massive repair bills to their cars. at least we tried it and learnt a lesson, not 100% bad but far from100% great. the other staff members we interacted with during our visit were friendly and professional enough which couneracted the barmans unprofessional attitude and most of the food was great which reflects my higher rating of 2.
. 2019-01-27
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Thin slices of meat like sandwich meat. Dry veg and not much choice. Friendly people but we come in for good quality food and it wasn’t. Very disappointed
. 2019-01-26
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This was my first visit to the Madebrook. It was for a Sunday lunch in January 2019.
. 2019-01-06
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Me and my grandad come here regularly and have never had a bad meal. Meat is always tasty and tender something which you don't always get from a carvery. Veg is always crisp and plentiful and the roast potatoes are fantastic for a pub! Very good and always goes done well. Definitely recommend for a good cheap roast!
. 2019-01-06
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Been coming here years always a great meal fantastic value and right on our doorstep. Love the meats and as much veg as you can eat.
Paul S . 2018-12-17
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Myself and a friend have frequented The Madebrook every week for several years. Staff are friendly and obliging, food is consistently good and the seating arrangements are such that you are able to have uninterrupted conversation without the need to lower your voice in case you disturb other diners. Am looking forward to having a xmas meal there this week.
JillC1588 . 2018-12-17
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I visited here recently. There was a very good selection of food on the carvery and the meat was tasty but very minimal and that was extremely disappointing. Also all the food was not hot enough.
David N . 2018-12-16
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As always one of the best carverys in this part of Shropshire. Good selection of vegetables. The staff were friendly and professional.
valj0944 . 2018-11-25
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We hadn't been here for a carvery lunch for a while, so we decided to visit today Friday 23rd, well all the veggies were as nice as always, but we all observed how small and very very thin the slices of meat were, taking into account the lunchtime carvery prices have gone up as well , it no longer represents good value anymore, and there are many more eateries in Telford that do it better than this, so sadly after many visits here for lunch,we shall not be returning again.
Michael F . 2018-11-24
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This was the first time we visited The Madebook in Telford . 9 of us celebrated a 90th Birthday we booked in advanced. The staff dressed the table and provided excellent service for all of us.
Stay34161151073 . 2018-11-10
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We arrived just after 5pm on Saturday evening and chose a table for 4 people. After ordering drinks at the bar and paying for 4 meals, we then proceeded to the carvery. There was a choice of ham, turkey, beef or pie, I chose the beef which really looked tender and extreemly lean. There was a good choice of veg and roast and new potatoes and the gravy was quite thick and seemed full of meaty bits. We all enjoyed our first visit to this carvery but we will be going back, well done Madebrook..!!
David P . 2018-11-05
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This gem does the best lunchtime carvery you could possibly wish for, especially for the price of £4.89! lovely meats, superb freshly cooked vegetables and a good reasonably priced main menu if you don't fancy the carvery, we love the place and the staff are always very pleasant as well which is always a plus point in my book, i have no hesitation at all in heartily recommending this eatery if you want some good food.
Michael F . 2018-10-13
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Nine of us went for a birthday meal. Staff very friendly and service was very good. We all had the carvery which was delicious. I had beef and gammon which were both cooked really well. One of us was gluten free which was catered for. Gluten free yorkshire puds, gravy and a good choice of gluten free desserts. Excellent value for money. Pub is lovely and cosy. Thank you for a lovely meal. We will be returning soon.
C S . 2018-10-11
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Tho services was really good,the food was amazing but the beef was tough and I had quite alot of grizzly fatty bits on my meat, there was no pie of the day left should stock up more also was stood waiting for the gravy for a few mins. But on the whole staff and food was nice we recommend you try it.
Zeon W . 2018-10-03
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Excellent food and atmosphere. We went for my birthday, myself my husband two sons, daughter in laws and grandson. Staff attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. Lovely meal. Going again soon.
Karen C . 2018-09-26
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Been here a number of times and have never been disappointed. Tonight we arrived a little later than usual so just managed to get served by the skin of our teeth. The food as always was amazing! I could have eaten an entire plate of just their roasties with gravy and been happy! We live nearer to the Severn Gorge but will continue to go out of our way to visit The Madebrook every time!
sarahcorten777 . 2018-09-21
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We went here after just moving in to a new flat when we really needed a good meal since the kitchen was full of boxes, and we were not disappointed. The food was really good, and they had a nice ale on too. And the price really is unbeatable. Will definitely be returning often!
Zosoo94 . 2018-09-17
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Had three family members visit us unexpectedly we have many local places but on a friends recommendation we decided to try The Madebrook Carvery. Turned out to be an excellent choice we had a mix of meals and all the food was really enjoyable and good value, we will certainly be visiting again.
kenandwendy2016 . 2018-09-01
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We hadn't been for a few weeks,but we were all glad to pay another lunch time visit here, the quality of the meats and lovely fresh vegetables on offer is absolutely superb, and for the price charged for a lunchtime carvery, is unbeatable, superb food in nice surroundings and pleasant staff, smashing.
MICHAEL F . 2018-08-18
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Nice food the pork and beef was amazing the only letdown is there was a dirty nappy outside on the bench and when ordering drinks it takes awhile for the chap to do anything but apart from that the food itself was lovely
David B . 2018-07-22
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very basic.. very little meat. was disappointed with the choice and taste of the carvery. roast were deep fried boiled potatoes, yorkshire pudding, cheap bought ones. would not recommend
Sarah B . 2018-06-27
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Wanted to go somewhere different to treat Dad on Fathers Day. Bought 2 Lemon & Limes, One tasted like water we Complained at the bar and they refilled it with more lime.
joannesmith1977 . 2018-06-17
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Found the Madebrook on line and thought we would give them a try. A lovely big car park with good staff making us very welcome. Good seating and a Carvery providing a choice of 4 meats all superbly presented. The Gammon and Beef were very tender and tasty as were the 6 choice of vegetables and different sauces available. Another place we will return to.
Alec P . 2018-06-15
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Bar staff were friendly and efficient. Surroundings were clean and tidy although the flooring in the bar is a little tired. Ordered a lemonade and 2 excellent pints of Salopian Golden Thread - nice to see a quality real ale on offer!. Decided to try the carvery rather than ordering from the menu. Carvery was superb, one of the best I have tried. The beef was excellent, vegetables were cooked just right and piping hot. Its not often that everything on the plate is perfectly cooked. Excellent rhubarb crumble pudding. Good access for a wheelchairs and noise levels are comfortable for anyone wearing hearing aids.
andythelandlord . 2018-06-06
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We are now quite regular lunchtime visitors at this eaterie, and the carvery food is absolutely unbeatable,as are other items on the main menu that we have tried, the price of the lunchtime carvery at £4.89 is an absolute bargain, and every thing is so fresh and tasty,the roast beef is always tender and delicious,and our friend loves the roast turkey,as does my wife, however there is one item on the internet website that is listed,but has never been available? and i find this to be very disappointing? (Roast leg of Somerset pork) i love a bit of roast pork, and if it is listed on the menu it should be available? i have emailed the named contact here to ask why this is so, but they have never had the common courtesy to reply to me,it would make a pleasant change from beef.
MICHAEL F . 2018-05-28
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We didn't have a carvery, but the food we did have was OK. Staff were nice enough but in my opinion the food was overpriced. Not a bad experience but nothing special.
Simon L . 2018-05-15
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I've never been to this area of Telford before and I found the Restaurant by doing a search on Google Maps. Three of us visited at 2 pm on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May 2018.
madmadandsatandog . 2018-05-07
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I hope this was only a off day But we were disappointed with our carvery only 2 very thin slices of meat cool veg and undercooked carrots come on Madebrook you can do better than that your standards are slipping.
Alicewhitney90 . 2018-04-15
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Can not fault the staff or food and couldn't ask for better service, nothing was too much trouble. Nine of us dined all had a variety of meals and no complaints. Such friendly staff and completed our daughters birthday.
piaggio1 . 2018-04-11
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