The Meadowlark in Dudley

DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PUB !!! Went in on the 25th November with 2 of my friends to enjoy some food and catch up. One of said friends had a bottle of pepsi from the shop next door and within 2 seconds of opening and not even having opportunity to take a sip she had the landlady shouting at her from across the bar making hand signals to which she then alerted the owner of the pub and she stated in an aggressive tone “dont think you can come in here and drink stuff in MY pub” and laughed and giggled with another member of staff which is extremely unprofessional behaviour. I was stood at the bar as this all happened the owner of the pub was taking my order and was making comments to me about my friend not knowing i was with them so i asked her if there was an issue i needed to speak to my friend and if she wanted us to leave to which she changed her whole complete attitude towards the situation after i said to her “thats the table that im sat at”. Also, when bringing our order over a member of staff slammed it down onto the table and huffed n puffed n walked off. Not only that but the chips were cold and had next to no cheese on them and were also green. Furthermore, whilst sat talking to my friends there were 2 ladies cleaning a table next to us and one of us glanced over as you do and one of the ladies said “i swear to god if she looks at me like that one more time”. Personally to me that sounds like a threat. I just think that there is a huge lack of professionalism within the business and i think that the staff members need to take into account that they are there to work and not sit around and gossip about teenage girls. My friend who was drinking the pepsi has a history of low blood sugar, is prone to passing out and had just finished work so was exhausted and needed a refreshment. If the employee had directly came over to us and politely explained she doesn’t allow outside drinks then we would have understood but what we don’t understand is the vileness of the whole situation.

Love the refurb, though the chairs around the round table now block the walkway when used. Nice atmosphere and great priced food for what you get. We ate fish and chips and lasagne off the 2 for £12.50 menu. It will remain a regular meeting place for our group of friends.

fab food & service, always clean, & so warm & friendly.

Really welcoming staff, spolessly clean environment and piping hot food, what more could you want?

We came in for a family birthday meal, the vibe as always was friendly and welcoming. We had a table of 12 and we all ordered food. We were served by Sophie and Ella & they were lovely! Very friendly nothing was too much ask. Food was lovely every one all enjoyed their food. Very good night. Loving the new refurb!

Really nice place. Grandad brings us all the time. He loves it. Great friendly service from Sophie today.

Visited this week, the refurb looks lovely, sizzling tandoori chicken plate was great, the haloumi sizzler looked a bit sparce, the salmon salad bowl didn't look like the picture, was basic when it came, however, all tasted good, staff were friendly and helpful.

Got a nice table that i had requested Met on entrance by a friendly member of staff who showed me to our table Service was very good Discount on the bill, 25%, was very much appreciated Enjoyed the real ale, Hobgoblin, which was nicely kept

Sat in the restaurant side where there is now a tv in addition to a number of TVs the bar area. This has made it awful. It worked well in the past as it was open plan if you were eating you could keep away from the sport. The speakers in in the dining area were playing football commentary. I don’t go out to eat with my family to listen to that. This has spoiled what used to be a nice place to eat. We have eaten there for years with family, we will give it one more chance but if the football in on next time it will be last time. There is no need for football in the dining area there are clearly defined areas for eating and football use them as such. There is absolutely no need to have the football blaring out in the dining area. Ruined a nice place to eat. Food was good staff were good but noise absolutely shocking.

I attended this place for my 50th birthday meal with my family of seven, can’t believe the experience we had. We pre booked a table on line for originally 1.30 but had to change it for o'clock as one of my family were running a bit late, we turned up and was seated not long after which was great. We went to the bar and ordered our drinks and food for table number 21 which was stated on the reservation label on our table and also had our booking name on it. But was told it was table number 6 which made me confused as I tried to explain to the manager she was getting really hi rated with me . Ok they were really busy so we expected a bit of a wait which wasn’t a problem at all but when the food did eventually come it was cold and tasted horrible. We called the waitress over to tell her and all she done was huffed and puffed and give us a really bad attitude. I went to talk to the manager which was also a bad experience, she really needs to sort out her manager skills and also needs to learn how to deal with customers. Yes she did give us a refund eventually but the whole experience was terrible and really ruined my day I was so embarrassed for me and my family. It has just had a full refurb which is really nice but seriously now I wouldn’t recommend this place or even think about visiting it again. This used to be our local not anymore.

I went here on 9th November with my family. I do not recommend this place. Three of the meals were cold and mine did not even arrive! I ordered a child's meal which was a burger and the bun was so hard my little one couldn't even eat it. When we told the waitress about the food she rolled her eyes and huffed and puffed at us. This waitress then cried twice! When speaking to the manager she was also quite rude initially and told us that we should be the ones to apologise for making her staff cry. Nothing nasty was said to the waitress we just told her the food was cold and she was very unprofessional in how she handled it. Yet we were told by the manager that we needed to apologise to her waitress. We reserved a table and it had a table number written on the reserve note and that is the table number we ordered our food to. However we were later informed after receiving the cold meals that it was not the correct table number on that note so our food went to the wrong table. The manager did apologise in the end and gave us some money back. However her initial response to our complaints was rude and unapologetic and even told us we were the ones who should have been apologising! Not how a manager should be acting and running a restaurant. She also told me that I did not order my food and that's why it did not arrive when I did order my food with my children's food! Will not be returning to this place again. Absolute shambles.

Went here today for my brothers 50th for a meal the worst experience ever all the food was cold and the staff was really rude about changing it and one of the meals didn’t arrive total night mare . It’s had a refurbe need to think about getting new staff in that can handle the job . And the chief needs to learn how to cook hot food don’t recommend this place at in total disaster.

Had drinks and a meal. All very nice and service was good.

Lovely refurb and food was delicious. Jaz our waitress was extremely polite and professional.

All staff are very friendly and welcoming. Caitlin is always friendly and helpful. Always a pleasure to visit. We will definitely return

Caitlin who served us was very friendly and welcoming. We were served quickly without queuing and got a table straight away. She even came up to us later and offered us table service so we didn’t have to go to the bar. Fantastic service Caitlin!

The meadowlark had a update Inside is good food but I haven't been there yet but from other people saying it's nice good and a 5 star pub & restaurant.

Claire was absolutely fantastic service as usual great service can not be faulted. Very pleasant and always happy to help

Nice atmosphere and well kept pint. Bar staff are welcoming especially Claire, she went above and beyond to ensure our group was happy Definitely recommend

Booked a birthday party and left a phone number but when we went to take balloons place was shut and no one answering and a note on the door closed due to unforeseen circumstances. Well I’m sure all your phones work to call us. Thanks for nothing

Good Fish & Chips very reasonable price £10:50 for 2 meals

My husband and I had a lovely meal here I had been previously in the week with my friends and the meal was delicious So my husband had the sirloin sizzler and I had the chicken breast sizzler Both were delicious, my Mediterranean vegetables were cooked to perfection We then had the Eton mess sundae, so refreshing on a hot day We also had 2 pitchers of Long Island tea, delicious. We have only just discovered this pub even though it is on our doorstep The twin girls are so friendly They have just begun breakfasts So Friday mornings here we come

Food was good. Staff polite, helpful and friendly. Will return

Once again the welcome was friendly and everyone was so helpful. Food was delicious. Did not have to wait long for our meals and they were piping hot.

Food was absolutely divine. Good family atmosphere Good prices Clean

Love the Meadowlark - special shout-out to the Guinness Artist 🧍‍♂️ great stick man

Didn't like the chips were a bit to dry ,but everything else was great.

Went to our uncles wake here. Everyone was so kind. Lovely staff.

Food and service was spot on Amanda was very helpful Sat out side in the sun enjoying the rays Definitely be back Would recommend to anyone

Went here after my daughters graduation on Tuesday 2 for £11 deal was great for us and the food was good the skin on fries were cooked perfectly.

Could not fault it at all great meal and the sfaff was very professional thanks guys 5*****

Food was horrible. DJ on at 5 so no one can hear themselves think. No cutlery given no condiments given. Accused of sitting on someone else table by the staff, staff not friendly, that's why. Logged a complaint 3 weeks ago no one bothered to get in touch

Great local pub...staff have good s.o.h...and pleasant..food always quality and a good price...loving the app too where you collect great deals

I popped into Meadow Lark with a friend and her baby. We visited here a while ago and enjoyed our last visit so we paid another one. On arrival it was relatively quiet. We were served straight away and they catered to our specific dietary requirements. We ordered the 'chick' burger it was amazing, served with skin on fries. Definitely worth a try. The pub was clean and the bathroom facilities were clean. Staff were easy to talk to and served food quickly. We also ordered the dessert too. Definitely recommend going as it was fab.

Meal was great and staff was very friendly and helpful

Plenty of parking. Nice big pub with beer garden. Has the games on.

The staff were friendly and helpful. Food was served swiftly and when it came it was hot. Food was tasty and we will be returning as reward app is great too!

Amazing good, the new menu is great, full of choice. You can easily choose something different everything you go. Our food was plentiful and tasty. Never had a problem with food whenever we have been. It was busy but didn't mind waiting for the food as we know it is worth waiting for. The staff were friendly and we always have a laugh with them.

Fantastic food ! Love the new menu. Staff were friendly. Will definitely be returning. The tandoori skewers are to die for !

We went to the Meadowlark for something to eat and watch the football. The food was great came quickly we got served at the bar in turn, and again quite quickly considering it was quite busy. Staff seemed to be enjoying themselves, beer was good and choice was aswell. Great time except for the football result

Fantastic food , fantastic service , fish and chips were beautiful and the steak melted in the mouth , will definitely be returning soon 5*

The last twice I have visited to eat with my husband we have had the pleasure of being served by a lovely young girl named Tamzin. The food she served to use was lovely, presented excellent and very well cooked, no complaints at all. The service received was also excellent, good food served with a smile and politely makes a massive difference. We will definately return.

Good food, friendly staff good choice of beers

Fantastic service as always ,Jas and Dan great characters behind the bar, keep Up the great atmosphere

Hi Ness, this is something we don’t normally do is complain, on Monday 20th May 2024 we attended your pub which we have been a regular for 20 years but we were very very disappointed as we were refused food bang on 8pm… it’s only occasionally we pop in on a Monday night we did not know that the kitchen shut at 8pm there are no times displayed and normally if the kitchens are going to close earlier a member of staff would normally come over and ask us if we are having food, we also noticed that a regular was refused food too at 7.50pm, we would value your thoughts on this matter? On another note went to the ladies toilets which was disgusting and toilet roll being held up by pink string photo attached. Many thanks

I never have a bad meal here and the service by everyone is always excellent.

The staff were very friendly and efficient the only thing they can improve was the table needed wiping and the toilets weren’t very clean but to be fair they need up grading the food was hot and cooked well good quality

Good place to come for a quiet drink and food here is great.

Very good service and excellent quality food

Our first visit - perfect! Didn't book - just turned up - 6 of us - and decided to stay for lunch. Plenty of seating available and easy to find a table for six. Food was good - two meals for £11.00 - and a good range of choices; I had the Lasagne and garlic bread which was excellent - and my husband had the gammon egg and chips - both presented well, and tasted good. We took our time - chatted before we ordered, and after we'd eaten - never felt that we were being rushed to vacate the table. All the staff we saw were smartly dressed and looked happy to help, engaged in conversation etc and asked about any allergies when we were ordering food - always good to have due diligence. Plenty of parking on their own carpark - and the toilets were clean and presentable, with good handwashing facilities. The pub is absolutely 100% accessible too for anyone having challenges with mobility. All in all, a great first visit - we will be back. Thank you ... 🧡

I think it’s absolutely disgusting what you have done you are running the pub into the ground locals not coming in anymore and to top it off not allowing kids after 9pm now. Wouldn’t be so bad but not even put it on facebook. Never seen it so empty on a Wednesday night. We will be looking for somewhere else for our family nights out you even change the kitchen opening times when you feel like it. Been coming in the pub since it’s been open never seen it so family unfriendly Message sent The Meadowlark the place is going downhill

If you want to get high on the smell of weed then the meadowlark carpark is the place to be. It needs sorting out, it's bringing the place down. It's not the pub owners fault but maybe CCTV will sort this problem out. The amount of cars I've seen pull up alongside another car, a quick passing over of goods through the window then speeding off.

Went for a family lunch yesterday, we have three children ranging from 9 - 2. As it was lunch time on a Saturday we did anticipate it being fairly busy, which it was. It's also family friendly so we expected other children to be present and potentially quite noisy. Which it was. We opted to order via the QR codes on the table which took us to the website. I believe you can go to the bar and order in person if that's what you prefer but human interaction isn't my vibe so I'm glad this was an option, and it was easy to navigate and pay. The staff we did interact with were polite and friendly, we noticed my partner was missing a portion of onion rings and our server came back with them very promptly. The food was lovely, portions were generous. Our youngest child had a little kids serving of tomato pasta and it was quite a big portion for £2.99. My only gripe with the food is that my sirloin steak was overcooked, I requested it rare and it arrived pretty much well done. I was pretty hungry so I didn't bother complaining, and it was still tasty enough but it was also served on a blisteringly hot cast iron skillet so I'm wondering if that affected it. My partner also ordered steak and they were cooked perfectly to his liking and served on a proper plate. We both opted to have the beef gravy with our steaks and it was absolutely gorgeous, if you like gravy I highly recommend it. Overall it was a nice meal out, will definitely be visiting again soon. (Toilets were also lovely and clean!)

Enjoyed an evening meal with my brother and sister in law My first visit and the Gammon and profiteroles sundae was lovely.

came for an early birthday meal for 8 of us, food was lovely and staff was friendly would defenitly go again..thank you

Staff great food is mediocre dessert the custard was cold but staff rectified it

I came here Just for a nice afternoon meal with my girlfriend and her father. We all had a great time and would love to come again

Table booked for 20 people , food was served quickly, all warm and tasty and reasonably priced. Friendly staff.Only miner whinge is the Stella lager wasn't the best, The Guinness was spot on.

Has a homey feel to it...love the breakfast and also thier salmon grill is to die for. Nice place and it's a regular for me.

Staff friendly and food excellent, shame we cant say the same about Stag and 3 Horseshoes we visited today... Staff friendly but food was cold.

Shell was super friendly and service was good

Food and service was top notch. It was very busy but the food didnt take long to come out. New menu was definitely a hit with us and we were recommended a number of dishes by the staff which went down a treat. Definitely go back.

We were a party of 15. The staff were great, a couple of our party had never been before and they were very impressed. Ness was amazing, helping my sister in law who is gluten free to choose the right options. They went above and beyond xx

Me and my family always go to the meadow lark for food and it's always amazing. Recently I had my engagement gathering there and I couldn't thank the staff enough for everything they had done for us ❤️ they decorated our tables and chairs and made us feel extremely welcome and special, I couldn't have made the day as special without their help ❤️ I 1000% recommend here ❤️

Very noisy place, too many disruptive children. We came as a group of 4 and was seated on a less than adequate table, it was Mother's Day though but it wasn't overly busy and there was other bigger tables available and not reserved. The food was simply a pub meal served on a cast iron skillet, nothing special. I did enjoy the salmon though, it was cooked nicely. Our food came before our drinks which made no sense whatsoever and we had to ask as they had all been offered together. Would I return? Probably not but it was nice to experience somewhere different.

Staff confused because we ordered 2 lemonades with a coffee and tea for 2 people. The burger I ordered was well over cooked and hard to chew. Staff were polite and friendly enough but I won't eat the food again. Just didn't enjoy the experience at all.

Item wanted not available. Very small portion not value for money

The Management Should Not Allow People To Queue In A Line This Situation Just Creates A Bad Atmosphere When The Regular Visitors Just Head To The Bar Corner And Get Served Also Ideally People Wanting To Order Food Should Have A Different Till. NOT A VERY GOOD RUN PUB

Sophie had the best customer service, very happy with our visit here and kept the kids entertained

Me and my partner had a lovely visit, lunch was amazing and our server Shell gave great service and was very helpful!

Perfect. Full fat mayonase would be nice..and a egg on the mixed grill 😋

The starter was nice , the main was nice apart from the chips being warm not hot and onions boiled not fried. And one dessert missing off menu . But staff and cleanliness were 5/5 Need chips hot

service is always great, don't wait ages for a meal, great prices. plenty of options and always friendly staff

Good venue for food watching football.

This was my first visit to the meadowlark in a while - the food is lovely and I was served by Amanda who took my order and came over to check that everything was ok with the food - she is very friendly and welcoming

Food was excellent as always Staff very polite and friendly Especially Amanda she was very friendly and accommodating Will definitely return

We had yet another great experience here. The meals were all well presented and nice and hot. The staff were all friendly and polite. Will definitely be back.

Decent enough food and a clean enough pub had the chicken curry I was impressed for a pub.

Just popped in no reservation, we had a voucher to spend from Christmas. Really really good food , we ordered loads of starters. I would definitely recommend, the only thing was what time the kitchen closes , it needs to be more clear .

Been here twice in the past week for the sizzler meals with Groupon deals. Have to say they were fabulous. First time I had the salmon and then had the Jerk chicken skewers. The mushroom starters were fabulous too. The meals were served fairly quickly and the staff very pleasant too. We will return soon!

Very nice clean pub with a nice atmosphere. Good food also.

Nicest pub meal I've had in a while.

Booked a table for a date night only to be told there was a 2hour wait for food, Really didnt expect this after a table was booked. Very disappointed.

Poor service, menus items not available. Parts of dishes missing stale naan bread, no apologies don't seem to care anymore, been going down hill for months. Complain and they argue back, might never go back to our local

The Service, although not fast is worth the wait.

Best fish an chips and 2 meals for £11.. Great value an lovely quality

The food was good but not as described on the menu. Staff rushed off their feet and confused. 4 of us at the table 3 had finished food before other arrived. 2 dip and cluck no cheese or gravy. Eton Mess no meringue and nothing like one on the next table. After Eight dessert substituted with dark chocolate. These issues were all brought to the attention of staff but we felt so sorry for them as only young and not their fault so said we would just eat what we had been given.

Lovely meal. Friendly staff. Quick and excellent service. Spot on 🙂

Great pub lovely food friendly service

The food and service was first class, very attentive

Food wasn't pleasant. Burnt sausages, mash potato like stodgy porridge. Gravy was OK. Service was fine.

Absolutely terrible meal burnt and looks dirty to eat black bits on steak from cooking very dry and tough fit for a dog really

Had a very disappointing, being polite meal tonight 9.12.23.ordered gammon off ultimate plates .food came quite quickly straight away noticed onion rings and some garnish missing.spoke to a young lady serving who said she would sort this out.on returning to table looked at gammon and it looked very undercooked so spoke to same lady who took meal away when food came back gammon in my opinion was cooked how it should have been to start with but where rest of meal had been put while it was being cooked who knows because everything else was pretty much cold . The last meal I had here the almost identical thing happened,don't think there will be a third.

Friendly, welcoming and very helpful staff. Food is always tasty and well presented, never had a bad experience. Management always caters to specific dietary requirements with no questions asked. Great atmosphere. 👍

I arrived first and was greeted by Callum who gave me a really nice welcome. The food order was taken efficiently and the food arrived sizzling hot in a very short space of time. Callum bought our food to the table and was pleasant checking if we needed anything else. Nothing to complain about except it was a very cold day and we found it rather cold to eat - we would’ve stayed for dessert but decided to go home and have a hot drink to warm ourselves up

Nice pub, quite busy on a Friday evening but quiet in the dining area. Good food at reasonable prices and served quickly with a smile. Would recommend.

We'd asked for a quiet table, they offered us a quiet table in the corner or gave us other choices which was great, the food came in good time, piping hot and it was lovely, a great meal. I'd looked through local menus before booking and Meadowlark had the most appetising menu and it didn't disappoint.

The Staff were lovely. The food was nice, good choice on the menu. I would definitely return

I celebrated my 65th birthday, 24.11.23. Great night, Food absolutely fantastic 💯

Lovely food and drinks good price and had a voucher for money off