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nice place with nice staff and delicious food

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Merrymaid Bar and Grill in Birmingham, and it was well worth the trip from Leicester! Everything from the food to the service was absolutely spot on, making it a dining experience to remember. The Fish Pakora was a standout – perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside. The balance of spices was just right, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. The Chicken Jalfrezi was another highlight, with succulent pieces of chicken cooked to perfection in a rich, spicy sauce that had just the right amount of heat. The freshness of the ingredients really shone through, and it was clear that a lot of care had gone into the preparation of the dishes. The service was exceptional as well. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure that every aspect of our meal was enjoyable. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, perfect for a relaxed evening out. Overall, Merrymaid Bar and Grill exceeded my expectations in every way. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone, and I can confidently say it’s worth the travel – even from Leicester! Hats off to the waiting staff who were great and friendly as well as the bar and kitchen staff who were also amazing.

Authentic taste and superb portion sizes. Although, they need a seating area.

Our favourite restaurant in Kenilworth… thai kitchen never disappoints, food is great and service is always so friendly.

Nice lunch today, fairly busy but nice atmosphere. Kirsty looked after us and made sure we were happy. The meat was plentiful and it was a lovely way to warm up on a cold afternoon

Absolutely top notch food served with precise attention to detail. Individual flavours are distinctive in plentiful proportions. I'd certainly recommend the ALOO GOSHT MIRCH to anyone. A suttle dish to begin with... tender Lamb and fresh potatoe that allows a kick of warmth to end this delight. It is slightly hot...but great! Quick service, and helpful staff. Cocktails are also splendid. The night starts well... and I'd look to book for next time, and very soon I feel.

This place is disgusting! As much as I love being here on a Saturday night, the way the bouncers and owners have dealt with my friend is appalling. To grab her the way they did is wrong. She is of age and had proof of id which they let her in for however still treated her in such a way with no reason. When trying to speak to the bouncers and owners about this they were unreasonable and unhelpful. Instead of being polite they were rude and horrible. To deal with young girls like this is not acceptable no matter whether it’s their job or not! The bouncers here last night (04/05/24) were much more lovely and would never have done such a thing. I am stunned I cannot believe it.

Staff are friendly and helpful, a local place for a quick coffee and catch-up with friends.

amazing food, great table service quick and efficient, friendly staff. recommend

Traditional scone and good coffee for breakfast. Can't ask for more. Some friendly locals with their dogs. A nice location, too.

This is a wonderful semi independant Italian establishment. I visted with some work colleagues and both the service and the food were far beyond expectation. The food was excellent, even though I 'just' had a pizza it was so much more than expected. It was light and full of flavours - way beyond some others Pizza places I have frequented. The lady who welcomed us and served us was refreshingly pleasant and couldn't do enough to look after us and ensure our evening was the best it could be. If you're in Stratford, do yourself a favour and try out this fairly new place, you'll not be dissappointed

Any place this busy on a Thursday night is clearly getting things right. Lively, buzzing with customers of all ages. They found us a table in minutes and took our order. The food is English classics done well. We ordered the fish pie and a 10oz rump. Both were very well cooked and tasty. With a beer and a Chardonnay and soda, the bill came to a touch under 45 quid. Very good price for this standard of food. Great staff, good beer, great food, lovely service. Recommended.

Inhouse dinning was better. Quanity was too less for the price and meat not cooked well.

Totally enjoyed our meal with friends. Food fantastic and staff very friendly and helpful, already booked for 21st December and looking forward to it!! Haven’t been here for a while as last meal months and months ago pre new management was awful so was hesitant to go again, but we were all blown away tonight with food and service.

Great service, food is great and each meal is a different experience. Perfect for informal and formal meals. ;) ……………..