Gastro Pub popolari a Harborne

A Tuesday lunch time visit of 4 so not very busy. We all had a different main course, all were very good. My pea and asparagus gnocchi was excellent. Similarly 4 different deserts, all very good. The Almond sponge was particularly good. Service was good with just the right amount of attention. Value is always subjective but given the high standard of food I felt it was very good value.

Popped into Ye Olde Horseshoes for a Sunday roast and was thoroughly impressed. The beef roast was excellent – perfectly pink in the middle, tender, and full of flavour. The roast potatoes were just how I like them: golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy inside. The vegetable medley was fresh and well-cooked, and the gravy tied everything together beautifully. The Yorkshire puddings deserve a special mention – huge, fluffy, and delicious. We were seated in a cosy room that stayed cool despite the heat outside, which I found very comfortable, although my dad thought it was a bit chilly. Prices were reasonable for the quality: £21.50 for the roast, with pints around £5–£6, and a 10% service charge added – fair for the great service we received. Overall, a lovely pub lunch with great food and atmosphere. Would definitely return!

Lovely lunch. Husband enjoyed his pork belly and the shepherds pie is always good. Mum finished off her chicken schnitzel with relish. Our server was great too - young lady, long black hair - she was polite, helpful, friendly and prompt.

There was only one member of staff on duty, serving at the bar, in the restaurant and cleaning the tables and the floor! She did her best but it meant that we had to wait for 10 minutes at the reception desk on arrival, even though we had booked online. We also had wait for 10 minutes to pay before we left. The food was adequate but not so well prepared as the last time we were there a year ago.

Excellent food with vegan options. Fast and friendly service. Parking difficult as usual even on a Monday evening. Good selection of draught beers. All good.