The Farm Inn Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant Solihull

Address: 22 Farmhouse Way, Shirley, Solihull B90 4EH, United Kingdom

Phone: +441217117273

Rating: 4.4
based on 177 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "The service was amazing- no rush to leave and felt so welcome."
  • "The staff are attentive, professional and friendly."
  • "Our tables were constantly and unobtrusively cleared of empty glasses and plates at such speed that everyone noticed and commented."
  • "The staff are very attentitive and friendly too."
  • "The staff were friendly and very attentive."
  • "Fantastic service, friendly staff, absolutely 10/10."
  • "Every member of staff who I dealt with were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and very professional."

Cons:

  • "Waited ages for food, roast dinners were disappointing, potatoes not cooked and no chicken breast on some dinners."
  • "We were served incorrect drinks and they were really expensive."
  • "After taking our drinks order we had to wait over 15 minutes for them to arrive."
  • "Staff are unable to pull craft beer or Guiness properly."
  • "I was then advised all the cocktails are pre mixed and they didn’t have any idea how to improve the drinks either."
  • "But over 15 quid for two glasses of el cheap and nasty white wine is taking the mickey really."
  • "We were in the mezzanine for family meal. 16 of us. Very squashed and very warm."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Ths steaks were delicious and so was everything else, honestly, nothing to complain about."
  • "Pizzas are homemade, they have a real pizza oven. And they are really good, bases are crusty and delicious."
  • "The food was delivered quickly, hot and very tasty."
  • "Food was excellent."
  • "Delicious pizzas offered (the Italian ham being a particular highlight)."
  • "The food is always the star of the show here and I was so excited when it arrived because I knew it would be delicious and it looked gorgeous too."
  • "The food menu is very good and food is just excellent."

Cons:

  • "Drinks are definitely over priced."
  • "Pricing would be right for good pub food, however the quality of the meal did not reflect this."
  • "However, it's quite dear for not very special food and you have to wait AGES."
  • "The whole meal was bland & overpriced won't be returning."
  • "The gnocchi, which was way too doughy but the flavours were interesting."
  • "The fish was fresh and beautifully cooked but the batter was thick and greasy, my chips were dry and the peas hard."
  • "Disappointing food, 5 lots of roast pork overcooked and tough, cut thickly."

Ambience & Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "You'll find a modern eclectic decor with a friendly atmosphere and great service."
  • "The ambience and atmosphere are instantly inviting; it oozes cosiness and warmth."
  • "Absolutely in love with this place, it looks amazing, on the lovely sunny days the outdoor seating must be great especially for groups."
  • "This is a very attractive bar and restaurant with a lovely big outside dining area."
  • "The farm has a really vibrant atmosphere, and it's a great environment to eat in."
  • "Striking interiors: high ceilings, barn/rustic vibes."
  • "Magnificently curated, the pub has transformed and evolved over time to provide a brilliant experience."

Cons:

  • "However, the music was neither conducive to eating and became increasingly louder so that we and guests on other tables we raising our voices to talk."
  • "The ambiance was nice however the music was too loud so we could barely hear each other from across our small table."
  • "It was pretty busy and unfortunately the sound level made it very hard to hear general conversations across the table."
  • "Very noisy - one table in particular with people shouting."
  • "Place could do with a good clean too. No WiFi and the lighting is too dark."
  • "Really shouldn’t be happy having customers who’ll try start a fight because they’re Worthless people trying to get a cigarette they can’t afford, and someone they asked said “no” 😂 all round worst pub I’ve been to in at least two years 👍."
  • "The place looks nice but this situation with the reservations was annoying, very annoying for an empty restaurant at that moment."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "Friendly service, good food and drink all at a reasonable price."
  • "Lovely food, good portions so good value for money."
  • "We had a couple of drinks which were reasonably priced."
  • "Food was lovely and good value considering that the waitress kept giving us bread and we had the salad bar to go to."
  • "Great meal at reasonable prices and good service."
  • "It's very good value for the standard & quality of the food."
  • "Buffet food was excellent good choice and great value."

Cons:

  • "Don’t waste your time; they turn away custom for absolutely no reason."
  • "Currently, this pub does not provide value for money on drinks and is overpriced."
  • "Terrible pub! still charge more than they should do (based on supply and demand……. There’s no demand is my point 👍)."
  • "VAT on our meal was £7.50!! A bit much for 2 adults and a child with one course each! Almost a third of our bill!"
  • "The whole meal was bland & overpriced won't be returning."
  • "Food and drinks very expensive!"
  • "No two-for one pizzas like there used to be, which is disappointing."

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