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The wife and I plus two close friends had a great evening here. They had been before and suggested we give it a try as we hadn't. Not knowing anything about the place I have to admit that it exceeded my expectations. The first thing you will notice is how well presented it is but don't look too closely, the second is how large it is, yet it still has a cosy feel. It's not perfect, but where is? There were some 'issues' incl, rock hard sprouts, no parsnips, missing off the last course of the Christmas menu, and not clearing the glasses off our table. Despite these, the plus points far outweighed a few minor niggles. It's not cheap but we felt it was worth the extra cost as we enjoyed the evening so much. To be fair this may have been helped by the the Christmas atmosphere and a rather pleasant choice of drinks. We have since been back on two occasions for Sunday lunches and unfortunately haven't enjoyed them so much as our Christmas meal. Some of it is down to inconsistency in the service, either it is very good or 'missing'. In respect of just the Sunday lunches, I feel there is a bit of 'penny pinching' happening when it comes to what's on the plate. Someone also believes that 1 minute in boiling water is enough to cook green beans. Admittedly other dishes might fair better. The desserts are typically £8, I was expecting good things but was left feeling rather underwhelmed. Note the difference in the photos of our two pannacottas. Overall when it's good it can be excellent but I have found that this isn't always the case. But just to illustrate how customer reviews can be very misleading - on a further Sunday lunch visit we were looked after by Mollie and she was excellent. Indeed I would go as far as to say that she was the best waitress/waiter we have had in a very long time. Helpful is an understatement.
The CurryholicThe Curryholic
10
I was at The Roe Deer for a meal with my sister last week, I'd never been before, but I will definitely go again. I love the converted manor, the classic sophisticated interior, high ceilings, large windows, the seated terrace area at the back and grassed seating area beyond that. The atmosphere was cosy and relaxed. The staff were friendly and efficient, service was quick. I had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and didn't want to leave! Started off the dining experience with a fantastically refreshing rose wine spritzer. To eat I started with Prawn and Avocado - sounds boring but was imaginatively prepared and presented, a bit bland I would say but I was so keen to taste it I forgot to take a photo. Main was Pan Fried Sea Bass, again imaginative preparation and presentation, this was slightly more flavoursome but i can't say it really fired up my taste buds. I then even went on to have a dessert (which I usually skip) because on the menu they have a small dessert/coffee combo - I had Creme Brulee and a Latte and thoroughly enjoyed both. We finished off the warm evening out on the terrace with a drink. As said above, will happily visit again, just a shame I wasn't introduced to the place earlier in the summer.
Viv WhiteViv White
00
On arrival, the grounds of the restaurant are beautiful and set a lovely sophisticated tone for the evening ahead. We were approached to take the drinks order quite quickly, to which we kindly asked for some more time. I was a little disappointed at the small number of cocktails which were available on the menu but nevertheless were well presented and v pleasant. We greeted and seated straight away. Our waiter was very friendly and asked if we wanted to order drinks which we asked if he could give us a little time to decide, he came back and took our order and the drinks arrived shortly after. Our food arrived within 20 mins of ordering and it was definitely worth the wait. My guest had the crispy buttermilk chicken burger with no mayo served with fries and coleslaw. Their food was well presented and arrived with no mayo as requested, however the presentation wasn’t consistent with the rest of the meals from my party, some of the coleslaw arrived in little serving bowls and others arrived just on the plate. We ordered more drinks with our meals and these didn’t take too long to arrive however when these were delivered the waiter left all of our empty glasses on the table which took up quite a bit of room, these then weren’t removed until we asked someone to do this for us. Our plates were cleared quite quickly and once we had ordered our desserts these arrived within a couple of mins, I had the triple chocolate brownie which was delicious. Although the service was a little slow at times. I would recommend the Roe Deer as the food and the atmosphere were amazing, however you would need to book in advance as it can get very busy. The shrimp was very much over cooked, which was one of the main items on the menu which I was looking forward to but the accompanying sweet chill sauce worked well. The service for food, was noticably slow and empty glasses were not removed from the table for a v long period of time until we asked our waitor. This meant empty glasses remained on the table throughout the meal and after a 2nd round of drinks were ordered which I feel is unacceptable when staff are carrying empty trays or are within view at the bar speaking to other members of the team. The overall experience was that the food was lovely, however service did let the meal down considerably.
Vin ChenzoVin Chenzo
20
Opening night ........ just amazing! This is exactly what the area needs. The staff were super attentive and friendly. The ambience was prefect. It's decorated to a high standard. The food was gorgeous, hubby said he hadn't eaten steak that tasted so good in over 20 years! We were told the aim of the staff at The Roe Deer is to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable, they certainly achieved their aim, especially our waitress, Jazz! You can dine or just go for drinks. They accept children, dogs and muddy boots! They also have a large patio area and a private dining room upstairs for approx 16 guests. They've also produced a leaflet of a walk for you to do before quenching ones thirst 😉! I'll post pics of walk leaflet. Can't wait to return. Dress code: smart casual or dress to impress it's really up to you. Thank you to all the staff The Roe Deer for making our night feel special and thank you to Brunning and Price for doing such a fantastic job! PICS: patio area. ...i only pictured one side of it, there's probably the same again the opposite side along with extensive gardens to walk in or when we do get some some perhaps take a picnic blanket to sit on the grass!
sarah badgersarah badger
10
Been wanting to come here for a very long time after randomly driving past it on the night. Love a good country pub so finding this place was a treat! If you’re following satnav, it may take you down the road at the back which will take you to the exit of The Roe Deer, which will mean you’ll have to go a very long way round to get back to the main entrance, so keep an eye out where you’re going. Parking at the back is small, not too sure if there’s parking at the front (we ended up using the exit to get onto the site). A very grand looking building when walking up to it, and the decor inside the building is absolutely amazing. The staff who dealt with us are very friendly. We sat outside, which offers nice relaxed views. We came for drinks only, but will be coming back to try the food. Dog friendly as we saw plenty of dogs outside, not too sure if they’re allowed inside. The Roe Deer offers Red Stripe on tap (for anyone that knows, this is hard to find at most pubs, so impressed they’ve got it!) Reasonable priced and a very enjoyable day. Hopefully come back soon to try the food.
Nimal PatelNimal Patel
30
Went in here for the first time. Disabled friendly and the guy behind the bar helped usher my disabled mother through on her mobility scooter, to avoid blocking the entry. We had the arancini starter each with a trio of lamb and a side of vegetables and truffle fries and thick cut fries. For dessert I had the crème brulé and a side of mint chocolate ice cream. my mother had the sticky toffee pudding and a side of coconut ice-cream. The portions are great and I have an appetite. If I have it again I won't have the fries just the vegetables as a side because it was a lot to eat. For drinks I had the berry Cornish orchard and my mother had a mint tea and a lemonade. Pints are a respectable £5 a pint and £3.95 for the mint tea. Overall, the building is lovely. A well kept property designed and laid out nicely. Plenty of space between tables. Staff were friendly and the prices good. Will return.
K J SmithK J Smith
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Wordsley, Stourbridge DY7 5QJ, United Kingdom
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roedeerpub.co.uk
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Refined gastropub serving brunch, fish, burgers, meat dishes & desserts, plus a robust wine list.
attractions: , restaurants: Lawnswood, Sommai Thai Restaurant, Mount Pleasant
