Local Reviews
In January 2014, DAVID F said about The New Ivy House
Visited Ivy House for a second time last Saturday with friends to confirm that my thoughts after my first visit were accurate............they were!
The Ivy House is an old established Pub that like many others in recent years has seen the benefits in offering a Dining facility to it's customers. The layout of the building is such that a relatively small Bar area services 4 rooms including drinks for the Restaurant. The layout ofthe various rooms results in the necessity to climb down or up a small number of steps depending on the room chosen. To eliminate any steps the rear entrance is available for access
into the larger Bar area and the Restaurant.The choice of Beers available on both my visits was good and provided the choice that most would appreciate. If Dining, and, although not compulsory, on a Saturday evening I would recommend reserving a Table, one clear advantage being that your drinks will be brought to your table.
The Menu is varied to suit all tastes, including some Vegetarian options. Good, down to earthmeals, well cooked, well presented with excellent service from all Members of Staff........can you ask for more!
A slight criticism would have to be that some of the Main courses are perhaps a little basic with none of the additions sometimes seen elsewhere. My example of this is the Gammon choice thatis served with Chips and Peas and a choice of Eggs or Pineapple. Elsewhere you might see a Tomato, an Onion Ring/s and a couple of Mushrooms added to the meal but not at the Ivy House
they are side dishes that must be paid for and I was not prepared to pay £2 + for any/either.It really is of course a question of Customer choice £6.95 for Basic meal or £11 for the additions.
I personally think that a Tomato cut in half and two Mushrooms would add value to the dish and would allow a small premium to be put on the basic cost to cover.
A good evening out in a nice friendly atmosphere and a very reasonable cost.
The Ivy House is an old established Pub that like many others in recent years has seen the benefits in offering a Dining facility to it's customers. The layout of the building is such that a relatively small Bar area services 4 rooms including drinks for the Restaurant. The layout ofthe various rooms results in the necessity to climb down or up a small number of steps depending on the room chosen. To eliminate any steps the rear entrance is available for access
into the larger Bar area and the Restaurant.The choice of Beers available on both my visits was good and provided the choice that most would appreciate. If Dining, and, although not compulsory, on a Saturday evening I would recommend reserving a Table, one clear advantage being that your drinks will be brought to your table.
The Menu is varied to suit all tastes, including some Vegetarian options. Good, down to earthmeals, well cooked, well presented with excellent service from all Members of Staff........can you ask for more!
A slight criticism would have to be that some of the Main courses are perhaps a little basic with none of the additions sometimes seen elsewhere. My example of this is the Gammon choice thatis served with Chips and Peas and a choice of Eggs or Pineapple. Elsewhere you might see a Tomato, an Onion Ring/s and a couple of Mushrooms added to the meal but not at the Ivy House
they are side dishes that must be paid for and I was not prepared to pay £2 + for any/either.It really is of course a question of Customer choice £6.95 for Basic meal or £11 for the additions.
I personally think that a Tomato cut in half and two Mushrooms would add value to the dish and would allow a small premium to be put on the basic cost to cover.
A good evening out in a nice friendly atmosphere and a very reasonable cost.
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In April 2014, kcimdrib said about The New Ivy House
This is one one of the few real pubs left in this area, still serves good beer in a real pub atmosphere.
The restaurant has a good selection of food cooked to perfection and the menu changes on a fairly regular basis. If you are looking for a night out with family and friends you wont do better.
The restaurant has a good selection of food cooked to perfection and the menu changes on a fairly regular basis. If you are looking for a night out with family and friends you wont do better.
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In April 2014, Janice L said about The New Ivy House
Have just returned from my fathers wake which we held at the Ivy House. Excellent buffet, plenty of food and drink and brilliant service from both the bar and waiting staff. Good value for money and can certainly recommend.
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In May 2014, sarahbU6148TH said about The New Ivy House
We had a great night out here recently with friends. There were guest ales on which were very enjoyable and the meal we had in the restaurant was truly delicious. It's a great place to socialise and whilst not the cheapest place, it certainly didn't break the bank.
We will definately be returning.
We will definately be returning.
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In June 2014, Ohforfoxache said about The New Ivy House
After a meeting in Walsall ... a colleague recommended we go to The Ivy House for lunch.
A proper ... traditional pub which, it seems, by serving good beers and offering an excellent and varied menu has bucked the trend and proved that pubs can survive.
I had the home made burgerl, chips etc
Others had steak pie, fish and chips and some sort of duck / noodle affair which I tasted and will have next time.
All meals were faultless and the young man running the bar and taking orders was professional, polite and entertaining. (love the fact he has to hold the card reader up in the air to get a signal ... "who worked that out ? " he asked me
A proper ... traditional pub which, it seems, by serving good beers and offering an excellent and varied menu has bucked the trend and proved that pubs can survive.
I had the home made burgerl, chips etc
Others had steak pie, fish and chips and some sort of duck / noodle affair which I tasted and will have next time.
All meals were faultless and the young man running the bar and taking orders was professional, polite and entertaining. (love the fact he has to hold the card reader up in the air to get a signal ... "who worked that out ? " he asked me
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In June 2014, Philip P said about The New Ivy House
A great value Sunday lunch in a proper pub with good beer and a warm welcome.
What more do you need?
What more do you need?
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In July 2014, Gaye T said about The New Ivy House
After reading the reviews on hear I was just looking forward to a nice meal. The service was lovely & polite but we had such a long wait for the food to come & once got to us the meal didn't look that appetising I would say it had been over cooked & lost most of its flavour. It's said to say but it was a very disappointing meal.
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In August 2014, Pedantic said about The New Ivy House
Had a very enjoyable meal on a Monday lunchtime. It was quiet which may have meant faster service but I thought it was very good service and the food was really good. There is a good choice of beers, home cooked food and you look out over fields rather than buildings even though you are not far from built-up areas in Bloxwich and Walsall. It is reasonable value, not any more than anywhere else locally and at least it's not a chain pub. There's a beer garden but it was too breezy to sit outside on the day we went - it would be lovely for a meal on a warm, summer evening. I would recommend and will definitely go to The Ivy again.
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In September 2014, Kerry S said about The New Ivy House
I live only three or four miles from this pub and hadn't been until recently but loved it.
Homely, fresh and well cooked food and enough of it and the staff are very pleasant too. Back there in a couple of weeks as the have a new menu and have booked a Christmas meal too. Gary (Chef) returned recently so another plus.
Homely, fresh and well cooked food and enough of it and the staff are very pleasant too. Back there in a couple of weeks as the have a new menu and have booked a Christmas meal too. Gary (Chef) returned recently so another plus.
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In October 2014, Maxine P said about The New Ivy House
Excellent food service good and accomadating. Well worth a visit didn't have to wait long for food. Would recommend this pub.
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