Sandwell
Bacaba Cocktail Dining

Bacaba Cocktail Dining

157a New Birmingham Road, B69 2JS, Sandwell, United Kingdom

Cafés • Kebab • Seafood • European


"We have passed this restaurant many times and always say we need try . I wish we had driven past. The restaurant only had 3 tables with people on so not busy. We hadn’t had time to read the menu before the waitress wanted to take our order, we asked for a little more time. Our starters were ok but nothing special and very bland. We ordered king prawn purée and chilli chicken neither looked very appealing. We asked for a break before our main course but plates for our mains were soon placed in front of us. We had chicken tikka saag and mixed balti. They were big portions but were both bland with no flavour at all. The staff were having a chat between themselves at the bar and the few customers in the restaurant were not looked after. A table next to us were also complaining that there food came in batches and not together and no staff were sorting anything out. The waitress cleaned our table and most of what came from the kitchen went back to the kitchen. Then the bill came and for the privilege of having food with no flavour and staff that were more interested in talking to themselves and not the customers we had 10% service charge added. The waitress asked cash or card as she placed the bill on the table as she turned to go and fetch the card machine, seconds later cash or card what did she think we were going to do? I asked her did she think we were not going to pay but no response. This restaurants staff need some training in customer service. So we will definitely not be returning."

The Cricketers Arms

The Cricketers Arms

43 Trinity Road North, Sandwell, United Kingdom

Soup • Meat • Steak • Seafood


"A family member had here recommended to them so along we went to give it a go. First impressions were where do we park? No car park that we could see for the pub but fortunately had arrived at 6 and was able to park outside some houses. (Feel for the people that live there mind as when we left the street was rammed! Went inside and found a great set up with a square bar that you ordered food and drinks from. Lots of large booth seating and the hugest amount of TVs I had seen. All playing the same things though…not sure if this is changed if requested. Quite noisy but it was fine. We were sat at a long table due to the number of us. Ordered drinks which were a fair price, then food which again was largely a fair price. Food came about 20 mins later and was delicious. Between us we had a range of meals, steaks, mixed grills (both the mighty and Indian ones , lamb, kids meals, curry. Everyone enjoyed their food! Chips were over cooked for some portions and probably need to be less chunky with certain foods. Puddings were ok, ice cream was extremely crystallised and not enjoyable. But puddings were a great price at only £3.50 each!! Service was good overall and friendly. Only one girl waiting on tables most of the time we were there…she walked some miles! Could possibly do with more help so that the wait for everyone getting their meals together is reduced. Only things I would say needs really looking at are obviously the ice cream but also the forks! They were ‘bendy’ and moved when trying to cut into food rather than feeling stable. Needs to be sturdier. Also, kids had the same steak knife cutlery as the table was prelaid. Overall a great recommendation given to us, and would return."

Fox Goose

Fox Goose

161 Greets Green Road, B70 9ET, Sandwell, United Kingdom

Lunch • Indian • Seafood • Chicken


"I visited this pub recently on a Wednesday with 9 hungry hippos!! I was recommended to this venue by a Indian friend of mine. To me that's always a huge plus !! Whilst I have driven past the pub on numerous occasions the recent extensive refurbishment has made it 10 times more noticeable !! Due to us arriving in a large group I had pre-booked and our table was ready and waiting (first gold star). We bought a drink from the very reasonably priced bar and took it round to the restaurant. The two ladies serving looked after us like VIP's and nothing was too much trouble!! We had fresh poppadums bought to us together with 3 dips which were refilled without hesitation!! As a mini group of 5 we ordered £50 worth of food!! Oh dear big mistake!! The other 4 ordered individually and equally they were all amazed at the portions!! At some pubs when they say you get fish pakora on a Large grill then you might get 2/3 pieces!! Not here !! they had to bring a separate plate as it couldn't fit on the top of the sizzling platter!! All the food was good very very well, the naans fresh and tasty as well!! The meat all cooked and spiced well. The chops marinated properly which is always another gold star for me. Another gold star for the meat in the Lamb Jalfrezi, it literally did not need chewing at all. I do hope the owners keep the quality the same and to be honest I have no doubts they will. The butter Chicken was another dish that got the thumbs up from us, the sauce was very very nice and chicken cooked perfectly. I have to be honest we did eat all the food but more through greed than anything else, I rolled out down the road extremely stuffed !! Special praise should be given to Dippy, who I met for the first time but it was like i'd known him a while and to the two ladies looking after us in the bar. Plates were cleared swiftly but not too soon and there was a great amount of chat/banter which is a refreshing change these days!! Did I mention the food was lovely !!?? Oh yeah i did!!! Also if you order over £30 you are given a choice of a free bottle of wine too!! Another plus point and yet again, another gold star. So the reason for my review title is simple, we tend to like to move about to try different pubs but with this place you will without doubt be back again fairly soon!! If the owners/chef remain the same and they food remains at the high standard it was when we visited then they will have a very hard decision to make soon and that's where to put the extension!!! Well done Dippy team!!!! See you again soon !!!!"