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  • 5/5 Dal 1 year ago on Google • 350 reviews
    Seen so many people raving about this place, I've been meaning to visit for a while. Finally got round to it. Firstly you see a lot of reviews talking about the interior, but I actually don't mind it. It brings back memories of how these places used to be before they took off. You definitely won't see young ladies dressing up and posing against botanical feature walls for Instagram in here. The beer selection is very basic, no craft ales, but again, that adds to the nostalgic feel of the old time Desi Pubs. The Mixi is what I was here for, and it lived up to the hype. The only thing that was a bit iffy was the masala chips, but who honestly really cares about those? The lamb chops on the grill were the best I've ever had anywhere. The curry was flavoursome and looked natural unlike everywhere else that throws in red colouring. Portions were big and prices were very reasonable. Service was great. Didn't even have to ask for a menu, was handed two immediately as I bought drinks at the bar. I would definitely be a regular if I lived closer, and I look forward to another visit soon...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marvin G. 2 years ago on Google
    Like a normal pub but the food was 10/10, service brilliant made you feel welcome helpful and polite, will definitely go back
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amrit k. 3 years ago on Google
    This place has such a great friendly feeling. Staff are welcoming, lots of space so covid compliant. Food is yummy and morish and tandoori roti is a perfect accompanyment to any wet curry. Smile
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anil D. 5 years ago on Google
    Been going here for a number of years and have never been letdown by the food once even after some changes. Always a great service, even at busy periods and the staff are very welcoming. Word of advice for anyone wanting to come to eat, definitely try to book a table in advance as it can be pretty full or they will be fully booked. Would definitely eat here anyday and would definitely recommend this place 💯
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael R. 1 year ago on Google
    Warm, friendly atmosphere with good honest food. The starters were excellent, a lovely Rita, crisp poppadoms and a nice chutney and pickle. The fish pakoras were delicious, crispy and a perfect amount of spice to them. The mixed Grill was excellent, I didn't expect anything else, as I'd heard lots of good things. Succulent range of meats all spiced deliciously. The curries were also excellent, with the chef allowing us to adapt one of the curries which was great. The naan's were also very tasty. Our experience here was excellent and I will definitely be returning.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mick A. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food and such great value, Best chicken madras ever and it was £8!!! big shout out to the incredible staff in the bar ,restaurant(and KITCHEN) Beer was top too and lovely vibes in the bar after. People are always happy when they have been fed decent nosh. Back soon. Mick.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fiona W. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Merrymaid never fails to disappoint! The quality & quantity of the food is amazing. Prices are reasonable & service is quick.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Leigh D. 3 years ago on Google
    food is nice here but shame about the people who work there as they are very rude and abrupt(especially the lady owner)..i was a regular here , but if the staff are not polite i dont see the point going there any longer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ran D. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best places to have a desi mixed grill! Also the fish pakoras and madras sauce is on point. Top quality food along with decent prices (compared to other establishments) Punjabi ran pub with friendly atmosphere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 M P. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food and good service. Standard pub and off road parking. Snooker table at the back. Toilets are a little iffy... Overall, a good place for food. Punjabi chef. Enough said.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen A. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a great evening at the Merrymaid last night, the staff were very welcoming. The food was delicious and plenty of it too - recommend the mixed grill. Definitely will be returning. Booking highly recommended, we were the first table to be seated and within half an hour it was full. Great to see a full restaurant. We had a couple of drinks in the bar afterwards, great atmosphere and everyone so friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sanjana d. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place, good service.. Just went there by chance but can't complain taste was good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evie C. 7 months ago on Google
    Great food and great service! Came here on recommendation from family and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious - Best mixed grill I’ve had and the service was lovely to match! Would definitely visit again :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 BALWANT M. 4 years ago on Google
    Dirty toilet and doors
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andreea F. 4 years ago on Google
    Stopped here by chance as we were in the area. We ordered a small mix grill which was flavoursome and generously sized and some fish pakora. The food didn't take long and we could see it being prepared through the kitchen hatch. The decor was dated and plain but don't be put off by it. The food is good and the lady owner is very friendly. Overall it was a nice lunch experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin O. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is the best value in Brum, really good portions and very tasty. Don't take my word for it give it a try, I'm sure you will be surprised..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Amar5ingh 4 months ago on Google
    Ordered for collection and was unable to pay card? Although I can pay by card at the bar and when I’ve come before, the food was for my wife who’s pregnant and I feel as if the service was very bad and could of easily been resolved but instead I had to walk away without my partners food and went elsewhere instead, I’ll never be coming back or recommending this place again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 H M. 1 month ago on Google • 180 reviews New
    This place the food was top notch. When you first go in, bit misleading with smallish front pub area. You go down the side and the back of the bar a more ample seating area is there. Food wise, really enjoyed the boneless mixed grill. Good portion size for two, and so delicious. For mains we shared a lamb bhuna curry. Again superb with a rich ,thick flavoursome sauce with large chunks of lamb. We went for the plain naan which was cooked well. We will be back here again. They also do takeaways, and serve array of vegetarian dishes.

  • 5/5 Shangrila 4 months ago on Google • 77 reviews
    Love this place!!! Food is immaculate and portion sizes are HUGE!!! If you’re ordering a small grill for 2 people, don’t order anything else unless you’re super hungry that day😂

  • 5/5 Duncan G. 2 weeks ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    Had a fantastic Madras chicken curry.. friend had a tandoori mixed grill dishes were excellent 👌🏽. Staff very friendly and helpful in advising what dishes to choose. Brilliant! thank you, and we will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Amar O. 1 month ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    A proper Indian pub. Traditional. Not the nicest looking of places at all, but that's exactly what you want to keep the "high-standard" individuals OUT of the place and keep the proper Indians like myself IN. It doesn't matter if you are Hindu, Sikh, White, Black; the owner and bar lady were extremely nice to us. The owner overheard the bad experience we had at the previous eatery we had just came from and quickly assured us this would be good... And it was. My friend who doesn't usually like Butter Chicken said it was one of the best he's had and was licking his oddly shaped fingers... My "White British" friend who has the taste buds of a true Indian Warrior was swallowing his bites whole without chewing, that's how highly he rated this food. He was so mesmerized by the food that he proceeded to pick up the wrong pint glass and started drinking from it, because he was feeling so euphoric. It was a natural aphrodisiac for him, that's all I can say. Brilliant curries, brilliant staff, no nonsense place but please do not be put off by the looks of the place. Cobra was top class as well unlike other terrible pints of Cobra I've had in the past. Will come again 100%.

  • 5/5 Claire M. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Had a wonderful time during my visit, the friendly staff have a genuine warmth, making you feel right at home as soon as you step through the door. The chilli chips are a must try. So fantastic to see so many great vegetarian options and the portion sizes are super generous.

  • 5/5 The P. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, at the right price..

  • 5/5 Gergő J. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect food, lovely staff, cold beer

  • 5/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and drink every time I go here. It’s about a 20 min walk from Edgbaston after the cricket. Very reasonable prices too. The staff are really nice too. Not a “fancy place” at all but DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND GO!!!

  • 5/5 maria jose v. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food. Really nice owner.

  • 5/5 Singh K. 2 years ago on Google
    On of the best places to be. 5 stars are not enough to rate this place and service. Thank you guys

  • 5/5 steven t. 2 years ago on Google
    absolutely brilliant as usual jalfrazi garlic naan etc fantastic guinness still the best in brum

  • 5/5 Marie R. 4 years ago on Google
    Not much to look at from the outside but friendly atmosphere and superb food.

  • 5/5 ketan t. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food and service.

  • 5/5 peter bartholomew (. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was out of this world. Best I have ever tasted service was good restaurant was basic but comfortable staff were very good and helpful overall the place is now my go to curry house

  • 5/5 francesco g. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is excellent, not a posh place, but fabulous value for money. The portions are so big we ended up taking away half the food we ordered, food is so good we couldn't just leave it there.

  • 5/5 Kiy T. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, staff & atmosphere. Staff were a good laugh, very thankful that I clean up after myself

  • 5/5 Steven O. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent desi grill pub. The pub itself isn't anything extra special, no cask ale, just your standard assortment of lager, smooth bitter, Guinness etc.. but the reason most people visit the Merrymaid is for the food, which is delicious and represents great value for money

  • 4/5 Mandeep T. 1 year ago on Google
    Food has improved here compared to my last visit. Decent food and quick service with food. But pretty slow on the bar.

  • 5/5 E. D. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited in a Friday evening off the back of a friends recommendation. We arrived and the place was very busy, whole building was packed out. We hadn't booked so our hopes weren't high for getting a table - spoke to the lovely waitress who confirmed they were fully booked. After waiting around for a few minutes while thinking of where else to go, we were told a table.had just cleared up and we could go on in - success! We were seated and grabbed some drinks from the bar while browsing the menu. Myself & my partner went for the fish pakora to share fot starter (light spice, moist fish, so good!), and our friends went for the lamb chops. For main, I opted for the fish curry (bloody lovely! A bit of a kick but very yummy). Enjoyed every bit of our food and will definitely be returning. Be sure to bring an appetite as the portion sizes are really generous! I had enough to take home and have for dinner the next day! Yum!

  • 5/5 barry d. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely superb food and people can't wait to visit again 👍👍

  • 5/5 Leigh C. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended as a group of 5 but I've been before. Food is excellent and delivered quickly. There was a bit of confusion over ordering as I couldn't remember if we needed to order at the bar but that was just the drinks. I'm a real ale drinker but was happy with Cobra. Staff are lovely and really friendly. Again, the food was delicious. Will be back.

  • 5/5 Simon C. 4 months ago on Google
    The food and atmosphere here is fantastic in some ways I don't like giving it a good review as even more people will try it. One tried you will go back the food is just brilliant

  • 5/5 shaz K. 3 years ago on Google
    Came yesterday evening with my husband as this place was highly recommended. It did not disappoint, we ordered a mixed grill and a lamb curry. The food was generous portions and so tastey. The bar staff are really friendly and the locals make you feel welcome. Don't hesitate to try this place we had a brilliant night!

  • 4/5 Katie A. 3 years ago on Google
    Cannot fault the food at all. And the price is very good. The only thing that put me off is because of the COVID going on we had a take out but me and my partner ate ours in the car we asked the lady if we could have a take out box so we could share the food out but wanted 50P for it which wasn’t a problem but she seemed funny about it.

  • 4/5 Mike A. 3 years ago on Google
    It was a nice experience first time after lockdown and they followed the rules and we felt very comfortable

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 3 years ago on Google
    Bang on! First visit and the staff were friendly and helpful with the menu. Food was excellent and service to match! Keep up the good work! ??

  • 5/5 Claire T. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing , lovely pub , lovely food , lovely staff ...what more do you want

  • 5/5 Adam C. 3 years ago on Google
    A chicken madras and pilau rice to die for!!!A myriad of different flavours with a good background heat and a beautifully fragrant taste.

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and really good service .....nice friendly people

  • 5/5 Zaffar H. 3 years ago on Google
    Price people just pleasant n food quick clean tasty amzin value for money

  • 5/5 Kevin H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 Gary R. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the place the food is amazing

  • 5/5 Nick M. 3 years ago on Google
    Second time ive been. Best mixed grill ive had.The staff and locals are very friendly.

  • 5/5 Paul T. 5 years ago on Google
    A friendly pub that offers a fantastic curry. The mixed grill is outstanding and you get plenty. I've also tried the chilli chicken, chicken madras and chicken tikka wrap. All were just as good. If I had to be ultra critical then I'd say the place could really do with a refurb. But to me personally it doesn't make a difference. Superb.

  • 4/5 Dominic w. 6 years ago on Google
    Mixed grill! Great price, greater food and decent service.

  • 4/5 Clare R. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty, ace food

  • 5/5 Iain S. 4 years ago on Google
    Back room dining room in a back street pub that echoes of the original curry houses back in the day. There are no frills in this place that seems more social club than restaurant. The menu is limited, the furnishing is basic (but you do get a paper tablecloth) and, as on some previous visits, it could be pool night or lads night out from some local business. It doesn't seat a large number so booking is worthwhile if you're in a group. Otherwise, you can sit and wait your turn in the bar out front. Service is friendly but you order your own food up at the hatch. Bigger groups seem to get a bit more table service. Considering how small the kitchen looks through the hatch it is amazing how much food comes so quickly especially when they are full. Food is good value, portion size is very generous and it always seems freshly prepared. It isn't gourmet but then who would come here expecting that? There is more 'atmosphere' and personality here than at most stylish restaurants.

  • 4/5 joseph 3 years ago on Google
    It might not be the prettiest but great food.nice staff

  • 5/5 Jane P. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food as always ?

  • 5/5 Mark S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent Indian food. Great vibe and beautiful people.

  • 5/5 Helen C. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent tasty food, highly recommend

  • 4/5 Nimesha Arun P. 4 years ago on Google
    Don't judge a book by it's cover. Great food but generally the place could do with a bit of decorating

  • 5/5 Kundai C. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and welcomong staff

  • 5/5 Sall K. 4 years ago on Google
    Ordered some food over the phone for collection today. Well, what can i say? I am eatin them right now and as always, its absolutely delicious! Not even once i´ve been in this place and they have disappointed me! Would of given them 100 stars if i could. 100% recommended. Thank you

  • 4/5 Leslie W. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food n beer, nice friendly staff

  • 3/5 Simba M. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty grilled quality food at good prices

  • 5/5 Luke C. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is so unexpected, the food is amazing and the staff are so welcoming, I've been going for over 3 years now and couldn't recommend it more!!

  • 5/5 Tracey M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to go for a beer & a curry

  • 5/5 Leslie P. 4 years ago on Google
    Massive portions reasonably priced well worth a visit ?

  • 2/5 javid J. 4 years ago on Google
    Had the mixed grill and two curries from this place. Mixed grill was very overcooked and dry. The curries were OK, a bit overpowering on the Garam masala. Naans were decent. There are much better grill pubs out there, definitely won't be going back to this place.

  • 4/5 Ryan Q. 4 years ago on Google
    Top food if it wasn't for the following I would of rated 5* They charge for tap water and packaging to take left over food home. Place is also really run down.

  • 5/5 H G. 4 years ago on Google
    Fish Curry is a hit. Always Fresh and Tasy

  • 5/5 Dudley P. 4 years ago on Google
    Stunning food

  • 1/5 Marc B. 4 years ago on Google
    Looked okay, but left the location after half an hour, without even having a chance to order something.

  • 1/5 Manuela S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I really would have liked to try the delicious looking food. But after we sat in the restaurant for over 10 minutes and the guy behind the bar and nobody else didn't seem to think it was necessary to serve us, we left. I have never been so consistently ignored in a restaurant as there. (Original) Ich hätte das lecker aussehende Essen wirklich gern probiert. Aber nachdem wir über 10 Minuten im Lokal saßen und der Typ hinter der Bar und auch sonst niemand es scheinbar nicht für nötig hielt uns zu bedienen, sind wir wieder gegangen. Ich wurde noch nie in einem Lokal so konsequent ignoriert wie dort.

  • 5/5 Andy D. 4 years ago on Google
    Beer and curry

  • 5/5 Nicolas G. 3 years ago on Google
    top class indian food at great prices

  • 5/5 jat s. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely pub n food

  • 5/5 Josh B. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Lovely staff and great food!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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